TUSCALOOSA,Ala. — At about 10 a.m. Thursday morning, most people at the University of Alabama had no idea what that noise was after a roar shook the windows of campus buildings. Those that didn’t see the announcement of the Blue Angels doing a fly-over wondered if the campus was having an earthquake. It was the […]

TUSCALOOSA,Ala.–Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster has long since solidified his place as a special teams nightmare. He flies in and lowers the boom on unsuspecting kickoff returners, energizing the crowd and the team. But in 2015, with linebacker Trey DePriest heading to the NFL, Foster — and returning star linebacker Reggie Ragland — will have to […]

With the Alabama coaching search in full swing, three names seem to be coming to the forefront. Who are they? Gregg Marshall – Head Coach, Wichita State. (Age 52) Marshall graduated from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, and started his coaching career there as an assistant in 1985. He also spent eight years as an […]

When Alabama Athletic Director Bill Battle announced Sunday that men’s basketball coach Anthony Grant had been fired, most Tide fans responded by acknowledging that Grant was a good man, even a quality basketball coach, but it was time to move on. Grant had a record of 117-85 in his six seasons at Alabama, only making […]

(Video above: UAB interviewed after upset victory over Iowa State) The No. 14 seed UAB Blazers became the 2015 NCAA tournament’s first Cinderella story on Thursday by upsetting No. 3 seed Iowa State in a 60-59 nail-biter that came down to the very last play of the game. Iowa State had the ball down by […]

TUSCALOOSA,Ala.–Alabama isn’t in the Big Dance, but it still has something to prove. In its first game without recently fired head coach Anthony Grant, the Alabama men’s basketball team entered Tuesday night’s NIT matchup against Illinois with uncertainty. But interim head coach John Brannen and the team decided to play better than it had all […]

Anthony Grant brought several positive and respectable traits to the table as head coach of the Alabama men’s basketball team. He ran a clean program and demanded his players buy in to his way of doing things. His players loved him and continued to play hard through the ups and downs. These are signs that […]

Have you ever heard of the Florence State Teachers College? What about Harlon Hill? What about the Chicago Bears? Ok, so that last one is a gimme, but if the other two aren’t ringing any bells, here’s a little help… Whet Moser, a writer for Chicago Magazine named Alabamian Harlon Hill the best receiver the […]

Alabama will not be retaining head men’s basketball coach Anthony Grant, athletic director Bill Battle announced Sunday. “This decision was reached only after a great deal of deliberation,” Battle said in a statement. “But I feel it is in the best interests of the basketball program to make a change in leadership. This has been […]

While the result could have been better in Alabama’s gymnastics loss to Oklahoma Friday night, there was still a cause for celebration afterward. Former Alabama wide receiver and current Seattle Seahawks receiver Kevin Norwood proposed to his longtime girlfriend Alabama gymnast Kayla Williams after her final home meet, and she said yes. Here’s a video […]

In a historic election, the University of Alabama voted Elliot Spillers as its new SGA President on Tuesday, by a large margin. Of the 14,931 votes counted — the highest turnout in years — Spillers received 8,602 votes, defeating his opponent Stephen Keller who received 6,263. Over 41 percent of the Alabama student body took […]

(Editor’s note: This article is the second in a series previewing Alabama’s spring football practice. Check out the first installment for the scoop on who’s battling for time at QB and O-Line.) Receiver: Losing all three starting receivers from a year ago, the Tide coaching staff must rely on some inexperienced players to step up […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–Of the 17 players who participated in Alabama’s Pro Day on Wednesday, wide receiver DeAndrew White had the most to prove. Pro Day is mostly for the players who weren’t invited to the NFL Combine, weren’t invited to the Senior Bowl, and still can improve their draft stock to NFL scouts. While White attended […]

The most intriguing part about spring football is seeing new players for the first time, or seeing which players will be stepping into bigger roles. For the Alabama offense, that’s pretty much everyone. The Crimson Tide coaching staff must face the tough task of replacing 10 starters from last year’s offense, including quarterback, and three […]

The University of Alabama elected its first black Student Government Association president in nearly four decades on Tuesday and some of his campaigning was done by the Alabama football team. Elliot Spillers defeated his challenger, Stephen Keller, receiving 8,602 votes of the 14,931 votes cast. The turnout was the most since 2009, and Spillers is […]

Just because an Alabama player leaves the program, doesn’t mean he loses support from head coach Nick Saban. In 2012, Alabama quarterback Phillip Sims transferred to Virginia after losing the starting quarterback battle to AJ McCarron. He amassed 1,263 yards passing and nine touchdowns during his four starts at Virginia, but left that program after […]

PELHAM, Ala. — For the third time in four years, Alabama is competing for a national championship, but not in the sport you would expect. The Frozen Tide Alabama hockey team starts its run at a title as the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division III championships begin on Tuesday at the Pelham Civic Center in […]

With the Tigers set to begin spring practice Tuesday, here are a few things to look for as Gus Malzahn and co. begin to develop the 2015 version of Auburn football. Key Returning Players Duke Williams – 45 receptions, 730 yards, 5 TD. Williams led the team in receptions and receiving touchdowns in 2014. At […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–They didn’t make it easy on themselves but No. 6 Alabama was able to beat No. 9 Auburn 197.200-197.025 in Birmingham on Sunday. The win makes 112 straight for Alabama over Auburn, continuing a 35-year-old streak dating back to Auburn’s last win over the Crimson Tide in 1979. The meet came down to the […]

Tuscaloosa boxer Deontay Wilder isn’t satisfied with simply being the reigning Heavyweight Champion of the World, so he’s publishing a children’s book. Wilder, who was honored at Alabama’s State Senate yesterday, is releasing “Deontay the Future World Champ,” a story based on his life to inspire the next generation of children. Here’s the overview of […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Thursday the Alabama State Senate welcomed Tuscaloosa native, and recently crowned heavyweight boxing champion of the world Deontay Wilder. Proudly welcomed Deontay Wilder to ALStatehouse, @WBCBoxing Heavyweight Champ & @tuscaloosacity native! @BronzeBomber pic.twitter.com/oyxt1vMRlW — Kay Ivey (@LtGovIvey) March 5, 2015 Senator Gerald Allen (pictured above with Lt. Governor Kay Ivey and Deontay […]

In downtown Tuscaloosa, a brand new Embassy Suites hotel, which cost $31 million to build, recently opened for business. Situated at the corner of Greensboro and University downtown, the new hotel provides a luxury destination for visitors to the city for various events, the most important of which are home football games. But according to […]

TUSCALOOSA,Ala.–Alabama has faced some tough times during this year’s men’s basketball season, but that was temporarily forgotten on Tuesday night, if only for a moment. Levi Randolph, Rodney Cooper and Dakota Slaughter were honored before the team’s 82-74 loss to Ole Miss, their final regular season home game, and their recognition was warranted. Even though […]

Spring football is on its way, but the most exciting college football happening in the month of July was just announced by the Southeastern Conference. For a second consecutive year, the recently expanded SEC Media Days will take place for four days from July 13-16 at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Ala. The annual conference […]