It has been a very long time since the Alabama Crimson Tide has been faced with a serious quarterback dilemma, over a decade in fact by my estimation. Before Greg McElroy took over the reins from exiting senior John Parker Wilson, John Parker succeeded the starting position in a similar manner from another exiting senior Brodie Croyle, and again it was the same instance when Brodie succeeded Tyler Watts. In almost every instance since Brodie Croyle took the starting job up until now, there was always a clear cut decision to be made as to who would start at quarterback for Alabama. With the exception of a moderate competition between Greg McElroy and Star Jackson before McElroy took control of the position. Nearly everybody watching that competition went in with McElroy the heavy favorite and that turned out to be the right assumption in that case. Now Alabama finds itself in the middle of a very serious quarterback competition between two highly touted and extremely talented prospects, AJ McCarron and Phillip Sims.
Who will be the starting QB in 2011 for Alabama?
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Alabama Crimson Tide Recruiting Class of 2011
UPDATED: April 4, 2011
National Signing Day has come and gone, so now it's time to evaluate the recruiting class of 2011 for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Many of this years recruits were decide early on in the recruiting process. In fact, eight recruits were already on campus by the time spring semester had begun, and before National Signing Day had even occurred. Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban seems to be an unstoppable recruiting machine at this point after turning in top quality recruiting classes back to back every year, ever since he set foot on the University of Alabama campus as head coach. This recruiting class is no exception to that trend except that it may be one of Saban's and Alabama's best recruiting classes ever. Even with relatively few holes to fill on either side of the ball for Alabama, many of the elite athletes in the nation continue to come to Tuscaloosa to compete for a starting position amongst the best players of the Alabama football squad.
Dunne No-Hits South Carolina in 1-0 Win
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Alabama senior pitcher Kelsi Dunne threw her eighth career no-hitter to lead the Crimson Tide to a 1-0 victory and a series sweep over South Carolina (17-18, 3-13 SEC), Sunday afternoon at Beckham Field. With the win, Alabama improves to 37-2 on the season and 12-1 in Southeastern Conference play.
Dunne struck out 10 and walked two in her second no-hitter of the season. The senior no-hit the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Feb. 12. With the win, the right-hander improves to 18-1 on the year.
Men’s Basketball Defeats Colorado in NIT Final Four
The Alabama men's basketball team won a thrilling 62-61 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes in the semifinal round of the National Invitation Tournament Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
The Crimson Tide advances to the NIT Championship game where it will take on the Wichita State Shockers 6 p.m. CDT Thursday on ESPN2 at Madison Square Garden. Alabama, will be making its sixth appearance in the NIT Final Four, and will be looking for its first NIT Championship Thursday.
Alabama moves into NIT championship game with 62-61 win over Colorado
Trevor Releford layup with 13 seconds wins it for Crimson Tide.
Alabama football transfer Jesse Williams adjusts to Crimson colored world
TUSCALOOSA – His arms and legs are wrapped in an elaborate pattern of tattoos dripping from his crimson colored practice jersey and white football pants. Just like his body ink, few can take their eyes off of Jesse Williams. When Alabama's defensive lineman recently appeared at the Crimson Tide's pro day, he was barefoot for no apparent reason. One Alabama quipped, “That's just Jesse.” Williams is one of the Tide's new spring additions, a transfer from Arizona Western College expected to impact Alabama's defense the way Crocodile Dundee sent the nation into an outback frenzy in 1986. [Read More]
Alabama advances to Final Four of NIT with 79-64 win over Miami,FL
Tide finishes with perfect (19-0) home record.
Men’s Basketball Advances to NIT Final Four
The Alabama men's basketball team defeated the Miami Hurricanes, 79-64, in the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinal Wednesday night in front of 8,612 fans at Coleman Coliseum. The victory advances the Crimson Tide to its sixth all-time NIT Final Four appearance. “It is an understatement to say that this was a great win,” UA head coach Anthony Grant said. “I thought from start-to-finish the style of play was outstanding. The atmosphere today was outstanding.” “I think our guys came out with great pride and excitement for an opportunity to continue our play, to continue our season, and to continue to have an opportunity to compete for a championship,” Grant said. “I'm really proud of the effort everyone gave today.”
Alabama will face Colorado in the NIT semifinal Tuesday, March 29 at 8 p.m. CDT at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN2.
Alabama advances to NIT quarterfinals with 74-67 win over New Mexico
Tony Mitchell scores game-high 23 points to lead Tide.
