The Tide had its second practice of the day at 7:30 tonight under the lights, this time in just shells. This was the final preparation for the fall’s first scrimmage tomorrow at 2:30. This is what you need to know:
Player Profile: Freshman Defensive Line
Marcel Dareus - #57 – DE – 6-3 – 280 lbs. – Huffman, AL - Huffman
Damian Square - #92 – DT – 6-2 – 290 lbs. – Houston, TX - Yates
Undra Billingsley - #94 – DE – 6-3 – 275 lbs. – Birmingham, AL – Woodlawn
It looked initially as though Bama would have more newcomers [...]
Fall Camp: Day 8 - Practice 1
The second day of 2-a-days began at 9:30 this morning, with the Tide once again in full pads. A huge break for the players, coaches, staff & observers this morning, as temperatures in Tuscaloosa were in the low 80s. They should have equally cool weather the 2nd practice this evening. Here’s what you need to [...]
2008 Defensive Outlook
Off-Season
Off-season was not kind to this defense.
Cornerback Lionel Mitchell has left the team for medical reasons. Mitchell seems to have spent a lot of time in Saban’s doghouse, but he was an adequate cornerback and I’m not sure we have another one of those coming back to stick across from Kareem Jackson (who is [...]
Did Tommy Tuberville Order the Code Red?
There’s been a good deal said about the Deron Furr dustup on the Plains this week. Before we go any further, it’s important to note that in football terms, this was a bad deal for Auburn. They’re already hurting in the secondary, and Furr had shown some promise at safety.
However, there seems to be more [...]
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- Alabama & Mercer tied at 33 at the half. about 3 days ago from txt
- McClain expected to play - Upchurch dressed and available about 4 days ago from txt
- Tide #1 in USA Today poll 09:21:01 AM November 02, 2008 from txt
- BCS out - Bama second to Texas 01:27:14 PM October 19, 2008 from txt
- I don't know what to think about this. If we hold, there will be first place votes. 06:11:16 PM September 27, 2008 from txt