No. 1 seed Alabama beats Maryland 73-51 in drama-free game
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 1 seed Alabama beats Maryland 73-51 in drama-free game

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Before Alabama took the court, two No. Jahvon Quinerly scored 22 points, Brandon Miller heated up with 19 and top overall seed Alabama brushed aside Maryland 73-51 behind a dominant second half Saturday. “We’re here to win a national championship.” The Crimson Tide advanced to their second Sweet 16 in the past three tournaments and ninth overall. Reese scored seven quick points but picked up his second foul three minutes into the game and only played four minutes in the first half, picking up a quick third. UP NEXT Alabama faces a San Diego State team making its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2004, which was also the year of the Tide’s only Elite Eight run.

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No. 16 Iowa State falls short in Big 12 title game again, this time with CFP at stake
2 weeks, 2 days ago

No. 16 Iowa State falls short in Big 12 title game again, this time with CFP at stake

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 16 Iowa State was playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff in a 45-19 loss to 12th-ranked Arizona State on Saturday, unlike four years ago when the Cyclones fell to Oklahoma. In the COVID-19-altered 2020 season, neither Iowa State nor the Sooners had a …

No. 10 Alabama beats No. 20 North Carolina 94-79 in the ACC-SEC Challenge
2 weeks, 5 days ago

No. 10 Alabama beats No. 20 North Carolina 94-79 in the ACC-SEC Challenge

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 20 North Carolina 94-79 on Wednesday night in the ACC-SEC Challenge. Clifford Omoruyi and Derrion Reid each scored 11 points and Grant Nelson had 10 points to help the Crimson Tide beat three straight Top 25 opponents for the first time in three seasons. Key …

No. 2 Alabama uses second-half run to beat Arkansas State 88-79 and avoid upset
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No. 2 Alabama uses second-half run to beat Arkansas State 88-79 and avoid upset

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Takeaways Arkansas State: The Red Wolves proved why they were the coaches’ pick to win the Sun Belt Conference and were able to push Alabama to the final minutes despite shooting 21.4% from 3-point range. Alabama: The Crimson Tide survived a game against Arkansas State, …

Alabama falls to the UConn machine in the Final Four, but the Tide certainly made it fun for a while
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Alabama falls to the UConn machine in the Final Four, but the Tide certainly made it fun for a while

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Alabama’s Grant Nelson drove the lane before winding up and throwing down a poster-worthy dunk over 7-foot-2 Donovan Clingan in the second half, defying conventional wisdom by challenging the big man at the rim. Alabama fell 86-72 to the top-seeded Huskies, unable to contain a team that’s steamrolled through this NCAA Tournament and is trying to become …

Alabama holds off top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach Elite Eight for 2nd time ever
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Alabama holds off top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach Elite Eight for 2nd time ever

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Alabama’s mantra for this NCAA Tournament is next — as in the next play, next game, next everything. “You want to be peaking in March and we’re peaking in March.” Alabama guard Mark Sears is defended by North Carolina guard RJ Davis during the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the NCAA tournament …

RJ Davis goes for 20 as North Carolina beats Michigan State 85-69
9 months ago

RJ Davis goes for 20 as North Carolina beats Michigan State 85-69

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — RJ Davis scored 20 points to help North Carolina beat Michigan State 85-69 in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, pushing the Tar Heels to the Sweet 16 while keeping them unbeaten in March Madness against Spartans Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo. …

No. 16 Alabama beats Arkansas 92-88 in OT to secure double bye in SEC Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 16 Alabama beats Arkansas 92-88 in OT to secure double bye in SEC Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! I didn’t realize how big a shot it was at the moment.” Khalif Battle led Arkansas with 22 points and Makhi Mitchell scored 18. We might have had a league championship if he hadn’t gone down.” Grant Nelson scored 14 and Nick Pringle and Aaron …

Maryland upsets No. 4 Ohio State 82-61 in Big Ten Tournament to seize familiar spot in semis
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Maryland upsets No. 4 Ohio State 82-61 in Big Ten Tournament to seize familiar spot in semis

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Shyanne Sellers had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead Maryland’s upset of fourth-ranked and regular-season champion Ohio State 82-61 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday. Nebraska and Michigan State took the court for their quarterfinal game right after the Terrapins finished avenging two regular-season losses to Ohio State. After going 137-20 …

No. 24 Alabama visits Georgia following Melendez’s 35-point showing
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 24 Alabama visits Georgia following Melendez’s 35-point showing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Alabama averages 11.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.9 more made shots on average than the 7.5 per game Georgia allows. Mark Sears is shooting 43.7% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Crimson Tide, while averaging 20 points, …

No. 24 Alabama visits Georgia after Melendez’s 35-point game
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 24 Alabama visits Georgia after Melendez’s 35-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 24 Alabama Crimson Tide after RJ Melendez scored 35 points in Georgia’s 102-98 overtime loss to the Florida Gators. Mark Sears averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Crimson Tide, scoring 20.0 points while shooting 43.7% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: …

Picking the most memorable moments from College Football Playoff’s 4-team format era
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Picking the most memorable moments from College Football Playoff’s 4-team format era

New York Times  

This is the final year of the four-team Playoff. Matt Brown: I was fortunate to cover the first three CFP national title games in person from 2014 to 2016, and it’ll be hard to ever top standing at the goal line when Hunter Renfrow caught the winning touchdown from Deshaun Watson in the final seconds to give Clemson its first …

An underdog for the 5th time since 2009, powerhouse Alabama embraces rare chance to prove ‘em wrong
11 months, 3 weeks ago

An underdog for the 5th time since 2009, powerhouse Alabama embraces rare chance to prove ‘em wrong

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We had to earn our respect, and we try to do that every day.” The Tide are relishing the opportunity to prove people wrong, but also to show what they’ve built during a tumultuous season. We’re just trying to prove the people that still believe in …

No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fate
1 year ago

No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fate

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ATLANTA — After handing Georgia its first loss in nearly two years, Alabama mixed a raucous celebration of its latest Southeastern Conference championship with a whole lot of lobbying for a College Football Playoff spot that no one could’ve envisioned in September. “Georgia is number one, …

Commentary: Alabama and Florida State at the center of a College Football Playoff conundrum
1 year ago

Commentary: Alabama and Florida State at the center of a College Football Playoff conundrum

LA Times  

Alabama players celebrate after defeating top-ranked Georgia in the SEC championship game Saturday. The last year of the four-team College Football Playoff, fittingly, will present the selection committee with its toughest decision yet — one so hard and fraught with political drama that the 13 humans probably are going to wish they were Bowl Championship Series computers for the next …

No. 11 Alabama holds off Arkansas comeback, wins 24-21 to stay perfect in SEC
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 11 Alabama holds off Arkansas comeback, wins 24-21 to stay perfect in SEC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We should be dominating games rather than just winning games, and there’s a difference,” Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker said. “We had the resilience to take the clock at the end of the game and not give them the ball back,” Tide coach Nick Saban said …

No. 12 Alabama beats Mississippi State for 16th straight time, 40-17 in Starkville
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 12 Alabama beats Mississippi State for 16th straight time, 40-17 in Starkville

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 12 Alabama and the Crimson Tide scored touchdowns off two first-half interceptions in a 40-17 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday night. With Mississippi State trailing 24-10 in the final seconds of the first half, Rogers threw his second and gave Alabama a short field that …

No. 12 Alabama seeks 2-0 SEC start at last-place Mississippi State, which wants first league victory
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 12 Alabama seeks 2-0 SEC start at last-place Mississippi State, which wants first league victory

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Numbers wise, the pro-style offense looked more like the previous pass-heavy Air Raid scheme of late former coach Mike Leach in last week’s 37-30 loss at South Carolina. “We’ll have our hands full on Saturday.” Defensive improvement might be the Bulldogs’ main focus after the Gamecocks …

Crazy Eight: No top seeds among last 8 in March Madness
1 year, 8 months ago

Crazy Eight: No top seeds among last 8 in March Madness

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — March has gone from madness to unprecedented. With Miami’s win over Houston and San Diego State’s takedown of Alabama on Friday night, the men’s NCAA Tournament will not have a No. “There’s not a lot of difference between the best team in the country and the worst team in the country,” San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher …

No. 3 Ohio St beats No. 6 UNC 71-69, advances to Sweet 16
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 3 Ohio St beats No. 6 UNC 71-69, advances to Sweet 16

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jacy Sheldon made a tiebreaking jumper in the lane with 1.8 seconds left to lift No. And that was all Eboni.” Ohio State saw its 12-point lead with 7:02 to go erased as the Tar Heels went on a 13-2 run midway through the fourth quarter. “This is a great win for us because it puts us …

No. 8 seed Arkansas sends defending champ Kansas home
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 8 seed Arkansas sends defending champ Kansas home

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Kansas’ national title defense ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday when Arkansas’ Ricky Council IV made five free throws in the closing seconds and the eighth-seeded Razorbacks beat the No. EAST REGION TENNESSEE 65, DUKE 52 ORLANDO, Fla. — Olivier Nkamhoua tied his career high with 27 points, including 13 straight …

15th-seeded Princeton beats Missouri 78-63 to reach Sweet 16
1 year, 9 months ago

15th-seeded Princeton beats Missouri 78-63 to reach Sweet 16

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As the final minute ticked off the clock, the Princeton fans started chanting “Sweet 16! Blake Peters made five 3-pointers in the second half and Princeton shocked another power conference team to reach the NCAA Tournament regional semifinals for the first time in 56 years by beating Missouri 78-63 on Saturday. “I’ve always dreamed of playing deep …

Has a No. 16 seed ever won an NCAA tournament game? What about a No. 15 seed?
1 year, 9 months ago

Has a No. 16 seed ever won an NCAA tournament game? What about a No. 15 seed?

LA Times  

Fairleigh Dickinson guard Grant Singleton celebrates after a basket during a 63-58 win over top-seeded Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday. Thursday, March 16 marked the fifth anniversary of what used to be the only victory by a men’s 16 seed in a non-play-in NCAA tournament game. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson cemented its place in March …

Top overall NCAA seed Alabama headlines South Region bracket
1 year, 9 months ago

Top overall NCAA seed Alabama headlines South Region bracket

Associated Press  

Alabama made a leap into the NCAA Tournament’s top seeds two years ago only to fall short of the Final Four. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and the headliner of the South Region bracket after landing the program’s first-ever top seed when Sunday’s field of 68 teams was revealed. If we do that, even if we shoot poorly, …

No. 4 Alabama finishes off SEC title double dip at tourney
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 4 Alabama finishes off SEC title double dip at tourney

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brandon Miller walked along the front row, celebrating and slapping high-fives with family and friends. 18 Texas A&M 82-63 on Sunday for the Crimson Tide’s second SEC Tournament championship in three seasons. “The fun part is just really going out and getting a win with my guys in the SEC championship.” It was the Crimson Tide’s second …

NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Alabama takes No. 1 overall seed
1 year, 9 months ago

NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Alabama takes No. 1 overall seed

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of UConn vs. Miami in the Final Four. Kansas’ 20-point loss to Texas in the Big 12 final — its second blowout loss to the Longhorns in eight days — left us feeling a bit nervous about our decision. Then we watched Alabama blitz through Texas A&M on Sunday the same way the Crimson Tide …

Miller scores 18 as No. 4 Alabama cruises at SEC quarters
1 year, 9 months ago

Miller scores 18 as No. 4 Alabama cruises at SEC quarters

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brandon Miller had 18 points and nine rebounds and No. “I thought our guys did a good job opening the game,” Alabama coach Nate Oats said. Alabama led 41-21 at halftime, too big an advantage for Mississippi State to overcome with the Crimson Tide opening up a 25-point lead with 1:14 left on a layup by Nimari …

No. 2 Alabama rallies from 17 down to top rival Auburn in OT
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 2 Alabama rallies from 17 down to top rival Auburn in OT

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Jahvon Quinerly scored 24 points, Brandon Miller made the clinching free throws with six seconds left and No. 10 GONZAGA 104, CHICAGO STATE 65 SPOKANE, Wash. — Drew Timme scored 17 points in what’s expected to be his final home game at Gonzaga, and the Bulldogs trounced Chicago State in a postseason tune-up. Sills finished with 15 …

Maryland rolls in 2nd half, beats No. 21 Northwestern 75-59
1 year, 9 months ago

Maryland rolls in 2nd half, beats No. 21 Northwestern 75-59

Associated Press  

— No matter what the postseason holds for the Maryland Terrapins, they’ll be able to point to some real accomplishments in Kevin Willard’s first season as their coach. Jahmir Young scored 18 points and Don Carey added 13 to help Maryland wrap up an undefeated home season in conference play with a 75-59 victory over No. The Terps have made …

No. 10 Tennessee beats newly crowned No. 1 Alabama
1 year, 10 months ago

No. 10 Tennessee beats newly crowned No. 1 Alabama

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Zakai Zeigler and Santiago Vescovi each scored 15 points and No. 7 VIRGINIA 61, LOUISVILLE 58 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Armaan Franklin and Kihei Clark each scored 14 points and Virginia overcame poor foul shooting to win its third straight game. 14 INDIANA 62 EVANSTON, Ill. — Boo Buie scored the tiebreaking basket with two seconds remaining and …

No. 8 Maryland rallies in second half to beat Illinois 82-71
1 year, 10 months ago

No. 8 Maryland rallies in second half to beat Illinois 82-71

Associated Press  

— When it came time for Brenda Frese’s Maryland players to rate their performance at halftime, there was a bit of a disconnect between them and their coach. “That was called out.” Whatever was said during that break, the eighth-ranked Terrapins looked like a different team afterward, dominating the third quarter on their way to an 82-71 victory over Illinois …

Miller scores 24, No. 3 Alabama races past Florida 97-69
1 year, 10 months ago

Miller scores 24, No. 3 Alabama races past Florida 97-69

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — With freshman star Brandon Miller leading the way, Alabama is now off to its best Southeastern Conference start in nearly seven decades. 3 Alabama to a 97-69 victory over Florida on Wednesday night for the program’s best SEC start since the 1955-56 team went 14-0 in league games. They’ve had a lot of really good teams here,” …

Purdue a unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vols up to No. 2
1 year, 10 months ago

Purdue a unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vols up to No. 2

Associated Press  

Purdue became this season’s first unanimous No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll Monday after wins over Michigan and Michigan State last week as chaos ensued behind the Boilermakers among other ranked teams. “It doesn’t have any effect on SEC standings, which is the only good thing to come out of this,” Alabama coach Nate …

Sears scores 20, No. 8 Alabama beats No. 21 Miss St 78-67
1 year, 11 months ago

Sears scores 20, No. 8 Alabama beats No. 21 Miss St 78-67

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Jeffries had 11 points and 15 rebounds, and Keshawn Murphy also scored 11 for Mississippi State, which shot a horrific 18 of 36 from the free-throw line. The Crimson Tide held the Bulldogs to 11 field goals inside 3-point range, and all-SEC big man Tolu Smith …

No. 8 Alabama overcomes 15-point deficit to upset No. 1 Houston
2 years ago

No. 8 Alabama overcomes 15-point deficit to upset No. 1 Houston

New York Times  

8 Alabama defeated No. Here’s what you need to know: The game marked the first time in program history that Houston has hosted a top-10 matchup on their home court. Backstory The Crimson Tide a year ago defeated Houston 83-82 in a grueling matchup and were able to do so again, in a comeback victory Saturday, despite being down 15 …

No. 18 Alabama beats No. 1 North Carolina 103-101 in 4 OTs
2 years ago

No. 18 Alabama beats No. 1 North Carolina 103-101 in 4 OTs

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Mark Sears had 24 points, five rebounds and five assists, and No. 18 Alabama sent top-ranked North Carolina to a second straight loss with a 103-101 victory in a quadruple-overtime thriller on Sunday in the third-place game of the Phil Knight Invitational tournament. Jahvon Quinerly added 21 points off the bench for the Crimson Tide, who knocked …

Duke tops MSU, into Sweet 16 in Coach K’s final NCAA tourney
2 years, 9 months ago

Duke tops MSU, into Sweet 16 in Coach K’s final NCAA tourney

Associated Press  

Duke survived a tense finish against Michigan State and extended Mike Krzyzewski’s final NCAA Tournament run, beating Tom Izzo’s Spartans 85-76 on Sunday in the Hall of Fame coaches’ bittersweet last tussle. SOUTH REGION HOUSTON 68, ILLINOIS 53 PITTSBURGH — Taze Moore scored 21 points, Jamal Shead added 18 and Houston, a Final Four team last season, advanced to the …

Run Tide! No. 1 Bama over non-P5 Cincy 27-6 in CFP semi
2 years, 11 months ago

Run Tide! No. 1 Bama over non-P5 Cincy 27-6 in CFP semi

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! With the fifth-year senior and first-year featured back running for a career-high 204 yards and Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young throwing three touchdown passes, the Crimson Tide earned the chance to play for yet another national title with a 27-6 victory over Cincinnati on Friday in …

No. 19 Alabama tops depleted No. 14 Vols 73-68 with late run
2 years, 11 months ago

No. 19 Alabama tops depleted No. 14 Vols 73-68 with late run

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Jahvon Quinerly scored 18 points and Noah Gurley added a season-high 15 to help No. We said, ‘This is an opportunity for some of you guys to get more minutes.’” Even without their two stars, Tennessee held the advantage for most of the first half, briefly pushing the lead to 10 before Alabama’s 10-0 run to end …

Disu, Carr lead No. 16 Texas past Alabama State 68-48
3 years ago

Disu, Carr lead No. 16 Texas past Alabama State 68-48

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Eight minutes into a game that No. 16 Texas was supposed to win easily, the Longhorns trailed Alabama State by nine points. He scored 10 points in the first half and 14 in the game to go with three blocks as Texas pulled away in the second half to defeat Alabama State 68-48 on Wednesday. Texas hit …

Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29
3 years, 3 months ago

Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29

Associated Press  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Bryce Young heard all about the Swamp. “I think the offense did a great job of answering the bell in the game,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. We’ve just got to get them to play a little better.” Alabama has won eight straight in the series, including a wild 52-46 victory in last year’s conference title game. …

Maryland women pour it on Alabama 100-64 to reach Sweet 16
3 years, 8 months ago

Maryland women pour it on Alabama 100-64 to reach Sweet 16

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — The Maryland Terrapins are ruthless and relentless on offense and rolling once again into the Sweet 16. The Terps were so dominant, season scoring leader Ashley Owusu didn’t make her first basket until the lead was already 46-23 in the second quarter. “Obviously its fun when you’ve got your bench coming out and destroying,” said reserve Faith …

Analysis: More madness likely in NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16
3 years, 9 months ago

Analysis: More madness likely in NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Your bracket is shot. THE UPSTARTS Chicago Loyola — Sister Jean and the lovable Ramblers are back in the Sweet 16 for the first time since that 2018 Final Four run. STAR PLAYERS Corey Kispert, Gonzaga — All-American playing like one to put the Zags four games from the first perfect season since 1976. RISING STARS Max Abmas, …

Shackelford, Alabama roll past Maryland and into Sweet 16
3 years, 9 months ago

Shackelford, Alabama roll past Maryland and into Sweet 16

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Jaden Shackelford and Alabama stuck with what got them to the NCAA Tournament, torching Maryland with 3-point shooting in a 96-77 second-round rout on Monday night. Shackelford scored 21 points and made five of Alabama’s 16 3-pointers as the second-seeded Crimson Tide advanced to their first Sweet 16 since 2004. “We just want to soak up the moment, …

No. 1 seed Baylor beats Wisconsin 76-63 to reach Sweet 16
3 years, 9 months ago

No. 1 seed Baylor beats Wisconsin 76-63 to reach Sweet 16

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — A second COVID-19 pause seemed to make Baylor vulnerable in March, some of the verve drained from a defense that was being compared to the all-time best. Davion Mitchell scored 16 points and spearheaded a dominant defensive first half, helping top-seeded Baylor avoid another NCAA Tournament upset with a 76-63 win over Wisconsin on Sunday. “I think we …

Alabama blows out Mississippi State 85-48 in SEC quarters
3 years, 9 months ago

Alabama blows out Mississippi State 85-48 in SEC quarters

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Playing as the Southeastern Conference Tournament’s team to beat for the first time since 2002, Alabama seemed intent on proving its worth — early, quickly and effectively. As expected of the nation’s second-ranked perimeter team, 13 3-pointers propelled the Tide’s explosive attack with Shackelford and John Petty Jr. leading the way. But I feel like our guys …

No. 18 Missouri holds off frantic rally, tops No. 10 Alabama
3 years, 10 months ago

No. 18 Missouri holds off frantic rally, tops No. 10 Alabama

Associated Press  

— Way ahead, it looked as if No. Dru Smith and Missouri built a 22-point lead in the second half, then held off a frantic rally by the Crimson Tide for a 68-65 victory on Saturday. “Our guys started settling, because they looked at the score instead of finishing the game on the floor,” Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin said. Alabama …

No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St
3 years, 11 months ago

No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St

LA Times  

Alabama running back Najee Harris scores a touchdown against Ohio State during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday in Miami Gardens, Fla. DeVonta Smith was uncoverable, Najee Harris unstoppable and Mac Jones impeccable. They’ve had to overcome and to persevere so much through this season, and they have done it magnificently.” Alabama head coach …

6 years later, Alabama and Ohio State go at it again
3 years, 11 months ago

6 years later, Alabama and Ohio State go at it again

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — When Ohio State upset Alabama in the semifinals of the first College Football Playoff on the way to the Buckeyes’ last national title, it seemed like the start of budding postseason rivalry between the two traditional powers. 3 Buckeyes of the Big Ten beat Clemson 49-28 in the other CFP semifinal at the Sugar Bowl on Friday …

No. 2 Alabama roars back for 41-24 win over No. 3 Georgia
4 years, 2 months ago

No. 2 Alabama roars back for 41-24 win over No. 3 Georgia

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A positive COVID-19 test couldn’t keep Nick Saban from the sideline, and Georgia’s heralded defense had scant hope of keeping Alabama’s playmakers out of the end zone. “This was an obvious great win against a very, very good football team,” said Saban, who was cleared early in the day after a false COVID positiv e. “I was …

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