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Florida, Georgia agree to keep playing in Jacksonville

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Florida and Georgia will continue playing their annual rivalry game in Jacksonville through 2021. The schools and the city announced a five-year agreement Wednesday. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry says the new deal “further strengthens the Georgia-Florida tradition we have enjoyed here in Jacksonville for 83 years.” The game has been played in Jacksonville since 1933, and…

Alabama’s Road to the National Championsip

Players and coaches talk about the team's road to the national championship following their early loss to Ole Miss.
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What makes a champion?  Often, it’s overcoming great adversity.  For the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, that adversity happened with an early loss to Ole Miss.  But since then, the Tide have played better and better and now find themselves playing Clemson in the title game.  Ben Bolton has the story. Categories: Alabama, News, News Video, Sports, Video Tags: Alabama,…

Alabama Fans Find “Local” Hangout in Arizona

Local bar in Scottsdale, AZ becomes hangout spot for Alabama fans.
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When you move to a new area, or are spending a few days in a new town, sometimes you just want to find a place to hang out, that feels like home. For Alabama Crimson Tide fans in Arizona, that place isn’t too far away.  Stefanie Hicks has the story. Categories: Alabama, News, News Video, Sports, Video Tags: alabama crimson…

Nick Saban: One Word

How exactly do Alabama fans describe head coach Nick Saban in just one word?
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For a decade, Alabama head coach Nick Saban has crafted the most successful college football program in America. Stefanie Hicks is covering the Tide on the Road to the National Championship in Arizona.  She decided to ask fans to describe Saban in just one word. Categories: Alabama, News, News Video, Sports, Video Tags: alabama crimson tide, College Football, national championship,…

Alabama Players and Coaches Face Press on Media Day

It was Media Day in Arizona for players and coaches for both Alabama and Clemson before Monday's big game.
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With the national championship game almost here, both players and coaches for Alabama and Clemson went before the microphones for Media Day.  Ben Bolton has more from Arizona. Categories: Alabama, News, News Video, Sports, Video Tags: alabama crimson tide, College Football, national championship

Media Day for the National Championship

Find out why covering the big game is such a big deal for those in the media.
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The national championship game between Alabama and Clemson is a big deal for fans.  But it’s also a big deal for those in the media.  Saturday, was Media Day out in Arizona as the countdown for the game draws near.  Stefanie Hicks talked to some big time sports media personalities with ESPN on why they love what they do. Categories:…

Experts Weigh in on Alabama vs Clemson

College football experts have gathered in Arizona to break down what we can expect from Alabama vs Clemson.
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As both the Clemson and Alabama football teams have arrived in Arizona to get ready for the national championship game, the experts are arriving on the scene too.  Sports reporter Ben Bolton spoke to several college football experts to get their thoughts on the big game. Categories: Alabama, News, News Video, Sports, Video Tags: alabama crimson tide, College Football, football,…

Arizona Rolls Out Red Carpet for Alabama Fans

Hard work is behind welcoming fans and media to Arizona.
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The road to the national championship started at the beginning of the football season for the Alabama Crimson Tide, with their win over Wisconsin. But for the Arizona Organizing Committee – who rolls out the red carpet for the media and fans, the planning started even before that. Stefanie Hicks is covering the arrival of Tide fans in the Valley…

Mr. College Football Talks Alabama vs Clemson

College football expert Tony Barnhart discussess the upcoming matchup to crown a national champion.
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Tony Barnhart has made a career of knowing the ins and outs college football.  From his days as a newspaper writer to being a college analyst for CBS Sports, if anyone knows college football, it’s him.  Sports reporter Ben Bolton caught up with Barnhart in Arizona, site of the college football national championship. Categories: Alabama, News, Sports, Video Tags: Alabama,…

Mo and Longshore Iron Bowl Commentary

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Mo Carter and John Longshore discuss Auburn & Alabama’s upcoming bowl games, the new coaches in the SEC and Derrick Henry’s chances at winning the Heisman Trophy. Categories: Alabama, Auburn, Sports, Video Tags: Alabama, Auburn, College Football, Iron Bowl