Kevin Connell covers University of Alabama athletics for Tide991.com. He previously covered Crimson Tide football and baseball for The Crimson White and women's basketball for The Tuscaloosa News. Kevin also covers local high school football, including work as a sideline reporter for Tide 99.1's radio broadcasts of Tuscaloosa County High School football games during the team's 2015 season. Kevin graduated magna cum laude from The University of Alabama with a B.A. in journalism (sports news & information concentration) and communication studies in December 2015.
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Kenyan Drake Fractures Arm in Mississippi State Win
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Alabama running back Kenyan Drake sustained a fractured arm during the Crimson Tide's 31-6 win over Mississippi State and is expected to miss three weeks, coach Nick Saban said during his postgame press conference Saturday...
WATCH: Nick Saban Postgame Press Conference After Win Over Mississippi State
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Alabama coach Nick Saban was mostly smiles after the Crimson Tide's 31-6 win over Mississippi State on Saturday.
For the eighth straight time in the series, Alabama beat the Bulldogs and, at least in the most recent edition, it was another dominant road performance for the Crimson Tide...
No. 2 Alabama Manhandles No. 17 Mississippi State
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Alabama's 100th all-time meeting against Mississippi State ended the way the majority of them have gone over the years:
With a win.
Despite a slow start, the Crimson Tide beat the Bulldogs for the eighth straight time in a 31-6 win Saturday...
WATCH: Calvin Ridley Break Defender’s Ankles on 60-Yard Score
STARKVILLE,. Miss. -- Even though he's a freshman, it's hardly surprising.
Not long after Cyrus Jones' punt return touchdown gave Alabama a 7-0 lead Saturday against Mississippi State, wide receiver Calvin Ridley added it to it, showing off his own speed and moves in the process...
WATCH: Cyrus Jones Return Punt 69 Yards For Touchdown
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Alabama struggled offensively throughout the first quarter Saturday, but it still struck first in scoring.
Cyrus Jones, the Crimson Tide's senior cornerback and punt returner, returned a 69-yard punt with 10:44 left in the half to give Alabama a 7-0 lead over Mississippi State...
Alabama Handles Kennesaw State in Avery Johnson’s Debut
At one point Friday, Avery Johnson was nervous. It wasn’t anything significant, but it was enough to put things into perspective. In that moment of angst, it occurred to him that seven months in the making had finally arrived.
But it hardly showed, if at all, when the time came...
Alabama Practice Report 11/11: Tide Finishing Up Mississippi State Prep
Alabama continued its preparations for Mississippi State on Wednesday, its third day of practice this week. The Crimson Tide practiced outside on the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields wearing full pads.
Observations:
- Starting right tackle Dominick Jackson, who was limited during Monday and Tuesday’s practices, appeared to do more work Wednesday...
Nick Saban Recaps ‘Emotional’ Win Over LSU Ahead of Mississippi State [VIDEO]
Even after coming off their biggest win of the season to date, Alabama players will need to quickly re-channel their focus ahead of their next opponent, No. 20 Mississippi State, this Saturday.
WATCH: Nick Saban Postgame Press Conference After Win Over LSU
When criticism is warranted, Nick Saban isn’t afraid to back down.
When it’s not, he’ll be one of the first to give credit where is due.
After No. 4 Alabama beat No. 2 LSU, 30-16, Saturday night, it certainly leaned toward the latter...
Alabama Scheduled For Afternoon Kickoff Against Mississippi State
The Southeastern Conference announced Saturday that Alabama's Nov. 14 road game at Mississippi State will kickoff at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS.
The SEC tweeted an announcement of the decision following the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide's 30-16 victory over No...