Friday, November 30 2012 7:26 PM EST2012-12-01 00:26:24 GMT
Second-ranked Alabama held its final practice in Atlanta as they wrap up last-minute preparations for Saturday's SEC Championship game against the third-ranked Georgia Bulldogs. Watch the video above toMore >>
Watch video of Alabama during their final walk through in Atlanta as they wrap up preparations for Saturday's SEC Championship game against No. 3 Georgia. More >>
Both Alabama's Nick Saban and Georgia's Mark Richt spoke to the media for a little over 20 minutes in Atlanta on the eve of the SEC Championship game.
Quote from each coach on Friday:
Saban's praise the media at the end of news conference:
"I know that sometimes there's a perception that I'm not a fan of the media. I want everybody here to know that that's not really the case. I really do appreciate what you do. I think you bring a tremendous amount of interest and attention and continue to generate passion and enthusiasm for our game and other sporting events by what you do. And I think you provide a tremendous amount of positive self-gratification for the players who work hard, and I think that's very much appreciated by them and certainly by me, because I have a tremendous respect for great competitors and people who try to do what our players have tried to do this season, last season, whatever season. So I do have a special thanks and appreciation for the media and what you do. So, thank you."
Richt on what he learned from his last meeting with Alabama in the "Black Out" game in 2008:
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:07 PM EDT2013-05-18 17:07:26 GMT
Heavy rain overnight caused major flash flooding in many areas of east Alabama. Parts of Etowah, Calhoun, St. Clair, and Talladega counties were affected by the storms. The flooding caused Highway 21More >>
Heavy rain overnight caused major flash flooding in many areas of east Alabama.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:08 GMT
Hoover Police are investigating a car that is submerged in Star Lake off of Deo Dara Drive. ABC 33/40 has been told that people are in the car. A Hoover Police Dive team is in the lake right now. ABCMore >>
Hoover Police are investigating a car that is submerged in Star Lake off of Deo Dara Drive.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:04:56 GMT
In 2011, Ben Tomlinson's life changed forever. The Jacksonville native was shot while serving in Afghanistan. He was paralyzed from the waist down. Now, he's working hard to make a come back. And, hisMore >>
A mural of the American flag, painted to honor Tomlinson's service and the service of other veterans was dedicated Friday morning.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:08:55 GMT
The controversy is over finances for an 800 MHz radio system that links emergency response agencies in Calhoun and Talladega County all on a common digital radio network. Dispatchers like Shelton GrayMore >>
911 dispatchers packed the Calhoun County 911 district board of commissioners meeting on Thursday night to find out if their job was on the line.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:01 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:01:15 GMT
(AP) It's a big weekend for live music on the Alabama coast. The third annual Hangout Festival opens Friday on the public beach in Gulf Shores. Organizers say three-day festival passes are sold out, butMore >>
The Hangout Music Festival kicks off in Gulf Shores.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:39:48 GMT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.A native of Fairmont, WV, Saban has been theMore >>
University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:40:31 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Director of Athletics Bill Battle formally introduced Kristy Curry as the next head women's basketball coach for The University of Alabama on Thursday in a press conference in theMore >>
Director of Athletics Bill Battle formally introduced Kristy Curry as the next head women's basketball coach for the University of Alabama Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:10:21 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The Alabama softball team (42-13) is making its 15th trip to the NCAA Tournament as the Crimson Tide will host the Tuscaloosa Regional this weekend at Rhoads Stadium. UA is hostingMore >>
The Alabama softball team is making its 15th trip to the NCAA Tournament as the Crimson Tide will host the Tuscaloosa Regional this weekend at Rhoads Stadium.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:32 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:32:35 GMT
According to report from BaltimoreRavens.com, inside linebacker and former first-round pick on the reserve/retired list Wednesday afternoon. "Rolando let me know that he plans to retire from the NFL,"More >>
According to report from BaltimoreRavens.com, inside linebacker and former first-round pick on the reserve/retired list Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:26:54 GMT
The SEC and the Big 12 conferences will tip off the first SEC/Big 12 Challenge this Fall. The inter-conference games begin November 14 with Alabama playing host to Texas Tech. Auburn travels to IowaMore >>
The SEC/Big 12 Challenge tips off this fall.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:28 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:28:39 GMT
Students who didn't get the chance to go to prom 50 years ago got their prom Friday night. Organizers began setting up the Boutwell Auditorium around 2pm for the 300 plus attendees. The 1963 prom wasMore >>
The Alumni of 10 former black high schools in Birmingham are making a journey back in time to prom. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:08 GMT
Hoover Police are investigating a car that is submerged in Star Lake off of Deo Dara Drive. ABC 33/40 has been told that people are in the car. A Hoover Police Dive team is in the lake right now. ABCMore >>
Hoover Police are investigating a car that is submerged in Star Lake off of Deo Dara Drive.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:44:22 GMT
The Birmingham Police Department needs help identifying a suspect who made a bomb threat while attempting to steal narcotics from a drug store Thursday.Sgt. Johnny Williams says a white male, wearing aMore >>
The Birmingham Police Department needs help identifying a suspect who made a bomb threat while attempting to steal narcotics from a drug store Thursday.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:40:21 GMT
Below is the latest update on the storms moving through Alabama Friday from James Spann and the ABC 33/40 Weather Blog.We will continue to update this post throughout the remainder of the day.Follow SpannMore >>
Get the latest update on the storms moving through Alabama Friday from James Spann and the ABC 33/40 Weather Blog.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:56:30 GMT
A vice operation conducted by the Birmingham Police Department yielded 22 arrests Friday afternoon.Officers seized 33 gaming machines from "cMe Recording, Videography and Photography Studio" located atMore >>
A vice operation conducted by the Birmingham Police Department yielded 22 arrests Friday afternoon.Officers seized 33 gaming machines from "cMe Recording, Videography and Photography Studio" located atMore >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:03:59 GMT
By JOHN ZENORAP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs is adamant that the football program and overall department will rebound from a rough year and that he'll be aroundMore >>
Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs is adamant that the football program and overall department will rebound from a rough year and that he'll be around to enjoy the resurgence.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:26:54 GMT
The SEC and the Big 12 conferences will tip off the first SEC/Big 12 Challenge this Fall. The inter-conference games begin November 14 with Alabama playing host to Texas Tech. Auburn travels to IowaMore >>
The SEC/Big 12 Challenge tips off this fall.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:52 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:52:35 GMT
A six-person committee has completed a review of Auburn's athletic department. Committee member Mac Crawford said Monday the review found that the department is "in good shape" overall. He says the committeeMore >>
A six-person committee has completed a review of Auburn's athletic department.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:39:10 GMT
Auburn, Ala. -- Tina Deese, who has led the Auburn softball program for the last 17 seasons, has been dismissed as head coach, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Wednesday. "I deeply appreciateMore >>
Tina Deese, who has led the Auburn softball program for the last 17 seasons, has been dismissed as head coach, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-08 23:13:19 GMT
Hal Baird will return to the diamond at this month's SEC Baseball Tournament. The programs all-time wins leader will be a part of this year's SEC Legends class. Baird coached Auburn for 16 seasons (1985-2000)More >>
Hal Baird will return to the diamond at this month's SEC Baseball Tournament.More >>
Forecasters say flash flooding across roads is being reported in eastern Alabama and more could occur as showers and thunderstorms move into the central areas of the state.More >>
Forecasters say flash flooding across roads is being reported in eastern Alabama and more could occur as showers and thunderstorms move into the central areas of the state.More >>
Forecasters say flash flooding across roads is being reported in eastern Alabama and more could occur as showers and thunderstorms move into the central areas of the state.More >>
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song...More >>
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock...More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.More >>
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.More >>
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.More >>
An Australian politician says he's learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.More >>
An Australian politician says he has learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.More >>
Ryder Cup-winning teammates Graeme McDowell, Nicolas Colsaerts and Francesco Molinari are through to the quarterfinals of the World Match Play Championship.More >>
Ryder Cup-winning teammates Graeme McDowell, Nicolas Colsaerts and Francesco Molinari are through to the quarterfinals of the World Match Play Championship.More >>
Wrestling's governing body has approved new rule and constitutional changes aimed at modernizing the sport and keeping it in the Olympics after 2016.More >>
Wrestling's governing body has approved new rule and constitutional changes aimed at modernizing the sport and keeping it in the Olympics after 2016.More >>
Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport's world governing body.More >>
Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport's world governing body.More >>
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:39:48 GMT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.A native of Fairmont, WV, Saban has been theMore >>
University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:40:31 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Director of Athletics Bill Battle formally introduced Kristy Curry as the next head women's basketball coach for The University of Alabama on Thursday in a press conference in theMore >>
Director of Athletics Bill Battle formally introduced Kristy Curry as the next head women's basketball coach for the University of Alabama Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:56:15 GMT
Class 1A St. Luke's Episcopal captured the school's first state baseball title Thursday sweeping three-time defending state champion Shoals Christian in the AHSAA State Baseball Championships at Montgomery'sMore >>
Class 1A St. Luke's Episcopal captured the school's first state baseball title Thursday sweeping three-time defending state champion Shoals Christian.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:30:21 GMT
Lincolnton, N.C. -- Former NASCAR driver Richard "Dick" Trickle, 71, died Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred at 12:02 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery on HighwayMore >>
Former NASCAR driver Richard "Dick" Trickle, 71, died Thursday in North Carolina from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:10:21 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The Alabama softball team (42-13) is making its 15th trip to the NCAA Tournament as the Crimson Tide will host the Tuscaloosa Regional this weekend at Rhoads Stadium. UA is hostingMore >>
The Alabama softball team is making its 15th trip to the NCAA Tournament as the Crimson Tide will host the Tuscaloosa Regional this weekend at Rhoads Stadium.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:50:39 GMT
NASCAR has suspended a pair of crew members for failing drug tests. Lee Dodson, who works as a mechanic on Clint Bowyer's team, and Frank Earnhardt were suspended on Tuesday. NASCAR identified EarnhardtMore >>
NASCAR has suspended a pair of crew members for failing drug tests.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:32 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:32:35 GMT
According to report from BaltimoreRavens.com, inside linebacker and former first-round pick on the reserve/retired list Wednesday afternoon. "Rolando let me know that he plans to retire from the NFL,"More >>
According to report from BaltimoreRavens.com, inside linebacker and former first-round pick on the reserve/retired list Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:10:34 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-earning athlete in American sports for the second straight year. The boxer is projected to make $90 million in 2013 according to Sports Illustrated'sMore >>
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-earning athlete in American sports for the second straight year.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:03:59 GMT
By JOHN ZENORAP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs is adamant that the football program and overall department will rebound from a rough year and that he'll be aroundMore >>
Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs is adamant that the football program and overall department will rebound from a rough year and that he'll be around to enjoy the resurgence.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:26:54 GMT
The SEC and the Big 12 conferences will tip off the first SEC/Big 12 Challenge this Fall. The inter-conference games begin November 14 with Alabama playing host to Texas Tech. Auburn travels to IowaMore >>
The SEC/Big 12 Challenge tips off this fall.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:07 PM EDT2013-05-18 17:07:26 GMT
Heavy rain overnight caused major flash flooding in many areas of east Alabama. Parts of Etowah, Calhoun, St. Clair, and Talladega counties were affected by the storms. The flooding caused Highway 21More >>
Heavy rain overnight caused major flash flooding in many areas of east Alabama.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:08 GMT
Hoover Police are investigating a car that is submerged in Star Lake off of Deo Dara Drive. ABC 33/40 has been told that people are in the car. A Hoover Police Dive team is in the lake right now. ABCMore >>
Hoover Police are investigating a car that is submerged in Star Lake off of Deo Dara Drive.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:17:33 GMT
An inmate is on the loose in Etowah County. The Sheriff's department says an inmate kitchen worker escaped the Etowah County Detention Center (ECDC) Friday morning. Justin Wade Hopkins, 30, escaped fromMore >>
The Etowah County Sheriff's Office says an inmate kitchen worker escaped the Etowah County Detention Center Friday morning. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:44:22 GMT
The Birmingham Police Department needs help identifying a suspect who made a bomb threat while attempting to steal narcotics from a drug store Thursday.Sgt. Johnny Williams says a white male, wearing aMore >>
The Birmingham Police Department needs help identifying a suspect who made a bomb threat while attempting to steal narcotics from a drug store Thursday.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:40:21 GMT
Below is the latest update on the storms moving through Alabama Friday from James Spann and the ABC 33/40 Weather Blog.We will continue to update this post throughout the remainder of the day.Follow SpannMore >>
Get the latest update on the storms moving through Alabama Friday from James Spann and the ABC 33/40 Weather Blog.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:50:42 GMT
The corner of Hackberry Lane and University Boulevard on the University of Alabama campus was extremely quiet Friday afternoon...perhaps a contrast to what it may be Saturday. It's the location whereMore >>
Several counter protestors plan to picket the protest to be held by Westboro Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa Saturday. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:39:48 GMT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.A native of Fairmont, WV, Saban has been theMore >>
University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:04:56 GMT
In 2011, Ben Tomlinson's life changed forever. The Jacksonville native was shot while serving in Afghanistan. He was paralyzed from the waist down. Now, he's working hard to make a come back. And, hisMore >>
A mural of the American flag, painted to honor Tomlinson's service and the service of other veterans was dedicated Friday morning.More >>
Nick Saban and Mark Richt posing for pictures with the SEC Championship trophy on Friday. (abc3340.com)
