Deionte Thompson
Saban wants to rebuild "Alabama Factor" after falling short

By John Zenor Mar. 08, 2019 08:23 PM EST
Alabama enters spring practice with a largely new coaching staff and plenty of hot-shot recruits. Same old expectations, though. The...

Clemson's Travis Etienne is stopped by Alabama's Xavier McKinney and Mack Wilson during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson joins NFL draft exodus

Jan. 14, 2019 11:02 AM EST

Alabama safety Deionte Thompson declares for NFL draft

Jan. 13, 2019 02:43 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — All-America safety Deionte Thompson has joined a growing crowd of Alabama players leaving early for the NFL draft. Thompson...

Alabama defensive back Saivion Smith (4) holds onto the foot of Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26), during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Alabama DB Saivion Smith declares for NFL draft

Jan. 12, 2019 04:55 PM EST

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Citadel during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. At right, in a Dec. 29, 2018, file photo, Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball, during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Four Alabama players are skipping their final seasons to enter the NFL draft, including Smith Jr. and Jacobs. (AP Photo/File)
4 Alabama players announce they are declaring for NFL draft

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2019 11:40 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Alabama, Saban face big offseason challenges after loss

By John Zenor Jan. 08, 2019 05:01 PM EST

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Alabama's Najee Harris answers questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Distance to CFP title game can be burden for some families

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2019 04:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Clelin Ferrell (99) rushes into the backfield during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern in Clemson, S.C. Clemson’s defensive line came into the season with a ton of hype after Christian Wilkins, Austin Bryant and Ferrell all bypassed the chance to go to the NFL after 2017. Ferrell, an explosive pass rusher, has the most NFL upside. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Bama-Clemson loaded with NFL draft picks along D-line

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2019 02:40 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban coaches Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe during an NCAA college football practice on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Miami Shores, Fla. Alabama plays Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 29. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
College Football Playoff teams go national to stock rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2018 02:49 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of a game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Thompson was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2018 12:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa rolls out before throwing a touchdown pass on the first play of the game against Arkansas in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Fayetteville, Ark. Tagovailoa is the offensive player of the year and one of five members of the top-ranked Crimson Tide to earn first-team honors on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team, announced Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. Tagovailoa, one of the prime contenders for the Heisman Trophy, has thrown 37 touchdown passes with only four interceptions to rank second nationally in passing efficiency. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
12 Alabama players earn all-SEC honors from league's coaches

Dec. 04, 2018 11:45 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for a first down against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa is the offensive player of the year and one of five members of the top-ranked Crimson Tide to earn first-team honors on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team, announced Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 1 Alabama has 5 players first-team AP All-SEC selections

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2018 12:16 PM EST

Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Top-ranked Alabama, Auburn square off in Iron Bowl showdown

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2018 10:33 AM EST

Florida defensive lineman Jachai Polite (99) does a chest bump with a teammate after stopping a South Carolina drive late in fourth quarter in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
As many as 9 SEC schools could have 1st-round draft picks

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 14, 2018 02:41 PM EST

Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) tries to tackle LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) by his jersey as defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) closes in, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Alabama won 29-0. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 1 Alabama's overshadowed defense pretty good, too

By John Zenor Nov. 05, 2018 04:16 PM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron reacts to a play during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. LSU won 19-3. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Don't look now, but it's another top-5 Alabama-LSU matchup

By John Zenor Oct. 29, 2018 04:40 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa drops back to pass against Arkansas in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Tua vs. Drew: Star QBs share stage for Missouri-Alabama

By John Zenor Oct. 12, 2018 02:05 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa warms up during pregame practice as the Crimson Tide prepare to play Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Take your seats, 'Bama fans, or you might miss a touchdown

By John Zenor Oct. 08, 2018 04:26 PM EDT