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October 17, 2009 | Volume 2, Issue 8
In This Issue
President/Publisher
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Pregame Preview
9
Rosters
12
Senior Spotlight
16
Bryant Museum
18
Touchdown AL Girls
22
Opponents
24
Larry’s Lowdown
26
Recruiting
28
Player Match-ups
34
SEC News
Staff
Editor-in-Chief
Bennie Bice Mike Lacy
Managing Editor
Jessica Temple
Photography BDL UA Media Relations South Carolina Athletics Rivals.com Creative Director Jenifer McCormick Graphic Design Cassandra Johnson Tramayne Wright Jessie Landon Chief Information Officer Brian LaShomb Website Designer Carey Landon Public Relations
Eric Hudson Katlyn Clark Drew Franklin Christopher Wilson
Advertising Director Advertising Sales
Herb Neu Ron Bush Doug Cate Leslie Housley Alex Schroyer
Accounting Department
Danny Glynn
Contributing Writers
Larry Burton Randal Etheredge Jennifer Gorham Anthony Johnson Amanda Kelly Katie Koenig Brad Lake Mike Parker
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Letter from the Editor
Welcome home to the Capstone! Homecoming is a special time. Even more so than the rest of the season, each Alabama alumnus and fan feels particularly connected to the campus, the people and the team when they make this trek to Tuscaloosa. In this special edition, we hope to convey some of our admiration and respect for the University and the Crimson Tide. We are also taking the opportunity to congratulate our senior players. We appreciate what you have accomplished on and off the field, and we wish you the best as you leave UA. To all of our Alabama alumni, thank you for all that you do to continue the traditions and excitement surrounding the University of Alabama. The Crimson Nation wouldn’t be the dominating force it is today without the many generations of Tide supporters who
have come before. Enjoy all of the festivities that you can this weekend, but also take a minute to remember what this campus has meant to you, how it has changed your life and how wonderful coming home can be.
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ON THE COVER
22 Mark Ingram RB So.
Last year his team-high 12 rushing touchdowns set the Alabama freshman record. This year Ingram is again making his mark. He’s averaged 120.7 rushing yards and 5.4 yards per rushing attempt, plus scored four touchdowns, in SEC games this season. Ingram led the offense against Ole Miss last week, with 190 of the 355 yards of total offense, and scored the Tide’s only touchdown of the day. Photography by BDL.
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INDEX After a dominating win against Ole Miss, I see Alabama continuing to dominate defensively. I expect Alabama to score more touchdowns in the red zone and continue to roll.
Steve Spurrier has truly come full circle. He’s gone from the guru of the fun and gun offense to the coach best known for good defenses. Neither will help him this week, however, as Alabama will dominate both sides of the ball.
The Tide will continue to keep its ranking in the SEC with a win against South Carolina. However, look for coach Spurrier to pull out some tricks of his own, when it comes to the special teams unit. The Gamecocks will be gunning for their second upset of the season on ESPN.
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Pre-Game Preview
Pre-Game Preview
Alabama in Control of Destiny
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Anthony Johnson
labama faced what many people believed to be the biggest road test of the season Oct. 10 at VaughtHemingway Stadium. On the biggest day of the year in SEC football, Alabama passed its test with flying colors. It’s not very often that a 19-point victory against a top-25 team in the SEC leaves fans wondering what could have been and thirsting for more. The Tide recorded six trips inside the Ole Miss red zone, yet came away with five Leigh Tiffin field goals and squandered away another scoring opportunity with a fumble late in the game. Led by a stingy, relentless defense, the Tide forced four interceptions and only allowed one first down and 19 total yards in the first half. The Tide limited the Rebels to 72 yards rushing on 23 attempts, and 212 total yards on the day. Alabama succeeded in never allowing the Rebels to get into rhythm or allowing the crowd to be a factor. The Tide pressured
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and harassed Ole Miss quarterback Jevan Snead into a dismal 11-of-34 passing on the day, with only two completions in the first half. Despite not recording a sack against Snead, the aggressive Tide defense recorded a hit on Snead on almost every passing play in the first half. Rebel offensive playmaker Dexter McCluster, the most explosive player on the Rebel offense, was limited to 15 yards on six carries. Sophomore running back Mark Ingram had a career rushing day for the Tide, carrying the ball 28 times for 172 yards, and scoring one touchdown. Ingram averaged 6.1 yards-per-carry on the day, continuing to stake his claim to the Crimson Tide record books. Next on the slate for the unbeaten Tide is the South Carolina Gamecocks, who spoiled Ole Miss’ party earlier this season, beating then, No.4 Ole Miss, 16-10. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BDL
The Gamecocks (5-1, 2-1), have one blemish on their record, a 41-37, hard-fought loss at Georgia. Steve Spurrier, better known as ‘The Ol’ Ball Coach,’ has finally found a quarterback in Steven Garcia, who has battled through off-the-field problems and negative publicity to solidify his place as the lead signalcaller for the offense. Garcia threw for a career-high, 233 yards and three touchdown passes against the Kentucky Wildcats’ defense. Garcia connected with freshman wide receiver Alson Jeffery for all three of his touchdowns, including a remarkable one-handed, highlight-reel grab by Jeffrey in the back corner of the end zone. The Gamecocks rallied from a three-point halftime deficit to overthrow the stubborn Wildcats. Kentucky scored a touchdown with less than five minutes remaining in the game to pull within two points of a tie. Gamecock defender Cliff Matthews batted down the two-point pass attempt, which secured the 28-26 win. Linebacker Eric Norwood led the Gamecock defense with eight tackles. South Carolina will head into Bryant-Denny Stadium among the top-25 teams in the nation, setting up another formidable SEC matchup for the Tide. Alabama will head into Saturday’s showdown atop the SEC Western Division standings and in the driver’s seat on the road to the SEC Championship Game.
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82 Earl Alexander
POS CL
HT
WR Jr.
6-4 212
Phenix City, AL
72 Tyler Love
alabama Roster
HOMETOWN
NO NAME
POS CL
HT
WT
OL R-Fr. 6-6 303
32 Eryk Anders
LB
Sr.
6-2 235
San Antonio, TX
33 Mike Marrow
28 Javier Arenas
DB Sr.
5-9 195
Tampa, FL
4 Marquis Maze
WR So. 5-10 179
6-2 220
Atlanta, GA
10 A.J. McCarron
QB Fr.
49 Jonathan Atchison LB
Fr.
RB-HB Fr.
6-2 240 6-4 190
HOMETOWN
Mountain Brook, AL Holland, OH Birmingham, AL Mobile, AL
4 Mark Barron
DB So.
6-2 214
Mobile, AL
25 Rolando McClain LB
7 Kenny Bell
WR Fr.
6- 1 160
Rayville, LA
80 Mike McCoy
44 Alex Benson
LB
Sr.
6- 1 225
Trussville, AL
52 Alfred McCullough OL So.
6-2 305
Athens, AL
86 Undra Billingsley TE
Fr.
6-2 276
Birmingham, AL
12 Greg McElroy
6-3 220
Southlake, TX
93 Chris Bonds
DL
Jr.
6-4 255
Decatur, AL
WR Sr.
6-3 215
Rankin, MS
QB Jr.
Fr.
6-4 280
Columbia, SC
56 William Ming
DL
Fr.
6-3 260
Athens, AL
67 John Michael Boswell OL So.
6-5 306
Northport, AL
59 Brandon Moore
DL
Fr.
6-5 310
Montgomery, AL
88 Michael Bowman WR Fr.
Autaugaville, AL
87 Drew Bullard
6-4 210
Rossville, GA
66 Brian Motley
OL
Jr.
6-3 291
LB
Jr
6-3 238
Florence, AL
64 Kerry Murphy
DL
Fr.
6-4 323
Hoover, AL
77 James Carpenter OL
Jr.
6-5 300
Augusta, GA
46 Wesley Neighbors DB So.
6-1 210
Huntsville, AL
99 Josh Chapman
DL So.
6-1 313
Hoover, AL
83 Kevin Norwood
WR Fr.
6-2 180
D’lberville, MS
62 Terrence Cody
DL Sr.
6-5 354
Ft. Myers, FL
18 Morgan Ogilvie
QB So.
6-0 195
Mountain Brook, AL
57 Marcell Dareus
DL So.
6-4 296
Huffman, AL
2 Tana Patrick
LB
6-3 235
Bridgeport, AL
16 Thomas Darrah
QB So.
6-5 227
Newnan, GA
79 Drew Davis
OL Sr.
6-7 306
Evergreen, AL
84 Colin Peek
TE Sr.
96 Luther Davis
DL
Jr.
6-3 275
West Monroe, LA
95 Brandon Deaderick DL Sr.
6-4 306
Elizabethtown, KY
51 Michael DeJohn
LB
Jr.
6- 1 241
Hoover, AL
85 Preston Dial
TE
Jr.
6-3 233
Mobile, AL
40 DeMarcus DuBose LB So.
6-1 232
Montgomery, AL
13 Rob Ezell
5-10 170
Athens, AL
WR Jr.
97 P.J. Fitzgerald
P
Sr.
5-11 204
Coral Springs, FL
76 D.J. Fluker
OL
Fr.
6-6 340
Foley, AL
58 Nick Gentry
DL So.
6-1 264
Prattville, AL
11 Brandon Gibson WR So.
6-2 192
Mobile, AL
6 Demetrius Goode RB So.
5-9 191
LaGrange, GA
29 Terry Grant
RB
Jr.
5-10 190
Lumberton, MS
33 Hampton Gray
DB Sr.
6- 2 196
Northport, AL
23 Robby Green
DB So.
6-0 181
New Orleans, LA
34 Jeramie Griffin
RB So.
6-2 224
Batesville, MS
15 Darius Hanks
WR So.
6-0 184
Norcross, GA
54 Glenn Harbin
DL
Fr.
6-5 257
Mobile, AL
5 Jerrell Harris
LB So.
6-3 227
Gadsden, AL
30 Dont’a Hightower LB So.
6-4 255
40 Baron Huber 22 Mark Ingram
RB/TE Sr.
2 Star Jackson
6-4 263
RB So. 5-10 212
3 Kareem Jackson DB
6-6 255 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
39 Kyle Pennington DB
Jr.
5-11 188
Chatom, AL
68 Taylor Pharr
OL
Jr.
6-6 290
Irondale, AL
54 Russell Rains
OL Fr.
6-2 260
Satsuma, AL
13 Cory Reamer
LB
Sr.
6-4 234
Hoover, AL
3 Trent Richardson RB Fr.
5-11 220
Pensacola, FL
8 Chris Rogers
DB Sr.
6-0 190
Lakeland, FL
74 David Ross
OL
6-3 299
Homewood, AL
1 B.J. Scott
DB So. 5-11 196
Jr.
Prichard, AL
46 Chris Scott
WR Sr.
5-11 170
Birmingham, AL
50 Brian Selman
SNP Sr.
6-0 210
Vestavia Hills, AL
Fr.
6-3 280
Norco, LA
DB Sr.
5-9 200
Stevenson, AL
94 Jeremy Shelley
PK Fr.
5-10 170
Raleigh, N.C.
48 Travis Sikes
WR Jr.
6-3 198
Nashville, TN
71 Allen Skelton
OL So.
6-1 265
Coker, AL
17 Brad Smelley
TE So.
6-3 233
Tuscaloosa, AL
92 Damion Square
DL
Fr.
6-3 272
Houston, TX
61 Anthony Steen OL-DL Fr.
6-3 305
Lambert, MS
Lewisburg, TN
47 Ed Stinson
6-4 240
Homestead, FL
Knoxville, TN
90 Milton Talbert
DL
Jr.
6-4 275
Hattiesburg, MS
99 Leigh Tiffin
PK Sr.
6-2 212
Muscle Shoals, AL
51 Carson Tinker
ST So.
6-1 220
Murfreesboro, TN
87 Chris Underwood TE So.
6-4 231
Birmingham, AL
5 Roy Upchurch
RB Sr.
6-0 205
Tallahassee, FL
41 Courtney Upshaw LB So.
6-2 249
Eufaula, AL
Flint, MI
6-0 193
Macon, GA
QB Fr.
6-3 206
Lake Worth, FL
5-11 191
Fr.
26 Ali Sharrief
Jr.
24 Marquis Johnson DB Sr.
10
WT
Sarasota, FL
94 Darrington Sentimore DL
LB-DL Fr.
78 Mike Johnson
OL Sr.
6-5 303
Pensacola, FL
35 Nico Johnson
LB
6-3 225
Andalusia, AL
73 William Vlachos
Jr.
6-1 294
Birmingham, AL
Memphis, TN
65 Chance Warmack OL Fr.
6-3 301
Atlanta, GA
Fr.
OL
75 Barrett Jones
OL R-Fr. 6-4 289
8 Julio Jones
WR So.
6-4 211
Foley, AL
97 Lorenzo Washington DL Sr.
6-5 290
Logansville, GA
26 Phelon Jones
DB So. 5-11 195
Mobile, AL
91 Alex Watkins
LB So.
6-3 225
Brownsville, TN
55 Chavis Williams
LB
Jr.
6-4 223
Dora, AL
60 David Williams
OL Fr.
6-3 272
Duncanville, AL
6-6 266
Reform, AL
36 Chris Jordan
LB So.
6-3 230
Brentwood, TN
81 Kendall Kelly
WR Fr.
6-3 216
Gadsden, AL
20 Tyrone King
DB Sr.
5-11 203
Birmingham, AL
21 Dre Kirkpatrick
DB Fr.
6-3 185
Gadsden, AL
9 Nick Williams
WR Fr. 5-10 165
42 Eddie Lacy
RB Fr.
6-0 210
Geismar, LA
27 Justin Woodall
DB Sr.
37 Robert Lester
DB Fr.
6-2 207
Foley, AL
18 Rod Woodson
DB Fr. 5-11 200
89 Michael Williams TE
Fr.
6-2 221
Fort Lauderdale, FL Oxford, MS Olive Branch, MS
NO NAME
POS
HT
WT
CL
HOMETOWN
8 Corey Addison
FS 5-11 177
FR
Jacksonville, Fla.
91 Ladi Ajiboye
DT
6-1
285
JR
Riverdale, Ga.
26 Antonio Allen
SS
6-1
202
SO
OC
6-4
285
FR
70 Garrett Anderson OC
71 Nick Allison
Ocala, Fla. Asheville, N.C.
307
SR
Irmo, S.C.
OG 6-2
285
JR
Charlotte, N.C.
58 Matthew Ansley
LB 5-11 225
FR
3 Akeem Auguste
CB 5-10 180
SO
28 Eric Baker
TB 5-11 194
SO
44 Jacob Baker
HT
WT
WR 6-3
217
FR
St. Matthews, S.C.
33 Damario Jeffery
SS
215
FR
Columbia, S.C.
55 T.J. Johnson
OG 6-4
297 RS FR
OT
312
JR
34 Spencer Lanning P/PK 5-11 188
JR
76 Jarriel King 18 Dion LeCorn
POS
6-4 6-5
CL
Aynor, S.C. North Charleston, S.C. Rock Hill, S.C.
WR 5-11 220
JR
CB
FR
Beaufort, S.C.
TB 5-11 224
JR
Anderson, S.C.
CB 5-10 170
SO
Rock Hill, S.C.
Valdosta, GA
35 Jimmy Legree
Hollywood, Fla.
10 Brian Maddox 39 Marty Markett
JR
Jacksonville, Fla.
HOMETOWN
6-0
170
Ocala, Fla.
TB 5-10 190 RS FR
Ridgeland, S.C.
83 Cliff Matthews
DE
6-4
249
4 Jason Barnes
WR 6-4
199
SO
Charlotte, N.C.
14 Reid McCollum
QB
6-3
218 RS FR
74 Heath Batchelor
OG 6-7
308
JR
Haleyville, Ala.
92 Byron McKnight
DE
6-4
229
49 Blake Baxley
SS
5-9
189
JR
Columbia, S.C.
31 Kenny Miles
TB
5-9
183 RS FR
Lawrenceville, Ga.
80 DeMario Bennett WR 6-3
185
FR
Douglas, Ga.
7 Willis Mills
QB
6-2
185
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
48 Brandon Berger
FR
Rock Hill, S.C.
82 D.L. Moore
WR 6-3
202 RS FR
40 Eric Norwood
LB
252
SR
SO FR
SOUTH CAROLINA roster
6-4
62 Pierre Andrews
NO NAME
1 Alshon Jeffery
Cheraw, S.C. Summerville, S.C. Laurinburg, N.C.
PK
6-2
185
32 Reginald Bowens LB
6-2
233 RS FR
QB
6-1
216
SO
Fort Myers, Fla.
68 Kyle Nunn
OT
6-6
293
SO
Sumter, S.C.
65 Ryan Broadhead OC
6-5
261
SO
Leesburg, Ga.
9 Moe Brown
WR 6-0
183
SR
Anderson, S.C.
45 Rodney Paulk
LB
6-0
216
JR
Columbia, S.C.
63 Seaver Brown
OC
6-5
303
JR
Clearwater, Fla.
95 Nathan Pepper
DT
6-1
300
SR
Greenville, S.C.
11 Jarrett Burns
FS
6-1
181 RS FR
Huntsville, Ala.
Greenville, S.C.
99 Ronald Byrd
DT
6-6
285
FR
LaGrange, Ga.
50 Billy Byrne
LB
6-0
225
FR
60 Terrence Campbell OG 6-3
290
JR
Austell, Ga.
FR
Matthews, S.C. Charleston, S.C.
17 Zac Brindise
83 Blake Carlson 77 Garrett Chisolm
PK
5-8
200
OT
Holly Springs, N.C.
Palm Harbor, Fla.
6-6
290
JR
WR 6-0
185
SO
Naples, Fla.
12 Andrew Clifford
QB
6-3
215
FR
Tampa, Fla.
61 Jordan Cooper
DE
6-4
230 RS FR
17 Chris Culliver
FS
6-0
190
87 Justice Cunningham TE
6-3
242
FR
Pageland, S.C.
WR 5-11 175
SO
Columbia, S.C.
15 Matt Clements
23 Brandan Davis 42 Eric Davis
JR
Summerville, S.C. Garner, N.C.
P
6-1
178 RS FR
Newberry, S.C.
94 Kenny Davis
DT
6-3
287 RS FR
Newberry, S.C.
41 Josh Dickerson
LB
6-1
221
Kingsland, Ga.
JR
35 Jack Rainey
FR
6-3
283
SO
Columbia, S.C.
42 Travian Robertson DT
6-4
283
JR
Laurinburg, N.C.
88 Weslye Saunders TE
6-5
280
JR
Durham, N.C.
46 Joey Scribner-Howard P/PK 6-2
208
JR
212
FR Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
WR 6-2
28 Jared Shaw
FS 5-10 180 RS FR
22 Bryce Sherman
TB
5-6
155 RS FR Winston-Salem, N.C.
19 Gerrod Sinclair
LB
6-0
226
SR
75 Steven Singleton OG 6-3
300
JR
Buford, Ga.
6 DeAngelo Smith
WR 6-0
170
FR
Kingsland, Ga.
30 Quin Smith
SS
6-0
205
FR
Lenoir, N.C.
4 Cedrick Snead
CB
5-6
178
SO
Garner, N.C.
20 Jay Spearman
CB
6-0
196 RS FR 160
SR
Leesburg, Va.
SS 5-11 216
SR
Huntsville, Ala.
44 Tony Straughter
LB
6-0
209
JR
8 Seth Strickland
QB
6-3
180 RS FR
90 Chaz Sutton
DE
6-3
243
FR
CB 5-11 196
FR
243
JR Altamonte Springs, Fla.
290
JR
Lumberton, N.C.
86 Stephen Flint
WR 6-2
192
SO
Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
52 Aldrick Fordham
DE
6-4
234
FR
Jamestown, S.C.
90 Foxy Foxworth
TE
6-3
252
JR
Mount Pleasant, S.C.
36 D.J. Swearinger
5 Stephen Garcia
QB
6-2
219
SO
Lutz, Fla.
98 Devin Taylor
96 Clifton Geathers
DE
6-8
281
JR
Georgetown, SC
188
FR
16 Wilkes Goolsby
WR 6-2
180
FR
29 Chaun Gresham
LB
205
FR
6-3
232 RS FR
48 Bradley Terry
LB
6-2
205
89 Mike Triglia
TE
6-3
231 RS FR
Rock Hill, S.C.
59 Charles Turner
DS
6-4
229
JR
Roebuck, S.C.
Lincolnton, Ga.
67 Chris Vaughn
DS
6-0
264
SO
Columbia, S.C.
73 Rokevious Watkins OT
Tampa, Fla.
Auburn, Ga.
6-0
236
JR
McColl, S.C.
43 John Guerry
FB
6-0
222
SR
Columbia, SC
12 C.C. Whitlock
81 Tori Gurley
WR 6-5
13 Aramis Hillary
Rock Hill, S.C.
P
6-1
200 RS FR
QB
6-0
197 RS FR North Augusta, S.C.
21 DeVonte Holloman SS
Irmo, S.C.
JR
Fairburn, Ga.
198
SO
North Charleston, S.C.
CB 5-10 173
SO
Chester, S.C.
5-8
177
46 Dalton Wilson
6-0
223 RS FR
FB
LB 5-11 210 SS
SO
Jacksonville, Fla.
SO
Winston-Salem, N.C.
P/PK 6-3
195
SO
Laurinburg, N.C.
18 Jay Wooten
Hamlet, N.C.
81 Adam Yates
PK
SR
Orlando, Fla.
64 Kevin Young
OG 6-5
FR
6 Melvin Ingram
DT
6-2
297
57 Lemuel Jeanpierre OG 6-4
294
Atlanta, Ga. Williston, S.C.
222
SO
181 RS FR
JR
6-0
Rock Hill, S.C.
211
5-9
Jacksonville, Fla.
340
7 Addison Williams CB 16 Shaq Wilson
Jacksonville, Fla.
6-4
Columbia, S.C.
6-2
DS
FR
Beaufort, S.C.
WR 6-2
25 Alonzo Winfield
51 Walker Inabinet
Savannah, Ga. Greenwood, S.C.
6-7
69 Matthew Grooms DS
227 RS FR
Madison, Fla. Laurens, S.C.
DE
19 Kevin White
87 C.J. Heinz
Greenwood, S.C.
WR 5-6
6-0
6-1
Jacksonville, Fla.
24 Darian Stewart
6-6
CB
Fort Mill, S.C.
27 Scott Spurrier
FB
5 Stephon Gilmore
Irmo, S.C.
11 Lamar Scruggs
OT
FR
Acworth, Ga.
5-11 160
47 Patrick DiMarco
TB 5-11 183
Bowling Green, Ky.
72 Quintin Richardson OT
66 Hutch Eckerson
3 Jarvis Giles
P
6-1
6-1
200 RS FR 310
JR
Sparks, MD Clearwater, Fla.
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Spotlight
From 2006 to 2009: How the Tide has Turned
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Jennifer Gorham
he Tide seniors have seen a lot since they were freshman. There have been coaching changes, textbook scandals, SEC championship trips, bowl games and top 10 rankings. The Tide has changed in the past four years. In 2006, this senior class’s first year on the team, the Tide regained bowl eligibility after receiving a five-year probation period following a cash and vehicle bribery investigation. They played in the Independence Bowl against Oklahoma State with an unsuccessful attempt. That year also proved to be Mike Shula’s last as head coach for The Crimson Tide. In the 2007 season the Tide got a new head coach and had their sights on a fresh start, but in midseason a textbook scandal set the team back with five football players being suspended at the last minute. The suspension kept those players out of the University of Tennessee game, but the team bounced back. The team gained a whole new coaching staff under Nick Saban, including Burton Burns as associate head coach of running backs, Curt Cignetti as the receivers and recruiting coordinator, Bo Davis as a defensive line coach, Joe Pendry as assistant head coach and offensive line, Kirby Smart as defensive coordinator and secondary and Scott Cochran as head football
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strength and conditioning coach. The Tide ended the season with a win over Colorado in the Independence Bowl. In 2008, as the team familiarized themselves with their coaching staff and had time to adjust to the changes that were made, they were looking to the future with hopeful intentions. The Tide rolled through the season undefeated and went to the SEC Championship against Florida, but landed short of the title. They then travelled to New Orleans to take on the Utah Utes in the Sugar Bowl, but again went home disappointed. Although the postseason put a damper on the year, the Tide had shown that they were on the way back up. The coaching staff grew a little more that year with Bobby Williams as the tight ends and special teams coach. With the 2009 season underway, the team is undefeated and has moved all the way up to number two on the AP poll. The coaching staff continues to grow with James Willis as associate-head coach and coach of the linebackers, Jim McElwain as the offensive coordinator of the quarterbacks and Sal Sunseri as the assistant head coach of the linebackers.
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Leigh Tiffin ranks fifth on The Crimson Tide’s career kick-scoring list with 253 career points. As a sophomore he set the UA single-season record for points by a kicker and most field goals with 111 points and 25 field goals.
Heath Thomas is a squad player out of Trinity Presbyterian. The 6-3, 213 pound punter hails from Montgomery, Ala. Heath Thomas - #98 Punter
Leigh Tiffin - #99 Kicker
Chris Rogers has appeared in 36 games during his football career on special teams and in the defensive backfield. He had a record of 32 tackles and one interception on a fumble recovery. He appeared in 14 during the 2008 season. He earned four special teams player of the week honors from the UA coaching staff. Chris Rogers - #8 Defensive Back
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Cory Reamer has started in 11 games during the 2008 season while totaling 34 game appearances during his three-year career. He has 40 career tackles and six for loss. Cory Reamer - #13 Linebacker
Javier Arenas is Alabama’s career leader in punt-return yards in a game, season and career along with touchdowns. He ranks first on the Alabama-career chart for his 13.54 yards per punt. He had 12 tackles in three spring scrimmages. Javier Arenas - #28 Defensive Back
Eryk Anders has made appearances in 32 games. His best season was 2008 where he had 32-career tackles. He has three tackles and two sacks during the 2009 A-Day Game. Eryk Anders - #32 Linebacker
Tyrone King has played in 26 games on special teams and made 13 tackles in three spring scrimmages with three interceptions resulting in one for a touchdown. He also has a sack in the A-Day Game.
Hampton Gray has managed to stay close to home. The 6-1, 194 pound squad member came from Tuscaloosa County High School.
Marquis Johnson has played in 36-career games. He had three starts with 60 tackles and two interceptions during the 2008 season.
Baron Huber has played in 41 games during his football career. He has two career receptions for eight yards.
Ali Sharrief has played in every 40 games throughout his career at Alabama. He has started two game and has recorded 52-career tackles. He had six rushing attempts for 38 yards as a redshirt freshman in 2006.
Alex Benson is a squad team player from Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Ala. He is a 6-1, 210 pound linebacker.
Tyrone King - #20 Defensive Back
Marquis Johnson - #24 Def. Back
Hampton Gray - #33 Defensive Back
Baron Huber - #40 RB / Tight End
Alex Benson - #44 Linebacker
Ali Sharrief - #26 Defensive Back
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The season record was 6-7 with an SEC record of 2-6. The Tide lost against Auburn, Florida, LSU and Tennessee under Head Coach Mike Shula. They had wins against Vanderbilt and Ole Miss. The score-by-quarters averages for this season were 53 for the first quarter, 85 for the second, 69 for the third and 79 for the fourth.
the 2007 season the Tide had a record of 7-6 with an 2 During SEC record of 4-4. They had wins against Arkansas, Ole Miss, 0 Tennessee and Vanderbilt. The Tide’s losses came against Auburn, LSU and Mississippi State. 0 Georgia, The Crimson Tide saw the return of The Georgia Bulldogs this 7 season. This was Head Coach Nick Saban’s first season with The Tide.
Brian Selman appears on special teams and has played in 28-career games. He has started 27-consecutive games since the start of the 2007 season.
P.J. Fitzgerald has started all 40 games of his Alabama-football career. He is ranked third in the school history in both total punts, with 180 and punting yards, with 7,078. He has a 39.3 yards-per-punt average while placing 54 kicks inside the 20-yard line and hitting 16 kicks of 50 yards or longer.
Brian Selman - #50 Snapper
P.J. Fitzgerald - #97 Punter
Mike Johnson was a first-team All-American by Pro Football Weekly in 2008. He was also a two-time SEC Offensive Lineman of the week. He appeared in all 14 games of the 2008 season. He has 40-career games under his belt including 27 straight starts.
Lorenzo Washington has played in 35 games and has made 12 starts for The Crimson Tide during his three-year career. He started 14 games during the 2008 season. He has 49 career tackles and four sacks.
Mike Johnson - #78 Offensive Line
Lorenzo Washington - #97 Def. Line
Terrence Cody sealed the consensus of first-team All-America honors during his first year on campus and was a first-team All-SEC selection by both league coaches and the Associated Press. He made 12 starts in 2008 and had 24 tackles. He had six tackles during three spring scrimmages.
Drew Davis - #79 Offensive Line
Mike McCoy has appeared in 29 games with 18 starts during his career. Alabama’s third-leading receiver in 2007 and 2008, he has 44 career receptions for 398 yards. He caught seven passes for two touchdowns in three scrimmages.
Terrance Cody - #62 Defensive Line
Justin Woodall is a second-year starting safety and has be present in 31 games during his three-year career. He played every game in during the 2008 season and has 53 career tackles, 47 of which came last season. He forced two fumbles while breaking up nine passes and intercepted four passes last season.
Mike McCoy - #80 Wide Receiver
Brandon Deadrick has played in 34 games and started 21 games throughout his career. He has 60 career tackles with 8.5 tackles for loss and six sacks under his belt.
Justin Woodall - #27 Defensive Back
Brandon Deadrick - #95 Def. Line
Roy Upchurch has 120 career-rushing attempts for 624 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2008 he finished his best season with 58 rushing attempts for 350 yards and four touchdowns before he received neck surgery at the end of the season that required him to sit out the last four of five games.
Colin Peek sat out during the 2008 season after he transferred from Georgia Tech. He stood out in the spring with 11 catches. Colin Peek - #84 Tight End
Roy Upchurch - #5 Running Back
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The Crimson Tide went undefeated this season and played The University of Florida for the SEC Championship but was shy of a win. The team played Utah in the Sugar Bowl. This season the Tide shutout the Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl for the biggest upset in 46 years. That was the first time The Crimson Tide beat the Tigers in Tuscaloosa.
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This season The Crimson Tide is undefeated and has cozied up to the number three spot on the AP Poll and The USA Today Poll. The Tide looks towards an undefeated season.
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Drew Davis has made appearances in 16 career games with 14 of those starts during his Crimson Tide career.
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f there is one word that could be synonymous with Alabama football, it would be traditions. Traditions of winning. Traditions of class. Traditions of tailgating on the Quad, filling Bryant-Denny every Saturday in the fall, and hearing Paul “Bear” Bryant’s voice booming out of the speakers before kickoff. There is one more tradition that you and your family may want to consider adding to your football season: visiting the Paul W. Bryant Museum on the campus of the University. Revered Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant suggested in
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1981 that the University needed a museum to showcase the players and coaches who had helped him achieve the greatness that was his legend. The University began planning, and decided the museum should also celebrate the legacy of all aspects of the football program since its beginning in 1892. After careful planning, Bryant’s idea came to fruition when the Paul W. Bryant Museum opened on October 8, 1988. Over 20 years after its opening, the museum still holds true to its ideals of honoring the football program here at the University. As you progress along the walls of the museum, a history
Coach Bryant Continues Creating Traditions of football at the Capstone is documented in chronological order. Photos, videos and memorabilia illustrate the timeline of football since the first team took the field in 1892. Visitors can see pieces of uniforms, including a full uniform from 1906 and a simple sweater that was typical of an 1896 uniform. Bryant Museum Director Kenneth Gaddy said that the most recent updates to the museum were to exhibits along the wall featuring coaches Perkins through Shula. That entire corner of the museum was torn out and stripped to the walls. The exhibits were rebuilt using more current technology, Gaddy said. For example, each coach now has his own audio section that wasn’t there before, as well as three added videos for each of the six coaches. Gaddy said the update allowed the staff to add a lot more artifacts and let fans get closer to those artifacts. The museum slowly weaves a journey back in time for visitors. There is a replica of Bryant’s office when he was head coach at Alabama, and one can almost feel the intimidation a player summoned to the Bear’s domain would feel. Details such as Golden Flake posters, a houndstooth hat, and a jacket hanging on the coat rack fill up the wood-paneled room. The museum also showcases the biographies and details of those who have tried to fill Bryant’s shoes as head coach after his reign. A wall near the gift shop is already host to memorabilia from Nick Saban’s time here at Alabama, including a game ball from Saban’s 100th victory with a win over Tulane in 2008. Gaddy said the replica of Bryant’s office is always among the most popular exhibits in the museum. One of the current hot spots in the museum is the Saban segment. Gaddy says he has his own personal favorite aspect of the museum. “One of the things I personally like is that we’ve been able through the years to acquire a lot of original artwork,” Gaddy said. “We have 13 original paintings on display right now.” Certainly one of the most celebrated exhibits in the museum is the Waterford crystal replica of Bryant’s trademark houndstooth hat. Created by Miraslav Havel and presented by the Waterford Crystal Company of Ireland and the Bromberg PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRYANT MUSEUM
Company of Birmingham, visitors may need shades to view the incredible sparkle of the crystal hat. No aspect of the program has been left out. Fans can peruse cases of bumper stickers that declare Alabama number one. They can get within two feet of some of the most prestigious trophies in college football, such as the 1953 and 1963 Orange Bowl trophies and the 1993 Sugar Bowl trophy. Any stretch of wall that isn’t hidden by display cases is adorned by paintings by Daniel Moore depicting historic games. If at any point you want more information on an exhibit, interactive touchscreen computers are set up with relevant clips and history. Continued On Page 23
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s the only quarterback on South Carolina’s roster with any game time experience, Stephen Garcia was the obvious choice as the Gamecocks’ starter for 2009, even if he is only a sophomore. For the 2008 season, Garcia was forced to share playing time with starting QB Chris Smelley, but still managed to record impressive numbers. When the Gamecocks took on UAB last year, Garica played in almost three full quarters, and carried the ball 18 times for a game-high 86 yards and one touchdown. As the team’s starting QB this year, Garcia has had no problem putting up impressive numbers. In the first five games of this season, Garcia has 1,035 yards and 6 touchdowns. Head Coach Steve Spurrier, while impressed with Garcia, admits a few things could be improved on. In five games the Gamecocks have recorded five turnovers, and Spurrier believes this number should be lower. “(Stephen Garcia’s) doing some better things,” Spurrier said. “We certainly hope and believe that he can continue advancing and throwing the ball more accurately here and there, but he did throw some good balls in the second half (against South Carolina State). That was encouraging. We need to throw some perfect passes.” Overall, Spurrier seems satisfied with the growth he has seen in his young quarterback so far this season, even if it is a lot of luck. “A lot of it is (his improvement),” Spurrier said. “A lot is good fortune. He still rolls back to the right or left and throws to the inside sometimes, and he had ‘almost picks’, but they weren’t picks. He is taking care of the ball a little bit better.”
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Spencer Lanning, #34, P & PK
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pencer Lanning has proven himself a special teams power in a world where punters and kickers often go overlooked. As a senior in high school, Lanning scored the game-winning field goal for his team, the North, in the North-South All Star Game. A walk on for USC, Lanning, a junior pursuing a degree in economics, earned the starting putting position for the 2008 season. That year, he averaged 42.1 yards per punt, finishing sixth in the SEC and 28th in the nation. This past spring, he was given USC’s Special Teams Award. In the first five gave this season, Lanning has made 10 of 11 field goal attempts, with one over 40 yards, and 13 of 14 extra point attempts. He is responsible for 43 of the Gamecocks’ points so far this season. Head Coach Steve Spurrier seems proud of Lanning’s commitment to the game and his overall athletic ability. “We had confidence that Spencer would do a very good job (this year),” Spurrier said. “Certainly he has. We have confidence in Lanning. He’s a solid person. He enjoys working out, and he enjoys trying to make tackles on punts. He’s a football player. He’s really a good athlete.”
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For the hard-core sports enthusiasts, the museum also hosts a research library. The museum touts it as “the most extensive collection of archival and published materials about The University of Alabama sports in the world.” Researchers, authors, journalists, and sports enthusiast alike can take advantage of the library during regular museum hours. Gaddy said the museum’s future plans include an update to the theater at the museum, including the seating and projection areas. If you’re planning to visit the museum on a Saturday in the fall, you certainly won’t be alone. “Gamedays are by far our busiest days,” Gaddy said. Several factors can affect attendance at the museum on gameday, including weather, the ranking of an opponent, or how long is has been since we have played the day’s team, Gaddy said. He added that the museum sees an average of 1,500 fans on a slow day, with their highest attendance recorded on A-Day in
2007 before Saban’s Alabama coaching debut. “A-Day is always a big day for us and Alabama never loses that day,” Gaddy said. For those who wish to add visiting the museum to their personal traditions, the Paul W. Bryant Museum is open to the public every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is closed on major holidays, and you can check with them by calling 1-866-772-BEAR for information on extended hours on game days. The museum will host a brunch for their membership group, Circle of Champions, at 9 a.m. before the South Carolina game. Any fans interested in joining the group may do so before the brunch and attend as well. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for senior citizens ages 60 and older, and $1 for children ages six to 17. Members and children under the age of six are admitted free. Students, faculty and staff of the University also get in free with their Action Card.
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Larry Burton
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omecoming at Alabama: It means many things to many people. For some, it’s a chance to go back, see the places you once toiled, worried and had fun. It’s a time to catch up and see what has changed. For most of us, no matter how short a time we think we’ve been gone, most things have changed. Professors come and go, and even if one or two are still there, there’s a small chance they’d remember you. Going by the old apartment or the frat house is no good either; it just doesn’t feel like home anymore. Of course if you meet old friends, that’s a huge plus, but you can meet them anywhere. Alabama may still feel like a home somewhere in your heart, but where is Alabama’s heart? When my son was nine, I took him to the University while in Alabama visiting my parents. I showed him all the old haunts – the apartments and buildings I spent so much time in. An empty feeling filled me seeing all the unfamiliar faces in such familiar surroundings. There were students barbecuing on my old balcony, oblivious to the fact that I too had spent many evenings there doing that same thing with my friends. I just didn’t feel connected to it anymore, it was just not home. Later that afternoon, as we drove by Bryant - Denny Stadium, I noticed a gate unlocked. We parked and walked through the gate expecting to be chased out. It was an early summer day and a gentle breeze was blowing through the tunnels. I showed John where the players dressed out and we walked the tunnel onto the field. My son walked for the first time into the stadium. His eyes bulged out and he immediately wanted to run up to the top and look around. Seeing no one, I allowed him to run up, look around and come back. As he started his trek, I ambled over the goal post and leaned against it, soaking in the sun and surroundings. It was then that the hair on the back of neck stood straight out and an energy surged through me. There, leaning on the goalpost, with the last of the day’s sun still peeking down into the stadium, I realized I was home. The laughter and elated comments coming from my son still climbing the steps faded away. Instead I heard the wind making a humming sound as it blew through the tunnels. I watched as the wind swept
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across and around me and swayed the grass across the field. I felt as if I were being caressed and almost silently sung to. To all of us that love the sacred crimson and white, this is all but holy ground. I lowered my eyelids, almost closing them, and re-pictured the field as it must have looked when the Bear stood there, silently leaning on the goal posts, the game plan rolled up in those big hands, watching his boys prepare, soaking in the excitement of crowd, being part of something bigger than he ever thought he would be and being so sure, at that particular moment, that there was nowhere else on earth he would have wanted to be.
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I do not know how long I stood there in fantasy, but the serenade of wind and memories were soon broken by my son who was back at my side, asking in an excited tone, “Wow! Do you know what a cool place this is?” I picked him up and held him close to me, looked him in the eye and said, “Yes, I do know. It is home.” Home is where the heart is and the heart of Alabama is Bryant - Denny Stadium. Stand there like I did, and you can experience its breath flowing over you and you can feel its heartbeat and the way it changes your own. We are not known for Nobel Prize winners or scholastic excellence like Harvard. We are a place that became famous for taking farmer’s and factory worker’s sons and instilling in them the belief that together we are stronger than the best man alone and that hard work, dedication and faith in your brothers can pay dividends higher than you ever thought. The Capstone instilled in them a belief that ordinary people can do extraordinary things when we all work together with that one heart beat that the field can give you. The dreams that rose from that spot of dirt and grass and blew with the dust into history, inspired all in the Bama Nation to take charge of their own lives and succeed in their own right. We grew up believing that dreams could come true, because we saw it happen so many times right here on this spot. This is what makes Alabama special. It’s not the records, not the 12 championships, not Coach Bryant or any of the players who ever played here. It’s that heartbeat that emanates from that spot of green. That beat made us all dream the big dreams, to exceed our own limitations by banding with others and to become one with the life of possibilities and shed the probabilities of what others thought about us. Each of us is bound together in a special family and as long as there’s a patch of green on this field of Bryant - Denny Stadium, you will always have a home to come back to and a heartbeat to be felt again. Thomas Wolfe was dead wrong, you can go home again. I did.
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The number of stars assigned to each player indicates the level pro scouts have assigned to the player after evaluating him. Out of five possible stars, the more stars you are receive, the higher your rating. Information courtesy of Rivals.com.
Corey Grant ****
Running Back, 5’10”, 186 lbs., 40 in 4.4 A running back from Opelika, Ala., Corey Grant was held to a season-low offense of 43 yards at Opelika High School. However, Grant is one of the most electrifying players in the country. The best thing about this kid is that he is the missing piece in the Nick Saban offense because of Grant’s dynamic speed and acceleration. A player with great vision, Grant is a true 4.4 40 guy. He has an incredible 37” vertical and a 4.1 shuttle time. In Alabama’s offense, Grant will probably play multiple positions besides tail back, like slot receiver, punt returner and kick return. (Grant is extremely good at kick return and is sure to get a real shot at the job at Bama, since Javier Arenas is moving on to the NFL.) Saban landing a commitment from Grant is yet another sign of his in-state dominance, since Grant’s hometown of Opelika is only a stone’s throw from the Auburn campus. Grant should be extremely fun to watch over the next four years. He’s one of those guys who makes the crowd say, “Oooh!”
Alfy Hill ****
Defensive End, 6’4”, 225 lbs., 40 in 4.59 A native of West Brunswick, N.C., Alfy Hill is the 10th ranked defensive end in the country. When his West Brunswick High School defeated South Brunswick High in the last two games, Hill had 15 tackles and even returned a kick-off for a touchdown. If the name “Jack Linebacker” were in the dictionary, Alfy Hill would be listed as the definition. He’s long and rangy with a great frame in which to grow. By the looks of it, Alfy will get a real shot at early playing time at Alabama. Yet another example of Nick Saban’s skill at recruiting nationally, Hill’s commitment to Alabama was a real steal to pluck out of North Carolina. What sets Hill above other “Jack Linebackers” is his eye for the ball and extreme acceleration to the ball carrier. As a talented open field tackler, no matter where he lines up on the field, Hill will get to the quarterback, one way or the other. Alfy Hill is definitely in the elite group of this recruitment class.
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Harrison Jones***
Tight End, 6’4”, 230 lbs., 40 in 4.8 A Memphis, Tenn. native, Harrison Jones is currently recovering from a badly bruised shoulder injury. His is best known as the little brother of Barrett Jones, the Tide’s starting right guard. By the looks of his frame and the way he should fill it out, Jones should be a perfect fit in Jim McElwain’s two tight end offense. Though he is a decent blocker, Jones excels at catching the ball down field. He has the perfect combination of great instincts and soft hands. Oklahoma put the full court press on Jones to commit to them, but, in the end, with his brother already playing for Alabama, a team whose offense utilizes its tight end to the hilt, Jones found the offer from Bama too sweet to turn down.
Brandon Lewis***
Defensive Tackle, ’3”, 275 lbs., 40 in 4.9 Originally a member of the Tide’s #1 recruiting class of 2008, Brandon Lewis is currently playing football for East Mississippi Community College. A native of Pleasant Grove, Ala., Lewis has good speed off the edge, long arms, and an impressive frame on which to build. It will be interesting to see whether he plays defensive end or defensive tackle for the Tide. Lewis will be an early graduate in December from junior college and hopes to enroll at Alabama with two years left to play football. Though Lewis was disqualified to remain a member of the Tide’s 2008 recruiting class, the fact that Nick Saban, who has reached a point where he can pick and choose whoever he wants, would still go after Lewis, says a lot about his level of play. Brandon Lewis could see early playing time at Bama in a deep group of defensive linemen.
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outh Caroline and Alabama hold two of the most talented linebackers in the SEC. Senior Eric Norwood and junior Rolando McClain have two of the most talked-about defensive players this season and now they will be going head-to-head in the South Carolina/Alabama game. Both players have been recognized by the SEC for their efforts. Norwood was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week after South Carolina’s victory over Ole Miss. Norwood recorded 10 tackles, two sacks and one partially blocked punt in the team’s win. McClain was honored as Defensive Player of the Week after the Tide’s victory against Kentucky. McClain had 12 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and one pass break-up. Both Norwood and McClain are keys to their team’s defensive schemes. Norwood is South Carolina’s all-time leader in tackles for a loss with 43 in his career. He is also the SEC active leader in sacks and tackles for a loss so far in the 2009 season. McClain has been a vital
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component to the Bama defense since the loss of Dont’a Hightower. He has recorded 169 tackles so far in his college career. Norwood and McClain were both stars in high school as well. McClain was ranked as the No. 25 best player in the nation by Rivals.com and Scout.com named him the No.10 linebacker. Norwood came into South Carolina as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and the No. 34 defensive end in the nation. Both players started as true freshmen, making an immediate impact and being named to first team Freshman All-SEC. Now, both players are on the preseason Lombardi and Lott watch lists. They both demonstrate great speed on the field and ball knowledge. Norwood will graduate being a top NFL prospect. His versatility will make him an asset to a team’s defense. McClain will lead Alabama’s top ranked defense against a strong Carolina offense. Norwood will look to help contain the Tide’s run game and put pressure on Greg McElroy. The matchup is sure to be a tough defensive show.
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oth Nick Saban and Steve Spurrier are considered “geniuses” of their time. Both come in to this game with very impressive resumes. Spurrier was a Heisman Trophy winner and Hall of Fame player who previously coached the University of Florida to six SEC titles and a National Championship victory. Nick Saban was defensive back for Kent State who went on to coach LSU to two SEC Championship victories and one National Championship before coaching the Miami Dolphins. Both coaches came to their respective colleges being looked at as top minds, Spurrier in offense and Saban in defense. Spurrier brings in the eighth-ranked scoring offense in the SEC. The South Carolina offense is averaging 27.2 points a game. Spurrier will try to use his sixth-ranked pass offense to take advantage of the Alabama defense. He will get the ball into junior running back Brian Maddox PHOTOGRAPHY BY BDL
who is ranked sixth in the SEC for scoring touchdowns. Spurrier will look for his offense to control the game clock and get a lead early in the game. Saban will respond with his crushing defense ranked No. 2 in the SEC. The No. 2 ranked rushing defense will make sure that any kind of running game by South Carolina is stopped. Even with the loss of Hightower, Saban had players practice changing positions to prepare for this situation. Both coaches will work with their strengths to win the game. Spurrier will try and keep his offense on the field as long as possible and control the clock, much like he did in the Gamecocks win over Ole Miss. Saban maneuver the Tide defense to take out any offensive gain from the Gamecocks like he did in Bama’s win over Arkansas. This matchup promises high powered offensive plays against one dominating defense from two of the best coaches in the game. touchdownalabama.net |
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bell tower on the University of Alabama campus was originally suggested as a memorial to students who had died in World War I. Due to lack of funding, the idea was forgotten for close to 10 years. When George H. Denny came to Tuscaloosa to assume the position of university president in 1912, campus enrollment was just over 600 students. By the time he had retired from the university in 1936, enrollment had reach over 5,000 students and the campus has grown to 23 major buildings. By the late 1920’s, rumors had begun circulating on campus that Denny was planning on leaving UA to return to his former position as Washington and Lee University’s president. Although it is unknown if these rumors were completely true, students reacted quickly. In an attempt to keep him at the University, students gathered almost $40,000, enough money to build the bell tower in Denny’s honor. The tower was dedicated in Denny’s name in 1929, and he remained at the University and continued to grow and build the Capstone. The University’s football stadium, which opened during Denny’s tenure, was also named for him.
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Since 1948, the concrete around the base of Denny Chimes has also served as a historical football site. Every year, after the season has ended, high achievers on the team have placed their hand and cleat prints permanently into the cement. This area has become known as the “Walk of Fame.” The first prints were left by Doug Lockridge and Billy Cadenhead. Some famous names on the “Walk of Fame” include Joe Nameth, Mike Shula and Ken Stabler. The number of men added to the “Walk of Fame” varies from year to year, and the reasons for their selection ranges from “Most Outstanding Player” to “Co-Captain.” Students, faculty and visitors to campus can hear the Chimes ring every fifteen minutes. A clock in the bell system controls the timekeeping. A library of music for the automatic roll player can also be programmed. However, for special occasions, like football games, the doors are left open and a live organist sits at the keyboard, ready to take requests. While you’re tailgating on the Quad this Saturday, ask for a special song, and take a few minutes to peek inside this crimson tradition.
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arry Krauss talks about the past and the present. A part of Alabama football folklore for his key role in the famed ‘Goal Line Stand’ that prevented Penn State’s Mike Guman from getting into the end zone, Krauss helped enable the Crimson Tide to win the 1978 national championship. Now a sideline reporter for Bama football broadcasts, Krauss tells Bear Bryant stories and also says that Coach Nick Saban reminds him a lot of his former mentor. “It’s about an attitude,” he said. “We don’t make excuses. You have to find a way to make things happen. I don’t think there is any picture that depicts Alabama football any better than (the Goal Line Stand photo by Daniel Moore). Mike Guman tried to go over the top, and we stopped him. That was about a group of guys who had the same commitment and passion who came together at the right time, right place, in the right situation to win the national championship. “Nick Saban has brought that back. The discipline on the field, the honor and the privilege to wear that jersey,” stated Krauss, a two-time All-American who served as captain of the Crimson Tide and was a first-round draft pick of the Baltimore Colts. “He reminds me a lot of Coach Bryant. He’s a motivator and a disciplinarian.” Krauss, who played for Alabama from 1975 through 1978, before embarking on a 13-year career in the NFL with the Colts and the Miami Dolphins- where he played in 152 games and made over 1000 tackles- then related a defining moment in his college career. In my sophomore year, after we had just beaten SMU, I broke curfew. My teammate Marty Lyons told me: ‘Coach Bryant checked curfew, and you’re in a lot of trouble.’ “I knew that Joe Namath and Kenny Stabler broke curfew. They were star quarterbacks and they got (suspended),” said Krauss, the only player to win MVP of both the Sugar and Liberty Bowl. “I was a defensive player who at the time wasn’t
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News
SEC News Jessica Temple Georgia (3-3, 2-2) at Vanderbilt (2-4, 0-3)
11:21 p.m. / SEC Network Vanderbilt fans are planning a black out for their homecoming game against Georgia. Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt said he will be working this week to put a team together with the best shot of beating Vanderbilt. His team has lost two games in a row, with a big loss at Tennessee last week. Vanderbilt is also coming off a loss on the road, a 16-13 overtime heartbreaker to Army. Although Georgia appears to have an advantage coming in to the game, Richt said his Bulldogs must improve in offense, defense and coaching. The home field advantage and the strong homecoming fan base could give the Commodores a fighting chance at their first SEC win of the season this week.
Arkansas (3-2, 1-2) at Florida (5-0, 3-0)
3:30 p.m. / CBS Sports It’s homecoming for the Gators as well. They return to the Swamp to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks this week, with a senior class that has won two National Championships and a Heisman Trophy. The top-ranked Florida team remains undefeated after pulling out a 13-3 victory over then-No. 4 LSU in Baton Rouge last week. Quarterback Tim Tebow was back to normal following a concussion two weeks prior that had him questionable for play up until game time. Hogs sophomore Dennis Johnson was named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week following his team’s big win over then-No.17 Auburn, which ended an undefeated season for the Tigers last Saturday.
Kentucky (2-3, 0-3) at Auburn (5-1, 2-1)
7:30 p.m. / ESPNU Kentucky travels to Auburn this week and both teams are looking to get back on the right track after losses in last week’s road games. The Wildcats are coming off a tough 28-26 loss at South Carolina, while the Tigers lost big to Arkansas at 44-23. This is the first time Kentucky and Auburn have met on the field since 2005. The Tigers won that game 49-27, and the numbers give them the edge this time as well. The Tigers are averaging 38.3 points per game, while allowing 27.2 points per game. Kentucky enters with just 25.2 points per game and is allowing 26.8 points per game.
Arkansas has two players who are questionable this week. Wide receiver Jarius Wright left last week’s game with a concussion in the first quarter and senior running back Michael Smith suffered a hamstring injury in the second half. Wide receiver Joe Adams is out indefinitely after a mild stroke last week. Senior corner back Walt McFadden re-injured his knee in Auburn’s game against Arkansas and is questionable for Kentucky. Starting right guard for Florida, junior Maurice Hurt, is questionable this week after leaving the LSU game with a back injury. Vanderbilt’s senior defensive end, Steven Stone, is out indefinitely with a fractured foot. Before the injury, he had started for 25 consecutive games.
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broadcasters, publicists and key executives in college football. It was founded in 1941 and has over 1,000 members. Each week, the FWAA All-America Committee selects a national defensive player of the week from nominations made by the 11 Division I Bowl Subdivision Conferences and major independents. McClain is now added the 2009 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List. The award is presented each year to the best defensive player in college football by the FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club. The list of weekly winners will be narrowed to five finalists on Nov. 18 or 19, and this year’s Bronko Nagurski Trophy will be presented on Dec. 7 at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. This will be the 15th year that the award has been presented for defensive player of the year.
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