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December 12, 2013
Alabama Football
"I'm ready to get in there and work (at Alabama). ... It's a great program . . . Mobile Press-Register
Flowers (6-1, 197) rushed for 1,099 yards and 12 touchdowns on 136 carries . . . Birmingham News
The Crimson Tide had nine overall selections including five on the first team . . . Birmingham News
There were several Alabama commits on the field including Calera's Ronnie Clark . . . Birmingham News
Nick Saban has been putting plenty of mileage on the team plane since the end of the Crimson Tide's regular season and his latest trip brought him to Glenville, Ohio . . . Mobile Press-Register
Can Alabama and Auburn become the nation's two best teams? . . . Huntsville Times
McCarron is the third Alabama player to be invited to New York for the Heisman presentation since 2009 . . . Bama Magazine
While it isn't exactly how Alabama wanted to finish the season, Saban said there is still a lot to take away from playing in a BCS bowl, and it can provide a learning experience for next season . . . Crimson White
Senior quarterback AJ McCarron is one of six finalists for the 2013 Heisman Memorial Trophy, which was announced Monday . . . University of Alabama
The Alabama linebacker did not, however, win the Bronko Nagurski Award . . . Birmingham News
He is also a finalist for the Maxwell Award, the Davey O'Brien Award, the Manning Award, the Senior CLASS Award and the Walter Camp Player of the Year . . . Dothan Eagle
This will be my first trip to New York City, and I can't put into words how much it means to me . . . Gadsden Times
"He's tall and fast and a tough matchup for any secondary as long as he's in Tuscaloosa . . . Huntsville Times
Alabama was led by Mosley — a unanimous choice at linebacker — along with offensive linemen Cyrus Kouandjio and Anthony Steen and punter Cody Mandell . . . Tuscaloosa News
At 5-foot-10 and 187 pounds, Griffith gives up close to 40 pounds to Foster, but the strength in his kicking leg has never been questioned . . . Huntsville Times
Alabama opened as a 15-point favorite to beat Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl . . . Mobile Press-Register
Left tackle Cyrus Kouandjio and right guard Anthony Steen were named first team along with linebacker C.J. Mosley - the 2013 Butkus Award winner - and punter Cody Mandell . . . Tuscaloosa News
Coach Bob Stoops hasn't seen much of Alabama yet, but is quite familiar with what the Tide will bring . . . Birmingham News
The Alabama quarterback was one of six players invited to Saturday's Heisman trophy ceremony at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square . . . Mobile Press-Register
Alabama opened as a 15-point favorite to beat Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl . . . Birmingham News
If Mack Brown is fired, how attractive will Texas look to Saban? . . . Bleacher Report
Alabama matched Missouri with the most players on the Associated Press' all-SEC first team . . . Birmingham News
Judging by previous experience, expect Alabama to arrive in New Orleans with something to prove . . . ESPN
Alabama's senior quarterback won the Golden Arm Award, as announced Monday morning, for the best fourth-year quarterback . . . Mobile Press-Register
It's not what the Crimson Tide wanted, but it's a heck of a consolation prize . . . Tuscaloosa News
Nick Saban's team is the clear favorite ..with an all-around talented team that features a huge numbers of future NFL players . . . Bleacher Report
If...Alabama is looking to make a statement, the Sooners could be in trouble . . . USA Today
"How (this) team recovers and how that team goes and takes the challenge of this game is going to say a lot about the character and the leadership this team has," Saban said . . . Sports Illustrated
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix had an operation on his knee following the team's regular-season finale at Auburn but should be ready to practice again within the next two weeks . . . ESPN
The Big 12 and SEC partnership with the Sugar Bowl, which goes into effect next season, blossomed early . . . The (Oklahoma City) Oklahoman
In addition to featuring two programs ranked in the top seven all-time in college football (FBS) victories, no game in history has featured more combined bowl victories (62) by its teams . . . New Orleans Times-Picayune
For the ultimate Alabama fans looking for the ultimate experience, PrimeSport has Official Sugar Bowl Hospitality Package . . . Bama Magazine
"Mosley's combination of instincts, range, playmaking ability, on-field leadership and work ethic distinguished his performance. His selfless contributions on special teams and in the community speak to his strength of character and support the Butkus Award mission . . . Bleacher Report
Mosley was presented the award Sunday evening by the award's namesake, Dick Butkus, during the Alabama Football Team Banquet . . . WVTM-TV (Birmingham)
"We are excited and proud to be named to play in this year's Sugar Bowl against the University of Oklahoma," said Battle . . . Bama Magazine
The offense returns seven starters, including standout skill players such as running back T.J. Yeldon and receiver Amari Cooper . . . Bleacher Report
Beware: Alabama is a scary bunch in bowl play, due in large part to the time Nick Saban and his staff have to prepare for an opponent's tendencie . . . USA Today
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