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Alabama Retains 2nd Spot In Latest AP Poll

Associated Press — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:01:38 +0000

Ole Miss returns to the Top 25 after their 25-23 upset of LSU.

Siran Stacy Sues Dothan 911 Board After Fatal Wreck

Dothan Eagle — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:41:55 +0000

Former University of Alabama football player Siran Stacy is suing the Dothan/Houston County E911 Board and the estate of a drunken driver who caused a fatal 2007 crash..

Bama Bops Bulldogs

Associated Press — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:41:50 +0000

Alabama keeps it's perfect record alive with a 31-3 win over Mississippi State

2009 Iron Bowl: Who Will Win? Bama or Auburn?

WKRG Staff — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:11:18 +0000

Who do you think will win the intrastate battle and why? Send us your predictions.

Alabama Survives LSU Scare

Associated Press — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:04:23 +0000

Julio Jones' 73-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter puts Alabama on top to stay.

Saban Speaks In Mobile

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:25:37 +0000

Alabama has bye week, Coach Saban talks Tide football at 1st and 10 meeting. Hear his comments.

Cody’s 2 Blocked Kicks Lift Tide Past Vols, 12-10

Associated Press — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:35:29 +0000

Terrence Cody blocks a 44-yard field-goal attempt on the final play and the Crimson Tide escape with a 12-10 victory over rival Tennessee.

Alabama Jumps Florida To Take Top Spot

Associated Press — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:47:19 +0000

After a steady climb, Alabama has reached the top of the AP poll.

Alabama Tops Gamecocks

Associated Press — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:57:46 +0000

Crimson Tide survives 4 turnovers to beat 22nd ranked South Carolina 20 to 6

Bear Bryant’s First QB At Alabama Dies

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:34:23 +0000

Bobby Jackson, who graduated from Murphy High School, was 73 years old. Jackson also played for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles. Hear Scott Hunter's comments.

Alabama’s Defense Stuffs Ole Miss

Associated Press — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:13:44 +0000

Crimson Tide survives big test in Oxford.

Alabama Tames The Wildcats

Associated Press — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:59:52 +0000

3rd-ranked Crimson Tide turns Kentucky turnovers into points in their 38-20 win

Alabama Rolls Over Arkansas

Associated Press — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:44:09 +0000

Foley's Julio Jones catches a 50-yard TD in the win

Bama Blasts Mean Green

Associated Press — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:19:54 +0000

QB Greg McElroy accounts for 3 TDs in Alabama's 53-7 win over North Texas

Tide Tops FIU

Associated Press — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:24:41 +0000

Trent Richardson runs for 118 yards and 2 scores in Alabama's win

UA Board Approves Saban’s New Deal

Associated Press — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:01:06 +0000

Saban Gets New Contract Guaranteeing He'll Be Among Nation's Top 5 College Football Coaches..

Alabama High School Football Week 2

Associated Press — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:55:05 +0000

Scores from around the state in week 2 of the Alabama High School Athletic Association football season

NCAA Clears Jones And Ingram For Season Opener

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:58:20 +0000

Tide duo must pay for fishing trip after violating rule.

Saban: NCAA To Decide If Jones, Ingram Eligible

Associated Press — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:26:11 +0000

Alabama coach Nick Saban isn't saying whether he will play receiver Julio Jones and tailback Mark Ingram in the season opener pending an NCAA ruling on their eligibility. See this week's picks..

Alabama Coach Wells Retires After 15 Seasons

CBS Sports — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:21:06 +0000

Longtime Alabama coach Jim Wells has retired and will be replaced by assistant Mitch Gaspard.

Alabama Football Player Shot

Associated Press — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:33:51 +0000

Media reports say University of Alabama defensive lineman Brandon Deaderick has been brought to a hospital after being shot during an apparent robbery attempt in Tuscaloosa.

Saban Talks About Contract Extension

Associated Press/WIAT — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:10:06 +0000

Saban says he and wife Terry are very "pleased and happy" and that they expect to be at Alabama for the rest of their coaching career.

Smith Signs With Bengals

Associated Press/ESPN — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:35:59 +0000

Former UA offensive lineman inks deal with Cincinnati. ESPN reports a 4 year $26 million contract with $21 million guaranteed

Saban Comments On Players Arrest

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:41:55 +0000

Courtney Upshaw's punishment between player and coach. Hear Coach Saban's comments.

Alabama Player Arrested

Associated Press — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:31:54 +0000

Courtney Upshaw free on bond.

Trio Of Bama Players On Watch Lists

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:15:06 +0000

Two gulf coast stars selected as nation's best heading into college football season.

Crimson Tide Ranked No. 5 In Pre-Season Coaches Poll

The Associated Press — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:53:18 +0000

Alabama trails Florida, Texas, Oklahoma and Southern California in the rankings released Friday but didn't receive any first-place votes.

Trio Of Former Tide Players Shape Up For NFL Season

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:12:44 +0000

Gilberry, Clark and Herrion in top shape as NFL camps get started. Click to hear Wallace Gilberry interview.

Big Name Coaches Show Up For SEC Media Days

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:34:03 +0000

Saban, Meyer, Richt and Nutt talk football in Hoover. Click for second day highlights.

Nick Saban To Meet With SEC Media Thursday

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:44:33 +0000

SEC Media Days start Wednesday. Alabama Coach and players to appear Thursday.

6 Crimson Tide Players Make First Team All-SEC

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:12:24 +0000

Foley's Julio Jones unanimous selection at wide receiver.

Shaun Alexander In Town This Week

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:22:59 +0000

The former Crimson Tide star will make several appearances throughout the week to promote an event Saturday night in Mobile.

Alabama Announces Opening Opponent For 2010

University of Alabama — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:11:00 +0000

Crimson Tide will host San Jose State to kick-off 2010 college football season.

Alabama Appeals NCAA Textbooks Decision

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:07:58 +0000

Alabama President issues statement on appeal.

NCAA Places Alabama Football Program On Probation

Associated Press — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:13:24 +0000

BREAKING NEWS The NCAA has placed Alabama's football program and 15 other of the school's athletic teams on three years probation for major violations due to misuse of free textbooks.

Alabama Women Lose Heartbreaker in CWS

The Associated Press — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:52:28 +0000

Florida's Ali Gardiner hit a walk-off grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to stun the Crimson Tide 6-5. The loss knocked Alabama out of the Women's College World Series.

Alabama Loses First Round Game Of NCAA Regional

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:58:56 +0000

The Tide's Austin Hyatt gave up a grand slam to Oklahoma State's Tom Belza in the top of the first. The Cowboys never looked back, winning 10-6.

Eight SEC Schools Make The NCAA Baseball Tournament

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:24:36 +0000

Alabama is in. Auburn will stay home. Click here to see the brackets.

Bama’s Kent Matthes SEC Player of the Year

University of Alabama — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:20:40 +0000

Tide slugger hit 27 home runs in regular season. Tide ready for South Carolina.

Nick Saban & The Crimson Caravan Stop In Mobile

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:08:30 +0000

The Crimson Tide's head coach will speak at a sold out dinner tonight at the Battle House Hotel.

Julio Jones Undergoes Surgery

The Associated Press — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:55:11 +0000

Jones, who was the Crimson Tide's leading receiver last season as a freshman, had surgery to repair a sports hernia. The Foley native is expected to be back for fall camp.

Five Tide Players Get Free Agent Deals

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:43:22 +0000

John Parker Wilson will get shot with Atlanta Falcons.

A-Day Showcases Bama QB

The Associated Press — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:11:32 +0000

Greg McElroy solidified his lead for Alabama's starting quarterback job as he outplayed two other contenders in Alabama's spring game Saturday.

Stabler Will Not Return To Alabama Broadcast Booth

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:43:53 +0000

Stabler took a leave of absence following his DUI arrest in last June. He was aquitted in October, but Stabler has now decided he won't return to the booth.

Nick Saban In Mobile Thursday Night

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:12:00 +0000

The Crimson Tide head coach is speaking at a fund-raising dinner for Team Focus at the Mitchell Center on the University of South Alabama Campus.

Bama Players Signing Autographs In Mobile

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:45:14 +0000

Former Crimson Tide QB John Parker Wilson and Safety Rashad Johnson will be in Mobile later this week to sign autographs. Click here for details.

Iron Bowl Moved To Fridays

The Associated Press — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:52:47 +0000

The Iron Bowl will be played the day after Thanksgiving the next two seasons. The game will continue to be broadcast on WKRG.

Alabama Hires Basketball Coach

Associated Press — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:46:54 +0000

Crimson Tide reaches deal with VCU's Anthony Grant.

VCU Hoops Coach Visits Bama

The Associated Press/John Zenor/Hank Kurz — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:13:37 +0000

Virginia Commonwealth coach Anthony Grant flew into Tuscaloosa for a second round of meetings with Alabama officials seeking a replacement for Mark Gottfried.

Andre Smith Shows NFL Scouts His Stuff

Associated Press, WIAT — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:25:32 +0000

Outland Trophy winner on damage control at pro day in Tuscaloosa. See workout, hear comments.