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Tide will appeal vacated football wins

Of the four penalties handed down by the NCAA earlier this month, Alabama is preparing to fight just one. Only 21 vacated football wins and a vacated 2007 NCAA men’s tennis tournament victory … more

By Michael Casagrande
Sports Writer | 6/26/09 | 257 views

Reports: UA, Saban discuss extending contract to ’16

In what is typically the slowest time of the year for Alabama coach Nick Saban, talk of a contract extension has surfaced. According to published reporters, Saban is in the preliminary stages of … more

By Michael Casagrande
Sports Writer | 6/26/09 | 329 views

College Sports Notebook

Auburn football AUBURN — The kickoff time for the Auburn-West Virginia football game has been set. The Sept. 19 game will start at 6:45 p.m. at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Either ESPN or ESPN2 … more

By The Associated Press | 6/25/09 | 151 views

Tide football radio founder dies

Bert Bank was a state legislator and a decorated World War II veteran. But in Alabama, his lasting legacy was sealed over the state’s radio airwaves. The founder of the Alabama Football … more

By Michael Casagrande
Sports Writer | 6/24/09 | 309 views

Put some meat on the plate

Apparently no easier than selling space heaters in June, scheduling nonconference college football games can be a delicate dance for schools such as Alabama. Nobody good wants to play you, and … more

6/24/09 | 360 views | 2 comments

College Sports Notebook

South Carolina football KANSAS CITY, Mo. — University of South Carolina kicker Ryan Succop has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. Succop, taken with the 256th overall pick in last … more

By The Associated Press | 6/24/09 | 149 views

JPW’s popular with the ladies

Karli Patterson, left, Meggie Owen-Patterson, Brittany Bishop and Maggie Beasley try to get a look at former Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson on Saturday at Dillard’s. Wilson signed … more

6/21/09 | 693 views

Nearly 1,500 meet Wilson

In 2005, Alabama freshman quarterback John Parker Wilson tossed his first college touchdown pass to Keith Brown. Four years and a solid college career later, Wilson is still scoring with the fans. more

By Michael Wetzel
Assistant sports editor | 6/21/09 | 540 views

College Football Notebook

Alabama football EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings waived three free agents, including former Alabama tight end Nick Walker, on Friday. The Vikings also cut quarterback Sean … more

By From wire reports | 6/20/09 | 255 views

College Sports Notebook

Alabama baseball TUSCALOOSA — Alabama right fielder Kent Matthes has received two more All-America honors. The recognitions from Baseball America and the American Baseball Coaches … more

By The Associated Press | 6/19/09 | 222 views