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Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White

Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White

All content by Johnathan Anderson
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Alabama remains perfect on Jacobs-led Wildcat

Johnathan Anderson, Sports Writer November 19, 2018
As the only three-star recruit in the running-back group, Josh Jacobs can often be forgotten in Alabama’s rotation. He has shown, when healthy, he is just as good as any other back in that group.
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Jacobs plays like a ‘demon’

Johnathan Anderson, Sports Writer November 15, 2018
A Renaissance Man. A jack of all trades. A Swiss Army knife. Every cliché you can think of is applicable when describing junior running back Josh Jacobs.
Alabama soccer draws against Georgia

Alabama soccer draws against Georgia

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer October 21, 2018
The Alabama Crimson Tide fought to a 1-1 draw against Georgia in double overtime Sunday afternoon at the Turner Soccer Complex in Athens, Georgia.
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Soccer defeats No. 5 Texas A&M for second win over top-10 in program history

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer October 18, 2018
The Alabama Crimson Tide record its second ever win over a top-10 ranked team with its 1-0 result over No. 5 Texas A&M Thursday in the Power of Pink game. In head coach Wes Hart’s biggest win in charge, Alabama’s late goal sees the Crimson Tide keeps its SEC Tournament dreams alive.
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Alabama soccer ties with Florida on senior night

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer October 14, 2018
Despite a multitude of chances and an energetic end-to-end 110 minutes of action, Alabama was forced to settle for a 0-0 draw on senior night against Florida at the Alabama Soccer Complex on Sunday evening.
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Casey Wertz leads scoring in second year

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer October 11, 2018
The Crimson Tide has knocked in 35 goals in its 15 games thus far, averaging 2.33 goals per contest. Alabama is on pace to score 44 goals, which would be the program’s sixth-most all-time.
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Alabama soccer falls to Mississippi State on the road

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer October 7, 2018
The Alabama soccer team, forced to play from behind seemingly from the start, fell 5-2 to Mississippi State on the road Sunday afternoon.
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Alabama soccer secures first SEC win

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer October 5, 2018
Alabama fought off a physical second half effort from Kentucky to secure a 4-3 win Thursday night behind two goals from Casey Wertz at the Alabama Soccer Complex.
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Emma Thomson brings family legacy to field

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer October 4, 2018
To have a rock star for a father or to represent our country in the sport we love, many of us must pull our blankets up tight, close our eyes and dream. For Emma Thomson, however, she must only wake up.
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Soccer drops third SEC game

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer September 28, 2018

Alabama fell to LSU 2-0 Thursday in Baton Rouge despite outshooting the Tigers throughout the contest. LSU opened the scoring early in the first half when Alex Thomas’s pass found the feet of Adrienne...

Alabama still searching for SEC win after loss to LSU

Alabama still searching for SEC win after loss to LSU

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer September 28, 2018
Alabama fell to LSU 2-0 Thursday in Baton Rouge despite outshooting the Tigers throughout the contest.
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Maartensson leaves home to continue dream

Johnathan Anderson, Contributing Writer September 27, 2018
Maartensson, a central midfielder for the Crimson Tide, is from Stockholm, Sweden. In the midst of her senior season, Maartensson has come a long way in adapting to life in the United States as well as maturing in her play.
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Alabama soccer falls to Arkansas at home

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer September 23, 2018
Despite a heroic performance from Alex Plavin in goal, Alabama fell 1-0 to Arkansas at the Alabama Soccer Complex on Sunday night.
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Alabama soccer falls to Vanderbilt on the road

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer September 21, 2018
Despite scoring several equalizing goals in the second half, Alabama could not complete the comeback and fell to Vanderbilt 3-2 Thursday night in Nashville.
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Mattingly makes mid-season shift to new position

Johnathan Anderson, Sports Editor September 20, 2018
Midway through the regular season, days away from diving headlong into the heart of SEC play, Alabama soccer sits at 6-3-1, riding a 1-0 win on the road Sunday against DePaul University.
Alabama soccer secures win on road over DePaul

Alabama soccer secures win on road over DePaul

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer September 16, 2018
Alabama soccer wrapped up its non-conference schedule with a 1-0 victory on the road against DePaul on Sunday afternoon. The Crimson Tide improved to 6-3-1 on the year thanks to a 74th minute goal scored and assisted by two of Alabama’s own Illinois natives.
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Soccer falls to Ole Miss

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer September 14, 2018

Despite a tireless offensive exertion from the Crimson Tide throughout the second half, Alabama could not find an equalizer and drops its first SEC match of the 2018 campaign with a 1-0 result against...

Alabama soccer earns fifth straight victory

Alabama soccer earns fifth straight victory

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer September 9, 2018
Alabama knocked off Troy 5-0 at the Alabama soccer complex Sunday afternoon. Head coach Wes Hart’s team secured the victory through a surprising hat trick from a defender and a historic second half strike.
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Crimson Tide cruise to victory over South Alabama

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer September 6, 2018
Alabama took home another convincing win when it defeated South Alabama 5-1 on Thursday night at the Alabama Soccer Complex. The Crimson Tide’s offensive play was a direct contrast to the weather on the night, crisp and cool.
Coach Wes Hart implements “total football” tactics in formation

Coach Wes Hart implements “total football” tactics in formation

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer September 6, 2018

The goals are being scored, tackles are being won, and shutouts are beginning to mount for the Crimson Tide. Alabama, currently on a three-game winning streak, seems to be capturing form in the midst of...

Alabama escapes with gritty victory over Virginia Tech

Alabama escapes with gritty victory over Virginia Tech

Johnathan Anderson, Staff Writer August 30, 2018
Alabama escaped a gritty match against Virginia Tech with a 1-0 win that saw head coach Wes Hart’s side record back to back shutouts and improve to 2-2-1 on the year. A game with tackles aplenty, the Crimson Tide were forced to dig in defensively to withstand a flurry of attack from the Hokies.
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Emma Welch leads in assists, by example

Johnathan Anderson, Sports Writer August 30, 2018
As Alabama kicked off its 2018 season with a trip to Texas to take on TCU and North Texas over the weekend, head coach Wes Hart glimpsed a continuance of the progress he has witnessed over the last three seasons.
Soccer loses first game of spring season

Soccer loses first game of spring season

Johnathan Anderson April 14, 2018

The Alabama Crimson Tide Soccer team played host to the Blazers of the University of Alabama - Birmingham, its neighbors from down I-20, for the fourth game of five in the spring exhibition season.  Alabama...

Soccers new formation continues to pay off during spring

Soccer’s new formation continues to pay off during spring

Johnathan Anderson April 12, 2018

Alabama's soccer team will have a different look next year in several key areas. Coach Wes Hart has made some big changes going into this spring season that appear to be paying off.  His implementation...

How former Alabama players performed at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine

How former Alabama players performed at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine

Johnathan Anderson March 5, 2018

Alabama players demonstrated just how effective the process can be.  With the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine coming to a close, the Crimson Tide had several players post top times in multiple drills throughout...

Alabama soccer hoping to make strides in fourth year under Wes Hart

Alabama soccer hoping to make strides in fourth year under Wes Hart

Johnathan Anderson March 3, 2018

The University of Alabama soccer team defeated Memphis 2-0 to begin their spring exhibition season. Head coach Wes Hart will be entering into his fourth season with the Tide and will be looking to evaluate...

Wertz scores two to lead Alabama soccer in scrimmage win over Memphis

Wertz scores two to lead Alabama soccer in scrimmage win over Memphis

Johnathan Anderson February 25, 2018

A brace from Casey Wertz proved the difference in a rain soaked matchup between Alabama and Memphis. Wertz’s strong offensive output led the Tide to a 2-0 win to give the Tide the start they were looking...

Alabama hockey makes light work of Indiana

Alabama hockey makes light work of Indiana

Johnathan Anderson February 24, 2018

The University of Alabama Men’s Club hockey team easily handled the University of Indiana by a score of 7-2 in the first of a two-game home series that saw the Tide improve to 21-9-1 on the season. Alabama...

Alabama hockey continuing to make strides at club level

Alabama hockey continuing to make strides at club level

Johnathan Anderson February 19, 2018

They practice four days a week, traveling an hour and a half in total for each workout and game. This commitment that the University of Alabama Men’s Ice Hockey team makes on a daily basis is what,...

Pierre Ouellette’s all-around play garners attention for Alabama hockey

Johnathan Anderson January 22, 2018

Junior defenseman Pierre Ouellette made a name for himself last season and took a huge step for the Alabama Hockey program when he was named the team’s first Division I All-American.    Ouellette was...

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