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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Alabama Scores Big Late to Get Past Arkansas
Alabama quarterback Jake Coker said it was a play the team had been working on all week in practice.
Lucky for him and the eighth-ranked Crimson Tide, it turned out to be the play that helped make the final outcome a favorable one.
Coker’s 81-yard touchdown pass to freshman Calvin Ridley late in the third quarter proved the biggest difference Saturday, putting Alabama up for good in its 27-14 vict
Notebook: Derrick Henry Sets School Record in Arkansas Win
Derrick Henry won’t leave Alabama without his name at the top of at least one Crimson Tide record.
The junior running back scored in his 11th straight game against Arkansas on Saturday, breaking the school record for most consecutive games with at least one touchdown...
Watch Calvin Ridley Put Alabama Ahead On Long Second-Half TD Reception [VIDEO]
Freshman Calvin Ridley hasn’t played like an ordinary freshman this season.
And Saturday’s game against Arkansas only reaffirmed that.
With 1:39 left in the third quarter, quarterback Jake Coker found the freshman receiver for an 81-yard touchdown, giving the Crimson Tide a 10-7 lead...
Alabama vs. Arkansas Game Preview: Everything You Need To Know Before Kickoff
No. 8 Alabama (4-1, 1-1 SEC) vs. Arkansas (2-3, 1-1 SEC)
When: Saturday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. CT
Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Weather: A mix of sunshine and clouds with a high of 76 degrees, winds NNW at 10-15 mph and 20 percent chance of rain...
Nick Saban ‘Didn’t Have Much Luck’ With HS Homecoming, Prom Dates [VIDEO]
Long before he became a successful college football coach, Nick Saban was once a talented three-sport athlete at Monongah High School in his native West Virginia.
On the field, the senior quarterback and safety guided the undefeated Lions to a Class A state championship in 1968...
Nick Saban to Media: ‘It Really Doesn’t Matter What You Think’ [VIDEO]
From his postgame press conference at Georgia through the first 14 minutes of Monday's presser, Alabama coach Nick Saban was seemingly in a jovial mood.
Alabama Cruises Past Georgia, Returns to National Title Contention
ATHENS, Ga. -- It wasn't a "Blackout" game, but it was still a decisive, early knockout all the same.
Watch Alabama Fans Sing ‘Rammer Jammer,’ Celebrate Following Georgia Win [VIDEOS]
ATHENS, Ga. -- When Alabama wins, a familiar tune always plays immediately after the game, home or away.
Nick Saban Postgame Press Conference After Win over Georgia [VIDEO]
ATHENS, Ga. -- Alabama coach Nick Saban didn't have a lot of complaints after the Crimson Tide's biggest road win since 2013.
Alabama at Georgia Game Preview: Everything You Need To Know Before Kickoff
No. 13 Alabama (3-1, 0-1 SEC) at No. 8 Georgia (4-0, 2-0 SEC)
When: Saturday, Oct. 3 at 2:30 p.m. CT
Where: Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia
Weather: Cloudy with a high of 62 degrees, winds NNE at 5-10 mph, 90 percent chance of rain...