"For Alabama they were looking to add that big-time talented guy who could come in early and contribute. It’s almost a guarantee that Trent Richardson will go pro, and they will still have Eddie Lacey but they like to platoon their backs and pound the ball. Yeldon will have a shot to do that next year as a true freshman."
"“This is the time of the year when championships can get won or lost,” Saban said two days after the Crimson Tide defeated Auburn and punched its ticket into a rematch with top-ranked LSU. “It’s how you manage these weeks where you are not practicing every day like you’re used to for the entire season.”"
"“I thought Kansas State did a good job against our pressure in the second half,” said UA coach Anthony Grant. “You look at the numbers, shooting 63 percent inn the second half and us turning it over 18 times, it’s hard to win on the road with numbers like that.”"
"Alabama was too predictable on offense with the running game and likely won’t run as much on early downs this time around. The Tide can’t put McCarron in third-and-make-a-play situations and expect good things to happen. He must throw early to gain confidence and keep LSU guessing."
"There’s one bowl game this season that matters more than any other to Nick Saban. You could say that the professional reputation of the Alabama head coach will be on the line that night."
"While critics question whether too many postseason games dilute the sport, bowl supporters argue that there’s nothing wrong with rewarding teams and their fans with a week-long bowl experience."
"Alabama’s offense is going to look a lot different next season, as many of the key pieces from the 2011 offensive unit will be moving on. Some of what will be seen next year could depend on who Nick Saban chooses as a replacement for McElwain."
"You never truly know where a college basketball season is made or broken until you can sit back and look at the resume as a whole, but performing well in this four-game stretch could go a long way to help make the Tide’s 2011-12 campaign."
"He was about to turn 30, and the only home he had known in college was Virginia Tech. Then Grantham spoke to an intense, demanding head coach at another school who wanted him on his staff: Nick Saban at Michigan State."
"Barrett is sizing up his draft stock now. He’s undecided about returning to Alabama for his final season of eligibility, perhaps to start at yet another new position, center."
"There will be 12 winter graduates on hand when the Crimson Tide football team competes in the BSC National Championship Game against LSU in New Orleans."
