By Marquavius Burnett

Sports Editor

As the University of Alabama gets the new academic year underway, the Crimson Tide athletics department is not only coming off a successful season in the athletics, but a record-breaking year in the classroom as we…

Football Practice Brief

The Alabama football team went to work for two hours in pads on Wednesday afternoon at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields following the first day of classes on campus. The Crimson Tide will now settle into its daily routine that w…

In sixth grade, on a mission trip to Haiti with his family and members of his Memphis-area church, Barrett Jones discovered his passion to serve others. He was leading Bible study for children at a Haitian church when he realized the Christian faith he had always been a part of was much more than just “going through the motions,” he [...]

There has been tons of speculation pointing the Southeastern Conference’s run of six straight national championships as the No. 1 reason college football will be moving towards a playoff system in 2014. And having two SEC teams play in the BCS National Championship Game only added fuel to the fire. It is still undetermined, however, the logistics of when and [...]

Carson Tinker didn’t know what to expect when Alabama head coach Nick Saban called him into his office on Monday. But his fears were relieved when Saban gave him the surprising news that the walk-on long snapper would be awarded a scholarship for the upcoming year. “It’s an honor,” Tinker said. “I’m very thankful. It’s an answered prayer, honestly.” Tinker [...]