Rain again in Tuscaloosa. Does anyone actually remember what the sun looks like?
Certainly not the Alabama football team. The Tide was back inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility again today. As we talked about yesterday the fact that the game is being played indoors at the Georgia Dome is the only thing keeping this [...]

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Thanks to reader Noah.Dreams for the heads up on this article in which Clemson defensive coordinator Vic Koenning gives a lengthy interview about the controversy he created with some idiotic remarks yesterday.
It’s a half hearted apology, but an apology never the less. I guess he gets some credit for at least trying. Hopefully the distraction [...]

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The only time of the year when Monday is a good day… is the Monday that brings in the first week of real football. Armed with an actual depth chart, the Tide team took to the field today to begin final preparations for the season opener against Clemson.

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In what had begun to be a somewhat scary situation regarding his academic status, Alabama basketball signee Tony Mitchell was finally able to enroll in classes at Alabama today.
Mitchell, a 6′6 swing man and 3-pt specialist was the #38 player in the nation last year according to Rivals.com.

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There are definitely some interesting things in the depth chart release of the university today. Some guys who were thought to be doing well are not listed, and others who have been working with the scout team are.
The one big thing to take note is that Coach Saban says to take the word “or” on [...]

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Check back later today for analysis on the chart and for a printable flip card.
Here is the official depth chart as release by media relations today:

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Alabama’s special teams return almost completely intact from last year. Starters Leigh Tiffin (kicker), PJ Fitzgerald (punter/holder), Javier Arenas (returns), and Brian Selman (long snapper) all return, which should give the Tide some stability in a part of the game that typically makes a larger impact on the game than the casual fan realizes.
The big [...]

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With the season ready to begin it is time for the predictions. We’re not getting into game predictions yet, that will come later in the week. Tomorrow brings in the first game week of the season and the university media relations department is expected to release a depth chart. I’m a glutton for punishment, so [...]

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Cornerbacks
Chris Rogers - #8 – JR – 6-0 – 195 lbs – 2 Varsity Letters
Marquis Johnson - #24 – JR – 5-11 – 192 lbs – 2 Varsity Letters
Javier Arenas - #28 – JR – 5-9 – 198 lbs – 2 Varsity Letters
Kareem Jackson - #3 – SO – 5-11 – 192 lbs – 1 [...]

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Cory Reamer - #13 – JR – 6-4 – 228 lbs – 1 Varsity Letter
Prince Hall - #21 – JR – 5-11 – 235 lbs – 2 Varsity Letters
Eryk Anders - #32 – JR – 6-2 – 227 lbs – 1 Varsity Letter
Brandon Fanney - #98 – JR – 6-4 – 257 lbs – 2 [...]

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