TUSCALOOSA – Alec Morris nearly pulled it off. He came up short on fourth down from the 11, and thus the mantra for the winning White squad was “Let them eat steak.” And maybe some cake. Morris took over down 17-14 after a T.J. Yeldon seven-yard touchdown run with 64 seconds left put the White squad (first offense, second defense) ahead. Morris completed passes of 22 yards to DeAndrew White and 36 to Chris ...

Now, the waiting game begins. After falling 61-51 to Florida in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament, the Alabama basketball team’s fate rests in the hands of the NCAA Tournament Committee. Or, that of the NIT. “We’ll find out tomorrow if we get a chance to play. Nothings guaranteed. The season could be over today, “said Tide coach Anthony Grant. “That’s why they call them invitational tournaments. I don’t ...

“Survive and advance” is the March basketball mantra, and Alabama did just that, garnering a 56-48 SEC tournament win over Tennessee before an announced crowd of 15,649 at Bridgestone Arena. Now, the Tide must face the top-seeded Florida Gators in a Saturday semifinal. “We knew we’d have to come out, and compete at a high level today. I’m really proud of our guys for answering the bell,” said Tide coach Ant ...

The light came on, and two guys Nick Jacobs and Retin Obasahan were home. Jacobs, who has struggled most of his sophomore season, scored 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to go with a pair of blocks to help his Alabama basketball team down in-state rival Auburn, 61-43, before an announced crowd of 12,633 at Coleman Coliseum. Also contributing mightily off the bench: Jacobs’ fellow sub, redshirt freshman gua ...

Arkansas’ basketball team came into Coleman Coliseum Thursday night without a road win. The trend continued. Alabama (13-7, 5-2 SEC) topped the hapless Hogs, 59-56, before an announced crowd of 11,132 at Coleman Coliseum. It took some clutch free Alabama free throw shooting to overcome 21 turnovers, but Bama got it from Trevor Lacey, Trevor Releford, Nick Jacobs and Levi Randolph, who combined to hit seven ...

When Kentucky brings its storied program and numerous McDonald’s All Americans to Tuscaloosa, one can be sure a sizable amount of NBA scouts will turn out. Such was the case Tuesday night at Coleman Coliseum. What they saw was a lot of talent on both teams, while filling their notebooks and I pads during Alabama’s 59-55 win over the Wildcats. Some of the players the scouts had to be impressed with: Kentucky ...

Two SEC teams that run basically the same offense squared off at Coleman Coliseum Saturday. Each believes in working the ball around for the first 30 seconds of the shot clock, then taking whatever shot is available, be it good or bad. Alabama won its third straight game with a 50-49 triumph, before an announced crowd of 13,741. Bama rallied from a 14-point first half deficit. Sophomore guard Trevor Lacey m ...

Apparently, getting its first 2013 SEC win was a pressing matter for the Alabama basketball team. Coach Anthony Grant went to his full court press in the game’s final four minutes, and the result was a much-needed 68-65 win over Tennessee. “The fight, the heart, the character that we showed in the second half: that was the story today,” said Grant. “I was extremely proud of them, and happy that that effort ...

Despite leading for the first 27 and a half minutes, the Alabama basketball team found a way to lose to Tulane at home. Two late 3-pointers by Jordan Callahan did in the Tide, which fell to 7-5 with the 53- 50 defeat. The game was witnessed by an announced crowd of 12,445 and an ESPNU audience. They saw a game of runs, mostly by the visitors. Bama has now lost five of its last six games. “Tough one, again. ...

Following a 49-0 shutout of cross-state rival Auburn in front of a packed Bryant-Denny Stadium, Alabama’s players on both sides of the ball seemed to be in the same mood as their fans: euphoric. And they felt that way due to an execution-style win. “We just came out and executed the game plan Coach (Nick Saban) had for us,” said junior cornerback Dee Milliner. “I thought both sides (of the ball) did a great ...