The University of Alabama Football and Crimson Tide Sports Source
February 8, 2012
Alabama Football
What a great year for Alabama football, with all the success we've enjoyed . . . Crimson White
"I was blown away by their flawless play -- blown away," Calipari said . . . Birmingham News
The Alabama Crimson Tide ended the 2011 season as the B.C.S. national champion, and on national signing day their success continued by securing the No. 1-ranked recruiting class . . . New York Times
Lee again denied widespread rumors that there was some sort of altercation or fight before the BCS championship game . . . Birmingham News
Guys like Trent Richardson, Dre Kirkpatrick and Courtney Upshaw are players coveted by NFL coaches, but there are others that will get their shot as well . . . Bleacher Report
After what Nick Saban has accomplished during his five years in Tuscaloosa, should he already be in consideration for being the best coach in Alabama history? . . . Bleacher Report
It got kind of close with the scholarship numbers. But Nick wanted Dalvin from day one . . . Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Tide landed an immense class of potential that, in theory, will carry Alabama to BCS bowls for quite a few years . . . Bleacher Report
If I had to pick a head coach that represented everything a kid wants - winning a championship, discipline, hard work, getting to the NFL - then it's Nick Saban . . . Tuscaloosa News
What his actions have told future recruits, however, is that if you get hurt, that commitment isn't necessarily a two-way street . . . Mobile Press-Register
Yeldon is known more for his speed than popping pads, which could add a different dimension to the Alabama running game . . . Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama has managed to win five national titles since its last NFL first-rounder, Richard Todd . . . Tuscaloosa News
Jeremy Pruitt, who coaches the Alabama secondary, has been named by the ESPN recruiting team as the Recruiter of the Year in the SEC . . . ESPN
Alabama secured the No. 1 class in the nation by getting a signature from every single commit on National Signing Day . . . Bleacher Report
"That's probably been the hardest part, trying to keep up with the pace they demand here . . . Mobile Press-Register
I believe what you have going on with the Alabama football program is practically a "perfect storm" for recruiting . . . Troy Messenger
There are a lot of coaches who are just envious of Saban's success . . . Bleacher Report
It was a deeper unit than given credit for as evidenced by the play of Kevin Norwood and Kenny Bell in the BCS National Championship Game . . . ESPN
The consensus opinion of recruiting experts is that Dixon was brought to Bama to fill one of the cornerback spots vacated by the graduation . . . Bama Magazine
The process and all the attention placed on 17- and 18-year-old kids is in overkill mode . . . Mobile Press-Register
Most of the state's blue chip prospects remain uncommitted, though all are receiving plenty of early attention from both in-state schools . . . Mobile Press-Register
He's very intense, but that's what you have to expect out of one of the top programs in the nation . . . Montgomery Advertiser
Former Alabama defensive star Courtney Upshaw detailed his experience at the Senior Bowl . . . Mobile Press-Register
'BAMA Magazine and Bamaag.com now proclaim Alabama as having won the 2012 national football recruiting championship! . . . Bama Magazine
That's the funniest part of this -- it's that the system is so hilariously inexact and error-prone . . . CBS Sports
Most importantly, Alabama didn't lose any significant prospects . . . ESPN
We know two things already - Nick Saban doesn't like it, but it isn't going to slow him down . . . Tuscaloosa News
That's not enough to make Nick Saban sweat, but it's definite progress . . . Birmingham News
Just knowing that I got a lot of guys around me that are explosive players, impact players, that makes me feel good . . . Crimson White
Wednesday afternoon, Saban talked about the class and answered questions (Video) . . . Birmingham News
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