The Crimson Tide (13-20, 4-8 SEC) wraps up the week with three Southeastern Conference games at No. 5 LSU (27-7, 8-4 SEC) this weekend. Game one of the series on Friday night will begin at 7:00 p.m. CT, from Alex Box Stadium. Saturday's game will be televised on Cox Sports Television and begins at 6:30 p.m. CT, and the series finale will begin at noon CT, on Sunday, and will be televised on ESPN2.
Around the nation: Big week for Dawgs, Canes
Rivals.com analysts cover hot recruiting topics in each BCS conference, including four-star WR Jordan Cunningham's interest in Miami.
Petrino, woman talked frequently, records show
Bobby Petrino and Jessica Dorrell exchanged more than 4,300 text messages and nearly 300 phone calls over the past seven months, according to a review of his business cellphone records by The Associated Press.
Sunshine State BCS 150: 6-10
The state of Florida will produce well over 320 D-1 prospects for 2013 and more than half will end up at BCS institutions. Geoff Vogt takes a look at the state and has a pre-Spring BCS 150 continuing players ranked 6-10.
Tide heads into A-Day looking for playmakers to emerge
Listen to this week's episode of the al.com Alabama Football Podcast to hear sports producer Matt Scalici discuss Alabama's upcoming A-Day spring game with guests Ben Flanagan (al.com) and Cliff Shexnayder (RollBamaRoll).
Louisiana: Top ’13 Offensive Sleepers II
In Part II of this series, we showcase four more outstanding Louisiana juniors who are still waiting to receive their first scholarship offer. Some of the names may strike you as too high-profile to be considered for sleeper status, but our only qualification is that the prospect have no offers to date.
Williams has close relationship with Tide
Tim Williams, four-star defensive end from Baton Rouge-University Lab School, La., has double-digit scholarship offers with the first coming from Alabama. He talked about the relationship with the Tide coaching staff and the latest offers.
Looking at UGA’s recent commitments
Georgia now has 14 commitments and Scout takes a look at their run over the last three weeks.
No top 5 yet for Samples
Four-star wide receiver Ra'Shaad Samples (Dallas Skyline) has 30 scholarship offers but no idea where he wants to commit yet. He said this summer one of his main goals will be narrowing down his list. Could SMU be on it? He has an interesting connection to the program after all…
Raekwon’s Rolling
If you have not heard of linebacker Raekwon McMillan yet, you will. The sophomore in Hinesville, Ga. has picked up some big offers and you can get the latest here.
Bosa Sees Badgers On Midwest Tour
Joey Bosa is one of the top prospects in America, and the five-star defensive end is in the middle of a Midwest tour currently. Bosa will visit Wisconsin, Ohio State and Michigan this week. He commented on his trip to Wisconsin.
Rolando McClain settles 2-year-old lawsuit with Alabama student
McClain was accused of hitting student with vehicle and physical assault.
Samuel has speed to burn
Traveon Samuel is only a freshman, but he is already out competing with the big boys, and showing he is one of the best.
Pack Likes Robbins at Tight End
Most schools are recruiting Forestville (MD) Bishop McNamara's Kevin Robbins as a defensive end but NC State has other plans for him. Pack Pride has the latest.