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8 Tide Footballers Recognized By Coaches
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The University of Alabama football coaching staff has recognized eight players for their performances in Saturday's 19-14 win over Tennessee. For the offense the honorees are Ryan Kelly, Calvin Ridley and ArDarius Stewart. Defensively Ryan Anderson, Reggie Ragland and Jarran Reed were highlighted, and for the special teams it was JK Scott and Adam Griffith being recognized.
Center Ryan Kelly returned to his starting position after missing the second half of last week's contest with Texas A&M due to a concussion. Ridley has continued his improvement over the weeks with six receptions for 62 yards, four of which were for touchdowns against the Vols. During his first eight games with the Tide, Ridley has led in receiving with 44 catches for 499 yards this season. Steward led in receiving yards against Tennessee with six catches good for 111 yards, five of which were good for first downs
Reed has been honored several times this season, with a great showing with five tackles, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry. Reggie Ragland now leads the team in tackles for three consecutive games, tying his season-high with 12. This now makes seven times in eight games he has the the Tide in tackles, and the 10th time overall in his career. He also recorded one tackle for a loss against the Vols.Reed has also been honored numerous times this season, and had five total tackles, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry. Anderson was the one who sacked Tennessee quarterback Josh Dobbs to force the fumble that gave the Tide the ball back at the end of the game to enable them to run out the clock. He had three tackles, one tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry.
Scott had a great night of punting, with four punts averaging 49.8 yards, including a booming 56-yarder. He put two of the punts inside the 20 yard line. He was also awarded the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week by the SEC office for his game against the Vols. Adam Griffith connected on both of his field goal attempts this past Saturday as well as added an extra point on the afternoon. He averaged 64.6 yards on five kickoffs as well as four touchbacks.
Center Ryan Kelly returned to his starting position after missing the second half of last week's contest with Texas A&M due to a concussion. Ridley has continued his improvement over the weeks with six receptions for 62 yards, four of which were for touchdowns against the Vols. During his first eight games with the Tide, Ridley has led in receiving with 44 catches for 499 yards this season. Steward led in receiving yards against Tennessee with six catches good for 111 yards, five of which were good for first downs
Reed has been honored several times this season, with a great showing with five tackles, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry. Reggie Ragland now leads the team in tackles for three consecutive games, tying his season-high with 12. This now makes seven times in eight games he has the the Tide in tackles, and the 10th time overall in his career. He also recorded one tackle for a loss against the Vols.Reed has also been honored numerous times this season, and had five total tackles, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry. Anderson was the one who sacked Tennessee quarterback Josh Dobbs to force the fumble that gave the Tide the ball back at the end of the game to enable them to run out the clock. He had three tackles, one tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry.
Scott had a great night of punting, with four punts averaging 49.8 yards, including a booming 56-yarder. He put two of the punts inside the 20 yard line. He was also awarded the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week by the SEC office for his game against the Vols. Adam Griffith connected on both of his field goal attempts this past Saturday as well as added an extra point on the afternoon. He averaged 64.6 yards on five kickoffs as well as four touchbacks.
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Alabama-LSU Kickoff At 7 P.M. CT
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The Alabama-LSU football game has been scheduled for 7 p.m. CT on Saturday, November 7th. The 7th-ranked Crimson Tide will host the 4th-ranked in a nationally-televised game to be aired by CBS.
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JK Scott SEC Special Teams Player Of The Week
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The Southeastern Conference office yesterday announced Alabama sophomore punter JK Scott as the Southeastern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week following his game against the Tennessee Volunteers.
Scott kicked four punts this past Saturday for 199 total yards in Bama's win over the Vols. He averaged 49.8 yards per kick. Two of Scott's punts flew for 55 yards, as well as twice pinning Tennessee inside their own 10-yard line.
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Jackson Named Thorpe Semi-Finalist
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He's been playing "lights-out" for the Crimson Tide, and junior safety Eddie Jackson has been named to the list of 16 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award. The announcement came yesterday by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. The award is presented annually to the nation's best defensive back.
Thus far Jackson has been impressive for Bama, with five interceptions and 230 return yards. That includes two interceptions returned for scores in eight starts. He also has 27 tackles, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery on the season. He already has the single season high for interception yards for both UA, and ranks first nationally. His five interceptions are tied for the third-most in the NCAA.
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Alabama Basketball
Tide Tipoff Tonight
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Tonight is the night that the University of Alabama men's and women's basketball teams both welcome in the 2015-16 season as well as university students/fans of the Crimson Tide, season ticket holders of all sports as well as Alabama faculty and staff. Tonight both teams host the Tide Tipoff at Coleman Coliseum beginning at 6 p.m. CT with a 45-minute autograph session with student-athletes and coaches on the concourse of the coliseum.
The teams will then participate in a variety of on-court activities beginning at 7 p.m. CT, according to RollTide.com. These include team introductions for both squads, a skills competition and a three-point shootout. In addition a pair of new contests have been added this year. A dunk contest has been arranged featuring celebrity judges, as well as a half-court shot for some lucky/skilled fan to win a prize.
There is no charge for the event for university students, as well as season ticket holders for men's and women's basketball, football, volleyball, gymnastics, baseball and softball. Also included in this group is the faculty and staff of the university.
Seating for tonight's event is on a first come, first serve basis with general admission seating. All university students will have their first opportunity to sit in the newly designated student section, along with special seating on the floor for this event.
Parking for the event is also on a first come, first serve basis.
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13th Annual Halloween Extravaganza Big Hit
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It was a great night at the University of Alabama Indoor Football Facility last night. And there was a record crowd present. There was excitement, and fun, and smiling faces. It was the Alabama Athletic Department's 13th annual Halloween Extravaganza.
Students from all of the Alabama Crimson Tide teams were present for the big event, along with more than 1,000 members of the Tuscaloosa community in a variety of costumes, according to RollTide.com. Each team from the university hosted its own activity and provided fun and excitement for their young fans.
