Former Tide stars making big impressions at NFL rookie mini-camps: As NFL players reported for mini-camps last week, the members of the Alabama Crimson Tide’s highly-touted Draft class made their first impressions on their future employers and many already appear to be carving out roles for themselves as rookies. Trent Richardson has set a … » Read more on al.com
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Nick Saban on Junior Seau’s suicide: ‘Difficult to think that maybe there might have been something you could do to help him’: Saban coached the All-Pro linebacker for one season with the Miami Dolphins. Nick Saban mingles with a few folks before his Crimson Caravan appearance Tuesday at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. (Andrew Gribble/Tuscaloosa Bureau) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Junior Seau played just one year under Nick Saban, but he left … » Read more on al.com
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Missing NFL Draft’s 1st round motivated Andre Tippett to Hall of Fame career: Reared in Newark, but born in Birmingham, Andre Tippett said his Ensley upbringing provided security and a sense of community as a child. Andre Tippett was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008. BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — They were teammates as New England Patriots, … » Read more on al.com
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Junior Seau’s death was ruled a suicide by the San Diego County medical examiner’s office, turns up focus on brain injuries: Friends wonder if the San Diego icon hoped his death might leave a greater legacy than any of his amazing feats on the gridiron. AP photo Junior Seau on the New England Patriots. Dave Duerson made it easy to understand why he was ending his tortured life. Before the former Chicago Bears star fired a bullet into his … » Read more on al.com
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Saints lineman shares heartfelt reaction to news of Junior Seau’s death: Eric Olsen says NFL great’s gracious gesture fueled his football career. San Diego Chargers fan Anthony Balistreri lights a candle in front of Junior Seau’s restaurant, where fans created a memorial after Seau was found shot to death in his home in an apparent suicide Wednesday. (Associated Press) Many NFL fans may not be familiar… » Read more on al.com
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Report: NFL great Junior Seau dead from apparent suicide: Former San Diego Chargers star Junior Seau was found dead in his home Wednesday by his housekeeper with an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest, according to a report. In this Jan. 20, 2008, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau holds the Lamar Hunt Trophy looks on after defeating the San Diego Chargers 21-12 … » Read more on al.com
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Hard to imagine a better fit for Senior Bowl than Phil Savage (Herndon): MOBILE, Alabama — It’s difficult to imagine a better choice as the Senior Bowl’s new executive director than Phil Savage. Phil Savage will replace Steve Hale as executive director of the Senior Bowl starting June 1. A press conference to formally introduce Savage will be held Wednesday afternoon. (Press-Register File/Victor Calhoun) MOBILE, Alabama — … » Read more on al.com
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Billy Neighbors, patriarch of Huntsville’s first family of football, dies at 72: Huntsville stockbroker was member of College Football Hall of Fame HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Billy Neighbors, one of the University of Alabama’s all-time football greats and the patriarch of Huntsville’s first family of football, died Monday afternoon at the age of 72. Huntsville Times/File photo Billy Neighbors with wife Susan were… » Read more on al.com
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Dont’a Hightower: From one winning team to another: Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower may be headed to a new team after being drafted with the 25th pick by the New England Patriots, but the former Crimson Tide star believes his new surroundings will have a familiar feel. Watch video NEW YORK — … » Read more on al.com
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Wait goes on for Courtney Upshaw, but ‘he’s going to keep his head up’: The former Alabama linebacker was invited to New York for the first round, but was not selected. Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw (41) celebrates after the game in the 2012 BCS National Championship game in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome Monday, January 9, 2012 in New Orleans, La. (Birmingham News, Hal Yeager) NEW YORK — Dont’a Hightower was caught up in the moment, interviewing … » Read more on al.com
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Alabama lands 2 in the top 10 for second straight year, has 4 of 5 invitees selected in 1st round: Trent Richardson, Mark Barron, Dre Kirkpatrick and Dont’a Hightower all landed with NFL teams Thursday. Courtney Upshaw must wait until Friday. Alabama running back Trent Richardson, right, poses for photographs with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the third pick overall … » Read more on al.com
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Surprise: ‘Only’ four Alabama players selected in first round of 2012 NFL Draft: Five former Tide stars were expected to be taken, but outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw will have to wait until the second round. View full size Outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw had 24 starts in 53 games and finished his Alabama career with 140 career tackles, including 35½ for a loss. He had 16½ career sacks. (The Birmingham News/Mark Almond) A school… » Read more on al.com
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Former Tide star Dont’a Hightower goes to New England Patriots with No. 25 pick in first round of 2012 NFL Draft: That’s four Alabama players taken so far. Courtney Upshaw is still on the board. View full size Linebacker Dont’a Hightower was the man in the middle of an Alabama defense that finished the 2011 season ranked No. 1 in every major statistical category. (The Birmingham News/Mark Almond) Four former… » Read more on al.com
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Alabama basketball notes: Tide will visit Madison Square Garden in November: The Devonta Pollard watch continues. Three scholarships still available. View full size Anthony Grant is shown during Alabama’s 2012 victory at Auburn. (The Birmingham News/Mark Almond) TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – The Alabama basketball team’s 2012-13 schedule remains a work in progress, but it will include a home game against Dayton, a road game against… » Read more on al.com
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All-time NFL draft picks from state of Alabama, listed 1-30 (slideshow): Check out one man’s choices as the top performers from the state, pick by pick. For the fourth straight year, someone who played college football in the state of Alabama is expected to be a top-10 NFL draft pick. That’s happened in Alabama only one other time: five … » Read more on al.com