Thursday, April 25 2013 7:03 AM EDT2013-04-25 11:03:18 GMT
(RNN) - Big guys are likely to be the stars of the show Thursday night when the NFL Draft again airs in primetime on ESPN, live from Radio City Music Hall. Barring unforeseen weirdness - which can neverMore >>
The NFL Draft with all its drama and uncertainty airs live in prime time Thursday night. Luke Joeckel, Manti Te'o, SEC stars and borderline quarterbacks are among this year's mysteries.More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-04-19 00:52:03 GMT
(RNN) - Spring practice in the SEC climaxes Saturday when five more teams hold their annual spring scrimmages. Interesting fact: So far the biggest attendance at a spring game this season was at KentuckyMore >>
New coaches at Tennessee, Auburn and Arkansas will give us the first glimpse of their teams in Saturday's SEC spring games. Two-time defending national champion Alabama and Mississippi State also give fans a break from the long college football offseason.
Friday, March 29 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-03-29 19:53:54 GMT
(RNN) - ESPN will broadcast the spring games of three SEC teams in April. Fans can watch South Carolina, Texas A&M and two-time defending national champion Alabama on ESPN, ESPN 2 or ESPN 3. On April 13,More >>
This April, ESPN will televise three SEC spring football games. Other SEC schools' spring games will be broadcast on CSS and Sun Sports. More >>
Monday, January 7 2013 6:00 AM EST2013-01-07 11:00:08 GMT
Miami (RNN) - Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said the team that makes the most mistakes may well win tonight. Not a misprint.He explained that odd statement Sunday at the final news conference before theMore >>
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said the team that makes the most mistakes may win tonight. He meant the team that takes the most chances, forces the action and sets the pace. Teams that do that make mistakes. But they cause the other guys to make mistakes, too. More >>
Sunday, January 6 2013 11:20 PM EST2013-01-07 04:20:58 GMT
Monday's game between Notre Dame and Alabama is a dream match for the gang at ESPN, the once and future holders of the broadcast rights.More >>
Alabama and Notre Dame stir emotions, a lot of them bad. And that's good if you're trying to attract TV viewers. ESPN is hopeful that Monday's match between the traditional college football powers may be a record-setter. More >>
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The Crimson Tide came out strong again on Saturday and played dominantly for the win in their game against Florida Atlantic.
Alabama came out strong in their first possession. Three plays into the game, QB A.J. McCarron connected to Kenny Bell for a whopping 85-yard touchdown. Jeremy Shelley added the first of many extra points.
After a quick stop of the Owl offense, Bama's offense returned to the end zone. A 12-play drive to cover 63-yards saw McCarron connect to DeAndrew White for a 4-yard touchdown. Shelley's kick was good to bring the score to 14-0.
In the very beginning of the second quarter, the Tide found themselves at 4th and 8 on the Owl 35. Cade Foster took the field to kick a 52-yard field goal with only 11 seconds expired in the 2nd quarter. The next points would also be a field goals as Jeremy Shelley kicked with 10:31 left in the half. The 26-yard kick brought the score to 20. At the 5:22 mark, Shelley returned to the field to kick a 30-yarder to put Alabama at 23.
Alabama decided to add another touchdown to the pile before going into halftime. The Tide offense was able to cap off a 12-play drive with only 8 seconds remaining in the half. McCarrona threw to Christion Jones for a 4-yard touchdown. The Shelley kick put the score at at 30-0.
In the third quarter, long kicker Cade Foster was the only one to add to the score. Following a sack on McCarron, Alabama was looking at 4th and 18 at the Owl 29. Foster kicked the 46-yard field goal for a score of 33.
In the 4th quarter, Alabama started off with an 8-play drive for 44 yards and a touchdown. The touchdown by Kenyan Drake was an 8-yard rush and the first rushing touchdown by Alabama. Shelley's kick was again good.
The Owls managed to put points on the board near the end of the 4th. A tough 15-play drive over 75 yards gave Florida Atlantic a well-earned touchdown when a Graham Wilbert crossing pass was complete to Alex Deleon for 6 yards and into the endzone. Mitch Anderson kicked the field goal for a score of 40-7.
This wrapped up the game with Alabama having another very strong win. Next week, Alabama hosts Ole Miss for an 8:15 p.m. kickoff.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:34:50 GMT
NEW YORK CITY – Former University of Alabama Director of Athletics Mal Moore was named the winner of the College Athletic Director of the Year Award Wednesday night at the 2013 Sports Business Awards banquetMore >>
Former University of Alabama Director of Athletics Mal Moore was named the winner of the College Athletic Director of the Year Award Wednesday night at the 2013 Sports Business Awards banquetMore >>
The stick and ball sports have their All-Star games but, it is usually more of a social event instead of a hard fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each otherMore >>
The stick-and-ball sports have their All-Star games but they are usually more a social event than a hard-fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each other with the winner leaving with at least a million dollars in their pocket.More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 7:03 AM EDT2013-04-25 11:03:18 GMT
(RNN) - Big guys are likely to be the stars of the show Thursday night when the NFL Draft again airs in primetime on ESPN, live from Radio City Music Hall. Barring unforeseen weirdness - which can neverMore >>
The NFL Draft with all its drama and uncertainty airs live in prime time Thursday night. Luke Joeckel, Manti Te'o, SEC stars and borderline quarterbacks are among this year's mysteries.More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-04-19 00:52:03 GMT
(RNN) - Spring practice in the SEC climaxes Saturday when five more teams hold their annual spring scrimmages. Interesting fact: So far the biggest attendance at a spring game this season was at KentuckyMore >>
New coaches at Tennessee, Auburn and Arkansas will give us the first glimpse of their teams in Saturday's SEC spring games. Two-time defending national champion Alabama and Mississippi State also give fans a break from the long college football offseason.
Thursday, April 11 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-04-11 11:00:16 GMT
Many Southeastern Conference football fans will finally get a look at their favorite teams this Saturday, April 13, and several of the annual spring games will be broadcast on TV and on the Web.Texas A&MMore >>
Southeastern Conference fans are beginning to stir as South Carolina, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and Kentucky all hold their annual spring football games on Saturday, April 13.More >>
Monday, January 7 2013 6:00 AM EST2013-01-07 11:00:08 GMT
Miami (RNN) - Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said the team that makes the most mistakes may well win tonight. Not a misprint.He explained that odd statement Sunday at the final news conference before theMore >>
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said the team that makes the most mistakes may win tonight. He meant the team that takes the most chances, forces the action and sets the pace. Teams that do that make mistakes. But they cause the other guys to make mistakes, too. More >>
Sunday, January 6 2013 11:52 AM EST2013-01-06 16:52:47 GMT
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly shook hands Sunday morning in front of the Coaches' Trophy, the prize their two teams want to take home Monday night.More >>
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly shook hands Sunday morning in front of the Coaches' Trophy, the prize their two teams want to take home Monday night. More >>
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