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Alabama Basketball: Q&A with 2013 Basketball Recruit Jordan Bell

Jordan Bell, class of 2013 forward, is one of the biggest names in prep basketball on the West Coast. The 6-foot-9, 200 pound Power Forward from Long Beach, California is one of the top big men in his…Read More

Alabama Recruiting Becomes Atlanta Columnist’s White Whale

  “I hate newspapermen. They come into camp and pick up their camp rumors and print them as facts. I regard them as spies, which, in truth, they are. If I killed them all there would be news…Read More

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Alabama Recruiting Report Card: Grading the Tide’s 2012 Class

  Although Alabama is enjoying the most successful stint in recent memory on the recruiting trail, it doesn’t automatically translate to success on the field; just ask Texas and Florida State. Texas…Read More

Nick Saban, Darius Philon and the Media Narrative

Winning creates both friends and enemies. Alabama fans know this as well as anyone. As a mental exercise, let’s contrast the reactions of three people to Alabama’s recent run of success, to…Read More

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BamaHammer Half Hour Radio Hour: National Signing Day Edition

Crank up the work computer and annoy your coworkers by listening in on this week’s edition of our podcast. Today’s guests are BamaHammer editors David Wasson and Thomas Watts, discussing Alabama’s…Read More

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Stars Fall on Alabama: 5 Players Who Make An Instant Impact in the 2012 Alabama Recruiting Class

  The ink is barely dry on the letters-of-intent faxed in by various high school seniors, but the…Read More

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The Fax Cam: A Memorial

Tradition has prevailed; the guys at BAMS Radio brought back a fax cam girl, in yet another triumph…Read More

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A Visual Representation of Auburn’s National Signing Day

National Signing Day Open Thread

It’s finally upon us. We’re staying on top of Alabama recruiting all day, and you can join…Read More

Nick Saban Makes Landon Collins’ Mom Newsworthy

  Did you hear about the recruiting scandal at Midwest Polytechnic College? The one where the two-star…Read More

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Tomorrow’s All-American: Cyrus Jones And Landon Collins

The Under Armour All-America game recently held in Orlando, Florida has become the premier event for up-and-coming high school football players to showcase their talents, and it’s the last chance for…Read More

Tomorrow’s All-american: 2012′s Most Underrated Recruiting Prospects

Contributing on the field for a championship team is an impressive feat for any true freshman. There were many who contributed to Alabama’s success during the 2011 season, none of which made a more…Read More

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Tomorrow’s All-American Special Edition: Early Enrollees

The Tide’s 2012 recruiting class is already number one in the nation, and there are still a few spots left to fill before it’s complete. Verbal commitments are non-binding and with signing day…Read More

Tomorrow’s All-American: T.J. Yeldon and Alphonse Taylor

Alabama stands on the cusp of another championship, and all the glory that surrounds it. Winning another BCS title would have little affect on recruiting this year, however. The 2012 class is just about…Read More

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Yeldon’s Decision Proves Alabama’s Recruiting Battles Are Heating Up

Daphne running back T.J. Yeldon was verbally committed to Auburn since June of 2011, but announced his intentions to enroll at Alabama in January instead of cross-state rival Auburn. Yeldon is Alabama’s…Read More

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Travell Dixon Commits to The Tide

Alabama added commitment No. 23 on Wednesday when JUCO cornerback Travell Dixon pulled the trigger. With the Tide defensive backfield possibly losing four starters from this year’s starting lineup,…Read More

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Tomorrow’s All-American: Geno Smith and Chris Black

Dre Kirkpatrick is one of Alabama’s most impressive cover corners, and has made a strong statement this year on defense for the Tide. Playing opposite Kirkpatrick is senior cornerback DeQuan Menzie,…Read More

Dear NCAA: What About the Kids?

There’s an old saying for changing times: Adapt or die. It would be wise if the NCAA take heed. The rapid-fire nature of social networks like Twitter and Facebook value immediacy over prudence,…Read More

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Tomorrow’s All-american: Spotlight on Denzel Devall and Kurt Frietag

When Nick Saban offers a scholarship to a player it is a huge compliment. When he shows up at their house and has breakfast with them, it means he thinks they could be impact players for Alabama. This…Read More

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Recruiting Update: Justin Thomas Decommits

Alabama received its first de-commit of the 2012 recruiting class. Prattville standout Justin Thomas has opened up his recruitment and withdrawn his name from the list of Alabama commits. Thomas was heavily…Read More

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