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Halfway through the Regular Season Pep Talk from Bear Bryant

We are midway through the regular season and homecoming is this weekend. I thought it would be great to get a pep talk from the Bear. Enjoy. RTR.

Some Thirsty Thursday videos

With Jerrell Harris back at practice and vying for some playing time, we thought we'd shower down some videos from our BFN cloud about the linebacker. Even though this is his first eligible game of the season it is important to remember that he competes with a stout Nico Johnson and with his lack of playing time due to his six game suspension.

When talking about this competition, Nick Saban remarked “Both guys are doing a good job, both guys are working hard. I think the fact that Nico’s been in that position for two or three weeks now, and Jerrell is getting back into it, he’s certainly doing a good job, but I think there’s a little bit of rust there in terms of assignments relative to not being with us for a few weeks.” Whatever happens this week at linebacker is a moot point to many Bama fans, because we are excited to have Harris back and add depth to position left vacant by an injured Dont'a Hightower

Here is a small glimpse of Jerrell Harris hitting some sleds from practice. We're all wondering how much of an impact he will have on the defense this Saturday. Something to note after watching the video, watch the separation made by Rolando McClain. Amazing.




Watch this video below from August 11, when Jerrell Harris talks about the upcoming season and his potential for getting some playing time. He seems like he has a solid character and real appreciation for his coaches and their schemes. Let's hope that translates to the field this Saturday.

And ftw, we've added this collage of College Gameday on ESPN.com is noteworthy because they have old Tommy Tuberville commenting on the Tide. He makes rather generic comments about the tide and slips in a backhanded compliment at the end. You can't blame him, the Tide was responsible for his slip into obscurity.

Is Spurrier giving up before USC takes the field? And more links. . .

The most interesting Tide news this week is coming from Steve Spurrier's press conference. Some say that Spurrier is giving up before taking the field and others say that he is trying to lure the Tide into a rope-a-dope.

Here is a quote from ESPN:

“Obviously, we want to go in and give it our best shot and see what happens,” Spurrier said. “There’s not a lot of pressure on us. We’re not sitting around here and telling our guys this, that and the other. There was more pressure on that Kentucky game (last week), I can assure you of that, and the game next week when we play Vanderbilt, because we line up with those guys better. We all know that.”


If you are interested in more, go watch and/or read here.

More Links:

There is a lot of buzz about Mark Ingram for Heisman. Read here about him being a "complete back".

Will Jerrell Harris or Nico Johnson play more Will Linebacker? Nothing like a healthy competition.

SI.com's Andy Staples thinks Bama and Florida are pulling away from the rest of the Nation. Click here.

How good is Bama at forcing Turnovers? Read more here.

RTR

Mark Ingram Mania

My friend showed me this highlight reel that I thought ya'll might enjoy. RTR

The Crimson Tide moves up a spot on the AP Poll

After a slow and methodical (and some might say a "rolling "motion) beating of the Ole Miss Rebels, Coach Nick Saban reminded everyone that " This is like climbing a mountain, the higher you go, the more treacherous it gets." That may be true, Coach Saban. We all know a small slip could send us falling down this mountain, back to the foothills of obscurity. Even though we rejoice in a victory of the "preseason darling", Ole Miss, we'll keep the eye upward towards the next opponent. Saturday's victory pushed us one step closer, since the Tide moved up a spot on the AP Poll to number 2. With all our success, we know now is not the time to grow complacent.





Florida's grip on 1st place votes are slipping as the Tide keeps gaining momentum from dominating victories. The Tide earned five first place votes and eleven second place votes in the Coaches Poll (four more first place votes than the previous week). Also, Alabama is currently tied for second place with Texas in the Harris Interactive Poll. The first BCS standings will be released next Sunday and if they were released today, it would look like this: 1. Florida 2. Alabama.

Enjoy the Rammer Jammer below and Roll Tide!