Alabama is 10-8-1 all time against teams from the Big 12 with the Tide's most recent match-up ending in a victory over Texas in the 2009 BCS National Championship Game . . . Bama Magazine
It will mark the third straight season in which Alabama opens the season with a neutral-site game against a non-conference BCS opponent . . . Huntsville Times
"(Saban) says he sees me as an NFL corner and an NFL receiver. The man knows what he's talking about because he's been doing this for a long time . . . Mobile Press-Register
Alabama and West Virginia will open the 2014 season in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game played in the Georgia Dome . . . Montgomery Advertiser
Hubbard had a monster spring for the Crimson Tide . . . ESPN
To add insult to injury, quarterback Cooper Bateman of Salt Lake City, Utah, committed to SEC rival Alabama this week . . . Bleacher Report
Bateman, the Salt Lake City product, ranked among the best rising senior quarterbacks in the nation . . . Montgomery Advertiser
"Really, really, really respects coach Saban. Really likes Nussmeier. Nussmeier knows his stuff, played the position. He got along quite well with coach Nussmeier . . . Mobile Press-Register
Bateman intends to graduate a semester early and enroll at Alabama next January . . . Florence Times-Daily
"I really enjoy getting out meeting a lot of our people. It's the one time of the year when I get an opportunity to do it . . . Montgomery Advertiser
It appears West Virginia and the Crimson Tide will play one another to open the 2014 season . . . Charleston (W.Va) Daily Mail
WVU deputy director of athletics Mike Parsons told the Daily Mail that the game "is in the works", noting that details are still being finalized . . . Tuscaloosa News
It's been a busy day of working the phones from the Tuscaloosa Bureau headquarters since news broke of four-star quarterback Cooper Bateman's commitment to Alabama . . . Birmingham News
Cooper Bateman grabbed the recruiting headlines on Wednesday, when the 4-star quarterback committed to play for Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide . . . Bleacher Report
Four-star quarterback Cooper Bateman announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide . . . Mobile Press-Register
"I have chosen to attend the University of Alabama. I am honored that I will get to learn from Coach [Nick] Saban and Coach [Doug] Nussmeier and will get to represent Alabama, the state and the University . . . Bama Magazine
"Yeldon and Deion Belue took advantage of spring opportunities," Saban said . . . Florence Times-Daily
I think if you minimize the importance of those games, that wouldn't be in the best interest of our league . . . Huntsville Times
"Brent has matured a lot since he's been there," Saban said. "I think that's going to enhance his success in the future . . . Mobile Press-Register
"Deion and Brent both had really good springs," Saban said. "I think they will contribute. I am proud of the way they've done things . . . Tuscaloosa News
Coach Nick Saban had praised his command under center during spring practice and all signs point to the tall righty taking the offense and making it his . . . ESPN
Among the Tide's elite targets this year are cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III and safety Vonn Bell . . . Birmingham News
The Crimson Tide get the Wolverines in Cowboys Stadium to open the season in what will likely be a matchup of preseason top-10 teams . . . ESPN
The Alabama Crimson Tide already hold a commitment from the top-rated inside linebacker in the nation in Auburn High School star Reuben Foster, and now the Tide may be close to landing a pledge from the top outside linebacker in the nation as well . . . Huntsville Times
Eleven reasons why Alabama's defense will be just as effective, even if they aren't as experienced . . . Bleacher Report
Benenoch also expects offers from Texas, Stanford, Oklahoma and Alabama . . . Detroit Free Press
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