2006 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 2006 Alabama Crimson Tide football Alabama Crimson Tide logo.svg 150 Southeastern Conference Western Division SEC 0–7 0–6 6 2 Mike Shula 4th regular season Joe Kines bowl game David Rader 4th Pro-style Joe Kines 6th 3–3–5 Le'Ron McClain Juwan Simpson Bryant–Denny Stadium Independence Bowl L Lost 31–34 vs. Oklahoma State The 2006 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by Mike Shula in his fourth and final year as head coach during the regular season and Joe Kines as interim head coach for their bowl game, the Crimson Tide compiled an overall record of 6–7 with a mark of 2–6 in conference play, tying for fourth place SEC's Western Division. Alabama was invited to the Independence Bowl, where the Crimson Tide lost to Oklahoma State. The team played home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Despite a strong 5–2 start, Alabama finished the regular season by losing four of the final five games. The Crimson Tide closed the regular season at 6–6 with a defeat for a fifth-straight year to rival Auburn. Following the loss, Shula was fired and defensive coordinator Joe Kines was appointed interim head coach for the bowl game. In 2009, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) levied sanctions against Alabama, forcing the Crimson Tide to vacate all of their wins from the season.Estes Gentry March 23, 2010 NCAA upholds vacated wins penalties in the University of Alabama's textbook case (Updated with UA reaction) https://www.al.com/bamabeat/2010/03/ncaa_upholds_penalties_in_the.html 2024-12-28 AL.com Mobile Press-Registerhttps://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/friv/forfeits.html Forfeits and Vacated Games College Football at Sports-Reference.com Schedule The Sagarin computer ratings calculated Alabama's strength of schedule to be the 55th most difficult out of the 241 Division I teams.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt06.htm USA Today Jeff Sagarin NCAA football ratings January 4, 2007 September 4, 2011 The Cosgrove Computer Rankings calculated it as the 65th most difficult out of the 119 Division I FBS teams in its rankings.http://www.collegefootballpoll.com/2006_archive_computer_rankings.html 2006–2007 College Football Season Final Congrove Computer Rankings College Football Poll.com September 4, 2011 It featured four pre-season AP Top 25 teams, four of which made bowl games in 2005.https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2006/week/1 2006 NCAA Football Rankings – Preseason ESPN.com September 4, 2011 In accordance with conference rules, Alabama faced all five Western Division opponents: Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss. They also faced three Eastern Division opponents: official SEC rival Tennessee, Florida, and Vanderbilt.http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/126578/sec-football-scheduling-format.aspx SEC Football scheduling format SECsports.com The Southeastern Conference September 4, 2011 Alabama did not play SEC opponents Georgia, Kentucky and South Carolina. Alabama also played four non-conference games. The non-conference schedule included games against Hawaii of the Western Athletic Conference, Duke of the Atlantic Coast Conference and both Louisiana–Monroe and Florida International of the Sun Belt Conference.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html#2006 All-time Football Results: 2006 Season RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 4, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120713171913/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html July 13, 2012 For the 2006 Independence Bowl, Alabama played Oklahoma State of the Big 12 Conference. 2006 Coaches Central September 2 5:00 p.m. v y 25 Hawaii Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL PPV 25–17 92,138 September 9 2:30 p.m. v 24 Vanderbilt Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL SECRN 13–10 92,138 September 16 6:00 p.m. v y 23 Louisiana–Monroe Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL PPV 41–7 92,138 September 23 2:30 p.m. l y 22 Arkansas Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR CBS 23–24 2OT 74,687 September 30 2:30 p.m. l y Florida 5 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, FL rivalry CBS 13–28 90,671 October 7 6:00 p.m. v y Duke Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL PPV 30–14 92,138 October 14 2:30 p.m. v Ole Miss Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry CBS 26–23 OT 92,138 October 21 2:30 p.m. l y Tennessee 9 Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN Third Saturday in October CBS 13–16 106,695 October 28 2:00 p.m. v y y FIU Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL PPV 38–3 92,138 November 4 11:30 a.m. l Mississippi State Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry LFS 16–24 92,138 November 11 6:45 p.m. l y LSU 12 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry ESPN 14–28 92,588 November 18 2:30 p.m. l Auburn 15 Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL Iron Bowl CBS 15–22 92,138 December 28 2:30 p.m. l y y Oklahoma State Independence Stadium Shreveport, LA Independence Bowl ESPN 31–34 45,054 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule 2006 https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/333/season/2006 ESPN August 16, 2025 2006 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/alabama/2006-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference August 16, 2025 2006 Football Schedule https://rolltide.com/sports/football/schedule/2006 University of Alabama August 16, 2025 Before the season Alabama finished their 2005 campaign at with a 13–10 win over Texas Tech in the 2006 Cotton Bowl Classic for a final record of 10–2.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=260020333 https://archive.today/20120714083031/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=260020333 dead July 14, 2012 Last-second field goal lifts Bama to Cotton Bowl win January 2, 2006 Associated Press ESPN.com September 5, 2011 Several years later, in June 2009, the NCAA Committee on Infractions sanctioned Alabama for "major violations" of NCAA policies as a result of athletes who received improper benefits in 16 of 19 NCAA sports, including football.Sixteen Alabama teams penalized https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4250596 Associated Press ESPN.com June 12, 2009 September 4, 2011 As part of the penalties imposed, the football program was forced to vacate all ten victories from the 2005 season making the official 2005 record 0–2. The 2006 season also marked the first played in Bryant–Denny Stadium after the completion of the north endzone expansion.Statues unveiled: UA honors championship coaches Cecil Hurt A1 The Tuscaloosa News September 1, 2006 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FGg0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=zqcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3310%2C5200 October 26, 2011 The $47 million expansion increased its overall capacity to 92,138 (then the 5th largest on-campus stadium), added several new luxury boxes and saw the completion of the Walk of Champions off University Boulevard.Game day: Hawaii F14 The Tuscaloosa News September 2, 2006 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FWg0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=zqcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6621%2C480948 October 26, 2011 The Walk of Champions, at the time, featured statues of the four national championship Alabama head coaches: Wallace Wade, Frank Thomas, Bear Bryant and Gene Stallings. At that time a fifth space was left vacant for a future statue, and on April 16, 2011, the University unveiled a statue of Nick Saban for winning the 2009 national championship at that location.Saban statue to debut April 16 http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110402/NEWS/110409963/1007/news?Title=Saban-statue-to-debut-April-16 Chase Goodbread The Tuscaloosa News April 2, 2011 October 26, 2011 Returning starters Alabama had 13 returning starters from the previous season, including eight on offense, four on defense and one on special teams.2006 Alabama Football Media Guide, p. 58 The most notable departures from the previous year were Brodie Croyle and J. B. Closner on offense; Mark Anderson, Rudy Griffin, Freddie Roach, DeMeco Ryans, Anthony Madison, Roman Harper and Charlie Peprah on defense; and Jeremy Schatz, Matt Miller and Drew Lane on special teams. Offense Player Class Position Keith Brown Junior Wide receiver D. J. Hall Junior Wide receiver Chris Capps Junior Offensive tackle B.J. Stabler Sophomore Offensive guard Kyle Tatum Senior Offensive tackle Nick Walker Sophomore Tight end Le'Ron McClain Senior Fullback Kenneth Darby Senior Running back Defense Player Class Position Jeremy Clark Senior Defensive tackle Wallace Gilberry Junior Defensive end Juwan Simpson Senior Linebacker Ramzee Robinson Senior Cornerback Special teams Player Class Position Jamie Christensen Junior Placekicker Game summaries Hawaii 2006 Hawaii Warriors football team Hawaiʻi 3 0 7 7 Alabama 3 12 7 3 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 6:09 p.m. Central 3:03 92,138 87 F, partly cloudy, winds N at 12 mph on Jeff Roberson David Crane (play-by-play), Tyler Watts (analyst), Chris Stewart (sideline) CTSN PPV Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082906aab.html Alabama set to kick off 2006 season August 29, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 4, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama01.html#GAME.SUM Hawaii vs Alabama: Scoring Summary September 2, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 4, 2011 thumb|left|The north end of Bryant-Denny Stadium was officially opened for the Hawaiʻi game Alabama opened the 2006 season by defeating the Hawaiʻi Warriors 25–17 in their first all-time visit to Bryant–Denny Stadium.Late defensive stand helps Tide hold off game Hawaii http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262450333 https://web.archive.org/web/20121020053915/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262450333 dead October 20, 2012 Associated Press ESPN.com September 2, 2006 September 4, 2011 Hawaii got on the board first when Dan Kelly connected on a 42-yard field goal to give the Warriors a 3–0 lead. Alabama tied it up at 3–3 on a 31-yard Leigh Tiffin field goal later in the first quarter. The Crimson Tide then took a 10–3 lead of the evening when Tim Castille scored on a three-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter. Alabama then extended their lead to 15–3 at halftime after the Hawaii punter Kurt Milne knocked the ball out of the endzone because of a bad snap for a safety and Tiffin connected on a 23-yard field goal.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama01.html#GAME.PLY Hawaii vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary September 2, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 4, 2011 The Crimson Tide scored on their opening drive of the third quarter when John Parker Wilson threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Keith Brown. Hawaii then cut the Alabama lead to 22–10 later that quarter when Colt Brennan threw a 16-yard touchdown strike to Reagan Maui'a. In the fourth quarter, a 27-yard Tiffin field goal extended the Alabama lead to 25–10. The Warriors responded Brennen connected with Ryan Grice-Mullen for a 31-yard touchdown reception to make the score 25–17. After holding the Tide on their next offensive series, Hawaii managed to drive 49 yards in 2:40 to get in position to potentially tie the game and send it into overtime. Alabama secured the 25–17 victory on the final play of the game when Lionel Mitchell intercepted a Brennen pass in the endzone for a touchback as time expired. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Warriors to 1–1 (2–1 without NCAA vacations). Vanderbilt 2006 Vanderbilt Commodores football team Vanderbilt 0 10 0 0 Alabama 3 0 7 3 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 5:26 p.m. Central 2:49 92,138 87 F, partly cloudy, winds ESE at 7 mph on Hubert Owens Bill Rosinski (play-by-play), David Archer (analyst), Jenn Hildreth (reporter) FSN South Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090506aab.html Alabama set to open SEC slate against Vanderbilt September 5, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 4, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama02.html#GAME.SUM Vanderbilt vs Alabama: Scoring Summary September 9, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 4, 2011 A week after defeating Hawaii, the Crimson Tide opened conference play against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 13–10.Freshman walk-on's 47-yard FG lifts 'Bama over Vandy http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262520333 https://archive.today/20130102202637/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262520333 dead January 2, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com September 9, 2006 September 4, 2011 Alabama scored first on a 37-yard Leigh Tiffin field goal with just under a minute remaining in the first quarter. Vanderbilt responded with ten second quarter points to take a 10–3 halftime lead after Bryant Hahnfeldt first connected on a 42-yard field goal and Chris Nickson threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Earl Bennett. The Crimson Tide tied the game on their first drive of the third quarter when John Parker Wilson hit D. J. Hall for a 31-yard touchdown reception. Tiffin then scored the game-winning field goal from 47 yards out to give Alabama the 13–10 victory. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Commodores to 57–19–4 (60–18–4 without NCAA vacations and forfeits). Louisiana–Monroe 2006 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football team Louisiana–Monroe 7 0 0 0 Alabama 7 10 10 14 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 6:07 p.m. Central 2:56 92,138 84 F, partly cloudy, winds S at 3 mph on Marc Curles David Crane (play-by-play), Tyler Watts (analyst), Chris Stewart (sideline) CTSN PPV Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091106aad.html Alabama Louisiana–Monroe set for Crimson Tide Pay-Per-View September 11, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama03.html#GAME.SUM Louisiana–Monroe vs Alabama: Scoring Summary September 16, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 alt=Large scoreboard above the stands of an American football stadium.|left|thumb|200px|Final scoreboard at the conclusion of the game. The Crimson Tide extended their overall record to 3–0 after they defeated the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks 41–7 in the first all-time meeting between the programs.Alabama 41, Louisiana–Monroe 7 http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262590333 https://archive.today/20130103042635/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262590333 dead January 3, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com September 16, 2006 September 5, 2011 Alabama opened the scoring midway through the first quarter when Le'Ron McClain caught a 17-yard touchdown pass from John Parker Wilson. The Crimson Tide extended their lead to 10–0 after Leigh Tiffin connected on a 34-yard field goal early in the second quarter. The Warhawks then responded with their only points of the game after Kinsmon Lancaster cut the Alabama lead to 10–7 with his two-yard touchdown run. Tim Castille then scored on a three-yard run to give the Tide a 17–7 halftime lead. In the third, Tiffin connected on a 25-yard field goal and John Parker Wilson threw a 43-yard touchdown strike to D. J. Hall to extend the Alabama lead to 27–7 entering the fourth quarter. In the fourth, Roy Upchurch scored two touchdowns on separate one-yard runs to make the final score 41–7. Arkansas 2006 Arkansas Razorbacks football team Alabama 0 10 0 7 0 6 Arkansas 3 0 14 0 0 7 Fayetteville, Arkansas 2:35 p.m. Central 3:20 74,687 74 F, partly cloudy, winds W at 9 mph on Matt Austin Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092106aaa.html Alabama football wraps up preparation for Arkansas September 21, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama04.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs Arkansas: Scoring Summary September 23, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 alt=American football players line up in a goal line formation.|left|thumb|200px|The Alabama offense (white) backed up on their goalline. After opening the season with three consecutive home games, the Crimson Tide traveled to Fayetteville and lost to the Arkansas Razorbacks 24–23 in double overtime.OT kicking woes doom Alabama in loss to Arkansas http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262660008 https://archive.today/20130102192747/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262660008 dead January 2, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com September 23, 2006 September 5, 2011 Arkansas took an early 3–0 lead in the first quarter after Jeremy Davis connected with a 24-yard field goal. Alabama took a 7–3 lead in the second quarter when John Parker Wilson threw a 78-yard touchdown pass to D. J. Hall to cap a four-play, 99-yard drive. Leigh Tiffin would also convert a 46-yard field goal as time expired in the second quarter to give the Crimson Tide a 10–3 halftime lead. The Razorbacks then took a 17–10 lead with a pair of third-quarter touchdowns. The first came on a three-yard Darren McFadden run, with Davis missing the extra point. The second came on a defensive touchdown when Randy Kelly recovered a Wilson fumble and returned it 39-yards for a touchdown.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama04.html#GAME.PLY Alabama vs Arkansas: Play-by-play Summary September 23, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 Mitch Mustain then successfully threw a two-point conversion pass to McFadden and Arkansas was up 17–10. Alabama tied the game early in the fourth quarter when Keith Brown caught a 14-yard Wilson touchdown pass, which as it turned out sent the game into overtime. In the overtime period, Arkansas was on offense first, and on their initial series, a Mustain pass was intercepted by Lionel Mitchell. On Alabama's first offensive series, Tiffin missed a 37-yard field goal to send the game into a second overtime period. In the second overtime, Alabama was on offense first and scored on a one-yard Nick Walker touchdown run. However, Tiffin missed the extra point and the Crimson Tide was up by only six points. Arkansas responded with an 11-yard Mustain touchdown pass to Ben Cleveland and the Davis extra point gave the Razorbacks the 24–23 victory. The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against the Razorbacks to 7–8 (10–7 without NCAA vacations and forfeits). Florida 2006 Florida Gators football team Alabama–Florida football rivalry Alabama 7 3 0 3 #5 Florida 0 7 7 14 Gainesville, Florida 3:35 p.m. Eastern 3:33 90,671 84 F, mostly sunny, winds NE at 6 mph on Penn Wagers Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092606aab.html Alabama begins preparations for Florida September 26, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama05.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs Florida: Scoring Summary September 30, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 A week after a disappointing, double overtime loss to Arkansas, the Crimson Tide lost their second game in a row on the road to the Florida Gators 28–13 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.Gators get revenge, rally past 'Bama to stay unbeaten http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262730057 https://archive.today/20130102210345/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262730057 dead January 2, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com September 30, 2006 September 5, 2011 Alabama struck first with a defensive touchdown late in the first quarter when Prince Hall returned a Chris Leak fumble 50 yards for a 7–0 Crimson Tide lead.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama05.html#GAME.PLY Alabama vs Florida: Play-by-play Summary September 30, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 Alabama then extended their lead to 10–0 early in the second quarter on a 21-yard Jamie Christensen field goal before Florida took over. The Gators closed the score to 10–7 late in the quarter when Tim Tebow scored from two-yards out. Florida then took their first lead of the game late in the third quarter when Leak connected with Andre Caldwell for a 16-yard touchdown reception. After a second Christensen field goal closed the gap to 14–13, the Gators closed with a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to secure the victory. With just under 7:00 remaining in the game, Leak threw his second touchdown pass of the day on a 21-yard Dallas Baker reception. On the ensuing Alabama drive, Reggie Nelson intercepted a John Parker Wilson pass and returned it 70-yards for a defensive touchdown and a 28–13 Florida victory. The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against the Gators to 20–13 (21–13 without the NCAA vacation of the 2005 victory). Duke 2006 Duke Blue Devils football team Duke 0 14 0 0 Alabama 3 7 6 14 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 6:07 p.m. Central 3:13 92,138 74 F, clear, winds NNE at 6 mph on Scott McElwee David Crane (play-by-play), Tyler Watts (analyst), Chris Stewart (sideline) CTSN PPV Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100306aac.html Alabama begins preparations for Duke October 3, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama06.html#GAME.SUM Duke vs Alabama: Scoring Summary October 7, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 After a pair of consecutive conference losses on the road, Alabama returned to Tuscaloosa and defeated the Duke Blue Devils 30–14.Shaky early, 'Bama rallies late to keep Duke winless http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262800333 https://archive.today/20130102201736/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262800333 dead January 2, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com October 7, 2006 September 5, 2011 The Crimson Tide took a 3–0 lead after Jamie Christensen connected on a 37-yard field goal on Alabama's first drive of the game. Early in the second quarter Duke took a 7–3 lead after Thaddeus Lewis threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Eron Riley. The teams then traded touchdowns with Alabama scoring on a four-yard D. J. Hall touchdown reception from John Parker Wilson, and with Duke scoring on a five-yard Lewis run to give the Blue Devils a 14–10 halftime lead. In the second half, Alabama shutout Duke and scored three touchdowns en route to their 30–14 victory. Keith Brown scored on a nine-yard touchdown pass from Wilson. However, Casey Camero blocked the Christensen extra point attempt and the Crimson Tide led 16–14 entering the fourth quarter.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama06.html#GAME.PLY Duke vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary October 7, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 In the fourth, Alabama scored on a two-yard Jimmy Johns touchdown run and when Lionel Mitchell intercepted a Lewis pass and returned it 50-yards for a touchdown to make the final score 30–14. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Blue Devils to 1–1 (2–1 without NCAA vacations). Ole Miss 2006 Ole Miss Rebels football team Alabama–Ole Miss football rivalry Ole Miss 7 6 0 7 3 Alabama 7 3 3 7 6 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:35 p.m. Central 3:15 92,138 74 F, sunny, winds WNW at 7 mph on Penn Wagers Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101006aaa.html Alabama set to host Ole Miss October 10, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama07.html#GAME.SUM Ole Miss vs Alabama: Scoring Summary October 14, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 A week after their victory over Duke, the Crimson Tide needed overtime to defeat their rival, the Ole Miss Rebels 26–23.Alabama 26, Mississippi 23 (OT) http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262870333 https://archive.today/20130103023710/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262870333 dead January 3, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com October 14, 2006 September 5, 2011 Alabama opened the scoring on their first offensive possession when John Parker Wilson connected with D. J. Hall for a 39-yard touchdown reception and a 7–0 lead. The Rebels tied the game at 7–7 later in the quarter when BenJarvus Green-Ellis scored on a two-yard touchdown run. In the second quarter, all of the points came by way of field goals with Jamie Christensen hitting one for Alabama from 26-yards and Joshua Shene hitting two for Ole Miss from 36 and 23-yards to make the halftime score 13–10 Rebels. After a 26-yard Christensen field goal tied the game at 13–13 in the third quarter, Alabama took a 20–13 lead early in the fourth quarter on a two-yard Tim Castille touchdown run. Ole Miss tied the game up at 20–20 when Brent Schaeffer threw a 55-yard touchdown pass to Mike Wallace that ultimately sent the game into overtime. In the overtime period, Ole Miss scored first with a 37-yard Shene field goal, but Alabama won the game when Wilson connected with Le'Ron McClain for a two-yard, game-winning touchdown reception. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Rebels to 39–9–2 (42–8–2 without NCAA vacations and forfeits). Tennessee 2006 Tennessee Volunteers football team Third Saturday in October Alabama 3 3 7 0 #7 Tennessee 0 3 3 10 Knoxville, Tennessee 3:34 p.m. Eastern 3:30 106,695 63 F, sunny, winds calm Thomas Ritter Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101706aac.html Alabama gears up for Third Saturday in October October 17, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama08.html#GAME.SUM Alabama vs Tennessee: Scoring Summary October 21, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 A week after their victory over Ole Miss, the Crimson Tide made the trip to Neyland Stadium and lost their rival, the Tennessee Volunteers 16–13.Trailing for 56-plus minutes, Vols upend Bama on late Foster TD http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262942633 https://archive.today/20130103091627/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=262942633 dead January 3, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com October 21, 2006 September 5, 2011 Alabama and the Volunteers traded field goals through the end of the third quarter when Tim Castille scored for the Crimson Tide on a two-yard run to give Alabama a 13–6 lead. Tennessee responded by shutting-out Alabama in the fourth quarter and scoring ten unanswered points to secure their 16–13 victory. The Volunteers scored first of a 27-yard James Wilhoit field goal and then took their first lead of the game with only 3:28 remaining when Arian Foster scored a touchdown from one-yard out. The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 43–38–7 (45–37–7 without NCAA vacations and forfeits). FIU 2006 FIU Golden Panthers football team FIU 3 0 0 0 Alabama 0 10 14 14 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:09 p.m. Central 3:04 92,138 63 F, sunny, winds NW at 10 mph on Matt Austin David Crane (play-by-play), Tyler Watts (analyst), Chris Stewart (sideline) CTSN PPV Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102506aaa.html Alabama awaits Florida International for homecoming Saturday October 25, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama09.html#GAME.SUM Florida International vs Alabama: Scoring Summary October 28, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 For the 2006 homecoming game, the Crimson Tide defeated the Florida International Golden Panthers 38–3.Depleted by suspensions, FIU blown out by Bama http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=263010333 https://archive.today/20130102205145/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=263010333 dead January 2, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com October 28, 2006 September 5, 2011 The game was notable for the 18 FIU players suspended for the contest due to their involvement in their brawl against Miami two weeks earlier.Miami, FIU have 31 suspended for role in brawl https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=2627372 ESPN.com news services ESPN.com October 16, 2006 September 5, 2011 The Golden Panthers scored their only points of the game late in the first quarter when Dustin Rivest connected on a 37-yard field goal. Their 3–0 lead would be their only of the game as the Crimson Tide proceeded to score 38 unanswered points. In the second quarter, Le'Ron McClain scored on a nine-yard John Parker Wilson touchdown pass and Jamie Christensen connected on a 46-yard field goal to give Alabama a 10–3 halftime lead. In the third quarter, the Crimson Tide scored on a 65-yard Javier Arenas punt return for a touchdown and on a one-yard Tim Castille touchdown run to give Alabama a 24–3 lead entering the fourth quarter. In the fourth, Alabama scored a defensive touchdown when Ramzee Robinson intercepted a Josh Padrick pass and returned it 34-yards for a touchdown.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama09.html#GAME.PLY Florida International vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary October 28, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 The final points of the game came late in the fourth when Jimmy Barnes threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Matt Caddell to make the final score 38–3. Mississippi State 2006 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team Alabama–Mississippi State football rivalry Mississippi State 7 17 0 0 Alabama 3 7 6 0 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 11:34 a.m. Central 3:15 92,138 58 F, sunny, winds ESE at 11 mph on Rocky Goode Bill Rosinski (play-by-play), Dave Rowe (analyst), Jenn Hildreth (reporter) LFS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/103106aaf.html Tide begins preparations for Mississippi State October 31, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama10.html#GAME.SUM Florida International vs Alabama: Scoring Summary November 4, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 In the 2006 edition of their annual rivalry, the Mississippi State Bulldogs led by former Alabama center Sylvester Croom defeated the Crimson Tide for the first time in five years 24–16.Mississippi State stuns Bama in Tuscaloosa for first SEC win http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=263080333 https://archive.today/20130102223256/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=263080333 dead January 2, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com November 4, 2006 September 5, 2011 Alabama scored first on a 19-yard Jamie Christensen field goal, and State responded on the ensuing drive when Michael Henig threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Tony Burks to give the Bulldogs a 7–3 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Adam Carlson connected on a 39-yard field goal, and then Jeffrey Dukes intercepted a Henig pass and returned it 24-yards for a touchdown to tie the game at 10–10. The Bulldogs responded with a pair of touchdowns to take a 24–10 lead at halftime. The first came on a 13-yard Henig touchdown pass to Jamayel Smith and the second when Quinton Culberson intercepted a John Parker Wilson pass and returned it 51 yards for a defensive touchdown. Alabama was only able to score on a pair of Jamie Christensen field goals in the third quarter and was shut out in the fourth which resulted in the Bulldogs winning the game 24–16. LSU 2006 LSU Tigers football team Alabama–LSU football rivalry Alabama 7 7 0 0 #12 LSU 14 7 7 0 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 6:47 p.m. Central 3:16 92,588 54 F, winds NE at 10 – 15 mph on Hubert Owens Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Holly Rowe (sideline) ESPN Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110706aac.html Alabama begins preparations for LSU November 7, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama11.html#GAME.SUM Florida International vs Alabama: Scoring Summary November 11, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 In the 2006 edition of their annual rivalry, the LSU Tigers defeated the Crimson Tide in "Death Valley" 28–14.Russell sparks LSU offense, defense does rest vs. Bama http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=263150099 https://archive.today/20130103184528/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=263150099 dead January 3, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com November 11, 2006 September 5, 2011 The Tigers took a 14–0 lead in the first quarter after Keiland Williams scored on a 38-yard touchdown run and after JaMarcus Russell threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Early Doucet. The Crimson Tide then cut the lead to 14–7 Kenneth Darby was on the receiving end of a 29-yard John Parker Wilson touchdown pass. In the second quarter, both teams traded touchdowns with LSU taking a 21–14 halftime lead. LSU scored first on a 19-yard Russell touchdown pass to Dwayne Bowe and Alabama on a six-yard Wilson pass to Nikita Stover. The final points of the game came on Russell's third touchdown pass of the evening on a 17-yard pass to Jacob Hester to make the final score 28–14. Auburn 2006 Auburn Tigers football team Iron Bowl #15 Auburn 0 14 8 0 Alabama 3 6 6 0 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:35 p.m. Central 3:18 92,138 66 F, fair, winds WNW at 8 mph on Penn Wagers Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111506aaa.html Crimson Tide gear up for Auburn November 15, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama12.html#GAME.SUM Auburn vs Alabama: Scoring Summary November 17, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 In the 2006 edition of the annual Iron Bowl, the arch-rival Auburn Tigers defeated the Crimson Tide for the fifth consecutive time by a score of 22–15.Iron-clad: Auburn scores fifth straight win over Alabama http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=263220333 https://archive.today/20130102205612/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=263220333 dead January 2, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com November 17, 2006 September 5, 2011 Alabama scored first on a 24-yard Jamie Christensen field goal to take a 3–0 lead into the second quarter. Auburn took a 14–3 lead in the second quarter after touchdown runs of twelve and eight-yards by Brad Lester and Kenny Irons. The Crimson Tide responded with a 52-yard John Parker Wilson touchdown pass to Nikita Stover, and after a failed two-point conversion attempt the Tigers led 14–9 at halftime. Alabama opened the third quarter on offense and drove 80 yards in eleven plays with Wilson throwing a 13-yard touchdown pass to Travis McCall. After a second failed two-point conversion attempt, the Tide took a 15–14 lead. Auburn responded later in the third with what was a game-winning touchdown drive. Brandon Cox connected with Prechae Rodriguez for a 22-yard touchdown reception, and after a successful two-point conversion pass from Carl Stewart to Lee Guess the Tigers took a 22–15 that was not relinquished in the Auburn victory. Following their loss, head coach Mike Shula was subsequently fired on November 27 after four years with the program.https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=2677110 Alabama fires Shula, names Kines interim coach November 28, 2006 ESPN.com news services ESPN.com September 5, 2011 At that time athletic director Mal Moore announced defensive coordinator Joe Kines would serve as interim head coach for the Independence Bowl. Oklahoma State 2006 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team 2006 Independence Bowl Independence Bowl Oklahoma State 7 17 0 10 Alabama 7 7 3 14 Shreveport, Louisiana 3:31 p.m. Central 3:38 45,054 65 F, partly cloudy, winds ESE at 9 mph on Tom Zimorski ESPN Sources:http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2006-2007/bama13.html#GAME.SUM Oklahoma State vs Alabama: Scoring Summary December 28, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 With Joe Kines serving as interim head coach for the 2006 edition of the Independence Bowl, the Crimson Tide were defeated by the Oklahoma State Cowboys 34–31.Ricks' field goal with 8.9 seconds left lifts Oklahoma State http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=263620333 https://archive.today/20130103144826/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=263620333 dead January 3, 2013 Associated Press ESPN.com December 28, 2006 September 5, 2011 The Cowboys scored first on a one-yard Dantrell Savage touchdown run to take a 7–0 lead. Alabama responded later in the first when Matt Caddell had an 18-yard touchdown reception from John Parker Wilson to tie the game at 7–7. Oklahoma State responded with 10 consecutive points on a four-yard Keith Toston touchdown run and a 28-yard field goal by Jason Ricks to take a 17–7 lead. The Crimson Tide then responded with a one-yard Tim Castille touchdown run, only to have the Cowboys respond with a seven-yard Toston touchdown run to give Oklahoma State a 24–14 lead at the half. After a 24-yard field goal by Jamie Christensen to bring the score to 24–17, the Cowboys responded with a ten-yard Adarius Bowman touchdown reception from Bobby Reid early in the fourth to extend their lead to 31–17. The Tide then scored 14 straight points on an 86-yard punt return by Javier Arenas and an Andre Smith 2-yard touchdown run to even the score at 31–31. The Cowboys sealed the victory with only 00:08 remaining in the game on a 27-yard, game-winning field goal by Jason Ricks. Personnel Coaching staff Following the completion of the 2005 season, Alabama had to replace an assistant coach for the first time during Mike Shula's tenure as head coach when Paul Randolph resigned as defensive line coach to accept a position as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Rice.January 13, 2006 Randolph leaving Tide for Rice https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=XC8zAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wacEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4724%2C4114120 September 5, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News Google News On February 3, 2006, David Turner was hired from Vanderbilt to serve as defensive ends coach.February 4, 2006 Turner joins Crimson Tide staff https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=64M0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=xacEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2494%2C572376 September 5, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News Google News Alabama Crimson Tide Name Position Seasons atAlabama Alma mater Mike Shula Head coach 4 Alabama (1987) Chris Ball Secondary 4 Missouri Western State (1986) Bob Connelly Offensive line 4 Texas A&M–Commerce (1994) Charlie Harbison Wide receivers 4 Gardner–Webb (1995) Joe Kines Defensive coordinator /Interim Head Coach 4 Jacksonville State (1967) David Rader Offensive coordinator 4 Tulsa (1980) David Turner Defensive ends 1 Davidson (1985) Dave Ungerer Special teams, Tight ends 4 Southern Connecticut State (1980) Sparky Woods Running backs 4 Carson–Newman (1976) Buddy Wyatt Defensive line 4 TCU (1989) Gabe Giardina Graduate assistant 3 Alabama (2004)Reference:2006 Alabama Football Media Guide, pp. 96–107 Recruiting class Alabama's recruiting class was highlighted by two players from the "ESPN 150": No. 4 Andre Smith (OT) and No. 124  Justin Woodall (S).http://espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/top150prospects/_/class/2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20100922134756/http://espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/top150prospects/_/class/2006 dead September 22, 2010 ESPNU 150 Class of 2006 ESPN.com September 5, 2011 Alabama signed the No. 11 recruiting class according to Rivals and the No. 18 according to Scout.https://sports.yahoo.com/Alabama/football/recruiting/teamrank/2006/all/all 2006 Team Rankings Rivals.com September 5, 2011https://sports.yahoo.com/Alabama/football/recruiting/teamrank/2006/all/all 2006 College Football Team Recruiting Rankings Scout.com September 5, 2011 yes 2006 Earl Alexander WR Phenix City, AL Central High School 6 4 203 4.55 12/15/2005 4 4 73 Javier Arenas CB Tampa, FL Thomas Richard Robinson High School 5 10 180 4.50 01/23/2006 3 3 77 Tremayne Coge CB Columbia, TN Columbia Central High School 5 10.5 176 4.47 05/22/2005 4 3 75 Andy Davis S Birmingham, AL Briarwood Christian School 6 0 200 4.45 04/13/2005 3 3 74 Preston Dial TE Mobile, AL UMS-Wright Preparatory School 6 4 242 4.75 07/14/2005 4 3 64 Mike Ford RB Chatham, VA Hargrave Military Academy 6 1 215 4.50 08/12/2005 4 5 40 Terry Grant RB Lumberton, MS Lumberton High School 5 9.5 180 4.45 01/31/2006 3 4 76 Charlie Higgenbotham LB Mountain Brook, AL Mountain Brook High School 6 0 210 4.65 05/11/2005 3 3 77 LaBronski Hutchins LB Alexander City, AL Benjamin Russell High School 6 3 195 4.69 10/03/2005 2 3 76 Marquis Johnson CB Sarasota, FL Booker High School 6 0 180 4.50 09/04/2005 3 4 76 Jake Jones S Mountain Brook, AL Mountain Brook High School 6 1 180 4.55 01/04/2006 3 3 76 Charlie Kirschman LB Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Allen D. Nease Senior High School 6 3 225 4.75 08/01/2005 3 3 75 Mike McCoy WR Brandon, MS Northwest Rankin High School 6 2 195 4.60 12/11/2005 2 4 78 Greg McElroy QB Southlake, TX Carroll Senior High School 6 2 210 4.82 01/16/2006 3 3 77 Brian Motley OL Autaugaville, AL Autaugaville High School 6 2 274 5.30 06/15/2005 3 3 70 Taylor Pharr OL Irondale, AL Shades Valley High School 6 6.5 280 – 06/16/2005 3 4 NR David Ross OL Irondale, AL Shades Valley High School 6 4 285 5.29 10/04/2005 4 4 76 Andre Smith OL Birmingham, AL Huffman High School 6 4 315 5.20 02/01/2006 5 5 93 Alex Stadler OL Bealeton, VA Liberty High School 6 6 300 – 10/10/2005 4 4 74 Nikita Stover WR Fulton, MS Itawamba Community College 6 2.5 202 4.53 08/15/2005 3 4 NR Milton Talbert DE Hattiesburg, MS Hattiesburg High School 6 3 234 4.72 02/01/2006 3 3 40 Marcus Udell CB Tallahassee, FL Amos P. Godby High School 5 11 180 4.50 01/27/2006 3 4 76 Justin Woodall S Oxford, MS Lafayette High School 6 1 200 4.75 12/11/2005 3 4 81 yes 2006 Alabama Signee List 2006 Scout.com Football Recruiting: Alabama 2006 Player Signees- Alabama alabama 73 333 18 11 18 September 5, 2011 yes Awards and honors Following the SEC Championship Game, the conference named its award winners. Simeon Castille was named to the Coaches' All-SEC First Team.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120506aab.html Castille, Caldwell and Hall named to Coaches All-SEC Team December 5, 2007 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 D. J. Hall and Antoine Caldwell were named to the Coaches' All-SEC Second Team. Andre Smith, Prince Hall and punter P. J. Fitzgerald were named to the 2006 Freshman All-SEC Team.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120706aae.html Smith, Hall and Fitzgerald named to Coaches Freshman All-SEC Team December 7, 2007 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 4, 2011 Prince Hall was also named the SEC Defensive Freshman of the Year by The Sporting News.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120106aab.html The Sporting News names Prince Hall SEC Defensive Freshman of the Year December 1, 2006 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 4, 2011 After the season Following the Independence Bowl loss, on January 3, 2007, Alabama announced that Nick Saban was hired from the Miami Dolphins to serve as the programs 27th head coach.Saban leaving the Dolphins for Alabama https://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/04/sports/ncaafootball/04saban.html Charlie Nobles The New York Times January 4, 2007 September 5, 2011 In the weeks that followed, Saban worked to fill his staff for the 2007 season. As part of the A-Day celebrations on April 21, 2007, the 2006 team captains Le'Ron McClain and Juwan Simpson were honored at the Walk of Fame ceremony at the base of Denny Chimes.http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042207aaa.html McClain, Simpson honored at Walk of Fame ceremony April 22, 2007 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2011 NCAA sanctions In October 2007, the athletic department discovered a potential NCAA-violations present throughout the athletics program.UA investigating improper textbook distribution Tommy Deas C1 The Tuscaloosa News October 23, 2007 The violations stemmed from athletes from several sports, including football, receiving improper benefits as a result of a failure in the distribution system of textbooks to student athletes from the university. After a prolonged investigation, in June 2009 the NCAA ruled all athletes that received improper benefits related to the textbook distribution system were deemed ineligible.Sixteen Alabama teams penalized https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4250596 ESPN.com news services ESPN.com June 12, 2009 October 17, 2011 As such, as part of the penalties imposed on the football program, all victories which those included in the inquiry participated, were officially vacated from the all-time record. The penalty to vacate victories does not result in a loss (or forfeiture) of the affected contests or award a victory to the opponent.What does vacating wins really mean? https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/4734/what-does-vacating-wins-really-mean Chris Low ESPN.com June 16, 2009 October 17, 2011 As such, all six victories from the 2006 season (Hawaii, Vanderbilt, Louisiana–Monroe, Duke, Ole Miss and Florida International) were vacated making the official record for the season zero wins and seven losses (0–7). References Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Alabama Crimson Tide football