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The Crimson White won two first place awards and an honorable mention in the 6 Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s collegiate Gold Circle Awards. The paper’s Gambling on honors Editorial Board won in the Editorial Writing category for its Feb. 23, 2015 “Our View” entitled, “UA must edit policies to protect free speech.” Sean Landry won First Place in Deciding whether or not to join the Sports News category for “The Comeback Kids” Iron Bowl game story. The an honors society, especially via newspaper’s design staff, Sloane Arogeti, Ashley Atkinson and Noah Huguley won an email invitation, can be risky. Honorable Mention in the Overall Newspaper Design category.The Crimson White’s Editorial Board won first place for Editorial Writing in the Society of Professional Journalists’ national 2014 Mark of Excellence Awards, announced May 6, 2015. The CW won the award for three “Our View” editorials, including “UA Students Not to Blame,” “Continuing Transparency” and “Thanks for the Memories.”

10 The Crimson White is one of seven finalists for the Associated Collegiate Press’ Fixing the mistakes 2014-2015 Pacemaker Award as the most outstanding daily college newspaper in the After racking up five turnovers nation. The winners will be announced Nov. 1 at the ACP/College Media Association’s on Saturday, the Crimson Tide is National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas. focused on eliminating mental Three of The Crimson White’s writers are finalists in two major writing mistakes. categories (Best Feature Story and Best Sports Game Story) in CMA’s Pinnacle Awards. Winners will be announced during the National College Media Convention Oct. 28-Nov. 1 in Austin. Sean Landry is a finalist for Best Sports Story for his coverage of the 2014 Iron Bowl in “The Comeback Kids,” and Francie Johnson and Hannah Widener are Best Feature Story finalists for “The person I was born to be,” a story focusing on transgender 12 students. Feeling of Foster In March 2015, The Crimson White won nine honors—including four first The intimate feeling in Foster place awards—in the SPJ’s 2014 Region 3 Mark of Excellence contest. The region Auditorium inspires the includes Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. The awards included a first Alabama volleyball team to place finish, for the fourth consecutive year, as the Best All-Around Daily College compete with enthusiasm. Newspaper in the region. The CW also won Best Editorial Writing, Best Sports Photography and Best Feature Writing. The newspaper’s staffers were also finalists (among the top 3 of all entries) in these categories: Online News Reporting, Photo Illustration, Sports Writing, Best Use of Multimedia and Editorial Cartooning.

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Looking around a modern college classroom today, there is a historic amount of women and minorities seek- CW / Marguerite Powers ing a higher degree. More women than ever are deciding to go into the workforce after graduation. If this is the COLUMN | WORDS case, why are these groups continuously not securing a seat at the proverbial table? According to the Center for American Progress, women For the love of the language hold almost 60 percent of undergraduate degrees and 60 percent of master’s degrees. They represent 47 percent anyone to parse every word I express. While words are of the U.S. work force and hold 52 percent of professional important and have power individually, their greater level jobs. However, they are grossly underrepresented importance is in a forest of conversation, and we must in the highest levels of the work force. Only 4.6 percent of not overlook the forest for the trees. CEOs and 16.9 percent of board seats of Fortune 500 com- It is also important to remember the vocabulary of panies are held by women. Beyond that, 3.2 percent of the the English language is not black and white; the use board seats are held by women of color. Over two-thirds Leigh Terry of its many terms is not inherently good or evil. The of Fortune 500 companies don’t have a single woman of Opinions Editor most uplifting of individual words, like “rights,” “free- color on their board of directors. Clearly, there’s a dis- doms,” “security” and “protection” have been strung tinct disconnect between the education received and the Laugh at me if you will, but today I am writing a col- together for the darkest of purposes. These are just a opportunity to hold leadership positions. umn about writing. few of the words that have been used to justify torture, The underrepresentation of women and minorities, For as long as I can remember, I have adored the use illegal detention of criminal suspects, warrantless elec- not just in business, stems from years of systemic and of language: reading it, writing it and conversing in it. tronic surveillance, slavery, segregation and bigotry. social issues. This issue is not going to be rectified by I have reveled in books and newspapers and even the The darkest of words, words that I am not even allowed singularly pointing to the patriarchy. It started there, but Sunday “funny papers” since I learned how to put my to print in this publication, have been used by authors the problem is so mulit-faceted that there is no quick ABC’s into sentences. and public speakers such as Mark Twain, Harper fix. But I do believe that we need to start now, before we I write now because I think Lee, Frederick Douglass, even graduate. By specifically educating empowerment college students have grown and as recently as last in these groups, we can instill the sense that they belong scared of language. While I am week by Missouri Students at the table. Self-doubt has the ability to cripple some- partially referring to political Association President Payton one’s potential, but when you don’t see people similar to correctness, I think our fear is It is also important to Head to illuminate important you having success, it’s hard to realize that you have the much broader than that. I think truths. Dark words have remember the vocabulary of the potential to earn it. we are scared of the fact that been used to make brighter This doesn’t mean that we need to start promoting peo- language reveals our imper- futures. English language is not black ple to CEO because of their identities. Not all women or fections. Language at its most It is not their vocabulary minorities advocate for one another. But shouldn’t they? authentic reveals to the world and white; the use of its terms alone but their context that It’s difficult to advocate when you’re the only one sitting hints of how we think, how we is not inherently good or evil. makes a series of words—a at the table representing your group, but that’s when it’s were raised, where we were conversation, an article, a most critical. Getting more women and minorities in those raised and what we think about. — LeighTerry play, a book—matter. top positions begins when we decide to lift one another up. These imperfections, howev- On that note, I would like Formal mentoring programs within businesses can aid in er, are what make language per- to remind the members of ensuring that not only business knowledge and skills are sonal in style and character. A this campus: your series passed on, but that specific experiences that stem from person with a perfect command of words matter to me. As being a women or minority is shared. of language would be the dullest person in the history Opinions Editor of our campus’ newspaper, my goal is Progress has been made by women and minorities of the world. for this page to be both a catalyst and a mirror to your over the past century, but it can’t stop there. Instead of My language is imperfect and revealing. The sim- conversation. My goal is to reflect your thoughts and patiently waiting for someone to realize that we need a plicity of my speech occasionally reveals the simplic- lead your peers to consider new ones as well. I can only seat and pulling one UP for us, it’s time that we grabbed ity of my thought processes shaped by the simplicity achieve this goal when you make your voices known. our own seat and controlled our future. But we don’t of my town. My flowery run-on sentences occasionally So for the love of language, write to me. Don’t be have the luxury of wasting time anymore. The time has reveal a pretension to overcome that simplicity and be scared of showing this community how you think come to seize our seat and join the conversation. thought of as eloquent by my peers. My love of witty because the imperfections of your language may push banter and verbal double speak reveals my favorite this campus to be a little closer to perfect itself. subversive way to play with the “stiff upper lip” tradi- tions of the South. Leigh Terry is the Opinions Editor of The Crimson Samantha Rudelich is a junior majoring in business The imperfections of my speech are why I never want White. Her column runs weekly management. Her column runs biweekly.

EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Last Week’s Poll: Do you think the administration should publicly respond to the Sean Landry editor-in-chief Alyx Chandler features editor Send submissions to [email protected]. White reserves the right to edit all guest (Yes: 80%) Peyton Shepard print managing editor Melanie Viering visuals editor Submissions must include the author’s columns and letters to the editor. The (No: 20%) Kelly Ward digital managing editor Alexis Faire chief copy editor name, year, major and daytime phone opinions contained on this page do not number. Phone numbers are for verification represent the editorial position of The This Week’s Poll: Are you going to get a flu shot? Leigh Terry opinions editor and will not be published. The Crimson Crimson White Media Group. cw.ua.edu/poll OPINIONS Thursday, September 24, 2015 5 Republicans need to rally behind Jeb Bush

By Will Gonzalez | Guest Columnist most qualified candidates seeking the office. His ten- be both pragmatic and compassionate, favoring a path ure as governor of Florida represented a period of to citizenship over more extreme methods. These posi- If there is one thing that all of the Republican responsible, conservative leadership in the Sunshine tions, while unpopular among many Republicans, rep- presidential candidates can agree on, it is the impor- State and a window into what a Jeb Bush presidency resents Jeb’s ability to stick to his guns and do what tance of winning this election. Time after time we would look like. During his eight years in office, for- is right. hear everyone from governor John Kasich to Ben mer governor Jeb Bush cut taxes by around $19 billion, When Governor Jeb Bush announced his candidacy, Carson talk about how transformative this elec- vetoed $2 billion of pork barrel spending and estab- everyone in the Republican Party assumed he would tion will be for the country and the importance of lished a school voucher program before it was cool. eventually win the nomination; I still believe that this the right person winning the job. They couldn’t be In fact, Governor Jeb Bush’s education reforms were is true. But, after a myriad of sideshow candidates more right. so successful that the achieve- joined the race, governor Jeb Bush has been a little Even the most conservative ment gap between minority lost in the crowd. However, it is finally time to end Supreme Court observers believe students and white students these silly games and coalesce our support around Jeb that the next president, whomev- Jeb’s resume alone makes him in Florida has narrowed Bush, not just for the benefit of our party, but also for er he or she may be, will have the one of, if not the, most qualifi ed much more rapidly than the the country. opportunity to appoint at least two national average. Supreme Court Justices. Ruth Bader candidates seeking the offi ce It was Ronald Reagan who Will Gonzalez is a senior majoring in political science. Ginsburg, Antonin Scalia, Stephen once said, “The Republican Breyer and Anthony Kennedy will —Will Gonzalez Party, both in this state and be at least 80 by the end of our next nationally, is a broad party. President’s term, meaning that There is room in our tent for ABOUT JEB BUSH potentially the ideology and makeup of the Supreme many views; indeed, the divergence of views is one of Court could be radically altered in the next decade. our strengths,” a quote that would later allow Reagan - Graduated from the University of That is why, as Republicans, it is time for us to cut to build the Reagan Coalition and reinvigorate con- the nonsense and start supporting the only candidate servatism in the United States. Of the entire crowded Texas at Austin (1975) that can win the White House: Jeb Bush. Jeb is any- field of candidates, Jeb Bush is the only person who thing but the sexiest pick in the field of candidates, represents this same brand of Big Tent politics and - Former governor of Florida (1998- but he is distinctly the safest. Carly Fiorina, Donald has the ability to build the broadest coalition of sup- 2007) Trump and Ben Carson are simply the flavor of the port in 2016. week among the anti-establishment wing of the GOP, Fluent in Spanish and married to a woman of - Announced presidential bid on a group that, despite its insistence to the contrary, Mexican descent, Jeb Bush is uniquely keyed into the doesn’t have the numbers to propel their candidate to issues facing Latino and Hispanic communities in this June 15, 2015 the White House alone. country (second only to Marco Rubio). It is this per- Jeb’s resume alone makes him one of, if not the, spective that has guided his politics on immigration to CW / Vic Harris NEWS 6 Thursday, September 24, 2015 The gamble in choosing an honors society By Lauren Lane | Staff Reporter more enthusiastic than the others.” grow and to make campus a better place. Radcliffe said that when looking at an “Being a member of Mortar Board is so There’s another email in the inbox. applicant for a graduate program, there much more than just having an honor soci- Scholarship Another waiting. Another bolded are numerous factors such as undergradu- ety to list on your resume,” Lamberth said. “Congratulations.” Spam? No, it’s an honor ate research, letters of recommendation Lynn Hamric is a mechanical engineer- society. Wait, so spam? and statement of purpose. But, he said, he ing professor who was approached by two Breakdown No, it’s acceptance into an honor soci- is also looking to see something that shows of her students to be an advisor for Golden ety! Wait, wait—it cost $60 to even join? the students desire to go above and beyond. Key, another honor society. Not all honor Empty wallet. But, another resume builder, The University has 13 honor societies societies recruit through email, which smallest but being “qualified” enough, but what an they either promote membership of or have sometimes can make the difference wheth- honor. But also—what does this organiza- a chapter of on campus. These honor soci- er someone joins. tion even do? eties recognize students, faculty and even “After hearing how they felt about Students are often left questioning the alumni for their dedication to achievement [Golden Key], I knew it was one I would be $500 value or validity of the various honor soci- in academics, service, leadership, personal honored to be affiliated with,” Hamric said. eties with every new email. Students worry development and character. With all of the honor society scams, about filling their already busy schedules “Honor societies bring some of the Hamric encourages any student who is with something that will waste their time, brightest minds together to not only make eligible for an honor society to go to the and many eventually decide not to apply an impact on society, but to broaden our honor society’s website and find out for largest or join an honor society because they don’t perspectives and inspire each other to themselves if being a part of one would be believe they will benefit from being a part reach our goals,” said Jenny Lamberth, beneficial to them. However, she also said of one. a senior majoring in marketing. “In par- honor societies are only as beneficial as the Regardless of a student’s involvement ticular, Mortar Board is a group of leaders effort students put toward them. $10,000 in an honor society, the question remains among leaders, and each time we come “During our annual fall new member if being recognized for these membership together for a project, event or meeting, we induction ceremony, I explain that atten- may be enough to give them a leg up when learn from each other.” dance at meetings is not a requirement. applying for a job or graduate school. Lamberth serves as the president of However, when you decide not to par- “I think they are important,” said Mortar Board, one of the University’s ticipate, you are the true loser,” Hamric Andrew Goodliffe, assistant dean for honor societies for students who excel said. “You miss out on developing lifelong total available Graduate Admissions and Recruitment in scholarship, service and leadership. friends, working on worthwhile service at The University of Alabama. “It shows The University’s chapter of Mortar Board projects, hearing dynamic speakers on that someone has gone above and beyond recently received an award for being one subjects that are beneficial to you as a in their discipline. Being a part of one is of the most prestigious chapters in the future professional.” $320,000+ not the be all and end all, but I think it’s country at the Mortar Board National Another email, another opportunity? Or, one of those things that will just convince Conference this summer. Lamberth said spam, still? Personal investigation on the a potential department that that student she believes that being a part of an honor particular honor society is the only sugges- CW / Melanie Viering may be a little more engaged and a little society is a great experience to see yourself tion for students in the decision process.

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Editor | Matthew Wilson [email protected] Thursday, September 24, 2015 7 Mermaiding: A fi shy tail from above the sea By Amber Phillips | Contributing Writer Despite her historical love of every- "[He] totally lost control and wouldn’t thing the sea, Parson faced skepticism. use [his legs] at all,” Parson said. Things to know Sushi is great, but who would choose Mermaid tails go for a high price, and Kirkland now leaves the mermaiding to be half fish? many parents, the same people who to the masters. Sure, Hans Christian Anderson’s fai- bought the books, movies and dolls It may be surprising to learn Parson • One of the fi rst mermaid shows rytale seems like a walk on the beach, for the girls as children, believe it is does not believe mermaids exist in real- in the U.S. dates to Weeki Wachee but mermaids have been known as an unwise investment. Parson’s par- ity. Her medical exposure leads her to temptresses, accident-prone and even ents were concerned, but she said they “being logical.” Springs, Florida, nicknamed, “The killers throughout folklore history. But eventually understood. “It would be awesome if they were City of Live Mermaids.” mermaids today are writing a whole dif- “They understand play,” she said. real, it’s so sad,” she said. ferent story. Disney’s The Little Mermaid Another obstacle for many mermaids She enjoys playing up the mermaid role • Some girls came from as far has inspired young girls since the nine- is social pressure. Parson said her boy- as a curious adventure, but she remains away as Tokyo to try ties. Morgan Parson, a junior majoring in friend, Alex Kirkland, thinks she’s a 4 grounded, letting her audience in on the nursing at The University of Alabama, is year old. Parson, like many considering secret of the tail. Parson’s tail is from out mermaiding. one of those intrigued girls. the investment, asked Kirkland’s opinion the online mermaiding store called The Parson currently owns a mermaid tail on the matter. Mertailor. The owner, Eric Ducharme, a • The fi rst professional and practices mermaiding, a fandom in “It wasn’t ‘Should I do this.’ It was, ‘I mermaider himself, creates tails ranging mermaiding was Annette which women, and occasionally men, think I’m gonna do this.’ [My response] from spandex starters to silicone tails Kellerman (1886-1975). She also is buy or create a mermaid tail for the pur- wasn’t going to change anything,” used in cinema productions. credited with inventing pose of swimming and posing for pho- Kirkland said. Parson views mermaiding as a hobby, tographs. Her fascination started at a Boys usually do not share the same comparing it to other individual sports. synchronized swimming. young age. experience young girls have fantasiz- “In track, there’s sprinting, there’s "[I grew up loving] to do anything in ing as mermaids. While Parson grew jogging,” Parson said. “There’s differ- the water,” Parson said. up swimming in the pool, legs tied ent ways of doing things. Its definitely Parson dreamed of becoming a together with bungee cord, Kirkland exercise. It’d be cool if we had mer- marine biologist. identifies mermaids as the sirens fea- maid school here in Tuscaloosa. It’s “That was a serious thought, it is so tured in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On a great way for little girls to promote much more than just dolphins,” Parson Stranger Tides.” physical activity.” said. ”[I] could list and identify hundreds “I’m afraid she’s going to turn on me,” Recently, mermaid schools have of tropical fish.” Kirkland said. launched in Florida, the Philippines, Though she has always lived in Regardless of his concern, Kirkland Spain and Los Angeles. Believing it could Tuscaloosa, Parson was captivated by once tried mermaiding out for himself. work like kayak rentals from Outdoor salt water. “I felt like I was going to drown,” Recreation, Parson hopes the University “All the fish are just more colorful, so Kirkland said. will one day offer mermaiding classes to that drew me first as a child,” she said. Parson said she agreed with Kirkland’s prospective girls for exercising and ful- CW / Melanie Viering “It is more exotic.” first mermaiding experience. filling dreams.

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By Sam West | Staff Reporter but they aren’t near as state of the art in terms of technical capabilities.” It’s hard to think of a more charming place in The venue’s commitment to the arts also extends Tuscaloosa than the Bama Theatre. The facade to the visual realm. The Junior League Gallery on of the building lights up all of downtown when a the building’s second floor hosts a variety of exhib- show or movie is playing. Posters in the interior its from West Alabama artists, as well as art awards reminisce about great acts and films that have and competitions throughout the year. graced the venue, and the auditorium itself, with The Bama Theatre has a bar that serves wine its balcony and hand painted murals, recall a time and draft beer, including a variety of local brews. No when movie theatres weren’t designed to look sleek other movie house in the area serves alcohol. and generic. The Bama Theatre was built in 1938 as a combi- The Bama Theatre has the status of a landmark nation city hall, auditorium and cinema. The proj- in Tuscaloosa, and, because of the venue’s commit- ect was launched by President Roosevelt’s Public ment to cinema, music and theatre, it’s an essential Works Administration, a program designed to put part of the town’s culture. people back to work after the Great Depression. “I think the theatre contributes greatly to the When the theatre opened, it became a popular community through our film series, and I think it location in town because it was the only public contributes to the revitalization of downtown,” building in Tuscaloosa with air conditioning. The said Kevin Ledgewood, publicity director for the fledgling theatre’s schedule leaned mostly toward Bama Arts Council. “Like I said, it’s many things to movies at first, as film was just beginning to become many people. There’s something going on here all a cultural phenomenon thanks to features like the time.” “Gone with the Wind” and “The Wizard of Oz.” The film series Ledgewood mentions is the Bama The Bama continued operations for the next few Art House, a lineup of independent movies, art decades, but in the 1970s, it began to face difficul- films and documentaries. A new slate of movies ties. The venue was almost sold and purchased by runs three times yearly, during the spring, sum- a Bible College until a group of concerned citizens mer and fall. The Bama Art House shows films as organized to save the local landmark. The Arts one-night-only events to boost interest in challeng- and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa has its ing or idiosyncratic cinema that people might not origins in this effort, and they still run the Bama normally watch. Theatre today. “We’ve got a faithful group of people who show What would have happened if the Bama had been up for everything,” said David Allgood, the man- bought out? Kevin Ledgewood believes we would ager of the Bama Theatre. live in a very different Tuscaloosa. In the past, the Bama Theatre has screened crit- “With the Bible College, that would have just ically-acclaimed features like Zach Braff’s “Garden catered to a certain demographic, whereas, with State,” Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom” and a theatre, as an entertainment venue, as an arts Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine.” venue, we try to reach all ages and, you know, we But the Bama is also a full-fledged concert venue have different types of programming,” he said. “I and a great deal of talent has performed there, think it would have changed the face of downtown including The Police, The Drive-By Truckers and quite a bit, to be perfectly honest with you.” Ryan Adams. In addition, several local theatre and Luckily, the Bama Theatre was saved. The venue dance troupes use the Bama as a stage for comedy has been open for 76 years, meaning that the the- and drama. atre has been part of the lives of three generations “I think it’s pretty much the premier perform- of Tuscaloosa residents. ing arts venue in the county,” said David H. 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By Terrin Waack | Staff Reporter better as a defense and the offense in protecting the ball. It’s been a positive It’s been less than a year since move for us.” Alabama was in the exact position it is Turnover drills have become a daily in right now—the week of practice after part of practice. It works on both sides losing by a six-point deficit to Ole Miss. of ball, too, including offense and Instead of hanging its head and dwell- defense. Devall said it’s fun, especially ing on the past, Alabama is using the when it’s hard to get the ball out from loss as motivation to prove itself and be certain teammates. He likes the chal- prosperous for the rest of the season. lenge it presents. “I think it’s as much a part of the “We have emphasized turnovers more Alabama way—or the program that we than I ever have in 42 years or however have here—is for people to respond the long I’ve been coaching,” Saban said. right way when they’re tested,” coach “We do turnover drills every day. We do Nick Saban said. “Based on the prepara- it against each other.” tion so far, that has been good.” During its first game, Wisconsin Before Saturday’s game at home didn’t get any points off of turnovers against The University of Louisiana- from Alabama. Middle Tennessee Monroe, Saban said the team will scored seven points off of turnovers. clean up mistakes and focus on Then, Ole Miss totaled 24 points off of mental practice. Alabama turnovers. Linebacker Denzel Devall said prac- Numbers are just numbers though. tice has been good and, for the most “I would say, and I said it before, even part, the team is moving forward and if we didn’t have five turnovers, I would getting better. be standing here saying, ‘I think we “We’ve responded well to losses in need to play better,’” Saban said. the past,” he said. “Everyone’s respond- Now, this Saturday, Alabama hopes ed to this one. We just want the team to to be the team that forces the turnovers Lip Sync Hero get better; that’s the main [thing]: get- instead of vice versa. ting better.” Saban said Louisiana-Monroe has a After Saturday’s game, where it had good offensive scheme that involves a five turnovers, Alabama has been put- lot of motions and things that defense ting an emphasis on turnovers. Devall will need to adjust to. that was scheduled for said there have been different turn- “They do a nice job in the passing over drills that included stripping the game, and they do a good job on the ball, ripping at the ball and looking perimeter of blocking,” Saban said. for any kind of edge the team can get “Throwing little flare passes and block- Sept. 25 at the Ferguson in turnovers. ing people. It’s a spread-style offense, “It was new, but a lot of guys respond- but their receivers are effective guys. ed to it well,” Devall said. “It makes us That’s what they do.” Center stage has been

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By Elliott Propes | Staff Reporter coming off the best win of his career against former world title challenger Amid the chaos unraveling on Manuel Charr. University Boulevard Friday afternoon, “He’s strong, he’s got the height, a gold Rolls-Royce parts crowds as he’s got the record, he’s never been it pulls up to the set of ESPN College stopped before, ever,” Wilder said. Gameday, jerking to a halt. Out steps “He’s coming off of his best win, but a smiling 6-foot-7-inch behemoth, a I’m looking to come get him his first familiar face for some Tuscaloosans. knockout—that’s for sure. So I’m Many remember the man parading definitely coming to give him his down the same boulevard nine months first knockout, and tell him welcome ago, holding up high the heavy weight to Alabama.” WBC world champion boxing belt he Duhaupas is tall like Wilder at 6’5”. just captured. His record is an impressive 32-2, and Deontay Wilder stepped on the he has never been knocked out. Wilder, stage of College Football Live and in though, has remained undefeated over front of him were seven punching bags his career and has amassed 33 wins by with logos of the SEC West. Wilder knockout on the way to a 34-0 record. was asked to decide which teams he “It’s a tough matchup—Duhaupas is thought were contenders or pretend- 6’5” and 240 pounds–[he’s] never been ers. The pretenders didn’t fair well. stopped and [is] coming off the biggest Wilder’s signature right hand punch win of his career. So, it’s a guy coming sent the pretenders off the stage. ESPN in with a lot of confidence,” Deas said. hosts Desmond Howard and David “He’s fought in 10 countries, so travel- Pollack hollered, astonished when the ing is not an issue for him, it’s not like punches landed. he is going to be freaked because he’s Wilder soon left the national spot- in a new place. So, he brings a lot to the light and went straight to the low-key table. You know we are in with a mon- storage units that housed the place he ster, but then again, so is he. He’s in with first sparred with no boxing experience Deontay, and he’s never seen speed like in 2005, Skyy Boxing Gym. Escaping he’s going to see with Deontay.” the fanfare that was gathering across Wilder sat in the corner of the ring. the river, Wilder was ready to train in He was away from all the cameras isolation. The calendar kept becom- now. All that was on his mind was his ing smaller as just one week remained mission. He began to wrap his hands. before he was forced to defend his It was time for work. He only had title again. five days left in Tuscaloosa, and then “I’m very excited,” Wilder’s coach he was returning to Birmingham, Jay Deas said. “This is going to be huge. which was something he stillcouldn’t This is going to be packed out. It’s going quite believe. to be the first heavyweight title fight “It’s always a pleasure, an honor broadcasted on free live NBC since to be able to fight in my home state,” 1985, which was the year Deontay was Wilder said. “You know when I set a born.” goal to have boxing here in the state Wilder will be defending his belt for of Alabama, these are the things I was the second time in his home state on going for, I had dreamt of. You know, Saturday, Sept. 26, in the BJCC Arena just for my dreams to come true right in in Birmingham. Johann Duhaupas front of my face, let me know, man, that of France is looking to play spoiler, this was supposed to happen.” Tuscaloosa native and bronze medalist Deontay Wilder poses for a photo at his local gym. CW File Men’s rugby team aspiring to win division

By Matt Speakman | Staff Writer team for four years, believes the can with a five minute break–where you are build off of the success of last season. running all of the time is more kin to “For us, anything beneath making it what a rugby player needs.” The Alabama Crimson Tide Men’s back to the conference final would be a The structure of club teams can rugby team picked up a 34-7 win over failure,” Lund said. “We really want to provide complications for the players Ole Miss on Sept. 18. win the division.” involved. Students who decide to play The Crimson Tide enjoyed success The recent success has caused an rugby are not given the ability to plan last season, making it to Collegiate expansion in the program. The roster their schedule around the sport, like Rugby Championship tournament for for the rugby team has grown. The some players could with basketball the first time in program history. The team now feels confident in the amount or football. Shawn Dawley, president team was able to get national exposure of guys it can put out on the field, and of the rugby club, said this provides a as one of its games was televised on the larger team allows the club to challenge in continuity for the team. the NBC Sports network. have depth. “We have a lot of guy[s] who need Alabama made strides in the Since the team is a club sport, they do one class for their major so we will lose 2014-2015 season by winning the not recruit players to play rugby. These someone for that practice,” Dawley Southeastern Collegiate Rugby players join if they are interested. It’s a said. “It can be pretty challenging and Conference’s Olympic competition. tough task for new players to transition you do not get your same team out It also finished runner up to South into the style of play and level of condi- there every day.” Carolina in the 15’s Championship in tioning required for the sport. The Men’s rugby team is looking its conference. “Most guys, whether they play bas- for continued support of its efforts as With the program rising and enjoy- ketball or football, are playing burst the club competes at home multiple ing recent successes, the players now sports, so you are seven to 10 minutes, times this year. Alabama will face off Alabama competed in the Colegiate Rugby have newfound expectations. Matthew 20 seconds off,” Lund said. “Being able with Auburn in Tuscaloosa on Friday, Championship for the fi rst time in May of 2015. Lund, a veteran who has been with the to play 80 minutes–two 40 minute halves Sept. 25. Photo courtesy of Shawn Dawley SPORTS 12 Thursday, September 24, 2015 Intimacy in Foster setting motivates volleyball team

By Terrin Waack | Staff Reporter going into the SEC play,’” Allen said. “For us, we go, ‘We’re going into our Foster Auditorium is home to the [13th] match of the year.’” Alabama volleyball team, and play- Being able to play at home does ers say it is unlike any other gymna- excite the team, though. The fans are sium in its conference. important to Alabama. They make a With the way the building was difference, especially when the team constructed, it echoes and creates plays in Foster. an illusion that the place is packed “They don’t serve any balls or pass regardless of how many people are any balls or dig any balls, but they actually in attendance, and the fans have the ability to kind of bring a are on top of the players during the certain level of energy to the match,” game since most of the seating is Allen said. up above. Hutson said she loves any opportu- “It’s so intimate,” sophomore Kat nity to play in Foster and stay home. Hutson said. “We’re used to it, so It helps the players’ bodies recover it’s not a big deal, but I think it’s because matches aren’t back-to-back difficult for opponents to come in anymore, and it allows them to men- here and adjust well because it is tally invest everything they have into very loud with the band, the fans one match. and everything.” “It’s so much more comfortable Alabama uses the noise and the fact because we get to sleep in our own that other teams are thrown off to its beds, and that may seem like a min- advantage. As luck has it, Alabama’s ute thing, but I think that definite- first regular season SEC match was ly helps,” Hutson said. “This is our in Foster against Mississippi State on environment and it’s what our rou- Wednesday night. tine is used to.” Preseason didn’t go as well as With SEC play, everything slows Alabama would have liked. The down a bit as well. The team isn’t Crimson Tide went into SEC play 5-8 gone for as long due to tournaments overall, but it’s time to hit the reset and now, there will be less matches button. within a week’s time. “We have to consider it a whole “We’re not just athletes,” Daniels new season,” senior Kryssi Daniels said. “We’re also students, so we Foster Auditorium hosts events such as volleyball and women’s basketball. CW / Layton Dudley said. “Preseason literally is a dif- have work to do as well, so I think ferent ballgame than SEC play is. it’s going to make a huge difference, I think we need to start fresh. New personally, for me anyways.” team, new day.” As a senior, this is Daniels’ last The last time Alabama lost more year playing volleyball for Alabama, than three matches in Foster was and her last year playing in Foster. 2012 when it totaled six. Last year, it She said it’s important for her, along only lost one home match. Now, start- with the other seniors, to embrace ing its SEC play, Alabama had four every home opportunity they have home losses. because they’re limited now. The Previous years don’t matter, coach reality of not being able to play in Ed Allen said. He focuses on making Foster again after this season is sure the team lives in the present hitting hard. and just focuses on the next match. “The atmosphere is electric,” The main goal is defeating its next Daniels said. “When we have a bunch competitor, SEC or not. of people in here, it’s kind of like “For the fans, they go, ‘Okay, we’re Bryant-Denny in a gym.”

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By Elliott Propes | Staff Reporter overall. Last week, Riley only played better at the OFCC/Illini Invitational. Tiger Woods made his 19th appear- He finished fourth overall for his first ance in the U.S. Open this summer at ever top-five finish and again was Chambers Bay. The legend has won Alabama’s top performer. three U.S. Opens in his career and “He’s well on his way of doing what 14 major championships in all. For we thought he’d be, which is a top, Davis Riley, it was his first ever major great player,” Coach Jay Seawell said. championship. Riley, at just 18 years “We are very pleased with his first old, finished eighth in the qualify- two starts.” ing tournament just a week before to Golfweek has Riley currently earn a spot in the championship. Riley ranked No. 14 overall of all college golf- shot well his first day with a 73, and ers. He came in as a highly recruited actually outplayed the former cham- talent out of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. pion Woods. Riley, who is 21 years He won state four straight years at younger, finished ahead of Woods by Presbyterian Christian High School. three strokes. His senior season he was named by “It was awesome to test the waters USA Today the 2014-15 All-USA Boys and see what it’s like with all the big Golf Player of the Year. guys on tour and learn a few things “Any time we recruit somebody from them,” Riley said. “It’s kind of and they do some pretty special crazy that I played in a major before I stuff before they come to Alabama, it ever stepped foot on a college campus. makes us feel good because we got the It was a lot of fun.” right guys,” Seawell said. “As he was Riley had not even played a round growing in high school, we got more of college golf, but had previous- and more excited about his time when The golf team heads into this season with more a more experienced group of golfers. CW / Shelby Akin ly committed to The University of he would finally get to Alabama.” Alabama back in 2012. He was on Riley is placing high already; and he Challenge Cup. Six SEC schools and of the Year, Justin [Thomas] was the his way to Tuscaloosa with a ton of still has plenty of time to improve dur- six ACC schools will face off, making National Freshman of the Year and experience and he made an imme- ing the season. The team has three it a tough field. Nine of those teams the National Player of the Year as a diate impact in his first two tourna- more tournaments before the spring appear in Golfweek’s top 26 teams. freshman. So we challenge him to be ments for Alabama. At the Carpet season. This weekend the team will be “I think he should be an All- the best he can be and we believe if Collegiate Classic, he was Alabama’s traveling to Nashville, Tennessee, for American,” Seawell said. “Robby he can do that, that he can accomplish top performer and finished seventh the Dick’s Sporting Goods Collegiate [Shelton] was the National Freshman the same thing those guys did.” All Cotton Wrinkle Free $7950 Family Weekend 2015 September 25-27

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By Elliott Propes | Staff Reporter the circumstances. She was a national she’s very driven. But she also is locked champion at every level in Cyprus, and in on the team getting better,” Mainz Joanna Nena Savva has a pas- when she went to TJC, she became a said. “She didn’t come to Alabama to sion for tennis. That passion has two-time singles and doubles national just kind of come. She came here to followed her everywhere she’s been, champion. She was ranked No. 1 for a challenge herself.” whether it be her hometown of Nicosia, while as well in singles. Coach Jenny Nena Savva played in her first tourna- Cyprus, to Tyler Junior College in Mainz believes that she will only repeat ment as a part of the Crimson Tide last Tyler, Texas, and now The University her success as moves to SEC tennis. weekend at the Baylor Invitational. She Joanna Nena Savva has two years of eligibility to play of Alabama. “She’s committed to the team. She won both singles and doubles matches for Alabama. 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WHO: No. 9 UCLA at WHO: No. 18 Utah at No. 16 Arizona No. 13 Oregon WHEN: 7 p.m. on ABC WHEN: 7:30 p.m. on Fox UCLA freshman quarterback Josh Rosen struggled in The Utah Utes fi nished their non-conference schedule his last two games, completing 33 of 65 passes for 329 at 3-0 and matched their highest ranking since 2010. yards and four interceptions—three in the fi rst half in last Their run defense ranks second in the Pac-12 and 27th in week’s win against BYU. Rosen will go into Tucson against the nation, allowing 105.7 yards per game. They will face a Wildcats defense that has struggled in the secondary off against an Oregon Ducks offense that ranks eighth in with an average of 254 passing yards in the fi rst two the country in run offense led by running back Royce Free- games. The Wildcats expect their All-American linebacker man’s 55 carries and 373 yards, 14th in the country. The Scooby Wright to make his return to the lineup after suffering Utes have lost four straight in Eugene dating back to 1994. a knee injury in the season opener.

WHO: No. 19 USC at WHO: No. 25 Missouri at Arizona State Kentucky When: 9:30 p.m. on ESPN When: 6:30 p.m. on SECNetwork USC was in most experts’ College Football Playoffs Still unbeaten, the Missouri Tigers have struggled to predictions, but the Trojans couldn’t hang on to beat the fi nd their momentum on offense in the fi rst three games Stanford Cardinals this past weekend, losing 41-31. The of the season. In their last two games against Arkansas road doesn’t get easier for quarterback Cody Kessler and State and Connecticut, the Tigers failed to gain over 300 the Trojans as they face a Sun Devils defense that has only yards of offense. The Kentucky Wildcats defense limited given up an average of 135 passing yards in their fi rst the Gators to 245 yards. The Wildcats have struggled on three games. After a loss to Texas A&M, the Sun Devils the offensive side with quarterback Patrick Towles throw- have caught their stride on offense, averaging 424 yards ing three touchdowns with four interceptions, averaging on offense led by quarterback Mike Bercovici’s 799 passing 192 passing yards per game.

WHO: Tennessee at WHO: Mississippi State at Florida Auburn WHEN: 2:30 p.m. on CBS WHEN: 6:30 p.m. on ESPN2 Jim McElwain and the Florida Gators were successful in At 1-1, the Mississippi State Bulldogs look to return to the their fi rst SEC test against Kentucky. The Gators have only SEC West conversation as they head to Jordan-Hare Stadium allowed 258 yards of offense and under 60 yards on the and face the Auburn Tigers. After a 45-21 blowout at Death run. This season, Tennessee, led by Jalen Hurd’s 55 carries Valley against LSU, quarterback Jeremy Johnson has been for 300 rushing yards, averages 246 yards on the ground benched for redshirt freshman Sean White. Johnson threw per game. They look to get back into contention in the SEC for 473 passing yards with six interceptions. On the other after losing a close game to the Oklahoma Sooners. Florida side of the ball, quarterback Dak Prescott has thrown for 799 defeated the Volunteers last season 10-9 in Knoxville. passing yards with fi ve touchdowns and no interceptions. PAGE 4

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By Tyler Waldrep | Assistant Sports Editor games and stand to make a big difference in the outcome this Do you think Alabama’s loss to Ole Miss weekend. [Redshirt] freshman Garrett Smith has really made The Crimson White sat down with Hawkeye sports last weekend will affect the Warhawks’ strides in his first two games and has already faced the pressure editor Joshua Dean to discuss this weekend’s matchup with Q. game plan or the result of this of playing Georgia in Athens and so shouldn’t be rattled by the Louisiana Monroe. The Warhawks will return to Bryant- weekend’s matchup? big stage. Denny for the first time since 2007, when they defeated the Crimson Tide in coach Nick Saban’s first season. I don’t think Alabama’s loss last week What kind of defensive game plan do you to Ole Miss will affect how we specifically expect the Warkhawks to employ against Louisiana Monroe is the only unranked, A. plan for the game this Saturday, but I think Q. the Crimson Tide? What Warhawks non-power five school that has beaten it highlights what can happen if you don’t take need to have a good game on that side of the ball? Q. Alabama since Nick Saban took over. care of the ball and concentrate in all three phases of the game. How has that victory been brought up around the Three Alabama turnovers led to 17 first half points for Ole Miss, program and campus this week? Do you expect it to and despite outgaining the Rebels more than 2 to 1 in yardage The Warhawks will most likely go into help the team this weekend? Alabama still found themselves down a touchdown at half. Two the game with a pressure-oriented fourth quarter interceptions essentially sealed the game at the A. defensive scheme, but will have to be end. I think it shows that if we can go in and create turnovers and flexible and willing to adjust to the mul Our win over Alabama has been brought make a few big plays on offense then we’ve got a real chance. tiple schemes and formations of the Tide. The defense A. up as a motivating factor this week will have to play smart and be at their best during the but it hasn’t taken away from our team’s What do think Louisiana Monroe can do game to stop a powerful and fast Alabama offense. A lot drive and focus. We understand the challenges that on offense that could give Alabama’s of the formations Alabama uses have different styles and Alabama presents and the level of play we’ve got to Q. defense some trouble? looks within them and so it’s impossible to even deter- bring to take home a “W” and so it hasn’t brought down mine run or pass. ULM will have to be ready for all of the that level of awareness. It was an exciting win in our different looks the Tide give them and adjust accordingly. school’s history, though, and gives us a level of opti- Offensively I think ULM can challenge some of The defense will also prepare for both quarterbacks and mism. I don’t think the win will directly help our team A. Alabama’s cornerbacks on the outside the different abilities they bring to the table. To have a this weekend, but I think it shows that, if you’ve got a in terms of breaking tackles and making deep good defensive game, the Warhawks need to limit cover- solid game plan and can go in and execute, you’ve got a catches down the field. The outside duo of Rashon Ceaser and age breakdowns and errors as well as win the battle in chance anywhere. Ajalen Holley have been really productive for us the last couple the trenches. ROLL TIDE! NOW YOU CAN WATCH THE CRIMSON TIDE ON THE BIG SCREEN WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY!

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Jake Coker Ole Miss was his first career start leading the offense. As a senior, Coker transferred to Saban said he knew he was going to Alabama in May 2014 from Florida State start Bateman for this game instead of University where he was the backup Coker. Getting “We thought Cooper [Bateman’s] quarterback to Jameis Winston. Coker started two games this season, speed would sort of be a change of pace Wisconsin and Middle Tennessee. for them, little bit of element of sur- Against Wisconsin, he completed 15 prise,” Saban said. out of 21 passes for 213 yards. During Before he was replaced during the Middle Tennessee, he threw for one second quarter after throwing an inter- yard more than the last game with 214 ception, Bateman completed 11 out of 17 yards and completed 15 out of 26 passes passes for 98 yards. with one interception. During Ole Miss, he did not start, but The Team came in the middle of the second quarter. Coach Nick Saban said, although The lack of consistency at quarterback doesn’t rattle the rest of the team. By Terrin Waack | Staff Reporter Coker didn’t start, he knew he was started going to play. Most players have said they are com- “Jake [Coker] came into the game and fortable with both Coker and Bateman. he quarterback is the brain of a football played with some passion and showed It’s the coaches’ decision and they sup- team’s offense. great leadership and energy when he port whatever that decision turns out to He reads the opponent’s defense. He played,” Saban said. be, even when they’re finding out just at T the start of a game during first quarter. reads his own offense. Then, he decides what When Alabama trailed 30-10 against Ole Miss, Coker stepped up his game Richard Mullaney said he and the the best course of action is and takes it–fast. and helped the offense fight its way other wide receivers have chemis- All this needs to be done before getting back. The team did not win, but instead try with both Coker and Bateman. tackled to the ground. of losing by 20 points, it finished with Their biggest goal is making the two only a six-point deficit. feel comfortable so that, come game Whether he throws the ball, hands it off or “It was great to see him step into that time, there’s no second guessing their takes it himself, the power is in his hands. role and be resilient as he was on the abilities and the whole offense works That’s a lot of pressure on one person. field and on the sideline,” running back together smoothly. Or, in Alabama’s case, two people, since it Kenyan Drake said. “Obviously, we go through the week Coker’s ability to use his own two feet with both of the guys,” Mullaney said. has yet to name a starter for the season. has caught the attention of others. He “Us, as a team, we feel very confident in Three games into its season, and both Jake followed Derrick Henry, who led his both of them. So whoever gets to start, Coker and Cooper Bateman have been put in team in rushing, with 58 yards on seven we’re behind them and we feel good the spotlight. carries and a touchdown against about them.” Ole Miss. He’s not the only one who doesn’t “He’s very mobile, if you didn’t mind the fact that a starter has yet to notice,” Drake said. “It was very sneaky be named. with him being as big as he is, he did For all three of its games so far, have the ability to maneuver in the Alabama players didn’t know who was pocket and the ability to run down the going to start until they took the field. field and make a play.” Offensive lineman Cam Robinson said It surprised his teammates. They he didn’t find out Bateman was starting see him every day, but that’s not some- in the Ole Miss game until the first snap, thing Coker can really show in practice. but he wasn’t surprised. Drake said this skill is something that “All the options that we have at quar- will help the team in future games. terback are good options,” Robinson “At this point, provided [Coker] does said. “I know all the guys are well-pre- the things he’s supposed to do, I think pared, so it’s just whoever the coach we’ll start him in this [next] game,” wants to start.” Saban said. The inconsistency at quarterback does not correlate to the overall incon- Cooper Bateman sistency on offense either. Robinson said that’s something the offense needs Bateman saw time in all 14 games last to get together and work on, but it’s not season–as the starting holder, though, because of the quarterbacks. not quarterback. Mullaney said having one quarter- As holder, he was perfect on 87 holds; back wouldn’t make things any easier. 22 were field goals and 65 were He said the team is confident in who- extra points. ever is out there. Alabama’s kicker Adam Griffith said Under both quarterbacks, Alabama Bateman is a good holder and continues totaled five turnovers during the Ole to get better. Miss game. But, it didn’t affect “Holds are really important—the their play. lean, everything has to be right,” Griffith “Both quarterbacks always seemed said. “I try to get him work every day, extremely poised,” Robinson said. but it’s kind of hard because he’s com- “They didn’t let a turnover or anything peting for the quarterback spot. I feel rattle them. That’s really important. confident in Coop.” Both guys were really composed and This season, Bateman has seen action really poised.” at quarterback in all three games. Coker and Bateman are going to con- Against Wisconsin, Bateman played tinue to be closely watched. Alabama during the second half of the game and hasn’t named a starter and doesn’t completed seven out of eight passes for seem in any rush to do so, although 51 yards. Coker may have gained an edge after Middle Tennessee was the same story. Saturday’s showdown. The coaches and Coker started and Bateman played dur- players are confident in their options, ing the second half. He completed 11 and for now, that’s enough. out of 17 passes for 87 yards with “We’re naming who’s starting the game,” one interception. Saban said. “We’re not naming a starter.” PAGE 6 PAGE 7

By Elliott Propes | Staff Reporter Lowe drove down the field to set up a 17-yard touchdown pass from John Nick Saban now sits at the helm of Parker Wilson to Keith Brown to the Alabama football program with cap the drive. ULM was stopped on much success under his belt. In eight the next drive, and it looked like the full seasons as head coach, he has Crimson Tide would cover their 24.5 already won three SEC titles and three line. When Alabama got the ball back, national championships. “Dynasty” is though, Wilson made a mistake over the word many like to associate with the middle and was intercepted. Then what he has built. the mistakes piled up. Alabama’s victories over the past Wilson threw another interception few years are burned in any college that was returned to the 1-yard line football fan’s memory, but does anywhere ULM would score. ULM was up body remember his worst loss? Was 21-14 at the end of the third quarter, it the 2010 South Carolina game? The when Alabama attempted a field goal. Utah Sugar Bowl? Maybe a five-loss Blocked. Alabama would get the ball Mississippi State team in his first back though, for a few more chances. season? With 3:07 left Alabama got the ball This Saturday, Saban is playing the back. They drove all the way down team that caused the worst loss Saban to the 13-yard line. Running back ever had at Alabama. The University of Jimmy Johns was looking to punch it Louisiana Monroe returns to Bryant- in and finally tie the game, but James Denny Stadium for the first time since Truxillo stripped the ball and ULM 2007, when the 4-6 Warhawks upset the pounced on it. Crimson Tide 21-14. Not to mention, The next few years put away any the Warhawks had 13 straight losing remembrance of that game. Alabama seasons leading up to the 2007 season. went on to play in the SEC title the The ULM Warhawks will return to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday for the fi rst time since they defeated the Saban’s first season wasn’t going par- next season, and then in 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide on its home fi eld in 2007. Photo Courtesy of UA Athletics. ticularly well, but the Crimson Tide went undefeated and won its 13th came into the game with a 6-4 record national championship. ULM did quite The Nov. 17 game of 2007 serves inherited his first year in Tuscaloosa, with two wins over ranked opponents, the opposite. The Warhawks only had mainly as just a fun fact these days. and how much he has flipped the pro- and the season turned a little sour one winning season over the next No one really cares after the two gram around since then. This game that Saturday, Nov. 17. seven years. In 2012, ULM went 8-5 schools went on their different paths Saturday should give some time for Alabama’s opening drive looked and actually upset No. 8 Arkansas in a the past seven seasons. The game Alabama fans to reflect on all that has beautiful. Running back Jonathan 34-31 overtime thriller. speaks to what kind of program Saban happened in just a few short years. JOIN US LIVE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT 6 PM FOR

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typically responded well, but 2011 Miss State the offense hasn't always had · Lost to LSU 9-6OT at home the same consistency. · 2/11 on third down · 1 turnovers · Won 24-7 (+17) · Won yardage battle 386-131

Games against FBS opponents the week 2010 Miss State at home following a loss: · Lost at LSU 24-21 No opposing offense has scored more than 13 points against · 4/12 on third down the Crimson Tide · 2 turnovers Opponents are averaging 252 yards. Only one offense · Won 30-10 (+20) (Arkansas last season) has picked up over 300 yards. · Won yardage battle 452-299 · Alabama is averaging 1.5 turnovers · Alabama is 4-0 the following weekend winning games 2010 Ole Miss at home by an average of almost 13 points. · Lost at South Carolina 35-21 · Alabama struggles to pick up third downs. The Crimson · 5/15 on third down Tide converts an average of 28 percent of their third downs. · 1 turnover · Alabama has only been out gained on offense once (last · Won 23-10 (+13) year at Arkansas). The Crimson Tide has amassed over 350 · Won yardage battle 319-243 yards of total offense twice. Individual game stats

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ith just over three minutes Alabama might have finally found left in Saturday night’s a quarterback. game against Ole Miss, “I think we need to continue to devel- WAlabama quarterback op [an identity on offense],” Saban said. Jake Coker walked out onto the field “Jake [Coker] came into the game and with a chance to win the game. The played with some passion and showed Crimson Tide had battled back from a great leadership and energy when 19 point fourth quarter deficit to draw he played.” within six. The Crimson Tide does not have long “I think we did [wear Ole Miss down], to figure out that identity. Only one honestly,” left tackle Cam Robinson game separates the Crimson Tide from said. “Our style of play had taken a toll a road date against No. 7 Georgia. A win on them.” would keep Alabama alive in the playoff Two plays into what should have been conversation, and a loss would all but Alabama’s final drive, Coker let a deep eliminate it. ball go as he was hit and the pass fell As risky as they are, big games against right into the arms of Rebel Tony Bridges. teams like Georgia and No. 8 LSU might For Alabama fans, it was déjà vu. be Alabama’s best shot at making it into They had watched Ole Miss win by the the playoff this year. A few weeks ago, exact same margin last season. Coker, the SEC West looked like a division race like Sims last year, didn’t even need to that was wide open, but things look dif- take a shot that far down field, and like ferent this side of Saturday. Sims, he would come to regret not hav- Now Arkansas has lost two straight, ing more patience. and Auburn’s offense seems stuck in Alabama’s defense got the team the reverse more often than not. All of a ball back, but 30 seconds wasn’t enough sudden, the Ole Miss game became a time to run an effective offense. That’s clash between what could likely end up not to say that the effort went unnoticed. being the two best teams in the division. “You’ve never been in that situation Alabama didn’t come out on the right before, so you never know how a team side of things, but players aren’t allow- is going to respond, but I liked the resil- ing themselves to look too far ahead. iency that we showed,” Saban said. “I “We lose one game, [and] the sky’s was pleased with the way the players falling because that’s kind of the stan- responded in the game.” dard we’ve set for ourselves,” Robinson In the aftermath of the game, the said. “We lost to Ole Miss [last year] and Rebels celebrated. It was a historic win we obviously made it to the playoffs. for the program. Ole Miss had only won We’ll get it together.” once in Tuscaloosa and had never beat- Alabama currently needs Ole Miss en the Crimson Tide in consecutive seasons. to lose two of its remaining seven SEC Seeing the goal post come down last games to make it to Atlanta. The Rebels year might have bothered Alabama managed to lose three down the stretch fans, but the fact that nothing like that last season, but their schedule seems to happened this year should bother them set up more favorably for them this sea- even more. The Rebel fan base believed son. The only ranked opponents left on in its team. Competing with, instead their schedule have to travel to Oxford. of upsetting, Alabama might be the Cornerback Cyrus Jones said the new expectation. team never lost hope on Saturday. He A few days prior to the game, Saban said the loss hurt, but the team isn’t spoke about Alabama’s need to be adapt- going to blame each other going forward. able when playing the Rebels, but the “We going to come in, ready to work, adjustments Alabama makes after the hungry, and we’re just going to learn loss will be just as crucial to the team’s from this,” Jones said. “The season’s success. Alabama’s identity, especially not over. Just this one game doesn’t offensively, remains uncertain, but define our season.”

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