From the Sideline — Both Sides Prepare for Iron Bowl Showdown
Hope. That’s what you’re looking for when you face your biggest rival, especially late in the season.
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From the Sideline — Alabama Adds Huge Non-Conference Win
Plane rides home are always more fun after a win. Tuesday was the first time in awhile I’ve been able to experience one of those with the Alabama men’s basketball team.
From the Sideline — Tide Rises to the Top
Dan Mullen has a really good football team in Starkville.
But Nick Saban has a better one in Tuscaloosa.
From the Sideline — LSU Fans Still Have Respect for Nick Saban
The two men dressed in LSU gear waited patiently.
They stood just behind the short wall separating the stands from the back of the end zone, as their former football coach - who had just beaten their favorite football team in unbelievable fashion - finished taping his television show...
From the Sideline — Alex Rodriguez in Town + Reflections on a Blowout Win
When you shut out an opponent 59-0, there’s certainly more than one thing that was done right. However, one move overlooked by most could easily have been one of Nick Saban’s best of the day.
From the Sideline — Sometimes Travel Can Be Dicey
Many people say Alabama was really lucky Saturday.
I probably wouldn’t disagree with that assessment. Clearly, the Tide overcame some major mistakes and was able to hang on for a 14-13 win at Arkansas.
From the Sideline — Alabama’s Medical Staff Deserves a Lot of Credit
My daughter hurt her hand at basketball practice Monday. Nothing serious. Just a sprained finger on her shooting hand. She’s fine.
It was far from the type of injuries that a few key Alabama Football players suffered last weekend at Ole Miss...
From the Sideline — Lane Kiffin Regaining His Form
I went to the doctor today.
It was only a check up. I do these a couple of times each year. When you lose your Mom to heart disease at the age of 55, and your now 85-year old Dad has had a couple of heart procedures, as well, it’s not a bad idea...
From the Sideline — Be Ready When You’re Number is Called
My football game day routine is usually the same, and frankly pretty stress-free, until we get close to kickoff.
From the Sideline — Alabama Drops Another Close Game on the Road
First of all, I love snow.
However, having now seen it at least six times over the past seven weeks, I’ve had enough.
The latest snow-bound journey for me was in Lexington, where Alabama had an all-too-familiar refrain. Much like no less than a dozen of the Tide’s 18 losses to date, Anthony Grant’s team put themselves in position for a chance to win heading into the final media timeout, but couldn