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    The Women’s Volleyball Team beat Alabama Crimson Tide in a bruising battle making it a fourth consecutive win for The Rebels against the Elephants at The Pavilion, injuring a player from both Ole Miss and Alabama. Ole Miss has Junior Lexi Thompson to credit for their success with 20 kills, whether she gives herself credit or not, she led the Rebels to a win against Alabama Crimson Tide, while also moving into 7th place for career kills. “I personally never lost to Alabama, and it is great to say that,” Thompson said. “It is all in all my team. Aubrie Edie thank you so much for being an awesome setter and helping me.” Ole Miss kicked off the match with the serve but lost the point due to Alabama’s leading hitter Krystal Rivers’ kill(0-1). The Rebel’s star hitter Lexi Thompson was able to send the ball right back to get the kill for Ole Miss, initiating some momentum for the Rebels (1-1). However Krystal Rivers defended her team with a fiery kill (6-4), and then an ace to follow (6-5). Both teams held their own sending over hard hit balls. It wasn’t until Kate Gibson’s top-spin serve caused Alabama to send over a free ball, in which Thompson was able to…

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    1928 until 1992, the Alabama-Tennessee game was played on the third Saturday of this month but has lately been playing on a different week. For the fourth consecutive weekend, the 9th ranked Tennessee Volunteers are slotted for the 3:30 prime time CBS kick-off with Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson on the call. And for the fourth straight game, the Vols will face-off against an SEC top 25 opponent. Winning two of the three games so far, their lone loss coming last weekend in College Station.…

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    is some truth to it. Paying collegiate athletes could very well keep some of them out of trouble and make the good ones great and the great ones even greater. Many people argue that the NCAA does not have enough money to put every single college athlete on its payroll, because there simply isn’t enough money. Although this is true it should not be a means to an end for this argument. Should water polo players be making the same money as basketball and football players when they do not do…

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    College Selection Essay

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    example of a college experience gives the impression of stressful times, when in reality it is all a part of the process. Schools like the University of Alabama have caused many to decide to attend school there for numerous reasons. Examples of these reasons are the beautiful campus, the southern hospitality, the roaring support of athletics, and the outstanding rigor of academics are all incorporated when looking at the school as a whole. The effects of choosing Alabama as a primary selection…

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    Alabama versus Florida State features Week 1: 'It's what really matters to school football' CHARLOTTE — College football doesn't get many season-openers like this. Not at the level of Alabama versus Florida State. The Crimson Tide and the Seminoles will square off in Atlanta's destined to-be-finished, $1.6 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sept. 2, and Florida State is moving toward the matchup with a blend of the media-arranged "It's simply one more diversion" estimation and the regard that…

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    I can smell the excitement in the air. The crimson and white colors on everyone, and some people have even painted their bodies. It is football season, finally. Tuscaloosa has been referred to as “The City Of Champions” because of The University Of Alabama’s sports teams--mainly football. In Tuscaloosa, we brag about the Southeastern Conference and the number of BCS National Championship titles the university holds. Tuscaloosa is the place I call home, and I live in a town that revolves around…

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    Crimson Tide Case Study

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    Alabama (1-0) – A convincing win over the USC Trojans keeps the Crimson Tide at the top of the list. Alabama found its quarterback in true freshmen Jalen Hurts. Hurts tallied 150 total yards and four touchdowns in his first college football game. The Crimson Tide defense, as always, was spectacular. They limited the Trojans to 92 yards in the first half and showed off incredible speed at the linebacker and safety positions. Needless to say, Lane Kiffin was very happy in his return against his…

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    and Sooners signal caller Baker Mayfield were both in the discussion for the Heisman Trophy as the season wound down. Whichever quarterback fares better could determine the outcome of their New Year’s Eve matchup. Prediction: Mayfield and Sooners receiver Sterling Shepard excel in a 45-34 victory over Clemson. • The second national semifinal pits the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Michigan State Spartans. The Tide have reach the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive season…

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    covered the background of Alabama and the tragedies that took place in Birmingham. During the 1960s, Birmingham, Alabama was notoriously known for its racial discrimination and segregation. The bombings that happened within Birmingham were sadly no accident and actually common. “By 1963, homemade bombs set off in Birmingham's black homes and churches were such common occurrences that the city had earned the nickname ‘Bombingham’,” (History). During this same year, 1963, Paul William “Bear”…

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    Ozzie Newsome was born on March 16, 1956 in Muscle Shoals, AL. He is a former tight end for the Cleveland Browns who played from 1978 to 1990. He played four years at the University of Alabama and was named AP first-team All-Pro in 1977. He only lost 6 out of 50 games in his college career for the Crimson Tide but was never able to win a national championship. Ozzie Newsome won a state championship in high school and was recruited by Paul Bryant to play for Alabama. He played in 48 straight…

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