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January 6, 2009
"We played, I think, 16 total freshmen this year, 14 that played enough to letter," Saban said. "So we had a lot of young players on this team . . . Opelika-Auburn NewsThe star left tackle's announcement was made not through the Crimson Tide's sports information office but with a statement drafted by a Montgomery law firm . . . Huntsville Times"Andre Smith is a fine young man and he did a great job here for us," the coach said. "He may be doing a great job for someone else in the future or he may be doing a great job for us in the future … . . . Opelika-Auburn News"It's big motivation because we want to get back here," junior linebacker Cory Reamer said. "We don't want this to be our only chance at a BCS or national championship . . . Tuscaloosa NewsSakoda, whose Utah team capped a 13-0 season with a win over Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, will head to Mobile after receiving first-team All-America honors . . . Mobile Press-Register"I'm taking my cleats home right now and getting ready to prepare this spring and prepare myself accordingly to lead this team and get us back to where we were this year . . . Huntsville Times"Andre has not made any contact (with an agent)," H. Lewis Gillis said in the first extended comments offered on Smith's behalf . . . Birmingham NewsA key adjustment at halftime was to put true freshman Dont'a Hightower on the line as a rush end . . . Tuscaloosa News"How much he really enjoys music and especially the Eagles . . . Birmingham NewsGiven his experience, Washington is the clear favorite to replace Bobby Greenwood in the starting three . . . Mobile Press-RegisterOther issues include being able to pressure the quarterback better, adding speed on the edges, and for the players to become surer tacklers . . . Birmingham NewsThe worst part for Alabama on Friday night was that for the first time all season the Crimson Tide couldn't take pride in how it performed . . . Huntsville TimesAs Saban pointed out, what happened Friday night will forever be a disappointing part of the legacy of this Crimson Tide team . . . Mobile Press-RegisterHe said this team was one of the best he's ever coached as far as playing to its capacity . . . Montgomery AdvertiserGreen will attempt to add to his strong play of late with a pair of games this week against teams that boast a combined 26-1 record in Clemson and LSU . . . Bama MagazineWith one exception, the Alabama basketball team turned the calendar to a new year. Ronald Steele did something else. He turned back the clock . . . Birmingham NewsThe Crimson Tide surged to a 19-point halftime lead as Steele penetrated at will, assisted on eight baskets and buried four 3-pointers . . . Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe senior point guard's 23 points and season-high 10 assists helped the Crimson Tide build a 30-point cushion against Georgia Tech during Saturday's 88-77 win . . . Huntsville TimesSenario Hillman scored 17 points to pace all five Alabama starters in double figures and the Crimson Tide defeated Quincy 86-58 on Tuesday night . . . Montgomery Advertiser'But the big key with Tierney and Dedrea is that both of them did a great job on the defensive end of the court during that same stretch when they were scoring for us.' . . . Tuscaloosa NewsThe Pelham native marked the start of 2009 by coaching his first bowl game as a collegiate head coach in the same place he coached his first bowl game as an assistant 15 years ago — the Gator Bowl . . . Shelby County (Ala.) ReporterFormer Auburn coach Terry Bowden was hired at UNA on Wednesday night after meeting with university officials earlier in the day . . . Florence Times-DailyBoston College's defense helped the Commodores by committing two personal fouls — a facemask and late hit — that accounted for 30 of the 48 yards . . . Nashville Tennessean
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