‘Bama Basketball Breakdown: High on potential and athleticism, Illinois still remains a mystery
Ron Johnson-Imagn Images We know little about the Illini, after an opening stretch with very poor scheduling What do we know about Illinois, after a season that saw them reach the Elite Eight and finally somewhat live up to their potential? Their schedule to-date won’t tell you very much. Sure, everyone eases into the season […]
Jumbo Package: SEC Championship, Playoff scenarios a bit clearer after Saturday
Gary Cosby Jr- USA Today Network via Imagn Images Your latest Crimson Tide news and notes. Happy Monday, everyone. Saturday turned out to be quite profitable for the Tide, both within the SEC and the next College Football Playoff ranking. The path to Atlanta is clear, and pretty likely, for the Tide. If Alabama wins […]
Graphing the Tide vs Mercer: A mostly cupcake-y set of charts
Will McLelland-Imagn Images It feels good to see an offense with soaring efficiency again After facing several tough opponents in tight games this year, it feels good to have an FCS week matchup against a feisty but clearly overmatched opponent. The charts this week reflect exactly what you’d expect from a cupcake week blowout. Box […]
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Oklahoma Sooners Opening Odds: Cover or Not?
Sooners Tide | John David Mercer-Imagn Images The Crimson Tide is back on Las Vegas’s good side. Gambling can be a shady profession. Everyone is looking for an angle. If a person has inside information into the physical condition of a key player, say a certain quarterback, it is a big advantage. That said, my […]
Victory/Evening Shift Open Thread
Will McLelland-Imagn Images Alabama 52, Mercer 7 That one went about as well as anyone could hope. There was no drama, and Alabama emerged with no major injuries. Ryan Williams showed out early, lots of guys got to play including all four QBs, the defense forced a few turnovers, and the Tide ended up with […]
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mercer Bears Game Thread
Lawson, Jihaad, Zabien | Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Mercy is for the weak. GAME 10: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Alabama Crimson Tide (7-2) vs Mercer Bears (9-1) Tuscaloosa, AL ~ 1pm/2pm ESPN+/SEC+ Mercer is coached by Mike Jacobs. He went 74-17 in eight seasons at D-II schools. This season with Mercer is his first […]
Alabama Basketball Falls To Purdue 87-78
Labaron Philon has impressed early for the Tidem | Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The 2nd ranked Tide lost to 11th ranked Purdue 87-78 on Friday night in West Lafayette, IN. Bama falls to 3-1 The 2nd ranked Crimson Tide basketball team traveled to West Lafayette, IN to play the 11th ranked […]
Postgame thread: Tide comes up short at Purdue
Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Purdue 87, Alabama 78 Alabama left it all on the court, but came up on the short end in West Lafayette tonight as host Purdue managed the 87-78 victory. This matchup lived up to the billing right from the start. The Boilermakers generally held […]
Giving Away Money: Week 13 picks against the spread to enhance your filthy lucre
Vegas has your money. Let’s go get it. Week 12: 4-22024: 41-27 Weekly Post-Mortem Told ya’ The Tigers are projected to throw almost three interceptions this game. And that seems reasonable, if you’ve seen Nussmeier. The question is whether Milroe is healthy, whether Nick Sheridan will stop putting ‘Bama in second-and-longs against very good teams, […]
Giving Away Money: Week 13 picks against the spread to enhance your filthy lucre
Vegas has your money. Let’s go get it. Week 12: 4-22024: 41-27 Weekly Post-Mortem Told ya’ The Tigers are projected to throw almost three interceptions this game. And that seems reasonable, if you’ve seen Nussmeier. The question is whether Milroe is healthy, whether Nick Sheridan will stop putting ‘Bama in second-and-longs against very good teams, […]