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Crimson Tsunami Rolls Over Florida

Nobody saw that coming. Bama fans like to say “Roll Tide,” but this was more like a tsunami. Total domination—that's all you can say about the second half of the SEC Championship game...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 1 day ago 763 reads 6 comments
No Looking Back for the Alabama Crimson Tide

It's staggering to think of what Alabama has accomplished in the last two years. Even during Bear Bryant's career, a year in which you beat LSU, Auburn, and Tennessee is a great year...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 2 days ago 438 reads 3 comments
Could the Carlos Dunlap Arrest Be the Stone that Kills Goliath?

David vs Goliath. It's a common analogy. One I think is accurate for the SEC championship game in Atlanta this Saturday. There have been many programs that reached what is often called “Dynasty Status...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 5 days ago 2,385 reads 19 comments
Quarterback Greg McElroy Grows Up in the Iron Bowl

Before the game, the Auburn fans were pretty vocal for an underdog. They had pestered Alabama fans all week, “We are going to shut Ingram down.” “Y'all haven't seen an offense like this...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 9 days ago 938 reads 7 comments
Alabama vs. Auburn: The Iron Bowl's Golden Era

The annual slug fest between bitter rivals Alabama and Auburn has a long and storied past. There has been drama throughout the series, but nothing quite like the early 1980s...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 13 days ago 1,209 reads 2 comments
Alabama's Scout Team From Hell

Facing UT Chattanooga this week it should afford the fans a chance to look at some younger players. What you won't be seeing are many members of the number one rated 2009 recruiting class. Most are on schedule to red shirt...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 17 days ago 3,904 reads 7 comments
Nick Saban Has Tough Decisions To Make About Mark Ingram

Without a doubt the most disturbing statement I ever heard an Alabama coach make was during the ill fated 2006 season when a certain coach (who shall go nameless) stated to the press “How do ...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 19 days ago 2,981 reads 23 comments
Will Alabama and Florida Be The Clash Of Titans

The date is set, the location known, Alabama and Florida will once again tangle for the SEC championship. It will be a titanic battle between two great teams, but what TV executives and SEC brass are hoping for is a dream match...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 23 days ago 846 reads 3 comments
Alabama's Big Time Players Make The Difference

The battle between Alabama and LSU is the kind of game every high school player dreams of playing in. Two heavy weights going toe to toe on national television with championships on the line...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 27 days ago 775 reads 9 comments
Creature vs. Creature: Why Alabama Will Beat LSU

For the second year in a row, Alabama and LSU tangle with a trip to Atlanta on the line. This used to be Auburn's gig with the annual cat-fight to determine the West. While LSU remains a top team, Alabama has replaced Auburn as the dance partner...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about about 1 month ago 1,380 reads 16 comments
Man Up, America: It's Time for Defense in Fantasy Football

Australia is one of those unique places on earth with strange variations of plant and animal life. Because it was disconnected from the rest of the planet, evolution took its own path there...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about about 1 month ago 181 reads 0 comments
LSU Could Spell Upset for Alabama Crimson Tide

I'll tell you up front, I'm not a “stats” guy; I look at stats, but I trust my gut more. When I attempt to predict the future, I don't look at stats, but only the last few weeks...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about about 1 month ago 2,306 reads 25 comments
Alabama's Season Hinges on Off Week Adjustments

I remember it well, the mental fatigue that marked college days. There were times I would come home to visit my parents that I wanted to curl up in the fetal position and sleep for days. That was just from classes...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about about 1 month ago 984 reads 6 comments
A Numerical Look at the Alabama Crimson Tide

12-10 was the score by which the Tide defeated Tennessee in their annual meeting Saturday and it was not a score that I or anyone would have expected...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about about 1 month ago 947 reads 13 comments
When Reading into the Alabama-Tennessee Feud, Throw Out the Record Books

You've heard the old saying you can throw out the record books. The saying has meaning, but not what you might think. The fact is that in rivalry games the better teams usually do win...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about about 1 month ago 771 reads 7 comments
Alabama Crimson Tide Offense Adrift at Midseason

It’s funny how perceptions can change from the first few weeks of the college football season to the middle. Several weeks ago some fans and even some national media personalities were praising ...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about about 1 month ago 1,443 reads 14 comments
Prognostication Report Card for Alabama Football

Before the season, I listed some predictions about the 2009 Alabama football season. As we approach the mid point of the season, let's see how close my predictions were...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about about 1 month ago 1,868 reads 5 comments
Dan'ta Hightower's Injury Means Opportunity for Others

Alabama starting middle linebacker Dan’ta Hightower and Rolando McLain formed possibly the best one two punch in the country, but sadly that all came to an end on the Bryant Denny Turf in a game against Arkansas...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 2 months ago 1,770 reads 10 comments
Fall Practice Shows Results of Summer Work for Alabama's Crimson Tide

I'll be the first to admit that when Nick Saban came to Alabama I thought he would work some magic spell and turn the team from soft to rock hard over night...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 3 months ago 2,303 reads 1 comments
Alabama Time Machine: 1984

The feelings you get at the start of a new football season is very hard to explain to "non football" people. To me its a bit like being a teenager and you've finally got a date with that girl you've had your eye on for so long...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 4 months ago 318 reads 0 comments
A Look into The Future For Alabama's Season

“Always in motion is the future.” - Yoda, Jedi Master There are sites on the Internet that quote the fictional character Yoda from Star Wars as “One Minute Wisdom” ...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 4 months ago 934 reads 13 comments
Many Unanswered Questions Remain for Alabama Crimson Tide

My boss owns a software company with many employees. We deal in high-tech products, but when it comes to an organizational chart, he uses sticky notes on a white board. If you are stuck at the top of a list, that's good; being at the bottom is bad

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 4 months ago 637 reads 5 comments
Dark Lord Saban's Powers of Manipulation

My daughter who is 11 years old recently was watching TV with me as I was watching one of the Star Wars movies. At the sight of Darth Vader, she simply snickered and said his outfit looked stupid...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 8 months ago 1,292 reads 5 comments
Lombardy Award Winner Andre Smith's Is the Best Lineman in the Draft

Best lineman in the draft? Call me a homer but I feel confident saying that. Everyone in the South and especially Alabama became aware of Andre Smith in the fall of 2005. Smith was the number one rated lineman in America according to Rivals...

Written by Walter Kirkwood about 10 months ago 110 reads 2 comments
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Walter Kirkwood Article Archive

Crimson Tsunami Rolls Over Florida

No Looking Back for the Alabama Crimson Tide

Could the Carlos Dunlap Arrest Be the Stone that Kills Goliath?

Quarterback Greg McElroy Grows Up in the Iron Bowl

Alabama vs. Auburn: The Iron Bowl's Golden Era

Alabama's Scout Team From Hell

Nick Saban Has Tough Decisions To Make About Mark Ingram

Will Alabama and Florida Be The Clash Of Titans

Alabama's Big Time Players Make The Difference

Creature vs. Creature: Why Alabama Will Beat LSU

Man Up, America: It's Time for Defense in Fantasy Football

LSU Could Spell Upset for Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama's Season Hinges on Off Week Adjustments

A Numerical Look at the Alabama Crimson Tide

When Reading into the Alabama-Tennessee Feud, Throw Out the Record Books

Alabama Crimson Tide Offense Adrift at Midseason

Prognostication Report Card for Alabama Football

Dan'ta Hightower's Injury Means Opportunity for Others

Fall Practice Shows Results of Summer Work for Alabama's Crimson Tide

Alabama Time Machine: 1984

A Look into The Future For Alabama's Season

Many Unanswered Questions Remain for Alabama Crimson Tide

Dark Lord Saban's Powers of Manipulation

Lombardy Award Winner Andre Smith's Is the Best Lineman in the Draft

College Football: A Look Back at Signing Day 2005

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