Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Tide’s Gilberry wants an Iron Bowl memory

If he has Iron Bowl memories, Wallace Gilberry isn’t sharing.  Of course, do you show friends wedding photos or funeral shots?

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Saban hopes last loss will get his team’s attention

The cracks that appeared in Alabama’s team chemistry after the Mississippi State loss are looking more like fissures after Tide coach Nick Saban labeled Saturday’s defeat against the University of Louisiana at Monroe “catastrophic” and “humiliating.”

Bowl invite not a certainty for Bama yet

Suddenly, a bowl trip for Alabama’s football team isn’t the sure thing it appeared four weeks ago.  With a three-game losing streak, Alabama is 6-5 going into the regular-season finale.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Stunned Bama tries to regroup

It was an embarrassing, surprising defeat for Nick Saban’s first season trying to lead a once-powerful program back to glory.
Alabama’s 21-14 loss to Louisiana-Monroe Saturday certainly fits the bill. So does LSU’s 13-10 homecoming defeat to fledgling UAB back in his debut season at LSU seven years earlier.

Tide notes: Mustin frustrated

Senior linebacker Darren Mustin had tears of frustration welling in his eyes.  Asked what he was feeling after the game, he started, stopped, and shook his head. “I can’t do this,” he said. “I can’t do this.” He left the interview area.

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Column: Cox finds a way to get it done again

Column: Difference between teams boils down to leadership

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Auburn offense looking for ways to go vertical in passing game

Auburn’s players have a message for fans wondering why the Tigers’ offense doesn’t go deep more often: You’re not alone.

Coleman looking to make mark

Auburn defensive end Antonio Coleman never stepped on the field the last time Alabama came to Jordan-Hare Stadium.  Redshirting as a true freshman, Coleman watched the game from the sideline.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Cox not feeling pressure as final Iron Bowl looms

The Tigers’ offense ranks 101st in the nation and 10th in the Southeastern Conference.  And archrival Alabama comes to town Saturday, determined to snap AU’s five-game win streak in the Iron Bowl rivalry.  So the pressure is on senior quarterback Brandon Cox.  Right?