Everything about The 2008 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Team totally explained
The
2008 Alabama Crimson Tide football team will represent the
University of Alabama in the
college football season of 2008-2009. The team's
head coach is
Nick Saban, who is entering his second year at Alabama. They play their home games at
Bryant-Denny Stadium in
Tuscaloosa,
Alabama and compete in the Western Division of the
Southeastern Conference. They will try to improve upon a 7–6 record from the
2007 season.
In early February, www.rivals.com ranked the Crimson Tide recruiting class of 2008 as #1. The class was headlined by the signing of highly-touted
wide receiver Julio Jones.
Returning Starters
The following players made at least 9 starts in 2007 and are returning in 2008
Offense
Antoine Caldwell (Offensive Lineman)
Terry Grant (Running Back)
Mike Johnson (Offensive Lineman)
Mike McCoy (Wide Receiver)
Andre Smith (Offensive Line)
Nick Walker (Tight End)
John Parker Wilson (Quarterback)
Defense
Kareem Jackson (Defensive Back)
Rashad Johnson (Defensive Back)
Ezekial Knight (Linebacker)
Rolando McClain (Linebacker)
Lorenzo Washington (Defensive Line)
Special Teams
Javier Arenas (Kick/Punt Returner)
P.J. Fitzgerald (Punter)
Jonathan Lowe (Kick Returner)
Brian Selman (Snapper)
Leigh Tiffin (Place Kicker)
Schedule
- The Tide's Away schedule in the 2008 season has games at Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, and LSU.
- Their Home schedule includes games against Tulane, Western Kentucky, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Arkansas State, Mississippi State, and Auburn.
- The season opener will be against Clemson at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, a neutral site.
- The 2008 A-Day Game will be played on April 12, 2008
Schedule Source: 2008 Alabama Crimson Tide football schedule
Schedule Notes
The Alabama vs. LSU game on November 8 will mark the second time that Alabama head coach Nick Saban competes against LSU and the time Saban will return to Baton Rouge since leaving for the Miami Dolphins in December 2005.
The Alabama vs. Clemson game on August 30 will be the first time in several years that Alabama's first game isn't the home opener. It will also be the second straight season that Alabama will play a major team from the Atlantic Coast Conference at a neutral site.
The Alabama vs. Auburn game on November 29 will see the Tide attempting to end a current six game losing streak to the Tigers, it'll be the first game to be played at Bryant-Denny with Nick Saban as head coach of the Tide.
Of the twelve teams on the 2008 schedule, eight made bowl games in 2007.
Alabama's two Off Weeks will occur between the Kentucky and Ole Miss games and between the Mississippi State and Auburn games.
Game Notes
Clemson
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Rushing
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Passing
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Tackles |
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Pass Defense |
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Kick |
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Punting |
Kickoffs |
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TB |
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Kick Returns |
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Personnel
Roster
Coaching Staff
(Subject to Change)
Nick Saban - Head Coach
Jim McElwain - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Burton Burns - Associate Head Coach/Running Backs
Curt Cignetti - Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator
Bo Davis - Defensive Line
Bobby Williams - Tight Ends/Special Teams
Joe Pendry - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line
Kirby Smart - Defensive Coordinator
Kevin Steele - Associate Head Coach/Head Defensive Coach[
Lance Thompson - Outside LinebackersFurther Information]
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