Archive for the ‘Alabama Crimson Tide’ Category

Tale Of The Tape: Andre Smith vs. The Giant Stingray

Friday, February 27th, 2009

This past week has been all about the numbers. With the passing of the NFL's annual scouting combine, measurements and numbers were all the rage. But the biggest story to come out of Indianapolis had nothing to do with 40 times or bench reps, it was Andre Smith's weight and ...

McD’s Bowl Picks Part Six: Sugar Bowl Edition

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

Updated through International Bowl Record: 17-10, 13-14 ATS The color guy on the Cotton Bowl broadcast just said Jevan Snead misses passes early in games "because he's high." Take from that what you will. Alabama is in deep shit if John Parker Wilson has to throw his way to victory. Tide fan is ...

McD’s Week 15 Picks: Championship Week

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Happy Championship Week to everyone. Just want to point out Utah, Boise State and TCU are all ranked ahead of the Big East champion (Cincinnati) and whoever the ACC champion will be. But do any of those four teams get to go to BCS games? One: Utah, with an outside shot ...

McD’s Week 14 Picks: Rivalry Week Part 2

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

It's just plain wrong Boise State and Ball State can go undefeated, win their respective conferences, and not get into the BCS. What makes it ironic is it'll be another undefeated non-BCS team (Utah) that's taking their place. Once again, we've learned exactly what makes the BCS so shitty. Instead of ...

Maui Invitational Preview

Monday, November 24th, 2008

As many of you know, I'm a lucky bastard. Every year in late November, I head to Maui with my family to spend Thanksgiving on the beach. But along with relaxing in paradise, we also make sure to attend the EA Sports Maui Invitational, which is easily the nation's best ...