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Nick Saban Makes Fortune.com List
Tide Football Head Coach Nick Saban
Seeing the name of the University of Alabama football coach NICK SABAN being mentioned in "lists" isn't something new. He is mentioned as one of the greatest coaches of all time, most wins by an active coach, paired with coaching duos, best recruiter and the like. But now he's made another list.
Yesterday, Fortune.com listed Saban among the "World's Greatest Leaders". He is number 11 on the list. Now this is a list that includes such personalities as House Speaker Paul Ryan and Pope Francis, not one with Urban Myer and Les Miles. This particular list is one that spotlights men and women who are "...transforming the world and inspiring others to do the same." Yeah, now that's a fit for sure.
Saban was talking with a group of reporters prior to a speech in Mobile, Alabama for Team Focus, a mentoring organization founded by Mike Gottfried, former college football coach and broadcaster. Somewhat bewildered about the list, Saban said, "I guess that I get a lot more credit than I deserve obviously, but it's quite and honor."
Saban also had this to say concerning the passing of former Bama and NFL football player KEVIN TURNER:
"We played against him in the NFL when I was at Cleveland. I think he
was in New England at the time. He was a great person, great family,
represented the university in a first-class way. Our thoughts and
prayers go out to his family and certainly our condolences to all his
teammates and people who knew him well and had a great relationship with
him.
Saban also commented on having to find a new starting quarterback for the third consecutive year, stating, "We had A.J. (McCARRON) for three years and he did a fabulous job for us. We're excited for what he's been able to do and the opportunities he's got in the NFL. He has certainly represented this community very well. BLAKE SIMS, JAKE (COKER) both did an outstanding job for us.
"We have four guys competing right now. I think they're all doing very well. I think they have some talent and things they can contribute. We'll just see who develops the best. Leadership, decision-making, accuracy, those kinds of intangible things, I think are really important to be successful at quarterback. Whichever one of those guys can do it on the most-consistent basis will have the best chance to win the job."
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Women's Tennis Falls To Ole Miss 5-2
Photo Credit: RollTide.com
The Alabama women's tennis team suffered a big 5-2 loss yesterday evening at the hands of the Ole Miss Rebels at home in Tuscaloosa. Alabama is now 4-11 overall, 0-7 SEC while Ole Miss improves to 9-5 overall, 2-5 SEC.
Next up for the Crimson Tide will be another home contest, this one against 27th-ranked Mississippi State who dropped a 5-2 decision to Auburn yesterday.
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Swimming & Diving In 9th After Day 2 NCAAs
The Alabama men's swimming and diving team is tied with Georgia for ninth place after the second day of finals of the NCAA Championships being held in the McAuley Aquatic Center on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia.
Alabama head coach DENNIS PURSLEY said, "It was kind of a rocky morning, but we’re real pleased with the way the guys turned it around tonight."
Alabama has a total of 68 points after day two.
The Crimson Tide is back at it today with the 100 butterfly, 200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 backstroke, 3-meter diving and the 200 medley relay.
"We’ve got some strong events coming up tomorrow and we’re looking forward to taking advantage of those and moving forward," stated Pursley.
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Bama Baseball To Host Tennessee
Graphic/Photo Credit: RollTide.com
The University of Alabama men's baseball team returns to Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa to host the Volunteers of Tennessee for an SEC weekend series. Tonight's series-opener is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. CT. Saturday's contest will begin at 8 p.m. and the finale on Sunday at 3 p.m. CT. Both the Saturday and Sunday games will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network with Dave Neal and Chris Burke calling the action.
Tonight's game will be the 109th meeting between the two teams, with the Tide holding a 73-35 lead in the series over the Volunteers. The Tide is 43-15 in Tuscaloosa over the Vols.
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Tide Men's Tennis Hosts Two
The University of Alabama men's tennis team (12-8, 3-3 SEC) will host a pair of matches at the Alabama Tennis Stadium in Tuscaloosa to close out the month. Bama faces in-state rival Auburn (9-7, 1-4 SEC) later this afternoon at 5 p.m. CT, and will then face the 16th-ranked Florida Gators (9-4, 4-1 SEC) on Sunday with a first serve scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.
The head basketball coach for the University of Alabama, AVERY JOHNSON, will be on hand for the honorary first serve tonight.
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Former Player Kevin Turner Passes
Former Alabama Crimson Tide Fullback Kevin Turner
A beloved former Alabama Crimson Tide player has passed. KEVIN TURNER, who played fullback for the University of Alabama football team died in his home in Vestavia Hills, Alabama after battling Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 46.
It was Turner's father who made the announcement yesterday morning via Facebook, which was also posted to the Kevin Turner Foundation's website. His father, Raymond, said, "Myra and I lost a great son today. He
will be missed so much. Thanks to everyone so very much for your support
and prayers during this journey. He was ready to go to Heaven, excited
he said, Love y'all and God Bless."
This was also posted on the official website: Our dear brother, former Crimson Tide and NFL star, Kevin Turner passed away this morning after a long battle with ALS. He was surrounded by his family and friends.
This was also posted on the official website: Our dear brother, former Crimson Tide and NFL star, Kevin Turner passed away this morning after a long battle with ALS. He was surrounded by his family and friends.
Turner was a part of the GENE STALLINGS 1992 National Championship team. He was drafted by the New England Patriots, then went on th play with the Philidelphia Eagles from 1995-1999. Turner was diagnosed with the neurological disease ALS in 2010.
Following the diagnosis Turner formed the Kevin Turner Foundation and served as its President. The foundation was tasked to show the connection between repeated brain trauma and ALS in athletes.
Alabama head football coach NICK SABAN had this to say concerning Turner's passing:
"The guy was a fantastic player and even a better person and a great ambassador for the University of Alabama and we'll certainly miss him."
Rest in peace, Kevin Turner, and our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
Alabama head football coach NICK SABAN had this to say concerning Turner's passing:
"We played against him in the NFL when I was at Cleveland. I think he was in New England at the time. He was a great person, great family, represented the university in a first-class way. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and certainly our condolences to all his teammates and people who knew him well and had a great relationship with him.
Rest in peace, Kevin Turner, and our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
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