The University of Alabama Football and Crimson Tide Sports Source
July 24, 2014
Alabama Football
The health of his quarterback is the key. Having already named Trickett the starter, Holgorsen is working on ways to keep him healthy . . . Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette
At the end of the day, we can play with anybody. And that was fairly evident. It wasn't fluky . . . ESPN
Saban was willing to take a chance to modernize his offense but keep his ball control, hard-nosed principals intact . . . Florence Times-Daily
I'm actually having more fun now than maybe ever before because I think the challenges are greater, especially with the players . . . Mobile Press-Register
"I think some guys about now start to worry about the depth chart and where they are on the depth chart," Saban said. "Well we really don't have a depth chart . . . Bleacher Report
The Mountaineers, fresh off a 4-8 season and losses in six of the final seven games, will face Alabama in the Georgia Dome . . . Mobile Press-Register
"Alabama is a great program and they have great coaching. I like all the coaches there, and they have tons of great talents come in there every year," Simmons told Scout.com . . . Huntsville Times
Any bowl game that isn't a semifinal playoff game or the national championship game is an exhibition game for the Crimson Tide . . . Birmingham News
Alabama coach Nick Saban is playing his quarterback battle close to the vest . . . ESPN
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 5-star football recruit Darnell Saloman, who is suspected in a burglary . . . Mobile Press-Register
Eleven Crimson Tide players are mentioned for 12 awards with Bama players receiving a total of 26 nominations . . . Bama Magazine
Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall and Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon are listed at 15/1 . . . Birmingham News
Though he has yet to play a game with Alabama or win the starting job, Jacob Coker was one of the 27 names to make the cut . . . Huntsville Times
Isaiah Prince, a 6-foot-7, 275-pound standout from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Md., is taking a trip with his head coach Tom Green to Alabama . . . Mobile Press-Register
Richmond is vital to Alabama's recruiting class because all four of Alabama's offensive line commits - Lester Cotton, Richie Petitbon, Dallas Warmack and Brandon Kennedy - project as inside guys . . . Birmingham News
He was asked if this was the best skilled position group he's coached . . . Birmingham News
Alabama is the top school right now, but is it the school Demetris Robertson will sign with? . . . Bama Magazine
Being able to study film with coaches should be of great benefit to new players, like Alabama's transfer quarterback Jake Coker . . . Huntsville Times
The people that needed to speak and be heard weren't speaking, so everyone kind of separated themselves and pointed the finger at the younger group . . . Mobile Press-Register
I went to Alabama with the mind set to get an offer," Cager said. "I wanted to prove to them I am one of the best . . . Tuscaloosa News
The NCAA on Monday approved a waiver to give him a non-football scholarship . . . Birmingham News
It's just one more reason the Iron Bowl will be the de facto SEC Championship Game again . . . Birmingham News
Video: The most competitive position battles at Alabama going into the 2014 season . . . Bleacher Report
Saban spoke about a "disparity in the behavioral culture of our young people" and how they must "control their impulsive behaviors . . . ESPN
"In my opinion, there are no similarities [between former starter AJ McCarron and Coker]," Jones added . . . Bleacher Report
Montrell Custis stated, "I'm fully committed to Alabama, I haven't taken any other visits . . . Bama Magazine
No team (except Florida State) has the athletes to beat Alabama next season . . . Bleacher Report
Amari Cooper, the top receiver the last two seasons, had a few young receivers who he called "impressive . . . Birmingham News
Saban has to be wondering whether it's worth continuing to recruit Mississippi players . . . Birmingham News
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