4-Star Defensive Lineman Quinnen Williams To Bama
Four-star Quinnen Williams announced this morning his commitment to the University of Alabama. The 6' 4", 265-pound defensive tackle was very happy with his decision as he made his announcement this morning at Wenoah High School. He is the number 33 player at his position, according to 247Sports.
Williams had originally committed to Auburn but backed off. He choices for today had been narrowed to Alabama, Auburn, and Mississippi State.
Roll Tide, Quinnen! Welcome aboard!
6' 4", 240-pound linebacker prospect Tre Lamar has narrowed his list to three schools. Either Alabama, Auburn, or Clemson will get his considerable skills for the next four years. Lamar told AL.com yesterday, "These three schools offer the qualities I'm looking for."
The four-star prospect is the number eight inside linebacker, according to the 247Sports Composite. He had originally planned to announce his commitment after his senior season but only recently decided to make the announcement this summer.
Lamar has one scheduled campus visit remaining, and that one to Clemson during their "All-In Cookout" on July 17. He has already visited the Tigers campus five times. He has also visited Alabama and Auburn four times each. Lamar says he believes he'll have his mind made up after this last visit.
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Bama Basketball To Add One More
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There will be one more addition to the 2015 edition of Alabama basketball, according to head coach Avery Johnson. He says that he is not through recruiting for the upcoming season.
Though the talent level is down, Johnson has been able to bring in help for the squad. The Crimson Tide has available four fresh faces for the upcoming season . There are also two transfers, Nick King and Avery Johnson Jr., who will be sitting out this season but elegible for next.
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4-Star QB Recruit Jawon Pass Likes Bama
Four-star quarterback recruit Jawon Pass out of Carver High School in Columbus, Georgia is still planning to make his college choice known on July 16. A ceremony is planned for 4 PM at the high school auditorium, according to Pass's high school coach.
Pass has visited Alabama, Auburn, Louisville, North Carolina, and Virginia Tech this past month. He plans another visit to the University of Alabama July 14-15 following his return from The Opening. Bama is believed to have a slight edge for his services.
Pass is listed as the nations number two dual-threat quarterback and number seven prospect in the state of Georgia for 2016, according to 247Sports.com
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Defensive Tackle Quinnen Williams To Announce Today
Defensive lineman prospect Quinnen Williams is set to make the announcement as to which college will get his services this morning at 9 AM CDT at Wenoah High School. His three choices are Alabama, Auburn, and Mississippi State.
The three-star prospect is a 6' 4", 265-pound defensive tackle. He is the number 33 player at his position according to 247Sports Composite. Williams previously had been an Auburn commit for more than four months, but reopened his recruitment on June 5th.
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Crimson Tide Athletics In Top 10%
For the seventh time in the past ten years the University of Alabama Athletics Department has been ranked in the top 25 of All NCAA Division I athletics programs in both the Learfield Sports Director's Cup and the Capital One Cup.
University of Alabama Athletic Director Bill Battle stated, " I'm proud of the way our teams continue to thrive in the competitive arena. A total of nine of our teams finished in the top-20 nationally, including four -- football, gymnastics, softball and men's swimming and diving -- that finished in the top-10. I'm equally proud of the success our students continue to earn in the classroom and the time and effort they devote to helping make the world around them a better place."
The Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings, begun in the 1993-94 academic year, encompass the combined men's and women's programs.
According to RollTide.com, Alabama finished the 2014-15 academic year ranked 25th out of 289 schools in the all-sports rankings. In the Directors' Cup, 20 total teams (10 men and 10 women) can be scored for the final standings. The Crimson Tide has 21 teams (9 men and 12 women) in 17 sports programs. Stanford, this year's winner and the winner of the last 21 Directors' Cups, fields 37 total varsity teams.
315 points were picked up in the spring by Alabama, with another 282 points in the winter standings, and 158 points in the fall in the Learfield rankings. The SEC led all conferences with seven teams finishing in the top-25. Incidentally, all 14 SEC schools were in the Top 66 overall.
The Capital One Cup is now in its fifth year, and Alabama's men and women are both ranked in the top-35. On the strength of football finishing fourth, swimming and diving in tenth, the men end up at No. 30. The women were 32nd after top-10 finishes by gymnastics in fourth place and softball coming in sixth.
Here is a look at the past ten year's finishing positions for the Alabama Crimson Tide:
According to RollTide.com, Alabama finished the 2014-15 academic year ranked 25th out of 289 schools in the all-sports rankings. In the Directors' Cup, 20 total teams (10 men and 10 women) can be scored for the final standings. The Crimson Tide has 21 teams (9 men and 12 women) in 17 sports programs. Stanford, this year's winner and the winner of the last 21 Directors' Cups, fields 37 total varsity teams.
315 points were picked up in the spring by Alabama, with another 282 points in the winter standings, and 158 points in the fall in the Learfield rankings. The SEC led all conferences with seven teams finishing in the top-25. Incidentally, all 14 SEC schools were in the Top 66 overall.
The Capital One Cup is now in its fifth year, and Alabama's men and women are both ranked in the top-35. On the strength of football finishing fourth, swimming and diving in tenth, the men end up at No. 30. The women were 32nd after top-10 finishes by gymnastics in fourth place and softball coming in sixth.
Here is a look at the past ten year's finishing positions for the Alabama Crimson Tide:
| 2002-03 | 29th |
| 2003-04 | 41st |
| 2004-05 | 38th |
| 2005-06 | 21st |
| 2006-07 | 43rd |
| 2007-08 | 25th |
| 2008-09 | 30th |
| 2009-10 | 23rd |
| 2010-11 | 25th |
| 2011-12 | 23rd |
| 2012-13 | 26th |
| 2013-14 | 17th |
| 2014-15 | 25th |
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Anthony Grant Joins Donovan In NBA
Former University of Alabama head basketball coach Anthony Grant was named an NBA assistant coach for The Oklahoma City Thunder. Grant, as well as two others, was added to the staff of new head coach Billy Donovan yesterday.
Donovan said, "I'm really excited about the vast experience that this staff will bring to our team. The opportunity to bring these coaches together will help us work towards our goal of having a defensive identity, sharing the ball and playing efficiently on both ends. The group delivers an incredible set of individual skills, knowledge and background to the table, and I believe that the impact of their collective efforts will be very beneficial as we continue to build the tradition of the Thunder."
Grant was fired from Alabama after six seasons back in March, then rejoined Donovan's staff at Florida, and now follows Donovan to The Thunder.
