Bama's iron will on display in comeback
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWith its national title aspirations on the line against its archrival, Alabama climbed back from its biggest deficit this season and found a way to win.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Where's the return counter?
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe preseason hype sent the season's stock to an all-time high. Now it feels like we were part of a Ponzi scheme.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Jones' TD catch sparks Crimson Tide
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comAlabama guaranteed itself a date with No. 1 Florida in the SEC title game by beating LSU. And one play might give the Tide the spark to take them one game farther.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Rivalry game with title implications
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe rivalry between LSU and Alabama has been decades in the making. But bragging rights aren't the only thing on the line when these teams meet.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009McClain's football smarts off the charts
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comFor all his physical gifts, Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain is just as impressive with his intellectual game.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009What does second half offer?
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comNo player or team has made the first half of the season sparkle, leaving fans waiting to be dazzled in the second half.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Defensive demolition sparks Tide
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comAlabama isn't very stylish on stage, but a rocking defense will have the Crimson Tide delivering the hits all season long.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009Venues, games make the weekend
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comBetween the games and the venues, the SEC takes center state this weekend.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009NCAA ruling indicates a turning Tide
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comNot so long ago, Alabama was a textbook problem. But the NCAA penalties placed on the Crimson Tide on Thursday indicate that their rehabilitation might be complete.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009Breaking the huddle on spring practice
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comForward Thinking You don't have to be Todd Blackledge to know that Florida, Texas and USC -- which have won four of the past five BCS championships an...
Page | ConversationHighlights, good & bad, of bowl season
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWith so many games, it was easy to cull out the best (and worst) of the bowl season crop.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009Bonds on and off the field benefit Alabama's offensive line
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe Alabama offensive line shares a camaraderie on and off the field, which is a big reason why they're the best line in college football, writes Ivan Maisel.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2008Gators have plenty of toughness to go with all that speed and flash
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comFlorida had the faster horses, that much we knew. But the Gators proved they're not all flash and speed. Against Bama, they proved they can tough it out against the best of them, writes Ivan Maisel.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2008Breaking the huddle on Gators vs. Crimson Tide
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com...Championship Game there for the taking, No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Florida have more on their minds than winning the Southeastern Conference. When the Crimson Tide and the Gators play Saturday at the Georgia...
Page | ConversationSaban keeps efficient, powerful Tide rolling along
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comAlabama is undefeated and No. 1. While fans and voters might see royalty returning to the throne, this is not the old Bama. But it is old-school Bama. Nick Saban has molded the Tide that way.
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