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By beating Notre Dame, Alabama can win its third national championship in the past four years and officially etch its name alongside college football's greatest dynasties, writes Ivan Maisel.

Steve Muench looks at the New York Jets' biggest needs, which start at quarterback, and how the 2013 draft class might help fill them.

Blog | Conversation | December 18, 2012

Eddie Lacy rushed for three first-half touchdowns, AJ McCarron set Alabama's single-season record for passing TDs and the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide routed Western Carolina 49-0 on Saturday.

With another efficient performance in a dominating win, Alabama QB AJ McCarron quietly inched his way deeper into the Heisman Trophy conversation.

AJ McCarron passed for 208 yards and two touchdowns and Alabama reached the end zone on its first three possessions in a 38-7 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday night.

Todd McShay's latest Nickel Package looks at the differing fortunes of five junior quarterback prospects, including three who have been taken off Scouts Inc.'s draft board.

Blog | Conversation | October 24, 2012

ESPN college football and NFL draft analyst Kevin Weidl sits down wth TideNation to talk Alabama football after the Crimson Tide's latest dominating performance.

Brock Huard provides a midseason edition of his ranking of the 10 best quarterbacks in college football.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2012

Alabama has landed more five-star recruits in the last four years than any team in the nation.

Brock Huard analyzes the five schools that currently produce the most NFL-ready QBs. The USC Trojans top the list.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2012

Travis Haney examines six potential roadblocks that could derail the Alabama Crimson Tide this season, as they attempt to become repeat BCS national champions.

Blog | Conversation | April 05, 2012

Former Tide quarerbacks Jay Barker and Greg McElroy felt the pressure to repeat.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2012

Brian Fremeau looks at the most critical QB battles of the offseason based on how integral each departing quarterback was in his program's success. The results show us which teams could have an easier time transitioning to a new passer.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2012

Alabama hauled in two five-star recruits and 13 ESPNU 150 prospects on its way to the No. 1 class in the nation -- but Alec Morris was the lone QB.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2012

There are a lot of highly regarded Alabama Crimson Tide recruits who never panned out, including Mike Ford, Star Jackson and Jimmy Johns.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2012

The biggest difference between LSU-Alabama I and Monday's title game was the poise and presence of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron.