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AP Poll: Alabama Remains #2, Auburn Back at #24

The new Associated Press college football poll has been released. It has Alabama remaining at #2 behind Clemson, but not by much. In addition, Auburn has returned to the poll at #24 after the Tigers’ dominating win over LSU. Top-ranked Clemson has 1,515 points and 33 first place points, compared to Alabama’s 1,513 and 29. Clemson played Saturday without quarterback…

Jones, Smith Give Nick Saban a 41-0 Birthday Present as Alabama Shuts Out Mississippi State

On Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s 69th birthday Saturday night, quarterback Mac Jones threw four touchdown passes to DeVonta Smith, who had 203 receiving yards, as No. 2 Alabama cruised to a 41-0 victory over Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide (6-0) turned in a dominant defensive performance and Smith caught first-quarter touchdowns of 35 and 53 yards against…

Update: Nick Saban Cleared to Coach after Negative COVID-19 Tests

CBS Sports reports that Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has been cleared to coach Alabama tonight as the #2 Crimson Tide hosts #3 Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium. CBS Sports reports Saban tested negative for COVID-19 today, making the third straight negative test. On Wednesday, he had received a positive test. With three negative tests on Thursday, Friday and Saturday,…

Report: Nick Saban Tests Negative for COVID-19 for a Second Time

There appears to be a path for Nick Saban to be on the sidelines to coach Alabama tonight as the Crimson Tide hosts Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. ESPN reports that Saban tested negative for COVID-19 for a second time on Friday. That could indicate that Saban’s original positive test on Wednesday was a false positive. As earlier reported,…

Kickoff for Alabama-Ole Miss Game Delayed Due to Hurricane Delta

The Southeastern Conference has announced that the kickoff time for the Alabama at Ole Miss football game on Saturday will be delayed due to Hurricane Delta. The kickoff will be 6:30PM CDT in Oxford, Mississippi. The game was originally scheduled to start at 5PM. It’s hoped the delay will allow for better weather conditions. The game will be televised by…

Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium to Operate at 20% Capacity This Football Season

The University of Alabama has announced that Bryant-Denny Stadium will operate at roughly 20% capacity this football season due to coronavirus-related safety concerns. In addition, tailgating will not be allowed because of restrictions on social distancing and large gatherings. Alabama and the rest of the SEC will start football season on September 26, playing 10 conference games. GET ALABAMA’S COMPLETE…

Tide Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Introduced as Pike Lib’s New Head Coach

  A former member of Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban’s staff is coming to Pike County. Pike Liberal Arts School in Troy introduced former Tide Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Mario White as the school’s new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. White was also the special assistant to Saban. White worked directly for Scott Cochran, who recently left to…

Local Football Fans React to Tua’s Decision

Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s decision to forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft has the college football world talking. Football fans here at home are no different. “With lots of prayers, thoughts and guidance, I have decided that I will be declaring and entering the 2020 NFL Draft,” Tagovailoa announced at a press conference with Nick Saban Monday…

Tua Tagovailoa Will Enter 2020 NFL Draft

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa says is entering the NFL draft. He made the announcement this morning at a news conference in Tuscaloosa that Alabama News Network carried Live. Alabama head coach Nick Saban was also at the news conference and introduced Tagovailoa as he made his decision. WATCH THE ANNOUNCEMENT: Alabama News Network on Facebook Tagovailoa had surgery on his…

Update: Tua Tagovailoa Expected to Announce Decision at 11AM Monday

Tua Tagovailoa Injured Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and head football coach Nick Saban have announced a news conference at 11AM Monday on campus. It is expected that Tagovailoa will announce his decision whether he will return to the Crimson Tide or enter the NFL draft. Tagovailoa is recovering from season-ending hip surgery and has not played since being injured at…