The University of Alabama Football and Crimson Tide Sports Source
February 27, 2015
Alabama Football
The up-and-comer to watch is 6-4, 208-pound Cam Sims, who played some last season as a true freshman . . . ESPN
I was like, man, that's going to be big for you. If you keep doing that, you're going to be OK . . . Huntsville Times
Matt Womack's decision to sign with Alabama likely put an SEC rival in trouble with the NCAA . . . Mobile Press-Register
Jeffery Simmons got a Valentine's Day present from the Alabama coaching staff when defensive line coach Bo Davis called with an offer . . . Birmingham News
While expectations are gaudy, there's tremendous support inside and outside of the program, and there's no shortage of money for any coach out there . . . ESPN
As the Crimson Tide currently has no on-field coaching positions open on Nick Saban's staff, it's likely his new position will be an off-field analyst or administrative position . . . Birmingham News
He didn't back off his commitment because of the Alabama offer, but wanted to consider all options . . . Mobile Press-Register
There arguably won't be a more important position battle in terms of 2015 success than in the secondary, where the Crimson Tide have a lot of questions to answer . . . Bleacher Report
In the last four years, 13 Crimson Tide players have been picked in the first round . . . Montgomery Advertiser
Outside of Auburn, Miller has also been heavily pursued by Alabama, Florida State, Georgia and Mississippi State . . . Birmingham News
Collins is so serious about replicating Taylor's style of play that since high school, he has followed a ritual of watching an hour's worth of Taylor highlights either the morning of or the night before every game . . . Kansas City Star
Out of the top 10 most likely teams to win the title, only the Tigers and Tide hail from the SEC, with LSU chiming in at 11th at +2600 . . . Bleacher Report
Little did she know that Saban, the first A-list celebrity she thought to invite, would actually respond to the invitation . . . ESPN
Amari Cooper remains the Crimson Tide's highest-projected player, and the record-breaking wide receiver is widely considered the top player at his position . . . Tuscaloosa News
Henry is a bull and homerun threat, but the return of veteran Kenyan Drake (leg) will provide Alabama with the perfect complement in the backfield with his tremendous speed and elusiveness . . . ESPN
Alabama's Landon Collins ran a 4.53 40-yard dash, and a 4.54 on his other attempt, to help solidify his status as the top safety prospect . . . NFL.com
The multitalented Roberston will bring a lot to Nick Saban and his staff, as he can play on both sides of the ball . . . Bleacher Report
Now Sims is gone and there's little evidence to suggest anyone on the roster will run away with the job . . . ESPN
They're one of the top football teams and they have a really great school. They'll help me in life during school and afterwards so I can get a job and do what I to do . . . Birmingham News
I can run the ball, catch the ball out of the backfield and block. Some of these guys can just block or catch . . . Mobile Press-Register
General managers and head coaches will get the feeling Cooper is a safe pick with all the intangibles . . . CBS Sports
Meyer and Nick Saban are the most successful coaches of the decade, and after rekindling their rivalry in the Sugar Bowl—and especially after Meyer scored the victory—they seem fated to meet again . . . Bleacher Report
The best NFL player of the Saban era at Alabama will be Amari Cooper. If it's not Landon Collins. Or both . . . Huntsville Times
Like Barron, Collins is widely considered the best prospect in his draft class and was used primarily as a run defender and underneath zone defender at Alabama . . . Bleacher Report
As Landon Collins takes the field Monday for the final day of the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine, he is already a rare commodity . . . Birmingham News
How does his mom feel about the decision three years after the fact? . . . Anniston Star
Speaking at the NFL combine on Friday, Cooper said he "most definitely" hasn't peaked yet . . . Montgomery Advertiser
Amari Cooper. He single-handedly defeated us . . . Huntsville Times
Amari Cooper stands way above crowd in first group of WR's . . . Mobile Press-Register
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