Berry, McClain finalists for Lott Trophy

Tennessee safety Eric Berry and Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain are among the four finalists for the Lott Trophy, which goes to college football's defensive...

Instant analysis: Alabama 26, Auburn 21

...took over on the Alabama 44 after a punt, but couldn't budge the Alabama defense. Rolando McClain's sack of Chris Todd on third down punctuated the Crimson Tide's stand, forcing a...

Alabama takes lead with 1:24 left, holds off late Auburn drive

Outplayed most of the game, the Crimson Tide stayed unbeaten with a 26-21 victory over Auburn, taking the lead with a nearly perfect drive that was capped by Greg McElroy's 4-yard touchdown pass to Roy Upchurch with 1:24 left.

Video: Who did Rolando McClain make mad?

ESPN SEC blogger Chris Low on Rolando McClain getting snubbed by the national awards

Juniors who could be saying farewell

...turn pro: 1. Tennessee safety Eric Berry 2. Florida defensive end Carlos Dunlap 3. Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain 4. Florida cornerback Joe Haden 5. Florida tight end Aaron Hernandez 6. Georgia linebacker Rennie Curran...

Mallett loaded with physical tools, potential

The one early-entry candidate at quarterback who is getting maybe the least attention could throw the biggest wrench in the works. Arkansas QB Ryan Ma...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Suh locking down early-first round status

As a scout, there are times when you just enjoy turning on the film and watching a player. Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is certainly one of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Sep 26, 2009; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rolando McClain (25) pursues Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) at Bryant Denny Stadium

Draft Lab: Evaluating Rolando McClain

KC Joyner turns his scouting eye (and tape deck) to Crimson Tide LB Rolando McClain. He finds what many have found: off-the-charts physical gifts. However, there are two key concerns that could hinder McClain at the next level.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Don't forget about Arenas

...to get caught up in what Mark Ingram has done this season on offense and what Rolando McClain and Terrence Cody have done on defense. But the unsung hero on this team is without...

Kindle, Weatherspoon among Butkus Award finalists

...award will be announced in early December. The five Butkus Award finalists include: Sergio Kindle, Texas Rolando McClain, Alabama Eric Norwood, South Carolina Brandon Spikes, Florida Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri Four different Big 12 players...

Butkus finalists have an SEC flavor

Three of the five finalists for the 2009 Butkus Award are from the SEC - Alabama's Rolando McClain, South Carolina's Eric Norwood and Florida's Brandon Spikes. The Butkus Award goes annually to...

Berry, Cody finalists for Nagurski Trophy

...the best defensive player in the SEC this season didn't make the cut. Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain was not among the five finalists, but two SEC players were -- Alabama nose guard Terrence Cody...

Behind the Big Board: Stay or go?

Mel Kiper weighs in on some themes from his Nov. 18, 2009, Big Board -- including which juniors should stay in college or make the jump to the NFL.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Three SEC players make Walter Camp cut

...the Year Award are Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, Alabama running back Mark Ingram and Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain. Tennessee safety Eric Berry was not included on the 15-player watch list, which will be...