Crimson and Coffee: SEC football is back
Good morning, Alabama fans, and welcome to the Crimson and Coffee. Football will always be our focus, but every day we’ll cover news, notes and analysis from across Crimson Tide sports. Join us each morning to get caught up on everything you missed in the world of Alabama football, recruiting, basketball and more in Crimson and Coffee.
Alabama Volleyball
The Crimson Tide lost to Troy, 3-1. The deciding set was 32-30, with the Tide falling just short of forcing a deciding 5th set. SEC Defensive Player of the Week Dru Kuck continued her good work with 17 digs. Bama actually out-hit and out-blocked Troy but … lost. Alabama hosts Buffalo on Friday night. Let’s see if Nate Oats and family swing by.
Opening Thursday Night of CFB
Of huge interest to Tide football fans, last night was the first Thursday of the season featuring multiple games. Four ranked teams played, including #4 Ohio State, who struggled against Minnesota, eventually winning by 14. The Buckeyes’ defense looks to be a work-in-progress but offensively, one of the nation’s best collection of skill players play behind a dominating offensive line.
UCF, down 21, came back to defeat Boise State in Orlando. Gus Malzahn over Bryan Harsin? Well, no, but still.
Tennessee didn’t always look pretty, but managed to beat Bowling Green, 38-6. Joe Milton did not impress Coffee and Crimson. But it was Game One.
Tide Football Readies For Miami
Nick Saban indicated on his radio show that Demarcco Hellams and LaBryan Ray would be game-time decisions. Both are recovering from minor injuries and both were projected starters.
Brian Branch may replace Hellams at safety, assuming he is not a go.
The Alabama Football family lost two treasured members yesterday … former Tide linemen and Coach Jim Fuller and All American Keith McCants passed away.
The Bama On3 Show
The Bama On3 Show, Episode 4 includes Clint Lamb once again bringing in Alabama football analyst Jimmy Stein to break down the Crimson Tide’s season opener against Miami.
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