Bama Gymnastics Falls To LSU
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Alabama gymnastics head coach Dana Duckworth commented, "I cannot say enough about the electric feeling in that arena [yesterday]. It really made a difference in our performance."
Kiana Winston shared top honors in the all-around with a career-best 39.600. She also won the uneven bars and floor exercise with matching scores of 9.95.
"Kiana did that amazing bar routine and just got the crowd so excited," Duckworth stated.
As the score indicates, the Crimson Tide was never out of any of the events.
Duckworth, commenting on a fall on the balance beam, said, "For the second week in a row we actually had a break on beam and had to come back. That kind of resilience is what our team needs so they know that the next second is more important and only five scores count."
Alabama will be back on the road next week for a meet with the Missouri Tigers on Friday, January 20th.
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Tony Brown & Anthony Averett
Will Return To Tide For Senior Season
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| Tony Brown & Company Brown To Return For Senior Season Photo Credit: Getty Images |
With at least three underclassmen and three coaches headed out the door, Alabama football got some good news yesterday. Two have decided not to enter the NFL draft. Cornerbacks Tony Brown and Anthony Averett have decided that they will remain in school for their senior season and play football for the Crimson Tide.
Brown played in 11 of the Tide's 15 games this season. He missed the four due to NCAA suspension. Brown provided the Bama defense with 32 tackles and two interceptions this season. He was moved to the nickel back slot the final seven games of the season after Eddie Jackson received a season-ending injury on October 22nd in the Texas A&M contest.
Averett informed the Alabama coaching staff yesterday morning of his decision to remain in school. This was his first season to start after having not played much at all previously. Averett started all 15 games as a redshirt junior this past season, recording 48 tackles, three tackles for loss, eight pass breakups as well as two forced fumbles.
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| Anthony Averett To Return For Senior Season Photo Credit: Dothan Eagle |
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2017 Football Commitments & Signees For Alabama Football
14 Commits & 12 Signees For The Crimson Tide
14 Commits & 12 Signees For The Crimson Tide
The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team currently has 14 student-athletes who have committed to furthering their football careers at the Capstone and another 12 who have already signed and joined the squad. As new commits and signees are announced the list will be updated and released.
Here is the complete list of 2017 commitments and signees to UA as of 01/13/17:
- Najee Harris, RB (6-1, 210), Antioch, California (signed)
- Alex Leatherwood, OL (6-4, 300), Pensacola, Florida (signed)
- Chadarius Townsend, ATH, (6-0, 180), Tanner, Alabama* (signed)
- 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 (signed)
- Elliot Baker, OL (6-7, 295), City College of San Francisco (California) (signed)
- 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, WR ( 6-6, 202), Lewisville, Texas (signed)
- Thomas Fletcher, C (6-2, 220), Bradenton, Florida (signed)
- Akial Byers, DL, (6-4, 275), Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Jhavonte Dean, CB (6-2, 189), Homestead, Florida
- Hunter Brannon, C (6-4, 290), Cullman, Alabama*
- Jerry Jeudy, WR ( 6-1, 177), Deerfield Beach, Florida (signed)
- Kyriq McDonald, DB (5-11, 185), Madison, Alabama* (signed)
- 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 (signed)
- Major Tennison, TE (6-6, 230), Bullard, Texas (signed)
- Jedrick Wills, OT, (6-5, 318), Lexington, Kentucky
- Christopher Allen, LB (6-4, 234), Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Daniel Wright, DB (6-1, 187), Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Isaiah Buggs, DL (6-5, 290), Mississippi Gulf Coast (signed)
- Xavier McKinney, S (6-1, 192), Roswell, Georgia
Alabama's Tosh Lupoi Could Be Next DC At Cal
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| Tosh Lupoi Photo Credit: UA Athletics |
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - It appears that players graduating, players departing early for the NFL and a couple of coaches headed to FAU with new Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin may not be all who are departing The Capstone. It is being reported that Alabama's outside linebackers coach may become the next defensive coordinator for the Cal Bears should Wisconsin defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox get the head coaching gig with Cal. Lupoi has been with the Crimson Tide for two seasons.
The main attraction that Wilcox has for Lupoi is his ability as a recruiter. In 2010 when at Cal, Lupoi was named National Recruiter of the Year.
The main attraction that Wilcox has for Lupoi is his ability as a recruiter. In 2010 when at Cal, Lupoi was named National Recruiter of the Year.
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Robinson & Humphrey Plan NFL Jump
Mario Cristobal Reportedly Headed To Oregon
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When it rains, it pours. No, not Morton's Salt.
It would appear that more coaches than thought previously may be leaving the University of Alabama and head coach Nick Saban's staff. Two headed to FAU, one possibly to Cal and now Mario Cristobal.
ESPN.com along with 247Sports.com are reporting that offensive line coach Mario Cristobal is leaving the Crimson Tide and headed to Oregon with Willie Taggart to be named as co-offensive coordinator.
Cristobal previously was head coach at Florida International for six years before joining Saban at Alabama four seasons ago.
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Robinson & Humphrey Plan NFL Jump
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| Cam Robinson expected to declare for NFL Draft Photo Credit: UA Athletics |
Two more Crimson Tide players have decided to leave Tuscaloosa early and will be entering this year's NFL draft. Alabama junior and left tackle Cam Robinson along with redshirt junior and cornerback Marlon Humphrey are expected to leave The Capstone and move on to the next level of their football careers.
Both were outstanding players for the University of Alabama football team. Robinson was first-team All-SEC the past two seasons, and was the recipient of the Outland Trophy this past year. The Outland Trophy is awarded each year to the nation's top interior lineman.
Humphrey has been a two-year starter for the Crimson Tide. He recorded 36 tackles and two interceptions this past season as a redshirt sophomore.
Both players are generally ranked in the top 20 prospects for the NFL.
This now brings to three the total number of Alabama players expected to declare for the draft. A few days ago wide receiver ArDarius Stewart announced his plans to leave early.
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| Humphrey bringing down Fournette Humphrey expected to declare for NFL Draft Photo Credit: UA Athletics |
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Offensive Analyst Mike Locksley
May Remain With The Crimson Tide
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Offensive Analyst Mike Locksley
May Remain With The Crimson Tide
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| Mike Locksley could be getting on-field gig with Tide Photo Credit: Getty Images/Matthew Holst |
There is an awful lot of coaching rumors concerning the football staff for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Head coach Nick Saban lost offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin the week before the national championship game, said to be a mutual decision, and Mario Cristobal is pretty much on his way to Oregon as the co-offensive coordinator. A couple of assistants are supposedly going to FAU with Kiffin and then it was recently learned that Tosh Lupoi was probably on his way to Cal.
Good news, please. Enough of the departures. It was once rumored that offensive analyst Mike Locksley was departing for an on-field coaching gig at Florida for Jim McElwain, but that appears to be dead and stinking. ESPN's Brett McMurphy is reporting that Locksley is expected to stay in Tuscaloosa in some sort of on-field coaching position for the Tide. No real information exists as to what that position may be, but once it is known it will be shared.
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Crimson Tide Women's Tennis Excels In Classroom
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| Alabama Women's Tennis Excels In The Classroom Photo Credit: UA Athletics |
Alabama women's tennis head coach Jenny Mainz said, "I'm proud of our team for their impressive fall semester in the classroom. Their commitment to excellence in earning a cumulative 3.9 grade point average is outstanding. Our girls are proud to wear the Alabama 'A' and they are dedicated to serving as great ambassadors on the tennis court and in the academic arena."
Three of the Bama women's tennis players earned a 4.0 grade point average and were named to the President's List in the fall, including senior Danielle Spielmann, sophomore Andie Daniell and freshman Maddie Pothoff.
Additionally the Crimson Tide had three student-athletes named to the Dean's List (3.5 or better GPA), including senior Erin Routliffe, junior Smith Hinton and freshman Juliana Valero. It should be noted that the team's impressive 3.9 GPA is the highest mark set by any team under Mainz in her 20 seasons at Alabama.
Alabama women's tennis officially opens the 2017 season with a double-header tomorrow, Sunday, January 15th against in-state foes UAB and Alabama State at 10 a.m. CT and 4 p.m. CT, respectively, at the Roberta Alison Baumgardner Tennis Facility.
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Bama Women's Tennis Promotional Schedule
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TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – The University of Alabama women's tennis program has officially released the promotional schedule for 11 of their 2017 home matches. In case there are those of you that are unaware of it, admission to all of the Alabama Crimson Tide's home matches are free of charge this season.
Alabama officially opens the 2017 season with a double-header tomorrow, Sunday, January 15th when the Crimson Tide hosts in-state foes UAB and Alabama State at 10 a.m. CT and 4 p.m. CT, respectively, at the Roberta Alison Baumgardner Tennis Facility in Tuscaloosa.
Four of the Crimson Tide's home games are against team's that are nationally ranked in the top-25 preseason poll. Alabama will face the sixth-ranked Georgia Bulldogs in the first of those. That match is scheduled for Friday, March 10th at 6 p.m CT. Alabama will then host the 20th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats Friday, March 24th at 6 p.m. which has been designated as this year's Power of Pink match. Next up will be the ninth-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores on Sunday, March 26th at 1 p.m. CT to close out the month of March. The conclusion of Bama's top-25 gauntlet will conclude with the 15th-ranked Auburn Tigers on Friday, April 7th at 6 p.m CT.
2017 Women's Tennis Match-by-Match Promotions
Sunday, January 15 vs. UAB/Alabama State - 10 a.m./4 p.m.
Season Opener
Free JACK's Breakfast Biscuits will be available for Alabama fans during the 10 a.m. CT match against UAB.
GIVEAWAY: Posters, Magnets and Shakers
Friday, January 20 vs. Illinois – 6 p.m.
Bama Salute/Tuscaloosa Tennis Association Night
A celebration to recognize those who have served, and those who are currently serving to protect our country. We will also recognize those who are in the Tuscaloosa Tennis Association during the match as well.
GIVEAWAY: Posters, Magnets and Shakers
Saturday, January 21 vs. Washington – 3 p.m.
Give a T-Shirt/Get a T-Shirt
Alabama fans will receive a Crimson Tide tennis shirt if they donate a shirt of their own to help Big Brother Big Sisters Tuscaloosa. Taco Mama will be available for Alabama fans to eat, and fans who attend will receive double CTR points.
GIVEAWAY: Alabama Tennis T-Shirts
Friday, March 10 vs. Georgia – 6 p.m.
Kids Day
Free pizza will be available to kids 12 years old and under, and there will also be an inflatable bounce house present during the match.
GIVEAWAY: Sweatbands, Posters and Magnets
Sunday, March 12 vs. Tennessee – 1 p.m.
National Girl Scout Day
In honor of National Girl Scout Day, the Tide will be giving away free Girl Scout cookies to fans.
GIVEAWAY: Girl Scout Cookies
Friday, March 24 vs. Kentucky – 6 p.m.
Power of Pink Match/International Night
The match will mark this year's Power of Pink match, where cancer survivors will be recognized before the match. It's also international night, and we will recognize those on the Alabama roster from overseas. Fans will have the opportunity to receive double CTR points from attending the Friday night match.
GIVEAWAY: Pink Shakers and Power of Pink shirt
Sunday, March 26 vs. Vanderbilt – 1 p.m.
Recreation Day
Alabama Rec players will be available to play for 30 minutes after the match on the tennis courts.
GIVEAWAY: Posters, Magnets and Shakers
Friday, April 7 vs. Auburn – 6 p.m.
Crimson Lets Cram the Complex
Fans are encouraged to come show support against in-state rival and SEC foe Auburn. Taco Mama will be provided for Alabama fans.
GIVEAWAY: Crimson Chaos Throwback Hat
Friday, April 14 vs. Arkansas – 6 p.m.
Fan Appreciation Day
Friday night's match is this year's Fan Appreciation Day, where the Tide will show thanks for this year's support by talking with fans after the match.
GIVEAWAY: T-Shirts and Tennis Materials
Sunday, April 16 vs. Missouri – 1 p.m.
Senior Day/Family Weekend
The Crimson Tide women's tennis team would like to invite fans to celebrate the 2017 season and say their goodbyes to the senior class. With it being Family Weekend, families are encouraged to come support Alabama in its last home match of the season. The Million Dollar Band will also be in attendance.
*Promotional information courtesy of Alabama Athletics
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Bama Men's Tennis Promotional Schedule For 2017
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The Crimson Tide will open the 2017 season with a doubleheader scheduled for this Monday, January 16th by hosting East Tennessee State University at 1 p.m. CT followed by Samford at 6 p.m. at the Roberta Alison Baumgardner Tennis Facility.
Alabama hosts four teams this season that are nationally ranked in the top-25 preseason poll. The Tide will begin with No. 23 Texas Tech on Friday, February 3rd at 6 p.m. CT. The next ranked opponent coming to The Capstone is No. 19 Arkansas on Sunday, March 5th at 1 p.m. Alabama will then host No. 16 Texas A&M on Saint Patrick's Day, Friday, March 17th at 6 p.m., before facing No. 11 Florida on Thursday, March 30th at 6 p.m. to conclude top-25 ranked teams visiting Tuscaloosa.
2017 Men's Tennis Match-by-Match Promotions
Season Opener
The Tide officially kicks off the 2017 season with a double-header against East Tennessee State and Samford. Students in attendance will receive double CTR points.
PLAYER BUTTON/FAT HEAD giveaway: Thibault Cancel
GIVEAWAY: Posters, Magnets and Shakers
Friday, February 3 vs. Texas Tech – 6 p.m.
Bama Salute
A celebration to recognize those who have served, and those who are currently serving to protect our country. Taco Mama will also be provided for Alabama fans.
PLAYER BUTTON/FAT HEAD giveaway: Mazen Osama
GIVEAWAY: Posters, Magnets and Shakers
Sunday, February 5 vs. Clemson – 1 p.m.
Kids Day
Free pizza will be available to kids 12 years old and under. There will also be a bounce house and tour of the facility!
PLAYER BUTTON/FAT HEAD giveaway: Big Al
GIVEAWAY: Sweatbands, Posters, Magnets and Shakers
Friday, March 3 vs. Ole Miss – 6 p.m.
Campus Night
During the match Alabama Staff and Faculty will be recognized for their impact on the men's tennis program, and we will be giving away baseball tickets to fans in attendance for Sunday's game. All members of a Greek affiliation in attendance will receive Greek points, and those fans in who attend will receive double CTR points. Free BBQ will be provided for Alabama fans.
PLAYER BUTTON/FAT HEAD: Langford Hills
GIVEAWAY: Throwback hats – chaos
Sunday, March 5 vs. Arkansas – 1 p.m.
PLAYER BUTTON/FAT HEAD giveaway: Spencer Richey
Friday, March 17 vs. Texas A&M – 6 p.m.
International Night
We will recognize international student-athletes who are competing during the match.
PLAYER BUTTON/FAT HEAD giveawat: Zhe Zhou
Sunday, March 19 vs. LSU – 1 p.m.
Kids Day
Free pizza will be available to kids 12 years old and under. There will also be a bounce house and tour of the facility!
PLAYER BUTTON/FAT HEAD: Edison Ortiz
GIVEAWAY: Sweatbands and headbands
Thursday, March 30 vs. Florida – 6 p.m.
Greek Day/Tuscaloosa Tennis Association Night
Those of a Greek affiliation are encouraged to attend Thursday's match. We will also recognize those who are in the Tuscaloosa Tennis Association during the match as well. Taco Mama will also be provided at the match for Crimson Tide fans.
PLAYER BUTTON/FAT HEAD giveaway: Alexey Nesterov
GIVEAWAY: Sweatband
Saturday, April 1 vs. South Carolina – 1 p.m.
Fan Appreciation Day/Senior Day
The Crimson Tide men's tennis team would like to invite fans to celebrate the 2017 season and say their goodbyes to the senior class. Saturday night's match is this year's Fan Appreciation Day, where the Tide will show thanks for this year's support by talking with fans after the match. Fans in attendance will receive double CTR points, and there will be free BBQ provided for Alabama fans.
PLAYER BUTTON/FAT HEAD: Hayes Brewer & Ritchie Kruunenberg
GIVEAWAY: Racket
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