From al.com

Andre Smith has been suspended from the Sugar Bowl, according to a statement from coach Nick Saban:

Andre Smith has been suspended from participating in the Sugar Bowl for violation of team rules and policies.

Read more here... http://blog.al.com/tidecorner/2008/12/andre_smith_suspended_from_sug.html

First off, what a huge disappointment! Andre has always been so upstanding, so this one really bothers me. Secondly, what will this do to us on the field?

Any thoughts?

Link is to a brief write up by ESPN:

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/sec/0-3-75/Saban-named-Home-Depot-National-Coach-of-the-Year.html

Honestly, I think this is 100% deserved. Much like a number of you folks, I never imagined that we would be 12-1 at this point. I was honestly praying for 8-4 before the year started. Although I was disappointed we didn't beat Florida, if we had to lose to anyone, let it be the gators. Either way, it has been a great year and I appreciate what Coach Saban has done to bring us back from the pit of despair.

As a side note, Fox's genius columnist Lisa Horne is already picking us to lose. Personally, I'll be glad when Fox wakes up and sends her packing. Her writing is about like her looks, quite fugly.

 

RTR

 

Here is a sampling...

"The BCS might be in shambles (just ask fans of Texas and Texas Tech) but at least fans will get a chance to see the two best teams in college football duke it out. A week after the computers jumped the shark by declaring Oklahoma the winner of the Big 12 South, and fully a month before the BCS Championship game in Miami, the top team in the land already will have been determined after Alabama and Florida knock heads in the Georgia Dome."

"The poster advertising the game says it all: "Best of the Best: Best Conference, Best Two Teams, The SEC Championship." After the Big 12 debacle, the Alabama-Florida game has become the de facto national championship. It already feels title-worthy. AP and Harris have Alabama at No. 1 and Florida at No. 2. Despite some squeakers, Alabama is undefeated, no small feat in the SEC. And with all due respect to USC, every objective expert agrees that Florida is the most dominant one-loss team in the nation with the fastest backs and receivers, and a quarterback who already has one Heisman Trophy at home."

You can read the rest here...

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/8882346/National-champion-should-emerge-from-SEC-title-game

 

Just a good lazy afternoon read...

For anyone who has not seen it, this has been an interesting series on Foxsports.com...

http://www.whatifsports.com/beyondtheboxscore/default.asp?article=20080810

Each game is simulated 1000 times and the results are spit out with a home winning percentage. In the end, they have us finishing 9-4, losing in the Cotton Bowl to Texas. Either way, it's an interesting read on what the computers think we can do.

Roll Tide!

Here is a piece with a little sarcasm from the Clemson DC...

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/sec/0-1-247/A-little-smack-talk-from-Clemson.html

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Yeah, you read it right, Brittany Snow has a 'Woman Crush' or 'She Crush'. Take a look...

http://thehouseofbabes.blogspot.com/2008/06/leggy-brittany-snow-lusts-for-natalie.html

Now, c'mon... for all the hard times this little gem has fallen on, doesn't that make you sweat a little? I mean it does me. And, of course, the pics help also.

Either way... football season can't get here soon enough. Until then, can we deem this babe season?

Well, looks like Old Les finally got his head on straight and kicked Mr. Perrilloux off the team.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=407137

You always have to love it when the competition gets a little kick to the groin.

RTR

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Looks like Rico Pickett is bailing on us...

From the Huntsville Times:

http://www.al.com/sports/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/sports/1207656909146340.xml&coll=1

Quote from Pickett's Dad:
"He told them that he wanted to leave," Enrico Pickett said. "They told him they weren't going to release him (from his scholarship). This is their way of fighting back, saying that he is suspended for academic reasons. He has the same grades that he has had since he has been at Alabama."

"He is transferring. That is a fact. You heard it from me."

They have bought into the idiocy of the AOL Fanblog and have made some scathing comments about the OTS post. On top of it, those leaving comments are too busy questioning our intelligence here in the great state of Alabama.

Thanks to his useless post, I won't be visiting MGoBlog again. Really, I think the should be removed from the RBR links. What do you think? I'm all for it.

And, btw, Go Buckeyes and Schembechler Sucks!

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Just came across this on FOX Sports...

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/7796320/Kines-named-Aggies'-defensive-coordinator

I really hate to see him go... especially on the heels of Fran. However, I still have much love for Coach Kines and wish him nothing but the best!

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Well, I've never been one to really pick at Aubies. Although I'm not a fan of the Barn whatsoever, I hate UT and Fat Boi more than anyone else.

With that said, it is nice to see that the Aubies are openly frustrated with their class and coaches. You only have to go as far as the diaries over on the dark side: http://www.trackemtigers.com/story/2008/2/6/124229/3443

I have to admit, after the six years of hype and bragging, I'm enjoying seeing the Aubies stressing. Maybe it will at least gives us a break from their constant babble.

RTR!

Just saw this on the wire...

http://blog.al.com/live/2008/01/major_applewhite_to_texas.html

I hate to say it, but I'm not that hurt. I'm pulling for Chris hatcher to replace him. He was the head coach for Valdosta State when I was at UNA and he put up some serious offensive numbers. I think he would be a top notch, young guy who can bring some real experience to the Capstone.

RTR

This just hit al.com a few minutes ago...

http://blog.al.com/breaking/2008/01/tideclemson_to_play_in_08.html

I went and double checked to see if there was anything on rolltide.com, but there is nothing as of yet.

Also, here is a link from the Clemson side of things...

http://clemson.scout.com/2/716967.html

I don't know about you guys, but I cannot wait for this game. I think it will be a huge boost for us next year and a great recruiting tool.

Roll Tide!

I found this while cruising al.com today...

http://www.al.com/huntsvilletimes/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports/1198404914284320.xml&coll=1

I found it interesting that someone would speak out so loudly. I also think it is interesting how close this guy claims Rod really was in coming to Bama.

I genuinely don't care, I love Coach Saban and would not want anyone else... I just found this to be an interesting look in the background of CFB.

Roll Tide!

So, I know it is early on and part of me really wishes that we were staying at home... but... can anyone shed some light on this year's Colorado team? I know that they have been hit or miss this year, but some details would be nice.

I have seen in some reports that we are very similar teams, but I would like to see some REAL numbers to get a feel for where we are.

I know, I'm rushing it, but my UNA Lions have been knocked out of the D2 playoffs and I need to have something to live for that is not the NFL.

Roll Tide!

Looks like he is still whining...

http://www.wholehogsports.com/adg/201740

He seems to be more worried about the officiating from last week than his upcoming opponent. All I can say is go Kats!

So what do you think of Houston Nutt? I personally think he has no class and the SEC is a much better conference than to keep scum bags like him around. I'll be ready for another losing season up in Arky so they will let him go.