The University of Alabama Football and Crimson Tide Sports Source
July 31, 2014
Alabama Football
Alabama, coming off back-to-back losses for the first time since 2008, was ranked No. 2 behind defending champ Florida State . . . ESPN
Saban spoke with reporters about the importance of the event. The Nick's Kids Fund distributed more than $440,000 to 125 organizations this year . . . Birmingham News
Alabama was slotted No. 2 behind defending champion Florida State. Auburn, the return runners-up, were No. 5 . . . Huntsville Times
"He is a cornerback. Alabama has a really good defense. We thought it was a good fit for him. They produce really good cornerbacks . . . Mobile Press-Register
Unlike FSU, Alabama's situation is one of real concern this year, at least on offense . . . SB Nation
He may not be as popular among teammates as incumbent Blake Sims, but he's ingratiating himself quickly . . . ESPN
If this is another winner-take-all Iron Bowl, there is no doubt what the most crushing defeat would be . . . Bleacher Report
I'm really a mismatch on DB and Alabama's known for putting first-round DBs in the league and I can go there and be the next one . . . Birmingham News
Cooper led the team in receptions with 45 for 736 yards and four touchdowns. He's healthy headed into this season and wants a big year . . . Florence Times-Daily
So long, Johnny Manziel, Aaron Murray and AJ McCarron et al. Hello, little-known new guys . . . Gadsden Times
According to the report, Hart will be immediately eligible after collecting his degree at Alabama . . . Huntsville Times
The rising senior was third on the team with 534 receiving yards and fourth with 32 receptions . . . Mobile Press-Register
It's hard to take Yeldon's share down so significantly after consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, but there's too much potential in Henry to sit and watch . . . Huntsville Times
It should surprise nobody that the Alabama Crimson Tide (13-to-10), with their string of top recruiting classes and transfer quarterback, own the conference's shortest odds . . . The Sporting News
At this time, the competition is tight to the point that Alabama head coach Nick Saban is at least considering deploying a two-QB system . . . Bleacher Report
Now a junior, Ragland has the biggest opportunity yet to prove the most impatient of fans wrong. And he will . . . Birmingham News
Between junior incumbent starter T.J. Yeldon, electric sophomore Derrick Henry and even Kenyan Drake, Alabama has three fully capable contributors . . . Bleacher Report
The quarterback battle will garner most of the preseason attention in Tuscaloosa, but Alabama's secondary could be a bigger concern . . . Fox Sports
The Colorado State Rams are led by third-year coach Jim McElwain, who was Alabama's offensive coordinator when Hart signed with the Crimson Tide in 2011 . . . Mobile Press-Register
Dee Hart confirmed Wednesday afternoon that he is officially transferring to Colorado State to finish his college football career . . . Orlando Sentinel
"We need to stay the course, continue to develop our talent, continue to recruit better. And then we'll win those games . . . Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette
West Virginia is vastly more experienced on the defensive side of the ball, for sure . . . WVUSports.com
The University of Alabama football team's annual Fan Day, presented by Alumni Hall Store, is set for Sunday, August 3 . . . University of Alabama
There will be room for Foster if he continues to deliver the way he did at A-Day . . . Birmingham News
Alabama must win now with the best possible offense because the defense is rebuilding. The offense next season might not be as potent . . . Florence Times-Daily
"That's what I notice in the position meetings when I visit Alabama. All those five stars start at the bottom and have to earn their way on the field . . . Huntsville Times
The 6-foot-4, 329-pound McBride, a Plant City, Fla., native, has been sent a national letter of intent from Iowa Western Community College after he verbally committed to the school on Monday night . . . Huntsville Times
Who will be the breakout player for Alabama this fall? . . . Birmingham News
He chose the Crimson Tide over LSU and North Carolina, the school he had been committed to since before his junior season . . . Huntsville Times
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