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Sen UA fashion majors Senior presented their designs in the pre “Fashion for Life” show Sunday. “Fa From lace chokers in Megan Fro Mitton’s “Bells Jolie” line to Mitt Bria Robinson’s ‘70s-inspired line, everything in the show line was designed by students.
This year’s Homecoming competitions are divided into two categories: the Tide Division, formed by individual students and faculty members, and the Crimson Division, formed by student organizations.
In Alabama’s first win over a No. 1 ranked team in Bryant-Denny Stadium, Mississippi State’s Dak Prescott was picked off three times. See the statistical breakdown in By the Numbers.
STATEMENT WIN Defense shuts down Bulldogs for 3 quarters, Alabama wins 25-20 By Sean Landry and Kelly Ward | CW Staff
For the early part of this season, Alabama’s secondary looked like its Achilles’ heel. In the first half of the season, the largely inexperienced unit got lost in zone coverages, blowing assignments and looking confused on substitutions. On the boundaries, the cornerbacks got bombed with regularity, giving up the statistically disastrous “explosive play” multiple times a game. The unit hit its nadir during the Crimson Tide’s loss to Ole Miss when the Alabama defense couldn’t get off the field while quarterback Bo Wallace gashed them with ease. SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 9
Alabama’s defense, anchored by safety Landon Collins, prevented Mississippi State from scoring a touchdown until the fourth quarter. CW / Pete Pajor, Photo Illustration by Sloane Arogeti
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SCENE ON CAMPUS Cory Livingston, a senior majoring in biology from Hartselle, Alabama, and Katie Godfrey, a junior majoring in biology from Mobile, Alabama, stay out of the rain and study for their organic chemistry test in Rodgers Library. CW / Shelby Akin
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votes in the Coaches Poll and 16 first place votes in the AP Poll. Oregon, Mississippi State and TCU round out the top five in both polls. Compiled by Sean Landry
Alabama volleyball team sweeps Georgia at home The Alabama volleyball team swept conference opponent Georgia, improving to 22-6 on the season. Kat Hutson, Krystal Rivers and Brittany Thomas recorded 10 kills apiece while
Alabama held Georgia to a .107 hitting percentage. Full coverage is available online at cw.ua.edu. Compiled by Sean Landry
Homecoming event WHAT: You Are UA WHEN: 4:15-5:15 p.m. WHERE: Bryant-Denny Stadium
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Alabama moved up to No. 2 in both the Amway Coaches Poll and the Associated Press Poll after defeating then-No. 1 Mississippi State 2520 Saturday. Alabama is ranked behind Florida State in both polls and received 17 first place
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Music performance WHAT: Huxford Symphony Orchestra and Contemporary Ensemble WHEN: 7:30-9 p.m. WHERE: 125 Concert Hall, Moody Music Building
Sports event WHAT: Men’s Basketball v. Western Carolina WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Coleman Coliseum
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Men’s basketball team opens season with win The Alabama men’s basketball team started its season off with a win in Coleman Coliseum, downing Towson 82-54 Friday night. Rodney Cooper and Levi Randolph led the Crimson Tide with 15 points apiece. Randolph
recorded 10 rebounds for his first career double-double. Full coverage is available online at cw.ua.edu. Compiled by Sean Landry
First Year Experience hosts freshman class photo The SGA, First Year Experience and the Million Dollar Band are hosting the first University of Alabama freshman class photo Monday from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The event is designed to help students bond with their classmates. The Million Dollar Band will be helping students
form a script A on the football field. Students who attend should wear a white or red shirt. Participants may receive one Panhellenic point for attendance. Compiled by Cokie Thompson
VOICES executive director to speak on child welfare Melanie Bridgeforth will be speaking on “VOICES for Alabama Children: Priorities for Change” in 104 Little Hall Monday at noon. The event is another installment of the School of Social Work’s Colloquium Series. Bridgeforth is the executive director of VOICES for Alabama’s Children, a statewide nonprofit that works
to ensure the well-being of children. Bridgeforth is the group’s lead spokesperson and legislative liaison. For more information, contact Vickie Whitfield at vwitfie@sw.ua.edu or 205-348-3942. Compiled by Cokie Thompson
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Al’s Pals hosts interviews Monday is the last day the Al’s Pals information table will be set up on the second floor of the Ferguson Center outside the SGA office from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open interviews will be in 301 Ferguson Center from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Interviews will be ongoing through Dec. 5. For more information, contact alspalsua@gmail.com.
On Nov. 10, The Crimson White published the article “Coach Saban pinned for diabetes campaign,” which incorrectly identified the president of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Tuscaloosa as Stephen Cameron. Jason Hoff is the president of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Tuscaloosa. The Crimson White regrets this error and is happy to set the record straight.
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Editor | Rachel Brown Newsdesk@cw.ua.edu Monday, November 17, 2014
Washington Post reporter discusses US health care By Ben Jackson | Contributing Writer
Physicians, community members and students congregated Nov. 13 at the Tuscaloosa River Market to listen to Washington Post journalist T.R. Reid discuss health care in the United States and around the world. Reid’s book “The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care” is a New York Times bestseller. When asked why college students in particular should be interested in health care reform, Reid said health care will be a driving force of tomorrow’s economy that today’s youth will have to deal with. “Americans spend twice as much as any other country on medicine, and yet we’re covering fewer people and getting less service,” Reid said. Reid examined four health care models found in the 30-some-odd countries that rank above the United States in the World Health Organization’s rankings on health care. T.R. Reid, current Washington Post reporter, spoke Reid’s visit and his research could at the Tuscaloosa River Market on Thursday. have broader implications for both CW / Ben Jackson Tuscaloosa and the nation’s approach to health care. “I think everyone agrees that our improvements in outcomes, covereducational system, technology and age gaps and, hopefully, lower costs,” health care providers contribute to he said. The learners the excellence we Nichols refers to are are known for, yet largely students at the it is also recognized that we have flaws It’s really important to see that University who are interested in health in our systems and processes that con- our country is moving forward care. Several were in tribute to high costs, toward a better health care attendance Thursday. “It’s really imporuncovered lives and outcomes that trail system, but we’re still behind. tant to see that our country is moving many less sophistiforward toward a betcated countries,” said — Rick Lewis — ter health care sysDavid Nichols, the tem, but we’re still chief operating offibehind,” said attendcer of the College of ee Rick Lewis, a freshman majoring Community Health Sciences. “T.R. Reid’s inquisitive mind and in biology. “Like Reid says, we have approach to the questions he raised to establish a desire for change in should spur our learners and pro- the U.S., and once we establish a will, viders to work even harder to bring other countries will show us the way.”
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Homecoming kicks off with weekly activities By Maddy Ard | Contributing Writer
Homecoming week has arrived at The University of Alabama and with it comes a spirit of competition. This years competitions are divided into two categories. Individual students and faculty members make up the Tide Division, while the Crimson Division is comprised of student organizations. Competitors in both divisions are free to participate in any event during Homecoming week. Participants earn points for each event won. Winners in the Tide Division are announced after each event, while participants in the Crimson Division continue to collect points throughout the week in hopes of winning the Crimson Cup. Several tournaments will be held throughout the week. Elections for the University’s 2014 Homecoming Queen are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Each year, the Homecoming Queen is announced at halftime during the football game on Saturday. The lawn decorations competition is a long-standing tradition at The University of Alabama. “My parents attended Alabama in the ‘80s and I love looking at the pictures of their lawn decorations from 30 years ago. It makes it so special to me to be able to be a part of such a rich tradition at the Capstone,” said Megan Emery, the University’s director of lawn decorations. During this competition, organized groups create intricate illustrations out of tiny balls of tissue paper. The illustrations are meant to tie into the Homecoming theme, which this year is “Tied With the Tide.” This competition will be judged at 1 p.m. Thursday. The University of Alabama is extending this tradition to the greater Tuscaloosa community through the tile competition. “We have ceiling tiles being designed by local elementary school students, current Alabama students and alumni,” Emery said. “The tile competition is really getting across the point of Homecoming this year which is bringing the past, present and future of Alabama together to celebrate the Capstone spirit.” Paint the Town Red is another way the
PLAN TO GO WHAT: Bowling Tournament WHEN: Monday, 9 p.m. WHERE: AMF Bama Lanes WHAT: Basketball Tournament WHEN: Tuesday, 5:45 p.m. WHERE: Student Recreation Center WHAT: Choreography Competition WHEN: Wednesday, 6 p.m. WHERE: Coleman Coliseum WHAT: Dodgeball Competition WHEN: Thursday, 5:45 p.m. WHERE: Student Recreation Center WHAT: Pep Rally and Bonfire WHEN: Friday, 6 p.m. WHERE: The Quad WHAT: Stepshow WHEN: Friday, 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Coleman Coliseum WHAT: Homecoming Parade WHEN: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. WHERE: University of Alabama University is taking Homecoming 2014 to the streets of Tuscaloosa. During this competition, student groups are assigned a local store with a mission to create a red “Tied with the Tide”themed painting on the front windows. These paintings will be judged at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Alabama’s traditional bonfire and pep rally are Friday afternoon. “I love seeing the campus, community and alumni come together to celebrate Homecoming,” said Homecoming Executive Director Samantha Walker. The pep rally will include the presentation of the 2014 Homecoming Queen and speakers, including Nick Saban. For more information on events and to purchase tickets, visit homecoming.ua.edu.
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Editor | Patrick Crowley Letters@cw.ua.edu Monday, November 17, 2014
COLUMN | ADMINISTRATION
University needs progressive action CHISOLM
Allenlundy Staff Columnist
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GUEST COLUMN | FEMINISM
Just to clarify: Feminism is for everybody By UA Feminist Caucus | Guest Columnist
TJ Parks made several misguided statements about feminists in his recent article “Feminists must make their positions clear to attract more supporters.” He seemed to essentially argue that because the feminist movement doesn’t attempt to “woo” men it is exclusive and uninviting. He specifically cites a UA Feminist Caucus (UAFC) advertisement that featured seven cartoon depictions of people of varying skin colors, ability statuses, heights, sizes and gender performances, but since “it was not obvious” that any of the figures were presented as male, this one advertisement is indicative of the entire movement’s lack of inclusion. There are entire courses dedicated to gender performance and what it “means” to look or act like a particular gender, so this article won’t delve into that. However, we would like to address the major issue raised by Parks’ article. First and foremost, the feminist movement and the UA Feminist Caucus welcome, appreciate
and value the support of men. It should be noted, however, that men move through society with ease that women do not have access to. Men – specifically white men – can generally occupy any social institution without being faced with systemic prejudices. Feminism provides a space for women and historically marginalized groups who face discrimination (sexism, misogyny, racism, homophobia, etc.) on a daily basis to empower and uplift one another. Parks’ critique of UAFC’s lack of inclusivity and his statement that feminists should “do a better job welcoming a diverse set of supporters” is simply unfounded. UAFC has held several events this semester specifically devoted to promoting and encouraging inclusivity and explaining how people of all identities, including gender, can and should be involved in the feminist movement. Most notably, we held an event titled “Feminism Is For Everybody,” which featured a panel of men and women of varying ages, sexual orientations and races discussing why feminism is important and
essential to their lives. Where were Parks and the other concerned men who have critiqued campus feminists through the CW this semester? Dynamic and inclusive feminist discussions have been going on across campus. We appreciate the interest and support of men but acknowledge that the movement cannot and should not change to make men more comfortable. After all, women and historically marginalized groups aren’t comfortable with the systemic oppression we face on a daily basis. We call on everyone who is interested in feminism to become educated on the movement and get involved before making uninformed statements. Keep in mind that the feminist movement is a place for all people who are concerned with social equity. This letter was written by UAFC’s Executive Committee and represents their shared interests and concerns with the recent article “Feminists must make their positions clear to attract more supporters.”
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There’s a common line of reasoning that members of the University of Alabama community have become accustomed to hearing as justification for various actions on the administration’s part. It generally goes something like “The University is the only SEC school that doesn’t have ______” or “We’re the only SEC school that still ______.” This argument has been employed in debates ranging from whether we should create an Office of Diversity to, more recently, whether the campus should implement a smoking ban. While the end goal varies, a fundamental insecurity lies at the heart of this premise. The University’s complex and often dark history is no secret to anyone. The decades of racial discrimination have no doubt cast a long shadow over the progress for which we strive. In fact, this history is so ingrained in our awareness that we often find ourselves desperate for some example to point to as evidence that we are indeed moving forward. Conversely, we are horrified at the prospect that we might actually be trailing other schools with similar histories of stereotypically progressive action. We are constantly trying to prove to the world, more than to ourselves, that we are not as intolerant of diversity as we are portrayed. One could argue that this anxiety is actually beneficial, because it pressures us to make changes that we desperately need to make but might not go through with otherwise. This is certainly plausible and, indeed, I believe it We are simply doing has pushed us to pursue a number of essential reforms. However, what is necessary to I also believe it is problematic in avoid negative media a more subtle way. When insecurity coerces individuals to attempt attention or the fear of to alter their personality or outer ‘falling behind.’ appearance, those individuals do so not because of a genuine want for change but because they feel like they must adhere to expectations. Even in situations in which the change is a positive one, the individual is not necessarily trying to improve himself or herself but rather trying to feel more accepted in the face of disapproval. In The University of Alabama’s case, when insecurity forces us to change because we feel we must be as progressive as the rest of the SEC, we are not internalizing that progress, nor are we allowing it to become part of our identity. In contrast, we are forcing ourselves to evolve in spite of our identity, which is defined primarily by a need to conform to a vague notion of tradition (re: every Homecoming theme ever). In this case, we are not embracing progress. We are simply doing what is necessary to avoid negative media attention or the fear of “falling behind.” The University does not need to abandon its loyalty to tradition, nor should it. But it does need to start embracing progressive actions, such as the establishment of an Office of Diversity, which could produce a number of genuine benefits for our campus and student body. So let’s stop talking about how we can “catch up” to the rest of the South, much less the country in general, and start talking about the changes we need to make in order to move in the right direction. There’s a vast gap between the two, and we’d do best not to mistake one for the other. Chisolm Allenlundy is a junior majoring in philosophy and economics. His column runs weekly.
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OPINIONS Monday, November 17, 2014 COLUMN | FOOTBALL
Football aside, Mississippi, Alabama still just fighting not to be last MARK
Hammontree Staff Columnist
As the final seconds ticked off in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday night, Alabama fans cheered and yelled and let out a collective sigh of relief. The Crimson Tide’s 25-20 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs signaled a return to normalcy in what has been a strange season for football in the South. See, Mississippi State just doesn’t beat Alabama, or many other teams for that matter – particularly SEC opponents. Against other SEC schools, the Bulldogs have an abysmal .349 winning percentage, and coming into Saturday’s game, State had only beaten Alabama twice in the last 10 meetings. So it’s been a bit surreal to see Mississippi State go undefeated for most of the season, knocking off quality teams like LSU and Auburn, teams that typically share State with Alabama as a division punching bag. Along with Ole Miss’ early promise this season, many commentators and fans wondered if this was the
year the state of Mississippi might over- the bottom of most lists when it comes to take the state of Alabama as the football things like health, poverty, crime, obesity, powerhouse. etc. But in reality, the two states rarely Well, now that debate can be put to share the 49th and 50th spots. Alabama rest. Yes, our neighbors did put up a and Mississippi regularly hold court in strong showing and each state’s power- the bottom five, trading spots with those house teams split the wins and losses, other familiar faces of state failures: but as we head toward the end of the sea- West Virginia, Arkansas and Louisiana. son, things seem to once again be leanThis competition to decide who’s ing in Alabama’s favor – which is good, not going to be the worst state plays because there was a lot more on the itself out with less passion than on the line than just football or a football field, but it’s a playoff berth. competition we’re all aware In the realm of football, of nonetheless. “Thank it’s not wholly surprising God for Mississippi,” we that games between the When you’re fighting Alabamians tell ourselves teams of two states like when we hear statistics for last place, there Alabama and Mississippi like 33 percent of adult would have big influence Alabamians are obese, or isn’t any room on the regional and nationthat one in four Alabamians for pride. al football landscape. Both is functionally illiterate. states are known to be footWhen it comes to things ball crazy, and even if the we’re not proud of, we’re two Mississippi teams do happy to let Mississippi not regularly compare to take the top (or bottom) the Crimson Tide and the spot; we’ll just focus on Tigers, both states are known to host football. Don’t get me wrong. I love quality football teams. football, and I love being the best at it. But there’s another rivalry between I felt no shortage of satisfaction at endour two states, and this one is more ing Mississippi State’s dreams of a perabout not losing than it is about winning. fect season. But that made me worry Everybody in the country knows that that perhaps my anxiety at losing to the Alabama and Mississippi tend to fall to Bulldogs meant symbolically giving up
WHAT I THINK • The states of Mississippi and Alabama have dominated college football, but both fail in other areas. • Alabama and Mississippi are often the worst states in the nation for poverty, crime and obesity. • Alabama should try to be better, not merely better than last. that perfect distraction from Alabama’s many problems. We shouldn’t let football be that kind of distraction. We should cheer and scream for our teams, and we should be proud to be at the top. But can’t we try to succeed at something else, too? Can’t we try and fix our issues rather than pretending they don’t exist, or even worse, patting ourselves on the back that “at least we’re not as bad as Mississippi”? When you’re fighting for last place, there isn’t any room for pride. And in this other Mississippi-Alabama rivalry, nobody wins. Mark Hammontree is a junior majoring in secondary education – language arts. His column runs weekly.
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Alabama was outgained 428 to 335 yards in the win over the then-No. 1 Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Crimson Tide scored in four different ways on Saturday, including a safety in the first quarter. Mississippi | Pete Pajor State’s Heisman-caliber quarterback was picked off three times.
ALABAMA 25 – MISSISSIPPI STATE 20
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CULTURE
Monday, November 17, 2014
COLUMN | TV
Gilmore Girls, Dawson’s Creek still beloved shows By Tori Linville
Anyone who remembers the WB before it merged with UPN and became the CW channel probably remembers the channel’s fast-paced show about a mother-daughter duo known as “Gilmore Girls.” The show follows mother Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and daughter Rory (Alexis Bledel) through their lives in Stars Hollow, Connecticut, beginning with Rory’s acceptance to a prestigious high school and ending with her acceptance of her dream job in the finale. The show lasted seven seasons from 2000 to 2007. “Gilmore Girls” became a quick hit with its unusual 70-to80-page scripts focusing on a mother-daughter duo instead of broody teens. The show became available to stream on Netflix in October 2014. The ATX Television Festival recently announced a “Gilmore Girls” reunion panel to be held in Austin, Texas, in June 2015.
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The panel will occur between June 4 and 7 and will feature Graham, Bledel and creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. The festival brings about excitement and hope of further “Gilmore Girls” reunions, as Sherman-Palladino has always made it known the show was incomplete. The festival also announced a Writers’ Room Reunion panel for “Dawson’s Creek.” While the panel holds no new promise for a reunion, it will still allow for a new perspective on the show’s writing and writer intentions.
Groups join to honor donor By Cokie Thompson | Staff Reporter
The Huxford Symphony Orchestra partially owes its creation to Camilla Huxford, so the symphony will be teaming up with The University of Alabama’s Contemporary Ensemble Monday night for a world premiere performance in her honor. Skip Snead, director of the Moody School of Music, said the focal point of the evening is the world premiere of a piece composed by Amir Zaheri. He also said the night is about more than just a concert for the school. Zaheri composed the piece for the Huxford to perform and dedicated it to Camilla Huxford, who makes the orchestra and many other parts of the school possible through her continual donations. “The nice thing about Monday night is that it will be more of a cross-section of the school in the sense that, yes, the Huxford definitely will be on stage and they definitely are a major component,” Snead said. “But joining them will be the Contemporary Ensemble, the Percussion Ensemble and aspects of our jazz program.”
The Huxford Symphony will team up with the University of Alabama’s Contemporary Ensemble on Monday night. CW / Lindsey Leonard
Amir Zaheri, in addition to composing the piece for the concert, is the director of the University Contemporary Ensemble. “For me, the idea of a group coming together like this, a group that is made possible because of someone like Camilla, is wonderful,” he said. “The idea that we can all come together [in] a concert and just play music and have a wonderful evening–that’s great.” General admission tickets are $10, senior tickets are $5, and student tickets are $3. Patrons
PLAN TO GO WHAT: Huxford Symphony Orchestra WHEN: Monday, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: 125 Concert Hall, Moody Music Building can purchase tickets online at uamusic.tix.com or by calling 205-348-7111. For more information, contact Michelle Rosenburg at 205-348-1477.
Fashion majors hold show By Hannah Widener | Contributing Writer
University of Alabama senior fashion majors showcased their designs in the “Fashion for Life” fashion show on Sunday evening. CW / Lindsey Leonard
Bria Robinson, a senior majoring in apparel and textile design and fashion retailing, Sunday evening it was lights, camera, said she spent up to 40 hours working on fashion in the Ferguson ballroom. Senior a faux fringe dress she made for the show. fashion majors showcased their designs in Robinson got the idea for her collection the “Fashion for Life” show with proceeds from the ‘70s and her family’s connection benefitting the Arts ‘n Autism founda- to the decade. “My dad is a big fan of the ‘70s, and he tion. The pieces ranged from floral skirts to leather dresses, and each look was has a lot of memorabilia from that time that inspired me – spestyled head-to-toe by the cifically his cars,” she student designer. said. “The one that I was Megan Mitton, a senior by was mainly majoring in fashion My dad is a big fan of the inspired his 1969 Bel Air. I looked apparel and textiles, said at the different textures she was inspired when ‘70s, and he has a lot from the car such as the she studied abroad in of memorabilia from that leather seats and the Paris two summers ago. She said she wanted to time that inspired me – paneling in the car.” Robinson said most incorporate the beauty specifically his cars. of the clothes she made of Paris into her clothing are things she would while also tying it into wear. A few of the looks a common theme. The — Bria Robinson –– are things she said she name of her line is “Belle dreams of wearing but Jolie,” which means couldn’t on a daily basis. beautiful madness. Robinson’s models wore Mitton’s collection featured four looks she debuted at clothes ranging from a pink jumpsuit Birmingham Fashion Week last year. to a white faux fringe dress. Each of Her other two looks included a big skirt the models was styled with a signature and a white ensemble look. Many of the big ‘70s hairdo. For Mitton, the best part about looks were accessorized with handmade participating in Fashion for Life lace chokers. “I wanted to bring sexy appeal to it, but was seeing the audience’s reactions with a couture feel,” she said. “The finale during the show. “This is my favorite part of the whole skirt took the longest, and I was up until 4 thing,” she said. “The gratification of a.m. on that one.” The students began working on their seeing my clothes walk out there and be lines of up to eight looks over the summer. real – that’s the best part.”
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POSITIONGRADES By Sean Landry | Assistant Sports Editor
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QUARTERBACKS Blake Sims recorded a quarterback ratingg of 86.5 on 19-of-31 passing, finding Cooper on an end zone fade for a touchdown. Sims led the Crimson Tide’s final touchdown drive to clinch the game, con-verting two third downs with his speed.
DEFENSIVE FRONT 7 The front seven dominated the line of scrimmage, opening the scoring with a team tackle of running back Josh Robinson in the end zone. Alabama heldd the Bulldogs to 3.5 yards per carry and hurried or hit Prescott six times.
SPECIAL TEAMS JK Scott continued his nation-leading form, dropping five of seven punts insidee the 20-yard line. Adam Griffith continuedd to struggle on field goals, making one from 36 yards but missing another from 37. Special teams clinched the game when DeAndrew White recovered an onside kick with seconds to play.
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SECONDARY Alabama’s secondary turned the ball over three times, picking off one of the top quarterbacks in the country and saving points. Cornerback Cyrus Jones and safeties Landon Collins and Nick Perry all recorded interceptions.
OFFENSIVE LINE The offensive line allowed only one sack and helped the Crimson Tide run for 124 yards on 32 carries, including touchdown runs by T.J. Yeldon and Derrick Henry.
RUNNING BACKS Alabama’s runnings backs carried the ball 27 times for 113 yards, for 4.2 yards per carry. Yeldon and Henry each recorded a rushing touchdown.
BY THENUMBERS Alabama has beaten the No. 1 1 time ranked team in Bryant-Denny Stadium interceptions by the Alabama defense 3 Prescott against Mississippi State’s Dak per carry by the Alabama 3.9 yards rushers, who scored two touchdowns down conversions by Alabama 3 third quarterback Blake Sims on the Crimson Tide’s last touchdown drive placed inside the 20-yard 5 punts line by Alabama punter JK Scott
WIDE RECEIVERS Amari Cooper showed why he’s in the running for top receiver in the nation, making several difficult catches, including one in double coverage on the 1-yard line. Seven different players caught passes for Alabama, including Yeldon and tight ends Brian Vogler and O.J. Howard.
Sims leads essential drive during game’s final quarter FOOTBALL FROM PAGE 1
From then on, faced with fading championship hopes, the defensive backs began to turn things around. They began developing into a ballhawking squad that helped the team cruise against Texas A&M and save the Crimson Tide’s season in Baton Rouge. After struggling in the early games, cornerback Cyrus Jones became one of the top defenders in the SEC. Jones was matched up against one of the top receivers in the country on Saturday: Birmingham native De’Runnya Wilson, who, at 6-foot-5, is seven inches taller than Jones. Jones came away with a touchdown-saving interception in the end zone, two pass break-ups and four tackles, helping lead Alabama to a 25-20 win over the then-No. 1 Bulldogs. “It was a collective job, all together, like each and every week,” Jones said. “We just try to prepare well in practice, study our game plan, and be on top of things mentally when we come in. That’s the biggest thing; we just went out there and tried to execute what
point of going ahead. A 19-13 lead with we’ve been taught.” Alabama’s defense managed to keep 14:16 remaining in the game wasn’t one of the top offenses in the country, enough to put it away. Alabama needed a drive to quiet led by Heisman candidate quarterback Dak Prescott, out of the end zone for the Bulldogs. Alabama got a drive. three quarters, not conceding a touchThe drive was 15 plays, spanned 76 down until the beginning of the fourth. The Crimson Tide picked off Prescott yards and drained just over six minutes three times, recorded five tackles for from the clock. Three times on third down, Sims made a play. loss and opened the scorThe first was an eight-yard ing with a first-quarter pass to running back T.J. safety after tackling Yeldon to get a first down. Bulldogs running back The second was a 10-yard Josh Robinson in the That’s the biggest run on third-and-eight. end zone. thing; we just went Finally, on third-and-long, “We’ve definitely improved a lot,” Jones got a first down on an out there and tried to Sims said. “I just think we had 11-yard rush. a bunch of new guys who “You look at this week execute what we’ve hadn’t been out there – those third downs that been taught. with each other a lot over [Sims] converts. You a couple of years. Just know if we don’t convert like any kind of group, those, we end up punting — Cyrus Jones — you need time to just gel and putting the defense as a whole unit, and I back out there against a think that time has given pretty good Mississippi us just that.” State offense. You know for him to get it done that way, and Sims leads vital drive. Again. we didn’t give him all the time in the When the team needed him world today, but I think that’s where most, Blake Sims stepped up again. his legs come to part – really a dualMississippi State had crawled back to threat quarterback,” offensive lineman within a touchdown of tying, an extra Austin Shepherd said.
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The drive ended with a touchdown to make the score 25-13. “That was probably one of the greatest drives in Alabama history to go down there and make it a two score game in the fourth quarter,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. That day, the Crimson Tide netted 335 yards on 63 plays. Yeldon led the rushing game with 72 yards and one touchdown. Sims was 19-for-31 for 211 yards and a touchdown. His longest throw was 50 yards to wide receiver Amari Cooper to put Alabama at Mississippi State’s one-yard line. The Crimson Tide scored on the next play, a one-yard push by running back Derrick Henry. Cooper finished the day with eight catches for 88 yards. For his career he has 3,039 yards receiving. Alabama was 5 of 14 on third down conversions, three of which came in the drive to put the game away. “It was a great win for our team, our players, our fans, our university and everyone in the organization. I think any time you beat the No. 1 team in the country, that’s a significant accomplishment,” Saban said. “I was really proud of how our players competed in the game.”
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Alabama falls to No. 7 Duke 90-40 By Elliott Propes | Staff Reporter
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to the sideline and then scored a basket in transition with just one shoe on. “At first I didn’t know what to do,” Cook said. “Like what do you do when your shoe comes off? You would think the play would stop, but I just threw my shoe and tried to get back on defense and slid everywhere.” The Crimson Tide split the weekend and is now 1-1. Alabama will be back in action on Tuesday when Jacksonville State comes to Foster Auditorium.
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No. 7 Duke defeated the Alabama women’s basketball team on Sunday. CW / Lindsey Leonard
The No. 7 Duke Blue Devils came into Foster Auditorium Sunday night and quieted a “white-out” crowd. The Alabama women’s basketball team fell behind 22-2 at the beginning of the game and never came back. Duke dominated 90-40. “The support in that gym tonight, no matter the score, was absolutely incredible,” Alabama coach Kristy Curry
said. “You credit Duke on a night like tonight. When you go back and look now, we shot 55 shots to their 56, and they just made a lot more than we did.” Alabama freshman Hannah Cook seemed to be the only bright spot for the Crimson Tide. For her first career start, she scored 19 of Alabama’s 40 points. She showed determination as well in the second half when she lost her shoe trying to get a rebound. She quickly threw the shoe
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, 5 4 4 0 : 4 4 Tickets for Home Games REMINDER: - You can access MyTickets by logging into UA’s Mobile app and going to the student section. - Check your ticket balance seating prior to the game to determine if your ticket is for the Upper (Gate 30) or Lower (Gate 31).
If you already have a ticket to this week’s home game and plan to attend: 1. Access MyTickets by logging into your myBama account at mybama.ua.edu or under the student app on UA’s mobile app. Check to make sure that access to the game has been placed on your Action Card between 1 p.m. on Sunday and 4 p.m. on Wednesday by going to mybama.ua.edu or the UA mobile app. 2. You should see a balance of “one� for your upper or lower deck ticket assignment. 3. If you don’t see a balance of “one,� call 205-348-2288 during normal business hours as quickly as you can.
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Use your ticket! Students who do not use tickets assigned to them will receive 2 penalty points for each game their ticket goes unused. Students who receive 3.5 or more penalty points will not be able to purchase postseason tickets for this year and regular season and postseason tickets for fall 2015.
If you already have a ticket to this week’s home game and want to donate your ticket to the ticket bank or transfer to a speciďŹ c UA student: 1. Access MyTickets by logging into your myBama account at mybama.ua.edu or under the student app on UA’s mobile app. Check to make sure that access to the game has been placed on your Action Card no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Call 205-348-2288 during normal business hours if you do not show a balance of “oneâ€? for your upper or lower deck ticket assignment. 2. While you are in MyTickets, follow the instructions to transfer a ticket to a speciďŹ c student or donate it to the ticket bank. 3. If you transfer your ticket to another UA student, both you and the student you are transferring the ticket to will receive an email that the balance has been transferred. 4. The student who receives the ticket – from you or the ticket bank – must log in to his/her myBama account to conďŹ rm that his/her account has a balance of “one.â€?
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You are the only person who can transfer or donate a ticket that is listed in your name!
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You will need both the name and myBama log in ID of the student you are transferring the ticket to. Both name and myBama log in IDs are case-sensitive, so use the name as it appears on the Action Card.
If you already have a ticket to this week’s home game and want to upgrade it to general admission for a non-UA student: 1. Access MyTickets by logging into your myBama account at mybama.ua.edu or under the student app on UA’s mobile app. Check to make sure that access to the game has been placed on your Action Card no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday by going to MyTickets. 2. Go to the Ticket OfďŹ ce in Coleman Coliseum between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday. You will need to bring your Action Card and the money required to upgrade the ticket. 3. Access to the game will be removed from your Action Card, and you will be issued a paper ticket for either upper or lower bowl seating as based on current ticket assignment. Only 3 upgrades to general admission are allowed for the season.
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You are the only person who can upgrade a ticket listed in your name.
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You can upgrade only one ticket per game.
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Each upgrade counts as 1 penalty point; 3 upgrade limit per season.
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Students who receive 3.5 or more penalty points during the season automatically forfeit the right to purchase postseason tickets this season and regular and postseason tickets for 2015.
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The upgrade cost varies with each game. You can pay with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cash or check. No Bama Cash.
If you do not have a ticket to this week’s home game: 1. Access MyTickets by logging into your myBama account at mybama.ua.edu or under the student app on UA’s mobile app and follow the instructions to place your name on the waiting list for the ticket bank. Place your name on the waiting list as early in the week as possible to receive a ticket, since donated tickets are assigned on a ďŹ rst-come, ďŹ rst-served basis, based on the upper or lower deck ticket donation. 2. Make sure you can be reached by email until the beginning of halftime of the game. If you would also like to receive cell phone notiďŹ cation on Game Day, update the cell number in your myBama account: Log on to myBama, select the student tab, select personal information, select address and phones, make the appropriate changes and save. 3. If you are notiďŹ ed that you have received a ticket, you must attend the game or immediately log in to MyTickets to donate the ticket back to the ticket bank no later than one hour before kickoff. 4. If you don’t go to the game or donate the ticket, you will receive 2 penalty points. 5. Use your ticket! Students who do not use tickets assigned to them will receive 2 penalty points for each game their ticket goes unused. Students who receive 3.5 or more penalty points will not be able to purchase postseason tickets for this year and regular season and postseason tickets for fall 2015.
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You must place your name on the waiting list for each home game. The list becomes available at 1 p.m. on the Sunday before a home game.
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If you donate your ticket after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, you’ll receive a half-point (.5) penalty. You can donate a ticket to the ticket bank until one hour prior to kickoff of the game.
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If you get a ticket, you will receive 2 penalty points if you do not attend the game or donate the ticket to the ticket bank or transfer the ticket to another UA student. You may donate a ticket until one hour before kickoff.
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If you have not used, donated or transferred your ticket by the beginning of halftime, you will receive 2 penalty points.
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Use your ticket! Students who do not use tickets assigned to them will receive 2 penalty points for each game their ticket goes unused. Students who receive 3.5 or more penalty points will not be able to purchase postseason tickets for this year and regular season and postseason tickets for fall 2015.
You can take your name off the waiting list by logging in to your myBama account, clicking on MyTickets channel on the Home tab and following the instructions to take your name off the waiting list for the ticket bank. If you receive a ticket, your name will be automatically removed from the waiting list.
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If you donate your ticket after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, you’ll receive a half-point (.5) penalty.