Crimson Tide fans already know the story about redshirt-junior quarterback Greg McElroy.

This was a strange weekend. It really was. It began when a top-notch recruit made a long-awaited commitment not in the hot lights of the local media but in the shrouds of darkness at midnight.

Rookie safety Rashad Johnson, yanked from the third round of the NFL Draft, could be the next Adrian Wilson if all goes according to plan... by Sean Ahern 3 reads Rookie safety Rashad Johnson, yanked from the third round of the NFL Draft, could be the next Adrian Wilson if all goes according to plan.

Alabama senior center Evan Cardwell is not expected back with the Crimson Tide for the 2009 football season, The Times has learned.

Wide receiver Bradon Godfrey #81 of the Utah Utes catches a 22-yard pass in front of safety Rashad Johnson #49 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first quarter during the 75th Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on January 2, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association issued the following news release: The NCAA has announced the Shoals National Championship Committee and the University of North Alabama will serve as the hosts for the 2010 and 2011 NCAA Division II Football Championship finals in Florence, Ala., at Braly Municipal Stadium.

The white-hot days of summer conditioning continue on campuses around the country, including in Tuscaloosa.

Published: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 11:45 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 6:29 p.m. 6. ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE 2008 record: 12-2 Returning starters offense/defense: 4/9. Strength: Returning nine starters from a unit that ranked third in total defense in 2008 will make the Tide a tough team to face in 2009.

Recent reports have surfaced that the Alabama Crimson Tide football team will move one player closer to getting under the NCAA mandated scholarship limit... 0 254 reads Breaking News Recent reports have surfaced that the Alabama Crimson Tide football team will move one player closer to getting under the NCAA mandated scholarship limit.

Alabama Crimson Tide: The offense only returns four starters from a unit that averaged 30.1 ppg .