Bama has had a remarkable run in the SEC lately

BAMA HAS BEEN A DOMINANT FORCE IN SEC...

Tide has won more than 30 SEC games in three years

    Quick question - tell me the names of the schools with the most SEC wins in the last three seasons?  Kentucky is on the list which is a no brainer. Florida has to come to mind. So who is third?  Alabama holds down that spot. Each of these schools have won more than 30+ SEC conference wins. Which of these teams didn't get enough invitations into the NCAA during that run?  Only Alabama. That tells me a couple of things. First, that Grant has done a good job, better than 11 other schools in the conference, and second, the NCAA has the worst selection committee in the world. At least prior to the inclusion on C. Rice in the new football selection group. Those wins ought to tell a lot of Alabama fans they need to recognize the job that Grant has done. Perhaps a few anti-Grant fans ought to do their homework. Factor in injuries and dismissals his coaching has been tremendous. Only real fans understand that fact. All you Grant haters can post your comments now. Bill Battle is not going to terminate Grant.

Tide fans wait for word on William Lee...

Taylor can finish plays inside

   I'm really anxious about the decision of William Lee. Lee is 6-9 and is a top power forward prospect. He is physical and can run like a deer. He is exactly what Anthony Grant needs in an offense. The same can be said for Jimmie Taylor, who by all reports, and my personal observations is having a great fall camp. Taylor is a one man wrecking crew on defense. He may be a little rough around the edges but he'll be more than rough on anyone who takes the rock inside against the Tide. It almost makes you smile thinking about Taylor, Lee, and Michael Kessons in the lineup. Don't forget that Engstrom has another year of eligibility and my bet is he'll hang around one more year to enhance his chances to play overseas for a check.

     A commitment from Lee will be a big event for the Tide. It might move Bama into the top five (or better) in national recruiting rankings. Lee has a lot of upside with this athletic skill and size. I think he will eventually sign with the Tide but the decision lingers. Last week I was pretty much assured he would ink with the Tide. Other schools continually tell Lee that Grant is gone if the Tide doesn't make the NCAA this year. Negative posters please post right now. Don't think for a minute that hoops prospects don't get copies of posts from those who hate Grant. Schools give them to kids and tell them that Alabama fans even think he is gone. I'll have a few more posts before the game in Dallas. Hope to see you there in person.

How good will 'Bama be this season?  Check with me when Levi Randolph is full speed. He's walking without a brace but isn't practicing yet...