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10/30/08
Our offensive player of the game for Tennessee is JPW for
playing a controlled smart football game. Our defensive player of the game
is Josh Chapman (Four tackles (three solo). for stepping in for T Cody and
have a great game. Terrance Cody Report: Wednesday, UA coach Nick Saban
made it clear the 365-pound noseguard is out for the Arkansas State game,
but suggested he may be on track to be back for the Tigers.
"He's probably close to about the same as Smitty [Andre Smith] was the week
that he missed one game," Saban said. "Hopefully he'll continue to progress
and be able to contribute some next week."
Cody began jogging Tuesday after spraining the MCL (medial collateral
ligament) in his right knee against Ole Miss.
"He's coming along nice. He did some football-related stuff today," Saban
added. "... Hopefully he'll be able to start practicing next week but it
depends on how he progresses. Everything is day to day. He'll do a little
bit more every day and as long as he doesn't hit a bump in the road, we feel
like he might have a chance."
10/21/08
Our offensive player of the game against Ole Miss is Nick Walker and the Defensive player is Rashad Johnson who had his best game of the year with 9 tackles (6 solo) ,a TFL, a fumble recovery and his first interception of the year. Noseguard Terrance Cody who sprained the MCL in his right knee against Ole Miss, was in a black, non-contact jersey Monday and worked with strength coach Scott Cochran, working the handle levers on a stationary bike but not using the pedals. No surgery will be required something Saban suggested may be the case in his post-game news conference and said the injury is likely an MCL sprain. An MCL injury is typically far less serious than an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which can often result season-ending surgery if torn.
9/30/08
It appears two players might not be ready to play against Kentucky. Mike McCoy with a hamstring injury and little used Preston Dial with knee issues. RB Mark Ingram looks ready to go after recovering from a knee bruise. Commit Trent Richardson and hopefully future commits Dre Kirkpatrick and Chad Bumphis were very impressed with the Tide last Saturday.
9/29/08
Our Offensive Player of the Game is the whole Offensive Line great job against a tough Dogs front. Our Defensive Player of the Game is Justin Woodall , he seemed to be all over the field and got another int. Big hit photo from Saturday: Click on thumbnail for full size.
9/22/08
Sorry for the long span between updates. Illness in the family. What a great span of games for the Crimson Tide. Absolutely loved the Arkansas game. Been waiting on some long runs by our backs for quite awhile. Our Offensive MVP for Arkansas was Glen Coffee and Defense was Javier Arenas. Still waiting for some big downfield passes but I am sure they will come. You got to love the way Saban responded to the black out from Georgia. "I don't think we should be too concerned by the way they dress"
Trent Richardson rates his commitment to Alabama as 8 out of 10 for a firm commitment. The other schools he is looking at are LSU and Florida. He rushed for 136 yards and 2 tds this weekend . He also had a 97 yard kick return.
9/09/08
Looks as if the whole squad will be available for play this week vs Western Kentucky. All injuries from Tulane are healed up and thankfully big Andre is ready to go . The Crimson Tide struggled on the line with him and Marlon Davis out. Our Offensive Player of the game was Mark Ingram and Defense was Cory Reamer.
9/05/08
Look as if Big Andre Smith will sit out this week and be replace by Mike Johnson at LT and David Ross will start at LG. Smith has a knee sprain. Look for Tulane to open up the playbook with allot of trick plays and play with a nothing to lose attitude. The Crimson Tide are favored by 30. Coach Saban said Mike Johnson played the best game of his career against Clemson. I do not think Bama will overlook Tulane after last years ULM loss.
9/04/08
Nico Johnson a rivals 100 player committed to the Tide. He will provide immediate depth to the LB core. He has great instincts at finding the ball and good size and speed. Added some pics of the Clemson Game click here...
9/02/08
Andre Smith is questionable for the Tulane Game this Saturday due to a knee sprain. "Andre Smith has a sprained knee, he's going to be be day to day, will be out for a few days, I don't know if he'll play in this game or not," Saban said. "It's still up in the air and we probably won't know for a few days relative to how he heals." If he sits Mike Johnson will move out to LT and David Ross will move to LG. Also Earl Alexander has a sprained ankle and is questionable for Saturday.
SEC Players of the week:
MIKE JOHNSON
Guard / Tackle
ALABAMA
6-6 299 Junior
Pensacola, Fla. (Pine Forest HS)
TERRENCE CODY
Noseguard
ALABAMA
6-5 365 Junior
Ft. Meyers, Fla. (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC)
Demetrius Goode is back at RB. The Crimson Tide future signees and recruits were really impressed with the win against Clemson.
Our Offensive Player of the Game is John Parker Wilson. We needed a consistent mistake free performance at QB and Wilson provided it. Our Defensive player of the week is Terrance Cody. This kid is a force inside and a big reason for Clemsons' zero rushing yards.
8/25/08
QB Nick Fanuzzi to transfer."He has decided to transfer. Nick is a fine young man who did an outstanding job here for us," Saban said. "We certainly hate to see him leave the program because every characteristic, every value we try to instill in the program he certainly represents. Great team player." Julio Jones was listed as a starter at WR as well as the KR beside Javy Arenas . Julio is also the backup PR. Dontae Hightower was listed as first team LB.
8/24/08
It is looking more and more as if allot of newcomers will start against Clemson this Saturday. WR Julio Jones, NG Terrance Cody and LB Dontae Hightower will have a higher than 50% chance of starting. Lorenzo Washington has been moved to DE and Alfred McCullough to the OL because of the emergence of T Cody. Wilson is adjusting well to Jim McElwain's offense and the system is more quarterback-friendly. It looks like Justin Woodall held on the starting SS spot for the Clemson game. He has worked with the ones all week.
8/18/08
Julios Catch and score video: Gif Video
8/18/08
Hello everyone sorry for the late updates. Little under the weather.
Julio Jones and BJ Scott have a good day at last scrimmage. The duo combined for 10 catches and 181 yards. Saban said Donta Hightower and Jerrell Harris are progressing nicely. Chris Jordan is testing the waters at LB currently. Terrance Cody is reportedly down to 365 now.DE Brandon Deadrick was credited with 4 sacks in the scrimmage.
STATISTICAL LEADERS
FROM SATURDAY'S SCRIMMAGE
PASSING
John Parker Wilson 14 for 25, 255 yards, 0 Int., 2 TDs; Greg McElroy 19
for 38, 198 yards, 0 TDs, 0 Int.
RUSHING
Glen Coffee 11 rush, 35 yards, 0 TDs; Mark Ingram 7 rush, 30 yards, 0
TDs; Terry Grant 6 rush, 13 yards, 0 TDs; Roy Upchurch 4 rush, 17 yards,
0 TDs.
RECEIVING
Julio Jones 5 rec. 125 yards, 1 TD
B.J. Scott 5 rec., 56 yards, 0 TDs
Earl Alexander 4 rec., 44 yards, 0 TDs
Mike McCoy 3 rec., 81 yards, 1 TD
Chris Jackson 3 rec., 60 yards, 0 TDs
Terry Grant 3 rec, 37 yards, 0 TDs
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
Prince Hall (LB) 8 tackles
Eryk Anders (LB) 6 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 TFL, 1 Blocked Field Goal
Brandon Deaderick (DL) 5 tackles, 4 sacks
Brandon Fanney (DL) 4 tackles, 2 sacks
Ali Sharrief (DB) 5 tackles, 1 sack
Rolando McClain (LB) 5 tackles
Rashad Johnson (DB) 3 tackles, 1 Interception
8/13/08
Coach Saban said he is very pleased with the post scrimmage practices. It looks as if Donta Hightower will see quite a bit of playing time in the fall. Terrance Cody still looking very quick for a man his size. Added more photos to the Bama Girls and Tide Photos sections.
8/10/08
Saban was asked Saturday which Freshman stood out and he said: Donta Hightower, Terrance Cody, and Mark Barron . He said the Defense stopped them on the one yard line on four staight plays with Cody in the middle. He also said some big plays were made by Marquis Maze, Mike McCoy and Julio Jones.Greg McElroy is still the top backup QB. Josh Chapman and Lorenzon Washington continue to share time with the first group at the noseguard posistion.
Drew Davis continues to be the starter at RT. Tyler Love practicing some at the LT spot. Star Jackson is pretty raw at the QB posistion, probably at least 2 years away from starting.
Scrimmage Stats
SCRIMMAGE STATISTICAL LEADERS
PASSING
John Parker Wilson 17 for 30, 309 yards, 2 Int., 2 TDs; Greg McElroy 9 for 18, 146 yards, 0 TDs, 0 Int.
RUSHING
Glen Coffee 14 rush, 42 yards, 1 TD; Mark Ingram 11 rush, 42 yards, 1 TD; Terry Grant 9 rush, 32 yards, 0 TD.
RECEIVING
Glen Coffee 6 rec. 79 yards, 0 TD; Mike McCoy 3 rec., 119 yards, 1 TD; Mark Ingram 3 rec., 31 yards, 0 TD; Colin Peek 3 rec., 27 yards, 0 TD; Marquis Maze 2 rec., 74 yards, 0 TD; Julio Jones 2 rec. 59 yards, 1 TD.
FIELD GOALS
Leigh Tiffin (3-5) Made: 48, 38, 23; Missed: 38, 51.
PUNTS
P.J. Fitzgerald 7 punts, 298 yards, 42.6-yard average.
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
Charlie Higgenbotham 8 tackles; Rolando McClain 5 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 Int., 1 PBU; Don'ta Hightower 5 tackles; 1 TFL; Ali Sharrief 5 tackles, 1 PBU; Eryk Anders 4 tackles, 2 TFLs; Rashad Johnson 4 tackles, 1 Int., 2 PBUs.
8/08/08
Coach Saban says Mike McCoy has been the most consistent WR so far. He said the rest has shown flashes but need work on timing and consistency. Baron Huber and Ali Sharrief suffered mild concussions and were held out of practice. Earl Alexander and Mike McCoy were the 1s today at WR.
8/07/08
Damian Square has been working at the noseguard position, he originally was thought to be playing DE. This is the first day of Two A Days practice. Marcel Darius is looking very good on the DL.
8/06/08
Demetrius Goode has started working with the CBs as of Tuesday. According to Coach Saban Julio Jones and BJ Scott have made great strides at WR. Drew Davis still with the ones at RT and doing pretty well with the added weight he put on in the offseason. John Michael Boswell worked some at RT today behind Taylor Pharr.
Bama is 23rd in the ESPN Power Poll Link: Powerranking
8/04/08 Practice Tidbits
Star Jackson has a very quick release and a cannon. Just needs time in the system and this guy will be a hoss. Would not be surprised if he did not red shirt this year. Pretty quick feet when scrambling also.
Kareem Jackson looks to have stepped up his game even more, I think he could eventually be a lockdown CB.
Julio Jones is definitely meeting the hype. He drew allot of Ooohs and Ahhs from the crowd Sunday. Julio catches everything that is catchable ,runs good routes and seems even quicker than imagined. He looks to be a very good blocker also.
Darius Hanks is still looking very good even though he wore a black non contact jersey for the first 3 practices. Hanks has great hands and speed.
Alonzo Lawrence showing some very good coverage skills. A little shaky fielding punts as was BJ Scott.
Robby Green looks to be a big hitter for a smaller guy, this guy could be a great CB soon. The future looks bright at CB for BAMA.
Chris Jordan looked pretty good at RB, but seemed a little bit slow getting to full speed after a cut.
Mark Ingram looks very good at RB. He looks ready for SEC play. Very fast and can cut on a dime.
Marcel Darius seemed to give the OL fits at times. He might break the DL rotation this fall.
Terrance Cody will definitely be in the rotation this fall. Very quick for a man his size. Ran over Cardwell and Motley .
BJ Scott is extremely shifty just needs to work on his hands.
Jerrell Harris has great quickness but has allot to learn as expected. He will be a very good LB with time.
Rolando McClain is still the cream of the crop at LB.
Mark Barron looks good , but also a ways to go. Practicing at FS.
Rashad Johnson is defiantly as expected the leader of the secondary.
Heath Thomas hit some booming punts and Leigh Tiffin hit a 58 yard FG.
8/1/08
Baron Huber practiced at RB today, Ali Sharrief practiced ahead of Woodall at Safety. Darius Hanks had on a black jersey but ran at full speed.
8/1/08
Prince Hall back practicing with the Tide. He will be suspended till the Arkansas Game. Good to see Prince back as Bama needs bodies at LB. Hope to have some practice updates soon.
7/31/08
Practice starts tomorrow finally some football.
7/31/08
Patrick Crump OL decided to leave team today, said his heart was just not in it.
7/29/08 Bama got its 13th commitment from Anthony Steen . He is a physical OG with a mean streak. Very Quick off the ball , just needs some work on his technique.
7/29/08 Added a second page to the Bama Girls Pages page 2
7/29/08 Updated the funny pix page
7/29/08 Good article on Simeon Castille http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=6909
7/28/08
Tide Gets its 12th commitment. Spakmen DE Anthony Orr committed to the Tide last night after talking it over with his parents. His friendship with William Ming anthoter recent committ helped him decide. Orr is a specimen at DE at 6-foot-5, 260-pounds. He scored a 19 on the ACT.
7/27/08
Tana Patrick was featured in our Sunday paper the
Chattanooga news free press as the number recruit in the area, here are some
on Tanas' quotes:
"I think people will find out I don't take much crap". "There were guys who
came at me with alot of talk last year. I just kept coming at them and let
them know i am not just hype and that they dont any part of me the rest of
the night". They talk about how good of a kid he is and one coach said he is
good enough to be an all American TE also, but LB is his calling.
TANA (link) to article
7/27/08
Julio Jones is supposedly tearing it up on 7 on 7 drills.