SEC Fastball: Get ready for the Iron Bowl

Get ready for the Iron Bowl: Both the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers have two weeks to prepare for what is arguably the biggest rivalry game in college football. The Tigers currently stand at a measly 5-6, while their crosstown rival will come into the game with an undefeated record and No. 1 national ranking. Imagine the fallout in Tuscaloosa if Auburn were to win its seventh straight ... Tags: alabama crimson tide news

Alabama’s success leaves opponents and coaching careers in its wake

Who would have thought that Alabama would be undefeated, crushing opponents left and right in Nick Saban’s second season? Then again, when you consider the early success Saban has had at Michigan State and LSU in the past, the Tide's greatness isn't completely surprising. Saban is thriving, but he's also costing big-time coaches their jobs. Think about it. Alabama’s nationally televised ... Tags: alabama crimson tide news

SEC Fastball: Alabama shouldn’t worry about rankings

Here’s this week’s version of "SEC: Fastball" for you. Alabama shouldn’t worry about rankings: Lots of people are talking ifs again. For example, if the Penn State Nittany Lions and Alabama Crimson Tide were to both go undefeated, who would get to play the Texas Longhorns? Don’t get caught in all the hoopla. Why? Because it’s doubtful that both teams will go undefeated. Unfortunately for ... Tags: alabama crimson tide news

SEC Fastball: Alabama has the O-line to win it all

SEC Fastball is not about long-winded introductions. So, let’s get to it. 1. Alabama has the offensive line to win it all: This is not a prediction; after all, there's a team from Oklahoma that also has a pretty good O-line. Still, upon seeing what the Tide’s offensive line did to Clemson during Week 1, many figured that it was just another example of a Tigers implosion. That shouldn't have ... Tags: alabama crimson tide news

SEC Fastball: Tigers and Bulldogs play baseball

Well, you know the drill. This is SEC Fastball. In other words, no long introductions, so let’s get to it. 1. Tigers and Bulldogs play baseball: If you didn’t see the game Saturday, keep in… Tags: alabama crimson tide news

SEC Fastball: Tebow is a rare talent

Starting today, expect to see a weekly SEC column here at RealFootball365.com. We’re going to call these columns "SEC Fastball," and they’ll generally encompass five worthy pieces of information regarding the past week’s conference play and more in… Tags: alabama crimson tide news

Smash-mouth Tide too tough for Clemson

At halftime of his team's 34-10 loss to Alabama last Saturday, Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden summed up the play of his team quite nicely. “We’re getting outhit. I mean, they’re tougher than we… Tags: alabama crimson tide news

Smash-mouth Tide too tough for Clemson

At halftime of his team's 34-10 loss to Alabama last Saturday, Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden summed up the play of his team quite nicely. “We’re getting outhit. I mean, they’re tougher than we… Tags: alabama crimson tide news

Smash-mouth Tide too tough for Clemson

At halftime of his team's 34-10 loss to Alabama last Saturday, Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden summed up the play of his team quite nicely. “We’re getting outhit. I mean, they’re tougher than we are right now. We’re not very physical," he said. The Crimson Tide dominated the contest on every level. Defensively, Alabama held the Tigers' fantastic running back duo consisting of James ... Tags: alabama crimson tide news

Pressure back on Tigers’ Bowden after opening debacle

After ninth-ranked Clemson's 34-10 loss to freshman-laden Alabama on Saturday, one couldn’t help but sigh and shake his head at yet another Tommy Bowden-coached debacle. Once again, the so-called class of the Atlantic Coast Conference got blasted by… Tags: alabama crimson tide news

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