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7 days ago
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Mark Ingram II Thanks Future Alabama Opponent for Bulletin Board Material
Mark Ingram II Thanks Future Alabama Opponent for Bulletin Board Material originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Alabama Crimson Tide Heisman winner Mark Ingram II was all for the trash-talking from a future opponent. Advertisement Alabama opens the season with the Florida State Seminoles on August 30. Florida State Quarterback Thomas Castellanos stoked the flames by stating that Alabama does not have Nick Saban to save itself. Ingram was glad Castellanos gave the Crimson Tide another reason to be motivated on a recent episode of "The Triple Option." The program legend won the Heisman for Alabama in 2009, as the first player in the team's history to win the award. Since Ingram, the Crimson Tide have had Derrick Henry (2015), DeVonta Smith (2020) and Bryce Young (2021) also win the honor. Former Alabama Crimson Tide running back Mark Ingram II. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports "Good for him. Let him run his mouth," Ingram said. "Let him talk. You're supposed to be confident, as an athlete, as a dog, you're supposed to be confident. So let him run his mouth and give the dogs at Alabama a reason to go in and make him regret what he said. We need some get back. We need some bounce back, and just go ahead and sprinkle a little extra motivation on top. A little bulletin board material. I know they're gonna use it." Advertisement The meeting will be the first between Alabama and Florida State since the 2017 season. The Crimson Tide won that game 24-7, which was also a season opener. The Seminoles played an SEC team last season in their hated rival, the Florida Gators, and it did not go well. Florida won handily by a score of 31-11. Another Saban-coached player besides Ingram officially retired recently. Former Alabama linebacker CJ Mosley retired after an 11-year career in the NFL. Castellanos is right that Alabama is not led by Saban anymore, as Kalen DeBoer enters year two in 2025. While it is true that DeBoer is not on Saban's level, the Alabama coach can still recruit effectively. Alabama has the No. 12 overall class for the 2026 cycle on On3 Sports. Advertisement Recent Crimson Tide quarterback commit Jett Thomalla was seen excelling in the Elite 11 Finals. Alabama can settle the score against Florida State on August 30 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Related: Elite Alabama Target Announces Finalists and Commitment Date This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
10-06-2025
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Heisman winner predicts Georgia to lose three regular season games in 2025
Heisman winner predicts Georgia to lose three regular season games in 2025 Former Alabama Crimson Tide running back and FOX Sports college football analyst Mark Ingram is not high on the Georgia Bulldogs entering the 2025 college football season. Ingram thinks that Georgia will have a disappointing season. "We own the Dawgs!" said Ingram on "The Triple Option" podcast after predicting that Georgia would lose their first game of the season at home against Alabama. The podcast features former Florida and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer and fellow FOX college football analyst Rob Stone. Ingram also went on to predict that Georgia will lose to the Texas Longhorns and Florida Gators. Georgia's 2025 win total is set at 9 and 1/2 wins and Ingram, who won the Heisman in 2009, is taking the under. If Georgia wins just nine games, then the Bulldogs would be unlikely to advance to the SEC championship (three conference losses) or the College Football Playoff. The only team with three losses to make the 2024-2025 playoff was the Clemson Tigers, but Clemson won the ACC championship, so they received an automatic playoff berth. Ingram thinks there's a possibility Georgia will win one of three games against Alabama, Florida or Texas, but with Georgia breaking in a new starting quarterback in Gunner Stockton he is not as optimistic for the Bulldogs' 2025 season.
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09-06-2025
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National championship wall at Rama Jama's collapses following storms in Tuscaloosa
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Rama Jama's, a restaurant in Tuscaloosa that features a ton of Alabama football history and tradition, lost an iconic wall following storms over the weekend. The national championship wall was destroyed, according to the restaurant's Instagram page. The post read 'Today's storm took down a piece of Tuscaloosa history. We lost our National Championship wall today.' Mark Ingram on College Football Hall of Fame ballot Rama Jama's was founded in September of 1996 by Gary Lewis on the morning of a home football game against Vanderbilt. It's a restaurant known for its burgers, breakfast, and its convenient spot right outside of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The championship wall commemorated the Crimson Tide's 18 national titles. It featured championship dates, historic Alabama football names, memorabilia, and more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-06-2025
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19th Birmingham Bowl scheduled for December 29
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The 19th Birmingham Bowl is set for Monday, Dec. 29 at Protective Stadium. The game will feature teams from the SEC, AAC, or ACC. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and will air on ESPN. Participating teams will be announced on Dec. 7. Tickets will go one sale to the public on Dec. 7 as well. For more information, click here. Mark Ingram on College Football Hall of Fame ballot 'As we prepare for the 19th Birmingham Bowl, and our 5th game at Protective Stadium, we look forward to hosting the participating teams, marching bands and fans to experience the unique southern hospitality that only Birmingham can offer,' said Mark Meadows, Birmingham Bowl Executive Director. 'I am also excited about showcasing our community to a national television audience on ESPN.' The 2024 Birmingham Bowl featured Vanderbilt defeating Georgia Tech, 35-27. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-06-2025
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Which Alabama football players are 2026 College Football Hall of Fame nominees?
The 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class could have a few more Alabama football connections. The National Football Foundation announced 79 players and nine coaches who are in the running for the 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame. The announcement for the class will be made in early 2026. Advertisement Here's a look at the players nominated who have Alabama football connections: Mark Ingram: Alabama football running back Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide former running back Mark Ingram on the field prior to the game against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Mark Ingram was a unanimous first-team All-American and Alabama's first Heisman Trophy winner. The 2009 SEC Offensive Player of the Year had 3,261 rushing yards and 42 rushing touchdowns in three seasons with the Crimson Tide. Ingram was the No. 28 overall pick of the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL draft. DeMeco Ryans: Alabama football linebacker Oct. 22, 2005; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker DeMeco Ryans (35) celebrates the game ending interception in the final seconds against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Tennessee 6-3. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2005 John David Mercer DeMeco Ryans was a unanimous first-team All-American and won the Lott IMPACT Trophy. The 2005 SEC Defensive Player of the Year had 76 tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss and 5 sacks for the Crimson Tide before being the No. 33 overall pick of the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL draft. Dennis Franchione: Alabama football coach 27 Dec 2001 : Alabama head coach Dennis Franchione presents the trophy during post-game celebration of the Independence Bowl game against Iowa State at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Alabama won 14-13. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit:A two-time NAIA Coach of the Year, Dennis Franchione finished with a 17-8 record as the head coach at Alabama in 2001-02. He led the Crimson Tide to an Independence Bowl win in 2001. Franchione also had head coaching stops at TCU, Texas A&M and Texas State. Advertisement Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@ or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter. This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama football players nominated for 2026 College Football Hall of Fame
