TimesDaily.com (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
By Michael Casagrande, For the TimesDaily What was all but assured Saturday night was confirmed by Sunday evening. The matchup is set and Alabama fans can start calling their travel agents.
TimesDaily.com (Free subscription) | 12/05/2009
By Michael Casagrande For the TimesDaily ATLANTA - If the historical implications of Saturday's game were gnawing on Tim Tebow's psyche, he certainly didn't show it Friday afternoon.
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By Michael Casagrande, For the TimesDaily Mark Ingram is one step closer to taking a seat above any other individual who ever played football at Alabama. As expected, the Crimson Tide sophomore running back was among the five finalists for the Heisman Trophy announced Monday evening. The award will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday in New York City.
TimesDaily.com (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
By Michael Casagrande, For the TimesDaily The Georgia Dome clock had yet to reach zeros Saturday afternoon before the taunting began. Alabama fans knew who was coming up next and their "horns down" hand gesture that mocks the index finger and pinky salute famously displayed by Texas fans.
TimesDaily.com (Free subscription) | 12/06/2009
By Michael Casagrande, For the TimesDaily ATLANTA - Chris Rogers is rarely at a loss for words and the Alabama defensive back had plenty of them after Saturday's SEC Championship win. The senior made one tackle, but was full of energy in the postgame locker room.
TimesDaily.com (Free subscription) | 12/06/2009
By Michael Casagrande For the TimesDaily ATLANTA - The stage was emptying as the roving party moved to its next destination when Mark Ingram pulled a u-turn. A snow angel was in order.
TimesDaily.com (Free subscription) | 12/05/2009
By Michael Casagrande, For the TimesDaily ATLANTA - There was a relative quiet on the Georgia Dome grounds on the day before southern football's grandest event. It won't last. The crowd at the SEC Fan Fare was steady but not overwhelming as it will be Saturday when the weight of Florida and Alabama converge upon the complex.
TimesDaily.com (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009
By Michael Casagrande, For the TimesDaily TUSCALOOSA - Take two of the more devastating defenses in the country and pair them with two offenses that have issues in the red zone. Add that and several other factors into Saturday's SEC Championship Game and special teams take on an added level of significance.
TimesDaily.com (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009
By Michael Casagrande, For the TimesDaily TUSCALOOSA - With the help of an artificial hamstring, Cory Reamer is confident in his full return to the defense in Saturday's game. Slowed by an injury suffered two weeks ago against Chattanooga, the senior linebacker saw limited action against Auburn after practicing sparingly during the week.
TimesDaily.com (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
By Michael Casagrande, For the TimesDaily TUSCALOOSA - A precursor to the Heisman Trophy, the Walter Camp Award also goes to the nation's player of the year. Mark Ingram remains a candidate for the Camp Award after Wednesday's finalist announcement.
TimesDaily.com (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
By Michael Casagrande, For the TimesDaily TUSCALOOSA - The Peek family of Ponte Verda, Fla., couldn't be any more of a Gator-centric. There are a handful of Florida Hall of Famers among the generations who did their schooling in Gainesville. Then, there's the self-proclaimed "black sheep" who strayed from the herd.
TimesDaily.com (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
By Michael Casagrande, For the TimesDaily TUSCALOOSA - Pity the Alabama and Florida offenses that must find ways to attack each other's defense. Statistically, it's almost comical. Realistically, it's nearly unfair.
