Alabama Again No. 1 In CFP Rankings; Crimson Tide Revving Up For Mississippi State; Alabama Volleyball Hosts Auburn Tonight; Parking Information For Alabama-Dayton Basketball; 2016 UA Football Schedule & Scores; 2017 Alabama Football Commitments

Alabama Again No. 1 In CFP Rankings

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide remains No. 1 in the second week of the College Football Playoff national rankings. Bama has been ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press and the Amway Coaches polls since the preseason, and continues to make its way toward its 17th national championship.

If things were to remain as is, the No. 1 Crimson Tide would face the No. 4 Washington Huskies in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on New Year's eve in Atlanta, Georgia, and the No. 2 Clemson Tigers would play the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona.

The Texas A&M Aggies had previously been No. 4, but was defeated last week by the Crimson Tide's opponent of this week, the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Aggies drop to No. 8. 

There are five teams from the Southeastern Conference in this week's poll, with three of those five in the Top-10. They are The University of Alabama (1), Texas A&M (8), Auburn (9), LSU (24) and Arkansas (25). 

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKINGS

1. Alabama (9-0)
2. Clemson (9-0)
3. Michigan (9-0)
4. Washington (9-0)
5. Ohio State (8-1)
6. Louisville (8-1)
7. Wisconsin (7-2)
8. Texas A&M (7-2)
9. Auburn (7-2)
10. Penn State (7-2)
11. Oklahoma (7-2)
12. Colorado (7-2)
13. Oklahoma State (7-2)
14. Virginia Tech (7-2)
15. Utah (7-2)
16. West Virginia (7-1)
17. North Carolina (7-2)
18. Florida State (6-3)
19. Nebraska (7-2)
20. USC (6-3)
21. Western Michigan (9-0)
22. Boise State (8-1)
23. Washington State (7-2)
24. LSU (5-3)
25. Arkansas (6-3)

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Crimson Tide Revving Up For Mississippi State

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The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team is preparing to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs just as though State was an undefeated football team. Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has always said to prepare for the team that you are playing this week, and not the team that has played in weeks past. Too often an underdog jumps up and bites the big dog, and now would not be the time to overlook a seemingly less-talented team. Concentration and focus.

The Crimson Tide practiced in full pads for approximately  two hours yesterday afternoon at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in preparation for this Saturday's divisional contest. Fine-tuning has begun. Game plan-implementation is beginning to happen.

Once again right guard Alphonse Taylor was not spotted yesterday at practice during the media viewing period. He is still recovering from the concussion he received back on October 8th against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Inside linebacker Reuben Foster again practiced with his left hand heavily taped.

The Mississippi State Bulldog rushing attack ranks among the best in the Southeastern Conference, and is averaging 226.9 yards per game. But the Dogs have a defensive front that can stop some teams. State's happens to rank fourth in the SEC in both rush defense as well as tackles for loss.

The Crimson Tide and the Bulldogs, both SEC Western Division teams, will do battle this Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium at 11 a.m. CT. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN, with Joe Tessitore and Todd Blackledge calling the game from the booth, and with Holly Rowe on the sidelines.


Alabama leads the series 78-18-3, and has won the last eight contest between the pair. The Tide has also won the last four games in Tuscaloosa, outscoring the Bulldogs 125-44. Most recently the Tide defeated State in Starkville last season by a score of 31-6.

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Alabama Volleyball Hosts Auburn Tonight

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In-state rival Auburn comes to Tuscaloosa, Alabama tonight to do battle with the Alabama Crimson Tide volleyball team at Foster Auditorium at 5 p.m. CT. Though Bama lost the last meeting with the Tigers on the Plains in four sets, the Tide is looking to rebound in their own house later today.

Alabama's Krystal Rivers is hot, just 61 kills shy of taking the lead in the Tide soccer history books over current-leader Erin Heffner (2001-04) at 2,090. Rivers is averaging 5.86 kills per set this season, the second-highest rate in program history. Her career average is 4.38 kills per set, third in Alabama history. She leads both the SEC and the nation in kills at 586, and in points at 663.0. She ranks second in the nation and first in the SEC in kills per set at 5.86 per set and points per set at 6.63. 

The Crimson Tide is 16-10 overall, 5-8 in the Southeastern Conference while the Tigers record stands at 14-12 overall, 8-5 SEC.

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Alabama Athletics Releases Parking Information

For Men's Basketball Contest With Dayton

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Parking information has been made available by the University of Alabama Athletics Department for the Crimson Tide men's basketball game against Dayton scheduled for Tuesday, November 15th at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. The game is scheduled for a 12:15 p.m. CT tip off, and is part of the ESPN Tip Off Marathon in which the network airs 24 consecutive hours of college basketball.

The UA Athletic Department asks that fans who will be in attendance to park their vehicles at University Mall near the food court. A free shuttle service will then take fans to Coleman Coliseum. The transportation service will begin at 10 a.m. CT and will run approximately 90 minutes after the game.

It should be noted that season parking passes will not be valid the day of the game.


Fans who have any questions concerning parking for the game can call the TIDE PRIDE Athletic Ticket Office at 205-348-BAMA (348-2262).

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2016 University Of Alabama Football Schedule

Date	Opponent	Result / Time
9/3	20 USC	W 52 - 6
9/10	Western Kentucky	W 38 - 10
9/17	19 Ole Miss	W 48 - 43
9/24	Kent State	W 48 - 0
10/1	Kentucky	W 34 - 6
10/8	16 Arkansas	W 49 - 30
10/15	9 Tennessee	W 49 - 10
10/22	6 Texas A&M	W 33 - 14
11/5	13 LSU	W 10 - 0
11/12	Mississippi State	11:00 CT
11/19	Chattanooga	6:00 CT
11/26	9 Auburn	TBA

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2017 Football Commitments For Alabama Football

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team currently has 21 student-athletes who have committed to furthering their football careers at the Capstone. As new commits are announced the list will be updated and released. 

Here is the complete list of 2017 commitments to UA as of 11/10/16:

• Najee Harris, RB (6-1, 210), Antioch, California 
• Alex Leatherwood, OL (6-4, 300), Pensacola, Florida
• Chadarius Townsend, ATH, (6-0, 180), Tanner, Alabama*
• Brian Robinson, RB (6-2, 210), Tuscaloosa, Alabama*
• VanDarius Cowan, LB (6-4, 217), Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
• Tua Tagovailoa, QB (6-1, 210), Honolulu, Hawaii
• Elliot Baker, OL (6-7, 295), City College of San Francisco (California)
• Mac Jones, QB (6-2, 185), Jacksonville, Florida
• Markail Benton, LB (6-2, 245), Phenix City, Alabama*
• Brandon Ruiz, K (5-10, 165), Gilbert, Arizona
• Tyrell Shavers, LB ( 6-6, 202), Lewisville, Texas
• Thomas Fletcher, C (6-2, 220), Bradenton, Florida
• Akial Byers, DL, (6-4,  275), Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Jhavonte Dean, (6-2, 189), Homestead, Florida
• Hunter Brannon, (6-4, 290), Cullman, Alabama*
• Jerry Jeudy, ( 6-1, 177), Deerfield Beach, Florida
• Kyriq McDonald, DB (5-11, 185), Madison, Alabama*
• Kendall Randolph, OL (6-5, 290), Madison, Alabama*
• Kedrick James, TE (6-5, 250), Waco, Texas
• Dylan Moses, LB (6-3, 235), IMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida
• Major Tennison, TE (6-6, 230), Bullard, Texas

*State of Alabama Recruits/Commitments