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For nearly 20 years, Alabama has been no stranger to landing commitments from some of the most impressive high school football prospects in the history of the sport.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Nick Saban was wrong about his recruitment of Derrick Henry

Nick Saban got a lot of things right when it came to Derrick Henry, except for the way he remembers the recruitment of the running back. Saban joined “The Pat McAfee Show” for an appearance last week and talked about Henry.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Nick Saban told a little white lie while live on TV in Knoxville and failed to give Tennessee proper credit

Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban, maybe by accident, told a little white lie while on live TV in Knoxville on Friday. Saban, who is in town for the Tennessee Vols' matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs, joined The Pat McAfee Show and he was asked about recruiting former Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

How many Heisman winners from the 21st century can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

The '2025-26 CFP teams' quiz

The 'College football color teams' quiz

The Saban 250: 91-100 Jahmyr Gibbs or Henry To'oTo'o, Which Transfer Do You Have?

One came from a rival and filled a key defensive hole for two years, including as the primary play-caller for the entire unit. The other was a one-season wonder looking to cap his collegiate career with a big final season, and promote his draft stock.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / June 4

Can Daniel Hill Someday Become Alabama's Next Derrick Henry? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times a week, the writers will group up to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 4

Emerging Alabama star 242-pound RB addresses comparisons to Derrick Henry as camp battles heat up

The Alabama Crimson Tide are undergoing an offensive makeover this offseason, opening the door for relative unknown talents to emerge. New offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb is hosting a battle for a new starting quarterback, running back rotation, and who should play at receiver and tight end.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 4

Alabama running back wants opponents to fear him as an every down back

Alabama football’s running back, Daniel Hill wants to continue to improve as a running back as he prepares for year two in Tuscaloosa. Hill played in nine games as a true freshman last season, contributing on special teams and offense.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / December 3, 2024

Heisman Trophy odds: Betting favorites updated after Week 14

With less than a week before Monday’s official announcement of the 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists, Vegas oddsmakers continue to reflect the betting trends that appears to heavily favor one candidate.

The Saban 250: 91-100: Which Transfer Do You Have, Jahmyr Gibbs or Henry To'oTo'o?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 9, 2024

Confidence is growing as continuity builds between Alabama’s quarterbacks and receivers

Alabama football has witnessed some of the most exciting offenses during the Nick Saban era. The 2015 group was balanced with Derrick Henry, but 2018, 2019, and 2020 averaged 40+ points per game.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 1, 2024

Extra Point: Looking at Bama's Best Combine Performances

It's no secret that each year the Alabama Crimson Tide sends droves of talent to the NFL. Since 2007, no team has put players into the league like Alabama has, and although coach Saban has retired, the Tide looks as if will continue to roll under Kalen DeBoer.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / February 29, 2024

Simulcam shows Dallas Turner outperform Derrick Henry, Jalen Hurts in 40-yard dash

Dallas Turner brought the heat at the 2024 NFL Combine, speeding past his competition with an unofficial 4.47 time in the 40-yard-dash. The former Alabama

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 26, 2018

The 10 best moments from the College Football Playoff semifinals

As we get set for the fifth season of the College Football Playoff semifinals, it is a good time to look back at the best moments from the first four seasons.

College Football Playoff semifinal storylines

Players to watch: Playoff and New Year's Six bowls

The 'Not today Saban, not today' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 10, 2017