34 Results for nick saban

Recruiting derby heats up

Bruce Feldman

...blue-chip quarterback A.J. McCarron, who has given a commitment to Alabama, was told by Nick Saban not to take a recruiting trip to Knoxville. So, as we hit the sprint portion of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 26, 2009

Yogi Roth is on a quest to teach

Bruce Feldman

Yogi Roth is definitely unique among the people I've come across in covering college football over the past decade. Roth, a 27-year-old former Univers...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 22, 2009

My way-early top 10 for 2009

Bruce Feldman

...Mays back is a huge plus. 8. Alabama: The defense should be nasty, as many of Nick Saban's recruits are coming of age, but breaking in a new QB has to be a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 19, 2009

Behind the scenes with Tennessee recruiting

Bruce Feldman

At 5 a.m. Wednesday morning I drive from Nashville to Knoxville to check on the new Tennessee staff. Having spent two years around UT recruiting coord...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 15, 2009

Top 10 bowl performances

Bruce Feldman

...Johnson, who threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns, seemed to have all the answers for Nick Saban and was able to hit key throws even after Bama tried to make a rally from...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 12, 2009

Notes from the road

Bruce Feldman

I figure I've neglected the blog a little in the past few days while travelling some, so here are some random notes/thoughts from a trip to Orlando fo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 05, 2009

Top 10 players to watch in early bowl games

Bruce Feldman

I'm excited for the start of bowl season. It's a chance to get a better look at some great, under-the-radar players. Last winter, we all got to see Ea...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2008

Most compelling story lines of the week

Bruce Feldman

...Florida coach Urban Meyer instead of Shula? Would Shula still be the Tide's coach? Would Nick Saban have gone elsewhere? Would Alabama be ranked No. 1 and playing for the SEC title? Would...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2008

The best coaching jobs of the season

Bruce Feldman

...a jump on some things and weigh in on the best coaching jobs of the season. Nick Saban, Alabama: You don't have to like him, but you must respect what he can do...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2008

Friday Mailbag

Bruce Feldman

From Brian in PA: I know this is a bit premature, but let's just speculate and say that Texas Tech loses Saturday to Oklahoma, then Missouri pulls an ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Friday's Mailbag

Bruce Feldman

...this week's mailbag talking about the best coaching jobs: From Harry in Baltimore: I hate Nick Saban but I have to give it to him, he has done a great job this season...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Top 10 True Freshmen Contributions

Bruce Feldman

...s been amazing how well many of these freshmen have played for the top-ranked Tide. Nick Saban has played 16 true freshmen this season. None has had a bigger impact than WR Julio...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2008

Horned Frogs upset Utes; Saban wins at LSU; Red Raiders outlast Cowboys

Bruce Feldman, ESPN.com

Bruce Feldman gives his picks for Week 11 in college football.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Penn State vs. Utah debate

Bruce Feldman

I started getting some e-mails from some Utah fans who are already in spin mode. Truth be told, there MIGHT be some validity to what they're saying ab...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Most compelling story lines of the week

Bruce Feldman

...salvage a strong class, whereas their other options might not be as ready to move on. Nick Saban goes back to the Bayou: LSU police will be taking special precautions for Saban's first...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2008