Gone to the Grove
(Photo by Jonathan Biles) OXFORD, Miss.–The Grove in Oxford, Mississippi is where the party’s at, and it has been that way for years. Oak trees envelope the 10-acre centralized campus park and encase...
View ArticleAlabama vs. Arkansas: The Aftermath
Alabama beat Arkansas 14-13 on Saturday and I wrote about it. Here’s how it happened. And here’s Nick Saban getting mad at the fans for being frustrated with a one-point win.
View Article“The Storm and the Tide” Review and Q and A
I wrote a review of Lars Anderson’s “The Storm and the Tide,” his book about the tornado that hit Tuscaloosa in 2011 and the national championships won by Alabama in the following two seasons. Read...
View ArticleAlabama had a lot of fun against Texas A&M
Alabama took the field against Texas A&M Saturday and left a smoldering crater where Aggies once stood. The final score was 59-0, but that scoreline is deceiving. Alabama was in total control for...
View ArticleUncle Verne is still kicking
After decades of sports broadcasting, Verne Lundquist still prepares the same way for every game. The week prior, he talks with his game spotter, scouts the teams he’s calling on Saturday and begins...
View ArticleAlabama-Tennessee Week
It’s Tennessee week for Alabama, one filled with passion of beating a rival and the need to sustain the energy level from the previous week. With Lane Kiffin’s return to Knoxville, Alabama’s offensive...
View ArticlePlayoffs! Playoffs? Playoffs. Playoffs?
Playoffs? The College Football Playoff released its first poll Tuesday and I wrote about it. First, here’s the full ranking along with some thoughts from me about why it’s dumb that they’re releasing...
View ArticleAlabama-LSU Week and what I’ve been writing
It’s the lead-up to Alabama’s final away game and one of the most important games of the season. Here’s what I’ve been doing all week. First, Alabama’s starting left tackle might return after being...
View ArticleAlabama beat Miss. State and here’s everything I wrote about it
Alabama beat the Miss. State Bulldogs with defense and might be the No. 1 team in the country. But before the game, it was announced that College Gameday would be in town. Then Chris Fowler announced...
View ArticleGet ready for Western Carolina
It’s Western Carolina week and that’s not very exciting. Here’s what I’ve been writing this week. First, Eddie Lacy bought his parents a house. Then, the music selection helped Alabama win against...
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