The University of Alabama Football and Crimson Tide Sports Source
April 20, 2014
Alabama Football
The most intriguing part of spring was to see who would emerge as the top quarterback on the roster to compete with Florida State transfer Jacob Coker . . . USA Today
Junior T.J. Yeldon was the first player in Alabama history to have back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons in his first two seasons . . . Mobile Press-Register
Defensive end A'Shawn Robinson is one of the SEC's top rising stars and figures to build off a freshman season that was good enough to warrant All-Freshman team consideration . . . Huntsville Times
Nobody knows what's going to happen, and that could make this year's draft the most entertaining in history . . . Crimson White
After a spring in which they received some public criticism from Nick Saban, Alabama's defensive linemen can prove how far they've come Saturday . . . Birmingham News
With the Crimson Tide set to take the field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday afternoon for the annual spring game . . . Crimson White
This is Alabama, where football, recruiting and spring football are the favorite seasons of the year . . . Tuscaloosa News
Saban coached against Manning while Manning was with the Indianapolis Colts and Saban coached the Miami Dolphins. Saban also said he's been friends with Peyton's father, Archie Manning, for a "long, long, long time . . . Anniston Star
Saban said, "We're not asking one player here to do anything that's not going to benefit him. That's really what we're trying to do. Our guys getting an education and doing what they're supposed to do in school is the top priority . . . Huntsville Times
Smith, a junior from Atlanta, has worked mainly at the Star defensive back position during his Alabama career, but moved to safety to provide depth with the departure of free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix . . . Tuscaloosa News
If the Falcons trade back and out of the No. 6 slot, keep an eye on Clinton-Dix . . . Atlanta Journal-Constitution
While Manning helping an SEC rival won't sit well with his orange-clad brethren, the fact Manning's out looking for fresh perspectives on the game also illustrates his commitment to the game . . . NBC Sports
While Sunseri may not hold the highest draft stock heading into May, the former Crimson Tide safety can still sneak into the middle or late rounds, injury and all . . . Bleacher Report
It's likely that Saban gleaned some offensive tips from Manning and Gase, as well. Alabama is trying to rev up its passing offense . . . NFL.com
The Crimson Tide are typically ultra selective when it comes to offering quarterbacks, so Gentry should feel flattered by the way Alabama has pursued him . . . Bleacher Report
Collins told ESPN in a story published Thursday. "... Just to hear that we got picked apart by an offense that shouldn't have been on the field with us, that's a disgrace to Alabama defense . . . Mobile Press-Register
T.J. Yeldon still leads the line followed by Derrick Henry . . . Huntsville Times
With a new quarterback taking over in 2014, Alabama may rely heavily on its defense to help win games early on in the season . . . Anniston Star
One can't have a discussion about University of Alabama sophomore tight end O.J. Howard without mentioning the play . . . Bleacher Report
Manning, who has largely kept himself out of the public eye since the Broncos' Super Bowl loss to Seattle, has "been a friend and very well-respected for a long time," Saban said . . . Birmingham News
Chris Clark, a coveted 2015 tight end prospect from Connecticut, holds offers from Alabama, Penn State, Auburn, Tennessee and Florida, among others . . . Bleacher Report
"It wasn't the last play of the Auburn game that gets me," Saban said during an interview in his office earlier this week. "It's how we played in the game . . . Sports Illustrated
Cyrus Kouandjio, a tackle who played in college at Alabama, would be a steal at pick No. 34 for the Redskins . . . Washington Post
The annual Alabama A-Day football game will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday in Bryant-Denny Stadium. As is tradition, there is no admission charge . . . Bama Magazine
If McCarron is indeed coming back to meet with the Browns' front office and coaching staff, it could mean that Cleveland is leaning toward drafting McCarron . . . Bleacher Report
NFL.com projects Mosley to be drafted within the first 15 picks, which means there's a slim chance that he'll still be around by the time the Chiefs are on the clock . . . Sports Illustrated
Stevenson claims offers from Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, SMU and Utah State...he ran a laser-time 4.37 40 at the Dallas NFTC in 2013, a number that matched Alabama cornerback signee Tony Brown, an elite track athlete . . . SB Nation
The role is evolving for Black under new offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin . . . Huntsville Times
Browns fans gave their opinion on the former Alabama quarterback . . . Birmingham News
In believing in the "Process," Saban has returned Alabama to a level of national prominence not seen since the Bear roamed the sidelines . . . Bleacher Report
Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is on a mission to convince the NFL that he has been underrated throughout the pre-draft process . . . Akron Beacon Journal
The looming addition of fellow 5-star freshman Marlon Humphrey this summer will give the Tide a pair of young potential stars in coverage . . . Bleacher Report
"It was a thrill for me personally to watch three Daphne kids not only have a good practice at the University of Alabama, but also to know they are closer to getting their degrees," Vickery said . . . Birmingham News
The Crimson Tide edged out SEC rival Texas A&M and surprising Penn State atop the list, which arrives nearly 10 months shy of national signing day . . . Bleacher Report
While Saban's feelings toward the defensive line have wavered throughout the spring, the players themselves appear largely pleased with their progress. They have a new coach (Bo Davis), new teammates (D.J. Pettway, Jarran Reed) and a new mandate (rush the passer) . . . ESPN
"Landon's certainly a guy that is a great competitor and really works hard every day to try to improve and has a really good attitude about it," Saban said . . . Bleacher Report
The Dolphins will be hard-pressed to pass on Alabama linebacker CJ Mosley if he is available . . . Palm Beach (Fla.) Post
With his solid commitment to the Tigers, who should be Alabama's top priority be now? . . . Birmingham News
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