Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama Coach Nick Saban Resents Players Getting Paid

Friday, May 20, 2022 at 8:17 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Coach and player in master-slave relationship For years, I have been decrying the master-slave relationship between coaches like Nick Saban of Alabama and his football players. I’ve always believed that colleges should pay players. In this regard, I refer you to commentaries like “Reggie Bush Forfeits Heisman Trophy” on September 16, 2010, and “Salaries of College Coaches Reflect Enduring Master-Slave Relationships”… Read more.

Georgia Bulldogs Roll Alabama Crimson Tide for CFP National Championship

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7:53 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

The following CNN recap this morning of last night’s game says it all: _________ Kirby Smart, Stetson Bennett and the Georgia Bulldogs turned back their demons and turned away Alabama, defeating the reigning national champions to capture the school’s first title since 1980. Smart — who had previously been 0-4 when facing his mentor Nick… Read more.

In Epic Upset, Tigers Roll Tide for CFP National Championship

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 8:43 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

As it happens, nothing explains the magnitude of this upset quite like this pre-game headline in The New York Times: Alabama’s Toughest Competition Might Be Its Second String. Or Its Third. Well, a funny thing happened on the way to Alabama’s title: Using big plays, capitalizing on Alabama turnovers and riding the poise of [19-year-old… Read more.

Clemson Tigers Roll Alabama Crimson Tide for CFP Championship

Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7:03 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

How did the Tigers do it? With an indefatigable quarterback and the most thrilling of game-winning touchdown passes; with a host of slinky, stretchy wide receivers and an unbending will; with a goal-line leap from a bull of a running back; and with Swinney in the middle of it all, screaming and shouting and cajoling… Read more.