Mark Edwards says that inn this week's state basketball Final Four, Ace Austin was the best player, boy or girl, regardless of classification, and it's not just because of her Magic Johnson skills. She's got a rare mindset as well, and that's what sets her apart. Read the full storyMark Edwards: Spring Garden's Ace shines as more than just a good basketball player
Bryce Young finished the game on the Superdome sideline, exactly where most people expected him to be a month ago by the time the Sugar Bowl rolled around.
B.B. Comer fought powerhouse Fyffe all the way in the Class 2A state finals before falling, but this isn't a one-time deal for this program. Head coach Adam Fossett has built something to last. They've got a lot more winning to do.
At state championship news conferences, winning coaches always throw out a few nice words about the runner-up, but how often do they call it an "honor” to play you? That's what St. James' Jimmy Perry did after beating Piedmont 45-28 in the 3A finals.
Auburn hiring Hugh Freeze as head football coach isn't about escort services or second chances — it's about a school willingly overlooking a pattern of transgressions that have embarrassed his employers going back to his days as a high school coach.
After beating Auburn 49-27 on Saturday, Alabama coach Nick Saban spent part of his news conference reminding his team's fan base that he has no use for "naysayers." It marked an unusual turn, because he rarely picks this forum to deliver this particular message.
TUSCALOOSA — From a competitive standpoint, the Iron Bowl probably ended when Alabama opened the second half with a nine-play, 72-yard drive to take a four-possession lead.
With seemingly nothing to play for, Alabama played like it had nothing to lose.
Anniston Star Senior Editor Mark Edwards takes Alabama, Ohio State and Ole Miss, which will thrive as long as nobody mentions a pine box.
We've talked about the emotion Cadillac Williams shows on the Auburn sideline, but he's more than that. The run game is a strong feature again. The Tigers are playing with passion, and Williams has galvanized more support than we thought possible.
TUSCALOOSA — Normally, Alabama’s annual showdown with an FCS foe is often remembered for what happened elsewhere.
Wouldn't it be nice if the College Football Playoff expansion happened this year instead of somewhere down the road?
Auburn turned back the clock Saturday, and a rocking, raucous Jordan-Hare Stadium crowd couldn’t have been happier.
Alabama’s magical mystery road tour continued Saturday, making for spellbinding television once again. But the goal this time was quite different.
Ron Wiggins burned Eastern Kentucky for a career-high 139 rushing yards in Jacksonville State's 42-17 win. This is the Ron Wiggins we've seen and enjoyed plenty before.
Alabama is licking its wounds, while Auburn has some hope after finally telling Bryan Harsin he was welcome to walk out the door, turn right to the parking lot, drive out of town and never come back. Meanwhile, Jacksonville State remains the ASUN Conference's worst nightmare.
Interim coach Carnell “Cadillac” Williams, the legendary former Auburn running back, made his debut as the Tigers sideline commander in chief and wasted little time trying to light a fire under his struggling team.
Now, the question for Alabama: With no national title left to play for, can the Tide turn 2022 into another 2010 or 2019 and return to prominence next season? Only if Alabama can regain the road warrior mentality.
Alabama faces an SEC West rival, while Auburn is playing out the string under interim coach Carnell "Cadillac” Williams.
AUBURN — The fans were wearing navy and orange. They cheered for the Auburn players when they ran out of the tunnel before the game, but the Tigers didn’t look like they belonged on Pat Dye Field on Saturday afternoon.
Columnist Doug Segrest writes, "In a matchup to escape the SEC West cellar, Auburn set the tone but couldn’t carry the torch, playing competitively until Arkansas raced away to a 41-27 victory."
TUSCALOOSA — Don’t let the annual cruise-control victory over No. 24 Mississippi State fool you.
It’s a tale as old as a time: Alabama loses a regular-season game, then bounces back decisively the next week against Mississippi State.
Southeastern Louisiana came to Jacksonville State with a better team than its 3-3 record would've indicated, so the Lions' 31-14 win isn't a shock. Still, if Rich Rodriguez could have a do-over, he might make a couple of different decisions.
Alabama should rebound this weekend, and Jacksonville State is set for its fourth straight win.
An imperfect Alabama team that flirted with disaster too often paid the price Saturday in Neyland Stadium.
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