2011 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season February 2026 February 2024 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide football Alabama Crimson Tide logo.svg 125px Alabama Crimson Tide logo Southeastern Conference Western Division SEC 1 1 12–1 7–1 Nick Saban 5th Jim McElwain 4th Kirby Smart 4th Pro-styleGould Izzy January 24, 2012 Nick Saban's Alabama system paves way for smooth transition to the NFL http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/nick_sabans_alabama_system_pav.html June 22, 2012 AL.com 3–4McAlister Brian November 2, 2011 Watch Nick Saban explain Alabama's 3–4 defense http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/11/watch_nick_saban_explain_alaba.html June 22, 2012 AL.com Trent Richardson Mark Barron Dont'a Hightower Trent Richardson Bryant–Denny Stadium Consensus national champion BCS National Championship Game W Won 21–0 vs. LSU The 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It was the Crimson Tide's 117th overall and 78th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and its 20th within the SEC Western Division. The team was led by head coach Nick Saban, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. They finished the season with a record of twelve wins and one loss (12–1 overall, 7–1 in the SEC) and as consensus national champions. After the completion of the 2010 season, the Crimson Tide signed a highly rated recruiting class in February 2011 and completed spring practice the following April. With seventeen returning starters from the previous season, Alabama entered their 2011 campaign ranked as the number two team in the nation and as a favorite to win the Western Division and compete for the SEC championship. However, Alabama lost to the LSU Tigers in their regular season matchup, and as a result did not qualify for the 2011 SEC Championship Game. Despite not winning their conference championship, when the final Bowl Championship Series rankings were released, Alabama had the number two ranking to qualify for the 2012 BCS National Championship Game. In the rematch against LSU, the Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers 21–0 to capture their second BCS Championship in three years. At the conclusion of the season, the Alabama defense led the nation in every major statistical category, and was the first to do so since the 1986 season. Additionally, several players were recognized for the individual accomplishments on the field. Barrett Jones won both the Wuerffel Trophy and the Outland Trophy; and Trent Richardson won the Doak Walker Award, was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy and was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year. Also, seven players were named to various All-America Teams with Dont'a Hightower being a consensus selection and Mark Barron, Jones and Richardson each being unanimous selections. In April 2012, eight members of the 2011 squad were selected in the NFL draft, with an additional six signed as undrafted free agents to various teams. In 2019, Athlon Sports ranked the 2011 Crimson Tide defense as the greatest college defense of all time.Tallent Aaron 2019-11-05 10 Greatest Defenses in College Football History https://athlonsports.com/college-football/10-greatest-defenses-college-football-history 2025-07-13 Athlon Sports en Before the season thumb|alt=American football field with a houndstooth awareness ribbon painted on it.|left|Detail of the houndstooth awareness ribbon painted on-field in remembrance of the victims and damage of the April 2011 tornado.Gould Izzy September 2, 2011 Alabama's opener against Kent State could help healing in Tuscaloosa http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/09/alabamas_opener_against_kent_s.html March 25, 2012 AL.com After winning the BCS National Championship in 2009, Alabama fell short of preseason expectations in 2010 and finished with a record of nine wins and three losses at the conclusion of the regular season. However, they finished with a 49–7 victory in the 2011 Capital One Bowl against Michigan State, and secured Alabama's third straight ten-win season and their third bowl win in four seasons.January 1, 2011 Mark Ingram runs for two touchdowns as Alabama cruises http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=310010127 https://web.archive.org/web/20121106053226/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=310010127 dead November 6, 2012 August 9, 2011 ESPN.com Associated Press In February 2011, Alabama signed the No. 1 recruiting class according to Rivals and the No. 7 recruiting class according to Scout.2011 Team Rankings https://sports.yahoo.com/Alabama/football/recruiting/teamrank/2011/all/all April 29, 2011 Rivals.com2011 College Football Team Recruiting Rankings http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=14&yr=2011 November 4, 2010 Scout.com Spring practice began on March 21 and concluded with the annual A-Day game on April 16.Gould Izzy February 11, 2011 Alabama spring practice begins March 21; A-Day set for April 16 http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/02/alabama_spring_practice_begins.html April 29, 2011 AL.com Televised live by ESPNU, the Crimson team of offensive starters defeated the White team of defensive starters by a final score of 14–10 before 92,310 fans in Bryant–Denny Stadium.Gould Izzy April 17, 2011 Alabama A-Day 2011 spring football game news and notes http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/04/alabama_a-day_2011_spring_foot.html April 29, 2011 AL.com For their performances, Barrett Jones earned the Dwight Stephenson Lineman of the A-Day Game Award and Trent Richardson earned the Dixie Howell Memorial Most Valuable Player of the A-Day Game Award. In the weeks after the conclusion of spring practice, a pair of tragedies occurred that directly impacted the team. On April 27, 2011, an EF4 rated tornado devastated Tuscaloosa.Anderson Lars May 23, 2011 Terror, tragedy and hope in Tuscaloosa http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1186008/1/index.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20110520025854/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1186008/1/index.htm dead May 20, 2011 Sports Illustrated sportsillustrated.cnn.com August 10, 2011 As a result of the storm, long snapper Carson Tinker suffered a broken wrist with his girlfriend being one of the 43 fatalities attributed to the storm in Tuscaloosa. On May 12, 2011, offensive lineman Aaron Douglas was found dead in Fernandina Beach, Florida.Goodbread Chase June 29, 2011 Drugs cited in University of Alabama player's death http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110629/NEWS/110629641 July 23, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com The cause of death was subsequently ruled accidental as a result of multiple drug toxicity. After transferring to Alabama from Arizona Western College, Douglas struggled with off-field issues including a DUI charge following a December 2010 arrest.Goodbread Chase December 26, 2010 Transfer Douglas charged with DUI http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20101226/NEWS/101229767 July 23, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com He started his career as a freshman All-America at Tennessee, before the Volunteers' new head coach Derek Dooley granted him a release from the program in Spring 2010. May 16, 2011 Hundreds mourn former UT football player Aaron Douglas http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2011/may/16/hundreds-mourn-former-ut-player-aaron-douglas/ July 23, 2011 Knoxville News Sentinel GoVolsXtra.com By August, Alabama had a combined 31 players on 12 different preseason award watch lists.2011 National College Football Awards Association Watch Lists http://www.ncfaa.org/11watchlists.pdf live https://web.archive.org/web/20110722085428/http://www.ncfaa.org/11watchlists.pdf July 22, 2011 August 9, 2011 National College Football Awards Association These included Mark Barron, Dont'a Hightower, Dre Kirkpatrick, Robert Lester and Courtney Upshaw for the Chuck Bednarik Award; Duron Carter, Darius Hanks and Marquis Maze for the Fred Biletnikoff Award; Hightower, Nico Johnson and Upshaw for the Butkus Award; Lester and Trent Richardson for the Walter Camp Award; Hightower, Barrett Jones, Upshaw and William Vlachos for the Lombardi Award; Michael Williams for the John Mackey Award; Richardson for the Maxwell Award; Barron, Hightower, Kirkpatrick, Lester and Upshaw for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy; Jones and Vlachos for the Outland Trophy; Vlachos for the Rimington Trophy; Barron, Kirkpatrick and Lester for the Jim Thorpe Award; and Richardson for the Doak Walker Award. Between the conclusion of the 2010 season and the beginning of summer practice in August 2011, seven players transferred from the Crimson Tide.Goodbread Chase July 31, 2011 Robby Green to transfer to California University of Pennsylvania http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110731/NEWS/110739975 September 2, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com Those who transferred included Robby Green (California University of Pennsylvania), B.J. Scott (South Alabama), Demetrius Goode (North Alabama), Petey Smith (Holmes Community College), Brandon Moore (East Mississippi Community College), Corey Grant (Auburn) and Keiwone Malone (Memphis). Coaching staff Alabama head coach Nick Saban entered his fifth year as the Crimson Tide's head coach for the 2011 season. During his previous four years with Alabama, he led the Crimson Tide to an overall record of 38 wins, 11 losses (38–11) and the 2009 national championship.DeLassus David Nick L. Saban Records by Year http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_year_by_year.php?coachid=2055 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131226145612/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_year_by_year.php?coachid=2055 December 26, 2013 January 21, 2012 College Football Data Warehouse In the weeks after the Capitol One Bowl victory, several changes were made to the Alabama coaching staff. Defensive line coach Bo Davis resigned his position to serve as the defensive tackles coach for Texas, and the next day Chris Rumph was hired from Clemson, to replace him as the defensive line coach.Riggs Randy January 4, 2011 Horns hire Alabama's Davis to coach defensive tackles http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/horns-hire-alabamas-davis-to-coach-defensive-tackles-1163940.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110107084019/http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/horns-hire-alabamas-davis-to-coach-defensive-tackles-1163940.html January 7, 2011 January 7, 2011 Austin American-Statesman Statesman.comGoodbread Chase January 5, 2011 Clemson assistant replacing Davis on Bama staff http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110105/news/110109798 January 7, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com On January 12, assistant head coach and offensive line coach Joe Pendry announced his retirement, and the following day former Miami interim head coach Jeff Stoutland was hired to replace him as offensive line coach.Goodbread Chase January 12, 2011 Pendry resigns, Stoutland expected as replacement http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110112/news/110119883 January 14, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.comJanuary 14, 2011 Alabama hires Stoutland as offensive line coach http://www.al.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/alabama-hires-stoutland-as-offensive-line-coach/97cdd6bfa2264f7892710b8eeea2c243 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121004220832/http://www.al.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/alabama-hires-stoutland-as-offensive-line-coach/97cdd6bfa2264f7892710b8eeea2c243 October 4, 2012 January 14, 2011 The Birmingham News AL.com Associated Press On January 21, wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator Curt Cignetti resigned his position to accept the head coaching job at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and on February 7, Mike Groh was hired as his replacement as wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator.Deas Tommy January 21, 2011 Cignetti to be named IUP coach http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110120/news/110129964 January 21, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.comGoodbread Chase February 7, 2011 Groh named to replace Cignetti on Alabama staff http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110207/news/110209683 February 7, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com Alabama Crimson Tide Name Position Seasons atAlabama Alma mater Nick Saban Head coach 5 Kent State (1973) Burton Burns Associate head coach, running backs 5 Nebraska (1976) Mike Groh Receivers, recruiting coordinator 1 Virginia (1995) Jim McElwain Offensive coordinator, quarterbacks 4 Eastern Washington (1984) Jeremy Pruitt Secondary 2 West Alabama (1999) Chris Rumph Defensive line 1 South Carolina (1994) Kirby Smart Defensive coordinator, linebackers 5 Georgia (1999) Jeff Stoutland Assistant head coach, offensive line 1 Southern Connecticut (1984) Sal Sunseri Assistant head coach, linebackers 3 Pittsburgh (1982) Bobby Williams Tight ends, special teams 4 Purdue (1982) Scott Cochran Strength and conditioning 5 LSU (2001)Reference:2011 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book, p. 2 Analysts Offensive analysts Billy Napier Jeff Norrid Jody Wright Defensive analysts Dean Altobelli Russ Callaway Special teams analysts Joe Judge Graduate assistants Derrick Ansley Glenn Schumann Kevin Garver Student assistants Rob Ezell Roster Returning starters Alabama had 17 returning starters from the previous season, including ten on defense and seven on offense.March 21, 2011 Alabama football begin spring drills http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/032111aaa.html August 10, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The most notable departures from the previous year were defensive end Marcell Dareus, left tackle James Carpenter, tight end Preston Dial, quarterback Greg McElroy, wide receiver Julio Jones and running back Mark Ingram IIRogers Ken March 20, 2011 Tide football team begins spring work Monday http://www2.dothaneagle.com/sports/2011/mar/20/tide-football-team-begins-spring-work-monday-ar-1603488/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111008123742/http://www2.dothaneagle.com/sports/2011/mar/20/tide-football-team-begins-spring-work-monday-ar-1603488/ October 8, 2011 August 10, 2011 Dothan Eagle DothanEagle.com Offense Player Class Position Michael Williams Junior Tight End Marquis Maze Senior Wide Receiver Darius Hanks Senior Wide Receiver Chance Warmack Junior Left Guard William Vlachos Senior Center Barrett Jones Junior Right Guard D. J. Fluker Sophomore Right TackleReference:2011 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book, p. 9 Defense Player Class Position Mark BarronSeniorSafety Robert Lester Junior Safety Dont'a Hightower Junior Linebacker C. J. Mosley Sophomore Linebacker Courtney Upshaw Senior Linebacker Nico Johnson Junior Linebacker Dre Kirkpatrick Junior Cornerback DeQuan Menzie Senior Cornerback Dee Milliner Sophomore Cornerback Josh Chapman Senior Nose TackleReference:2011 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book, p. 11 Special teams Player Class Position Cade Foster Sophomore Placekicker Jeremy Shelley Junior Placekicker Cody Mandell Sophomore Punter Carson Tinker Junior Long SnapperReference:2011 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book, p. 13 Depth chart Starters and backups.Gould Izzy August 29, 2011 Take a look at Alabama depth chart:DeAndrew White listed as starter; Barrett Jones to start at left tackle ... http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/08/alabama_depth_chart_deandrew_w.html August 29, 2011 AL.com Pro-Set 3–4 Yes No Yes A. J. McCarron Phillip Sims Phillip Ely Trent Richardson Eddie Lacy Jalston Fowler Brad Smelley Ryan Colbaugh Marquis Maze Brandon Gibson Kevin Norwood DeAndrew White Darius Hanks Kenny Bell Michael Williams Chris Underwood Brian Vogler Barrett Jones Cyrus Kouandjio Tyler Love Chance Warmack Barrett Jones Alfred McCullough William Vlachos Kellen Williams Anthony Steen John Michael Boswell D. J. Fluker Austin Shepherd Courtney Upshaw Adrian Hubbard Xzavier Dickson Nico Johnson C. J. Mosley Tana Patrick Dont'a Hightower Chris Jordan Trey DePriest Jerrell Harris Alex Watkins Jonathan Atchison Mark Barron Will Lowery Nick Perry Robert Lester Jarrick Williams Vinnie Sunseri SS Dre Kirkpatrick Phelon Jones Ha Ha Clinton-Dix DeQuan Menzie Dee Milliner John Fulton Jesse Williams Quinton Dial Undra Billingsly Josh Chapman Nick Gentry Jesse Williams Damion Square Ed Stinson Cade Foster Jeremy Shelley Cody Mandell Marquis Maze/Darius Hanks Marquis Maze Carson Tinker A. J. McCarron 110 100 No Recruiting class Alabama's recruiting class included eleven players from the "ESPN 150": No. 3 Cyrus Kouandjio (OT); No. 19 Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix (S); No. 22 Xzavier Dickson (DE); No. 38 Trey DePriest (OLB); No. 41 Bradley Sylve (WR); No. 53 Jeoffrey Pagan (DE); No. 75 Marvin Shinn (WR); No. 79 Demetrius Hart (RB); No. 82 Malcolm Faciane (TE); No. 137 Danny Woodson Jr. (WR); and No. 140 Brent Calloway (ATH).ESPNU 150 Class of 2011 http://espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/top150prospects/_/class/2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20100829152219/http://espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/top150prospects/_/class/2011 dead August 29, 2010 August 9, 2011 ESPN.com Alabama signed the No. 1 recruiting class according to Rivals and the No. 7 recruiting class according to Scout. The football program received 14 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 2, 2011.February 2, 2011 Crimson Tide add 14 on National Signing Day http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020211aab.html August 9, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Prior to National Signing Day, three high school players and three junior college transfers of the 2011 recruiting class enrolled for the spring semester in order to participate in spring practice.January 12, 2011 Crimson Tide welcomes eight players for spring semester http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011211aaa.html January 21, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics These early enrollments included: nose guard Quinton Dial, offensive lineman Aaron Douglas and nose tackle Jesse Williams from junior college and linebacker Trey DePriest, quarterback Phillip Ely safety Vinnie Sunseri from high school. yes yes 2011 Brent Calloway LB Russellville, Alabama Russellville High School 6 1 210 4.63 2/2/11 4 4 4 4 Ha Ha Clinton-Dix S Orlando, Florida Dr. Phillips High School 6 2 190 4.50 4/17/10 5 5 5 4 Trey DePriest LB Springfield, Ohio Springfield High School 6 2 230 4.69 7/30/10 5 4 5 4 Quinton Dial DT Clay, Alabama East Mississippi Community College 6 5 310   2/4/10 4 4 4 NR Xzavier Dickson DE Griffin, Georgia Griffin High School 6 4 248 4.90 1/5/11 4 4 4 4 Aaron Douglas OT Maryville, Tennessee Arizona Western College 6 6 290   12/16/10 3 4 4 NR Phillip Ely QB Tampa, Florida Plant High School 6 1 186 4.57 8/11/10 3 3 3 3 Malcolm Faciane TE Picayune, Mississippi Picayune Memorial High School 6 6 263 4.61 4/15/10 3 4 4 4 LaMichael Fanning DE Hamilton, Georgia Harris County High School 6 7 270 5.00 4/17/10 4 4 4 4 Demetrius Hart RB Orlando, Florida Dr. Phillips High School 5 8 190 4.5 1/8/11 4 5 4 4 Christion Jones CB Adamsville, Alabama Minor High School 5 10 175 4.50 9/30/10 3 4 3 4 Ryan Kelly C West Chester Township, Butler County, Ohio Lakota West High School 6 5 280 5.00 7/19/10 4 3 4 3 Cyrus Kouandjio OT Hyattsville, Maryland DeMatha Catholic High School 6 7 325 5.00 2/5/11 5 5 5 5 Isaac Luatua OG La Mirada, California La Mirada High School 6 3 298 4.98 6/8/10 3 3 3 3 Jeoffrey Pagan DE Asheville, North Carolina Asheville High School 6 4 272 4.60 2/2/11 4 4 4 4 D. J. Pettway DT Pensacola, Florida Pensacola Catholic High School 6 3 255   4/19/10 3 4 4 4 Marvin Shinn WR Prichard, Alabama Vigor High School 6 4 195 4.50 4/18/09 4 4 4 4 Vinnie Sunseri LB Tuscaloosa, Alabama Northridge High School 6 0 205 4.60 6/12/10 3 3 3 4 Bradley Sylve WR Port Sulphur, Louisiana South Plaquemines High School 5 11 175 4.40 5/12/10 4 4 4 4 Jabriel Washington CB Jackson, Tennessee Trinity Christian Academy 5 11 165   4/18/10 4 3 4 4 Jesse Williams DT Brisbane, Australia Arizona Western College 6 5 340   9/4/10 4 4 4 NR Danny Woodson WR Mobile, Alabama Le Flore High School 6 2 198 4.5 3/13/10 4 4 4 4 yes 2011 Alabama Signee List 2011 Scout.com Football Recruiting: Alabama 2011 Player Signees- Alabama 73 333 6 1 2 February 6, 2011 yes Schedule The 2011 schedule was officially released on October 19, 2010.October 20, 2010 Alabama announces 2011 football schedule http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102010aai.html April 29, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 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.August 8, 2006 SEC Football scheduling format http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/126578/sec-football-scheduling-format.aspx April 29, 2011 SECsports.com The Southeastern Conference Alabama did not play SEC opponents Georgia, Kentucky or South Carolina. The contest against Vanderbilt served as the 2011 homecoming game.January 25, 2011 Alabama football homecoming game set for October 8 vs. Vanderbilt http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012511aab.html January 12, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Alabama played four non-conference games. The game against Penn State was originally scheduled to be played as part of the 2004 season, however the series was moved back to this season at the request of Alabama due to fallout from NCAA sanctions being levied on the program.Rice Jeff September 8, 2010 UA–Penn State series was delayed five years http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100908/NEWS/100909664 August 29, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com The non-conference schedule also included games against Kent State of the Mid-American Conference, North Texas of the Sun Belt Conference and Georgia Southern of the Southern Conference. Alabama had one bye week after the Tennessee game and prior to the first LSU game. On December 4, 2011, the final Bowl Championship Series standings were unveiled with a rematch between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game.Gould Izzy December 4, 2011 It's official: Alabama vs. LSU in BCS Championship Game on Jan. 9 in New Orleans http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/12/alabama_ranked_no_2_in_latest_2.html December 4, 2011 AL.comDecember 4, 2011 LSU, Alabama to play for title https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7316817/lsu-tigers-alabama-crimson-tide-rematch-set-bcs-title-game December 4, 2011 ESPN.com ESPN.com news services The Sagarin computer ratings calculated Alabama's 2011 strength of schedule to be the fifteenth most difficult out of the 246 Division I teams.January 12, 2012 Jeff Sagarin NCAA football ratings https://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt11.htm January 13, 2012 USA Today The Cosgrove Computer Rankings calculated it as the twenty-ninth most difficult out of the 120 Division I FBS teams in its rankings.2011–2012 College Football Season Final Congrove Computer Rankings http://www.collegefootballpoll.com/2011_archive_computer_rankings.html January 13, 2012 College Football Poll.com In addition to the weekly television coverage, radio coverage for all games was broadcast statewide on The Crimson Tide Sports Network (CTSN).2011 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book, p. 207 The radio announcers for the 2011 season were Eli Gold with play-by-play, Phil Savage with color commentary, and Chris Stewart with sideline reports. 2011 AP Poll and BCS Standings after October 16 released prior to game Central September 3 11:21 a.m. w y 2 Kent State Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL SECN 48–7 101,821 September 10 2:30 p.m. w y y 3 Penn State 23 rivalry Beaver Stadium University Park, PA ABC 27–11 107,846 September 17 6:30 p.m. w y 2 North Texas Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL SECRN 41–0 101,821 September 24 2:30 p.m. w 3 Arkansas 14 Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL CBS 38–14 101,821 October 1 7:00 p.m. w y 3 Florida 12 rivalry Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, FL CBS 38–10 90,888 October 8 6:00 p.m. w y 2 Vanderbilt Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL ESPNU 34–0 101,821 October 15 5:00 p.m. w y 2 Ole Miss rivalry Vaught–Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS ESPN2 52–7 61,792 October 22 6:00 p.m. w 2 Tennessee Third Saturday in October Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL ESPN2 37–6 101,821 November 5 7:00 p.m. l 2 LSU 1 rivalry / College GameDay Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL CBS 6–9 OT 101,821 November 12 6:45 p.m. w y 3 Mississippi State rivalry Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, MS ESPN 24–7 57,871 November 19 1:00 p.m. w y 3 Georgia Southern 3 (FCS) Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL PPV 45–21 101,821 November 26 2:30 p.m. w y 2 Auburn 24 Iron Bowl / College GameDay Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL CBS 42–14 87,451 January 9, 2012 7:30 p.m. w y 2 LSU 1 BCS National Championship Game / rivalry / College GameDay Mercedes-Benz Superdome New Orleans, LA ESPN 21–0 78,237 Source: Rolltide.com: 2011 Alabama football schedule2011 Alabama football schedule http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/alab-m-footbl-sched-11.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110909024944/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/alab-m-footbl-sched-11.html September 9, 2011 April 29, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Game summaries Kent State 2011 Kent State Golden Flashes football team Kent State 0 0 7 0 #2 Alabama 21 3 14 10 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 11:23 a.m. Central 3:28 101,821 96°, partly cloudy, winds ESE 9 mph Matt Moore Dave Neal (play-by-play), Andre Ware (color), Cara Capuano (sideline) SEC Network Sources:August 29, 2011 Alabama to open season against Kent State http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082911aaa.html August 29, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsSeptember 3, 2011 Kent State vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua090311.html#GAME.SUM September 3, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 1 10:22 Alabama Trent Richardson 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 1 8:03 Alabama Marquis Maze 24-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–0 1 0:26 Alabama Trent Richardson 9-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 21–0 2 1:35 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 36-yard field goal Alabama 24–0 3 9:13 Kent State Justin Thompson 3-yard pass from Spencer Keith (Freddy Cortez kick) Alabama 24–7 3 5:16 Alabama Trent Richardson 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 31–7 3 4:04 Alabama Eddie Lacy 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 38–7 4 13:27 Alabama Jalston Fowler 49-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 45–7 4 5:27 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 32-yard field goal Alabama 48–7 yes thumb|alt=American football players in middle of a running play near the endzone.|left|Trent Richardson running the ball towards the endzone against the Kent State defensive line. The Crimson Tide opened the 2011 season at home against Nick Saban's alma mater, the Kent State Golden Flashes of the Mid-American Conference.Alexander Elton October 21, 2010 Kent State to open 2011 football season at Alabama http://www.cleveland.com/sports/college/index.ssf/2010/10/kent_state_to_open_2011_footba.html August 29, 2011 The Plain Dealer Cleveland.com Cleveland, Ohio In the meeting that was the first all-time against the Golden Flashes, the Crimson Tide won 48–7.September 3, 2011 AJ McCarron leads No. 2 Alabama over Kent State http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312460333 https://web.archive.org/web/20120105115936/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312460333 dead January 5, 2012 September 3, 2011 ESPN.com Associated Press After holding the Golden Flashes to a three-and-out on the opening possession, Trent Richardson scored the Crimson Tide's first touchdown on a one-yard run to give Alabama a 7–0 lead.September 3, 2011 Kent State vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua090311.html#GAME.PLY September 3, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics After holding Kent State again to a three-and-out, Alabama responded with a four-play, 74-yard touchdown drive that featured a 48-yard Eddie Lacy reception and a 24-yard Marquis Maze touchdown reception from A. J. McCarron to take a 14–0 lead. The Tide scored their final points of the first quarter on a one-yard Richardson run to take a 21–0 lead into the second quarter. After only scoring on a 36-yard Jeremy Shelley field goal in the second quarter, Alabama led 24–0 at the half. On the second Crimson Tide possession of the third quarter, Phillip Sims threw an interception to Norman Wolfe that was returned to the Alabama three-yard line. Two plays later, Kent State scored their only points of the game when Spencer Keith connected with Justin Thompson for a three-yard touchdown reception to cut the lead to 24–7. The Crimson Tide responded with touchdowns on the next two consecutive drives. Richardson and Lacy both scored on one-yard runs to extend Alabama's lead to 38–7 entering the fourth quarter. In the fourth, the Tide scored their final touchdown of the afternoon on a 49-yard Jalston Fowler run and their final points on a 32-yard Shelley field goal to make the final score 48–7. For the game, Alabama's defense was dominant in allowing −9 yards rushing and 90 yards of total offense against Kent State in the contest.September 3, 2011 Kent State vs Alabama: Team Statistics http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua090311.html#GAME.TEM September 3, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics On offense, the Crimson Tide had 482 total yards with three different running backs scoring touchdowns and Maze totaling 118 yards receiving on eight catches with one touchdown. Penn State 2011 Penn State Nittany Lions football team #3 Alabama 7 10 3 7 #23 Penn State 3 0 0 8 University Park, Pennsylvania 3:37 p.m. Eastern 3:20 107,846 77°, partly sunny, winds N 5–10 mph Matt Austin Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Holly Rowe (sideline) ABC Sources:September 5, 2011 Football heads to Happy Valley to face Penn State http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090511aaa.html September 13, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsSeptember 10, 2011 Alabama vs Penn State: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua091011.html#GAME.SUM September 13, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 1 7:26 Penn State Evan Lewis 43-yard field goal Penn State 3–0 1 0:25 Alabama Michael Williams 5-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–3 2 10:08 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 22-yard field goal Alabama 10–3 2 0:35 Alabama Trent Richardson 3-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 17–3 3 4:50 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 18-yard field goal Alabama 20–3 4 6:14 Alabama Trent Richardson 13-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 27–3 4 1:53 Penn State Silas Redd 1-yard run (Rob Bolden run) Alabama 27–11 yes In what was the second consecutive meeting between the Crimson Tide and the Penn State Nittany Lions, and first at Happy Valley since 1989, Alabama won 27–11.September 10, 2011 AJ McCarron calmly leads No. 3 Alabama past No. 23 Penn State http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312530213 https://web.archive.org/web/20120104155958/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312530213 dead January 4, 2012 September 13, 2011 ESPN.com Associated Press Penn State took the opening possession down the field and recorded a 43-yard field goal by Evan Lewis to take an early 3–0 lead by using all 3 of their timeouts.September 10, 2011 Alabama vs Penn State: Play-by-play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua091011.html#GAME.PLY September 13, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Alabama took a 7–3 lead later in the first quarter after A. J. McCarron connected with Michael Williams for a five-yard touchdown reception to cap an 11-play, 69-yard drive. A 22-yard Jeremy Shelley kick extended the Crimson Tide lead to 10–3 early in the second quarter. Then after trading punts, Dre Kirkpatrick forced Andrew Szczerba to fumble the ball that was recovered by Alabama's DeQuan Menzie. Ten plays later, the Crimson Tide led 17–3 after a three-yard Trent Richardson touchdown run. In the third quarter Shelley connected on an 18-yard field goal and Richardson scored his second rushing touchdown of the game midway through the fourth on a 13-yard run to give Alabama a 27–3 lead. The final points of the game came late in the fourth when Silas Redd scored on a one-yard touchdown for the Nittany Lions, and Rob Bolden converted the two-point conversion to bring the final score to 27–11.Musselman Ron September 10, 2011 No. 3 Alabama thumps No. 23 Penn State, 27–11 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11253/1173780-143.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20121023124355/http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/psu/no-3-alabama-thumps-no-23-penn-state-27-11-314065/ dead October 23, 2012 September 13, 2011 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Post-Gazette.com Trent Richardson ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns while Eddie Lacy ran for 85. A. J. McCarron threw for 163 yards and a touchdown. For his seven tackles, interception and fumble recovery, Mark Barron was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week.SEC Football Players Of The Week for games of September 10 http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/227914/sec-football-players-of-the-week.aspx September 13, 2011 SECdigitalnetwork.com The 107,846 fans in attendance were the most to ever see an Alabama squad compete on the gridiron, and the victory improved their all-time record against the Nittany Lions to 10–5.September 10, 2011 Alabama vs Penn State Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091011aaa.html September 13, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The outcome was also noted as the final career loss for Joe Paterno as the Nittany Lions' head coach.Kausler Don Jr. January 22, 2012 Nick Saban reacts to Joe Paterno's death http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/nick_saban_reacts_to_joe_pater.html February 14, 2012 AL.com North Texas 2011 North Texas Mean Green football team North Texas 0 0 0 0 #2 Alabama 10 10 7 14 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 6:38 p.m. Central 3:10 101,821 80°, partly cloudy, winds ENE 4 mph Ken Williamson Bob Rathbun (play-by-play), Tim Couch (color), Kristina Akra (sideline) Fox Sports South Sources:September 12, 2011 Football returns home to host North Texas http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091211aaa.html September 13, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsSeptember 17, 2011 North Texas vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua091711.html#GAME.SUM September 19, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 1 9:54 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 26-yard field goal Alabama 3–0 1 3:39 Alabama Trent Richardson 4-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 10–0 2 14:14 Alabama Eddie Lacy 43-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 17–0 2 8:11 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 37-yard field goal Alabama 20–0 3 9:39 Alabama Trent Richardson 58-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 27–0 4 13:01 Alabama Trent Richardson 71-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 34–0 4 11:49 Alabama Eddie Lacy 67-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 41–0 yes In their meeting against the North Texas Mean Green, Alabama outgained their opponent 586 to 169 yards of total offense in Alabama's 41–0 victory.September 17, 2011 Trent Richardson, No. 2 Alabama roll over North Texas http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312600333 https://web.archive.org/web/20110926051942/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312600333 dead September 26, 2011 September 19, 2011 ESPN.com Associated Press After a 26-yard Jeremy Shelley field goal gave the Crimson Tide a 3–0 lead, Trent Richardson scored their first touchdown of the evening on Alabama's second offensive possession to give them a 10–0 lead at the end of the first period.September 17, 2011 North Texas vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua091711.html#GAME.PLY September 19, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsHurt Cecil September 19, 2011 Crimson Tide blows by Mean Green http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110919/NEWS/110919702/1011/SPORTS?Title=Crimson-Tide-blows-by-Mean-Green September 19, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com The Crimson Tide extended their lead to 20–0 by halftime after a 43-yard Eddie Lacy touchdown run and a 37-yard Shelley field goal in the second quarter. North Texas opened the second half with a nine-play, 54-yard drive to set up a 42-yard Zach Olen field goal attempt. However, the kick was blocked by Robert Lester to preserve the shutout. Alabama extended their lead to 27–0 by the fourth quarter after Richardson scored his second touchdown of the evening on a 58-yard run. After Shelley missed a 42-yard field goal on the first play of the fourth quarter, Richardson scored again with a 71-yard touchdown run on Alabama's next offensive possession to extend their lead to 34–0. Lacy scored the final points of the game midway through the fourth with his second touchdown of the evening on a 67-yard run to give Alabama the 41–0 victory. Trent Richardson ran for a career-high 167 yards and three touchdowns and Eddie Lacy ran for 161 yards and two touchdowns and became the first pair of running backs to each run for 150 yards in a game.September 17, 2011 North Texas vs Alabama: Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091811aae.html September 19, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The shutout was the Crimson Tide's first since they defeated Chattanooga 45–0 in 2009 and improved Alabama's all-time record against the Mean Green to 4–0. Arkansas 2011 Arkansas Razorbacks football team #14 Arkansas 7 0 7 0 #3 Alabama 7 10 21 0 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 2:40 p.m. Central 3:04 101,821 80°, sunny, winds NNE 3 mph Hubert Owens Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:September 19, 2011 Football hosts Arkansas in Southeastern Conference opener http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091911aab.html September 26, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsSeptember 24, 2011 Arkansas vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua092411.html#GAME.SUM September 26, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 1 11:48 Alabama Michael Williams 37-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 1 1:18 Arkansas Dennis Johnson 10-yard pass from Tyler Wilson (Zach Hocker kick) 7–7 2 5:35 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 20-yard field goal Alabama 10–7 2 4:38 Alabama DeQuan Menzie 25-yard interception return (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 17–7 3 11:29 Alabama Marquis Maze 83-yard punt return (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 24–7 3 9:57 Alabama Trent Richardson 61-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 31–7 3 8:54 Arkansas Cobi Hamilton 19-yard pass from Tyler Wilson (Zach Hocker kick) Alabama 31–14 3 0:48 Alabama Eddie Lacy 4-yard run Alabama 38–14 yes thumb|alt=American football players in formation waiting for the snap at midfield.|left|The Crimson Tide defense awaits the Tyler Wilson snap for the Razorbacks at midfield. After three consecutive victories to start the season, the Crimson Tide opened conference play against the Arkansas Razorbacks, and defeated them 38–14 at Bryant–Denny Stadium.September 24, 2011 Trent Richardson's big day helps Alabama overwhelm Arkansas http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312670333 https://web.archive.org/web/20110926212540/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312670333 dead September 26, 2011 September 26, 2011 ESPN.com Associated Press Alabama scored first with a trick play on their opening possession. After driving to the Arkansas 37-yard line, Cade Foster lined up for a 54-yard field goal attempt.Hurt Cecil September 24, 2011 Tide blows by Arkansas in SEC opener http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20110926/NEWS/110929798/1011/sports01?Title=Tide-blows-by-Arkansas-in-SEC-opener September 26, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com Alabama quarterback A. J. McCarron received the snap as the holder, and proceeded to throw a 37-yard touchdown pass to Michael Williams to give the Crimson Tide a 7–0 lead.September 24, 2011 Arkansas vs Alabama: Play-by-play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua092411.html#GAME.PLY September 26, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The Razorbacks tied the game at 7–7 late in the first quarter when Tyler Wilson threw a ten-yard touchdown pass to Dennis Johnson. After an Arkansas goal line stand, Jeremy Shelley connected on a 20-yard field goal to give Alabama a 10–7 lead. On the ensuing Arkansas possession, the Crimson Tide scored when DeQuan Menzie intercepted a Wilson pass and returned it 25-yards for a touchdown to give Alabama a 17–7 lead at the half.Kausler Don Jr. September 24, 2011 DeQuan Menzie's pick six 'a big game-changer' http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/09/dequan_menzies_pick_six_a_big.html September 26, 2011 AL.com After holding Arkansas scoreless on their first possession of the third quarter, Alabama's Marquis Maze returned a Dylan Breeding punt 83-yards for a touchdown and a 24–7 Crimson Tide lead. On Alabama's next possession, Trent Richardson caught a screen pass from McCarron and ran it 61-yards for a touchdown and extended the Alabama lead to 31–7. The Razorbacks scored on the following possession when Wilson threw his second touchdown pass of the afternoon after he connected on a 19-yard pass to Cobi Hamilton. Eddie Lacy then scored the final points of the game late in the third on a four-yard touchdown run to give the Crimson Tide the 38–14 victory. The Alabama defense only allowed 17 rushing and 226 of total offense to the Razorbacks in the victory. For his 235 all-purpose yards and touchdown reception, Trent Richardson was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week.Kausler Don Jr. September 26, 2011 Tide's Trent Richardson named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/09/tides_trent_richardson_named_t.html September 26, 2011 AL.com The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Razorbacks to 12–8 (15–7 without NCAA vacations and forfeits).September 24, 2011 Alabama vs Arkansas Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092411aad.html September 26, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Florida 2011 Florida Gators football team #3 Alabama 10 14 0 14 #12 Florida 10 0 0 0 Gainesville, Florida 8:00 p.m. Eastern 3:21 90,888 72°, clear Marc Curles Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:September 26, 2011 Football heads to Florida for key road matchup http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092611aaa.html October 2, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsOctober 1, 2011 Alabama vs Florida: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua100111.html#GAME.SUM October 2, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 1 14:41 Florida Andre Debose 65-yard pass from John Brantley (Caleb Sturgis kick) Florida 7–0 1 9:47 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 32-yard field goal Florida 7–3 1 5:19 Florida Caleb Sturgis 21-yard field goal Florida 10–3 1 0:52 Alabama Trent Richardson 5-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) 10–10 2 12:57 Alabama Courtney Upshaw 45-yard interception return (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 17–10 2 3:13 Alabama A. J. McCarron 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 24–10 4 12:25 Alabama Trent Richardson 35-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 31–10 4 8:45 Alabama Eddie Lacy 20-yard run Alabama 38–10 yes In what was the first meeting as opposing head coaches between Nick Saban and his former assistant coach from both LSU and the Miami Dolphins, Will Muschamp, the Crimson Tide defeated the Florida Gators, 38–10 at The Swamp.October 1, 2011 Gators lose QB John Brantley, game to No. 3 Crimson Tide http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312740057 https://web.archive.org/web/20111004152436/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312740057 dead October 4, 2011 October 2, 2011 ESPN.com Associated PressStaples Andy September 28, 2011 Student, teacher to meet as Florida takes on 'Bama in Swamp matchup http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andy_staples/09/28/Muschamp.Saban/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110930145126/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andy_staples/09/28/Muschamp.Saban/index.html dead September 30, 2011 October 2, 2011 Sports Illustrated SI.com After receiving the opening kickoff, Florida scored their only touchdown of the game on their first offensive play from scrimmage.Barlis Jeff October 1, 2011 Sideline reports: Fast start, poor finish http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20111001/ARTICLES/111009959/1136?Title=Sideline-reports-Fast-start-poor-finish dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111005020649/http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20111001/ARTICLES/111009959/1136?Title=Sideline-reports-Fast-start-poor-finish October 5, 2011 October 2, 2011 The Gainesville Sun GatorSports.com The Gators took an early 7–0 lead when John Brantley threw a 65-yard touchdown pass to Andre Debose. Alabama responded on the following drive with Jeremy Shelley connecting on a 32-yard field goal to cut the Florida lead to 7–3.October 1, 2011 Alabama vs Florida: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua100111.html#GAME.PLY October 2, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The Gators responded with what turned out to be their final points of the game when Caleb Sturgis connected on a 21-yard field goal. Alabama's Marquis Maze then returned the ensuing kickoff 70-yards to the Florida 29-yard line and the Crimson Tide tied the game at 10–10 seven plays later on a five-yard Trent Richardson touchdown run.Jones David October 1, 2011 Trent Richardson, defense lead No. 3 Alabama past Florida https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/sec/story/2011-10-01/alabama-florida-trent-richardson/50630146/1 October 2, 2011 USA Today USAToday.com Alabama extended their lead to 24–10 at halftime with a pair of second-quarter touchdowns. Courtney Upshaw scored a defensive touchdown early in the quarter after he intercepted a Brantley pass and returned it 45-yards for the score.Kausler Don Jr. October 1, 2011 Courtney Upshaw delivers the Tide's biggest plays http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/10/courtney_upshaw_delivers_the_t.html October 2, 2011 AL.com A. J. McCarron scored later in the quarter on a one-yard quarterback sneak to cap a ten-play, 61-yard drive. Late in the quarter, the Gators did have a scoring opportunity by driving to the Alabama 13-yard line. However, the Alabama defense sacked Brantley on consecutive snaps for a loss of 22-yards and knocked Brantley out of the game with an injury. Sturgis then missed a 52-yard field goal attempt and Alabama led 24–10 at the half. After a scoreless third quarter, a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns gave Alabama the 38–10 victory. Richardson scored his second touchdown of the game with 12:25 remaining on a 36-yard run and Eddie Lacy scored the final points of the game on a 20-yard run. For the game, Alabama's defense was dominant in only allowing 222 total yards of offense, with the 15 rushing yards being the fewest ever allowed against Florida in their all-time series.October 1, 2011 Alabama vs Florida: Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100211aad.html October 2, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Trent Richardson established a new career high for rushing yards in game with his 181 yards on 29 attempts. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Gators to 22–14 (23–14 without the NCAA vacation of the 2005 victory). Vanderbilt 2011 Vanderbilt Commodores football team Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 #2 Alabama 7 7 13 7 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 6:02 p.m. Central 2:59 101,821 77°, Sunny Penn Wagers Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Brian Griese (color), Allison Williams (sideline) ESPNU Sources:October 3, 2011 Football to host Vanderbilt on Homecoming http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100311aaa.html October 3, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsOctober 8, 2011 Vanderbilt vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua100811.html#GAME.SUM October 10, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 1 7:50 Alabama Brad Smelley 6-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 2 0:21 Alabama DeAndrew White 5-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–0 3 6:03 Alabama Trent Richardson 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 21–0 3 0:52 Alabama DeAndrew White 39-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick failed) Alabama 27–0 4 12:16 Alabama Darius Hanks 17-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 34–0 yes For the 91st homecoming football game in Alabama history, the Crimson Tide defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 34–0 who made their first visit to Bryant–Denny Stadium since the 2006 season.October 8, 2011 AJ McCarron has career day as Alabama shuts out Vanderbilt http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312810333 https://web.archive.org/web/20111010100343/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312810333 dead October 10, 2011 October 10, 2011 ESPN.com Associated Press After a three-and-out on their opening drive, Alabama scored their first touchdown of the evening on a six-yard A. J. McCarron touchdown pass to Brad Smelley to complete a ten-play, 77-yard drive.Zenor John October 8, 2011 McCarron passes No. 2 Alabama past Vandy http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20111008/APS/1110080861 October 10, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com Associated Press On the following drive Vanderbilt had an opportunity to cut into the lead, but Carey Spear missed a 47-yard field goal to keep the Alabama lead at 7–0.October 8, 2011 Vanderbilt vs Alabama: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua100811.html#GAME.PLY October 10, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Spear missed a second field goal later in the second quarter from 38-yards, and the Crimson Tide responded with their second touchdown drive of the game. McCarron threw his second touchdown pass of the game to DeAndrew White on a five-yard reception to give Alabama a 14–0 halftime lead. In the third quarter, Trent Richardson scored first on a one-yard touchdown run followed by a 39-yard McCarron touchdown pass to White on consecutive possessions. Following an unsuccessful extra point by Jeremy Shelley, Alabama led 27–0 entering the fourth quarter. Early in the fourth, DeMarcus Milliner intercepted a Jordan Rodgers pass and returned it 37-yards to the Commodores' 20-yard line. Three plays later, McCarron threw a 17-yard touchdown pass, his fourth of the day, to Darius Hanks to make the final score 34–0. For the game, Trent Richardson ran for 107 yards to extend his streak of consecutive games rushing for at least 100 yards to five games.October 8, 2011 Vanderbilt vs Alabama: Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100811aae.html October 10, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The defense was dominant in completing their second shutout of the season and only allowing Vanderbilt 190 yards of total offense. The victory improved Alabama's all-time homecoming record to 77–13–1 and their record against the Commodores to 59–19–4 (61–18–4 without the NCAA vacations and forfeits). Ole Miss 2011 Ole Miss Rebels football team #2 Alabama 7 10 28 7 Ole Miss 7 0 0 0 Oxford, Mississippi 5:00 p.m. Central 3:03 61,792 75°, fair, calm Marc Curles Mark Jones (play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (color), Jeannine Edwards (sideline) ESPN2 Sources:October 10, 2011 Football heads to Mississippi to face Rebels http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101011aaa.html October 10, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsOctober 15, 2011 Alabama vs Ole Miss: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua101511.html#GAME.SUM October 15, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 1 12:38 Ole Miss Jeff Scott 1-yard run (Bryson Rose kick) Ole Miss 7–0 1 8:24 Alabama Trent Richardson 8-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) 7–7 2 14:11 Alabama Trent Richardson 7-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–7 2 1:14 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 24-yard field goal Alabama 17–7 3 12:30 Alabama Trent Richardson 8-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 24–7 3 7:37 Alabama Trent Richardson 76-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 31–7 3 6:44 Alabama Jalston Fowler 8-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 38–7 3 2:08 Alabama Brandon Gibson 10-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 45–7 4 10:08 Alabama Jalston Fowler 69-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 52–7 yes After Ole Miss took an early 7–0 lead, the Crimson Tide scored 52 unanswered points in their 52–7 victory over the Rebels at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium.October 15, 2011 Alabama ousts Mississippi as Trent Richardson rumbles for four TDs http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312880145 https://web.archive.org/web/20111017095128/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312880145 dead October 17, 2011 October 17, 2011 ESPN.com Associated Press The Rebels scored their only points of the game on their first possession. Jeff Scott scored on a one-yard touchdown run to cap a 5-play, 72-yard drive to give Ole Miss their only lead of the game at 7–0.October 15, 2011 Alabama vs Ole Miss: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua101511.html#GAME.PLY October 15, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Alabama responded on the following drive with the first of four Trent Richardson touchdowns of the evening on an eight-yard run to tie the game at 7–7. The Crimson Tide added ten points in the second quarter to take a 17–7 halftime lead. Richardson scored on a seven-yard touchdown and after Cade Foster missed a 53-yard field goal attempt, Jeremy Shelley connected for 24-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Alabama put the game away with four touchdowns. After five consecutive A. J. McCarron passes gained 65-yards, Richardson gained the final eight en route to his third touchdown of the evening. On the next Alabama possession, Richardson gained 16-yards and then scored a touchdown on a 76-yard run, the longest of his career, for a 31–7 lead.October 15, 2011 Alabama vs Ole Miss: Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101511aab.html October 15, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics On the first play ensuing Rebels possession, Courtney Upshaw forced a Randall Mackey fumble that was recovered by Ed Stinson at the Ole Miss 15-yard line. Two plays later, the Crimson Tide led 38–7 after Jalston Fowler scored on an eight-yard touchdown run. The final points of the quarter came on a ten-yard McCarron touchdown pass to Brandon Gibson, and the final points of the game came in the fourth quarter on a 69-yard Fowler touchdown run to make the final score 52–7. Alabama's defense again had a strong performance in only allowing the Rebels 141 total yards of offense (28 rushing, 113 passing). Richardson set a new career high with his 183 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. For his performance, Richardson was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week.SEC Football Players Of The Week for games of October 15 http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/228703/sec-football-players-of-the-week.aspx October 17, 2011 SECdigitalnetwork.com The 52 total points were the most Alabama had scored in a SEC game since defeating Vanderbilt 59–28 in 1990. The victory was their eighth straight over Ole Miss and improved Alabama's all-time record against the Rebels 45–9–2 (49–8–2 without NCAA vacations and forfeits). Tennessee 2011 Tennessee Volunteers football team Third Saturday in October Tennessee 3 3 0 0 #2 Alabama 3 3 21 10 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 6:21 p.m. Central 3:03 101,821 63°, Sunny and clear, winds NNE 2 mph Ken Williamson Mark Jones (play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (color), Jeannine Edwards (sideline) ESPN2 Sources:October 17, 2011 Football to host rival Tennessee this weekend http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101711aaa.html October 24, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsOctober 22, 2011 Tennessee vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua102211.html#GAME.SUM October 24, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 1 3:58 Tennessee Mike Palardy 40-yard field goal Tennessee 3–0 1 2:26 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 26-yard field goal 3–3 2 10:55 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 29-yard field goal Alabama 6–3 2 5:52 Tennessee Mike Palardy 52-yard field goal 6–6 3 11:08 Alabama A. J. McCarron 2-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 13–6 3 8:52 Alabama Kenny Bell 39-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 20–6 3 3:17 Alabama Trent Richardson 12-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 27–6 4 11:22 Alabama Cade Foster 45-yard field goal Alabama 30–6 4 9:27 Alabama Trent Richardson 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 37–6 yes thumb|alt=American football players in middle of a running play.|left|A. J. McCarron takes a snap with Trent Richardson in the backfield against the Tennessee defensive line. In the 2011 edition of the Third Saturday in October, Alabama entered the game as a 30-point favorite over the rival Tennessee Volunteers.Zenor John October 21, 2011 No. 2 Alabama heavily favored over rival Tennessee http://www.annistonstar.com/view/full_story/16128556/article-No--2-Alabama-heavily-favored-over-rival-Tennessee?instance=sports_top dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120405081239/http://www.annistonstar.com/view/full_story/16128556/article-No--2-Alabama-heavily-favored-over-rival-Tennessee?instance=sports_top April 5, 2012 October 24, 2011 The Anniston Star AnnistonStar.com Associated Press At Bryant–Denny, the Volunteers were looking for the upset after tying the game 6–6 at halftime; however 31 unanswered points resulted in a 37–6 Crimson Tide victory to extend their overall record to 8–0.October 22, 2011 Alabama breaks halftime tie, goes on to pound Tennessee http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312950333 https://web.archive.org/web/20111024051315/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=312950333 dead October 24, 2011 October 24, 2011 ESPN.com Associated Press The first half was dominated by both defenses with each only allowing a pair of field goals.Strange Mike October 22, 2011 Halftime: Tennessee 6, Alabama 6 http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2011/oct/22/halftime-tennessee-6-alabama-6/?partner=RSS October 24, 2011 Knoxville News Sentinel GoVolsXtra.com Mike Palardy connected from 40 and 52-yards for Tennessee and Jeremy Shelley connected from 26 and 29-yards for Alabama. After holding the Volunteers to a three-and-out to open the second half, the Alabama offensive responded with their first of three third-quarter touchdowns with a two-yard A. J. McCarron touchdown run.October 22, 2011 Tennessee vs Alabama: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua102211.html#GAME.PLY October 24, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics On the following Tennessee drive, the Alabama defense stopped quarterback Matt Simms on a fourth-and-one to give the Crimson Tide offense the ball on the Volunteers' 39-yard line. On the next play, McCarron threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Bell to extend the Alabama lead to 20–6. Trent Richardson then scored his first touchdown of the game on the following Alabama possession on a 12-yard run to cap a six-play, 63-yard drive.McAlister Brian October 24, 2011 Tennessee can't tackle Trent Richardson (Alabama Play of the Week) http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/10/tennessee_cant_tackle_trent_ri.html October 24, 2011 AL.com Cade Foster scored early in the fourth quarter with his 45-yard field goal, and after a Dont'a Hightower interception, Richardson scored his second touchdown of the day on a one-yard run to make the final score 37–6. In the game, Marquis Maze had 106 yards receiving on five catches and McCarron set a new career high with 284 yards passing.October 22, 2011 Tennessee vs Alabama: Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102211aac.html October 24, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics For his defensive performance, Hightower was named both the Lott IMPACT Player of the Week and the SEC Defensive Player of the Week.October 24, 2011 Dont'a Hightower named Lott IMPACT Player of the Week http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102411aaa.html October 24, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The victory was Alabama's fifth consecutive over Tennessee and improved their all-time record against the Volunteers to 48–38–7 (49–37–8 without NCAA vacations and forfeits). LSU 2011 LSU vs. Alabama football game 2011 LSU Tigers football team #1 LSU 0 3 0 3 3 #2 Alabama 0 3 3 0 0 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 7:14 p.m. Central 3:21 101,821 59°, Wind ESE 3 mph, Clear Skies Tom Ritter Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:October 31, 2011 Top ranked matchup set for Tuscaloosa on Saturday http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/103111aab.html November 6, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsNovember 5, 2011 LSU vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua110511.html#GAME.SUM November 6, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 2 3:53 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 34-yard field goal Alabama 3–0 2 0:00 LSU Drew Alleman 19-yard field goal 3–3 3 7:56 Alabama Cade Foster 46-yard field goal Alabama 6–3 4 14:13 LSU Drew Alleman 30-yard field goal 6–6 OT 15:00 LSU Drew Alleman 25-yard field goal LSU 9–6 yes thumb|alt=American football players prior to running a play.|left|The Alabama offense lines up against the LSU defense. Coming off their bye and in what was hyped as the latest "Game of the Century" in college football, the LSU Tigers defeated the Crimson Tide 9–6 in overtime.November 5, 2011 LSU kicks winning field goal in OT for defensive-minded win over Alabama http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=313090333 https://web.archive.org/web/20130618073751/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=313090333 dead June 18, 2013 November 6, 2011 ESPN.com Associated PressBachman Rachel October 31, 2011 Another Game of the Century https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB20001424052970204394804577008183103001136 November 4, 2011 The Wall Street Journal WSJ.comApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Gould Izzy November 5, 2011 It's finally here! No. 1 LSU visits No. 2 Alabama tonight in football's latest Game of the Century http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/11/its_finally_here_no_1_lsu_visi.html November 5, 2011 AL.com After a scoreless first quarter that saw the Crimson Tide miss two field goals, and another blocked early in the second quarter, Alabama took a 3–0 lead midway through the second on a 34-yard Jeremy Shelley field goal.November 5, 2011 LSU vs Alabama: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua110511.html#GAME.PLY November 6, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics LSU responded on their following possession by driving to the Alabama two-yard line and kicking a 19-yard Drew Alleman field goal as time expired to tie the game at 3–3 at halftime.November 5, 2011 LSU vs Alabama: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.lsusports.net/pdf8/796151.pdf?ATCLID=205328504&SPSID=27815&SPID=2164&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=5200 November 6, 2011 LSUSports.net LSU Athletics Department PDF Just as the first half was dominated by both defenses, the second was no different with both Alabama and LSU only managing a pair of field goals. Alabama's came in the third on a 46-yard Cade Foster score and LSU's came in the fourth on a 30-yard Alleman score. In the overtime period, Foster missed a 52-yard field goal attempt and Alleman connected on a 25-yard attempt to give the Tigers the 9–6 victory. Both defenses held each offense to less than 300 yards of total offense with each having a pair of interceptions. With the loss, Alabama dropped to 4–8 all-time in overtime games and brought Alabama's all-time record against the Tigers to 45–25–5.November 5, 2011 LSU vs Alabama: Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110611aad.html November 6, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Mississippi State 2011 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team #4 Alabama 0 7 3 14 Mississippi State 0 0 0 7 Starkville, Mississippi 6:45 p.m. Central 3:06 57,871 63°, partly cloudy, windy Hubert Owens Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Holly Rowe (sideline) ESPN Sources:November 7, 2011 Football heads to Starkville to face Mississippi State http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110711aaa.html November 13, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsNovember 12, 2011 Alabama vs Mississippi State: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua111211.html#GAME.SUM November 13, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 2 9:59 Alabama Eddie Lacy 2-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 3 7:32 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 24-yard field goal Alabama 10–0 4 13:39 Alabama Trent Richardson 2-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 17–0 4 12:03 Miss State Chris Smith 12-yard pass from Tyler Russell (Derek DePasquale kick) Alabama 17–7 4 1:18 Alabama Eddie Lacy 32-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 24–7 yes A week after their loss to LSU, Alabama traveled to Starkville and defeated their long-time rival, the Mississippi State Bulldogs 24–7.November 12, 2011 Trent Richardson rushes for 127 yards as Alabama rebounds from loss http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=313160344 https://web.archive.org/web/20111116060558/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=313160344 dead November 16, 2011 November 13, 2011 ESPN.com Associated Press After a pair of missed field goals, one from 19-yard by Cade Foster and the second from 31-yards by Jeremy Shelley, Alabama scored their first points in the second quarter.November 12, 2011 Alabama vs Mississippi State: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua111211.html#GAME.PLY November 13, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Eddie Lacy capped a five-play, 52-yard drive with a two-yard touchdown run to give the Crimson Tide a 7–0 lead. Later in the quarter Derek DePasquale missed a 41-yard field goal attempt for the Bulldogs, but on the ensuing Alabama possession Cameron Lawrence intercepted an A. J. McCarron pass and returned it to the Alabama four-yard line. However, the Alabama defense held the Bulldogs to only a field goal attempt which was then missed from 29-yards by Brian Egan to preserve a 7–0 halftime lead for the Crimson Tide. Alabama extended their lead to 10–0 after Shelley connected on a 24-yard field goal early in the third quarter. Early in the fourth, Trent Richardson scored on a two-yard run for a 17–0 Crimson Tide lead. However, on the ensuing kickoff was returned 68-yards to the Alabama 22-yard line by John Fulton, and four plays later the Bulldogs cut the score to 17–7 after Tyler Russell threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Chris Smith. The Crimson Tide then closed the game with an eleven-play, 73-yard drive, all on the ground, with Lacy scoring his second touchdown of the night from 32 yards out to give Alabama the 24–7 victory. The 127 rushing yards gained by Richardson was his seventh 100-yard rushing game of the season.November 12, 2011 Alabama vs Mississippi State: Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111211aab.html November 13, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against the Bulldogs to 74–18–3 (76–17–3 without NCAA vacations and forfeits). Georgia Southern 2011 Georgia Southern Eagles football team Georgia Southern 0 14 7 0 #3 Alabama 10 14 14 7 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 1:07 p.m. Central 2:55 101,821 63°, mostly cloudy, winds SSE 11 mph Matt Moore Chris Stewart (play-by-play), Tyler Watts (color), Tom Roberts (sideline) CTSN Sources:November 14, 2011 Football hosts Georgia Southern in home finale http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111411aaa.html November 15, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsNovember 19, 2011 Georgia Southern vs Alabama: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua111911.html#GAME.SUM November 19, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 1 11:48 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 32-yard field goal Alabama 3–0 1 5:12 Alabama Dre Kirkpatrick 55-yard blocked field goal return (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 10–0 2 12:56 Alabama Trent Richardson 4-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 17–0 2 12:36 GA Southern Dominique Swope 89-yard run (Adrian Mora kick) Alabama 17–7 2 6:16 Alabama Trent Richardson 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 24–7 2 0:56 GA Southern Jonathan Bryant 39-yard pass from Jaybo Shaw (Adrian Mora kick) Alabama 24–14 3 7:17 Alabama Brad Smelley 34-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 31–14 3 7:03 GA Southern Laron Scott 95-yard kickoff return (Adrian Mora kick) Alabama 31–21 3 2:36 Alabama Trent Richardson 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 38–21 4 0:44 Alabama Brad Smelley 4-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 45–21 yes Against the triple option attack of the Georgia Southern Eagles, ranked No. 3 in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), the Alabama defense gave up the most total yards, rushing yards and points of the season in their 45–21 victory at Bryant–Denny Stadium.November 19, 2011 Trent Richardson scores 3 TDs to lift Alabama past Georgia Southern http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=313230333 https://web.archive.org/web/20111122024014/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=313230333 dead November 22, 2011 November 20, 2011 ESPN.com Associated PressDeas Tommy November 19, 2011 UA defense on its heels most of the game http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1296277 November 20, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com After receiving the opening kickoff, the Crimson Tide drove to the Eagles' 14-yard line where Jeremy Shelley connected on a 32-yard field goal for a 3–0 lead.November 19, 2011 Georgia Southern vs Alabama: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua111911.html#GAME.PLY November 20, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics On their opening possession, Georgia Southern had a nine-play, 49-yard drive to set up a 42-yard field goal attempt. However, the Adrian Mora attempt was blocked by Dont'a Hightower and returned by Dre Kirkpatrick 55-yards for a touchdown and a 10–0 Crimson Tide lead. In the second quarter, A. J. McCarron threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Trent Richardson to complete a ten-play, 71-yard drive for a 17–0 lead. However, the Eagles responded on their next offensive play when Dominique Swope scored on an 82-yard touchdown run to cut the Alabama lead to 17–7.Barnidge Noell November 19, 2011 Eagles swept away by Tide http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/291/article/36464/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150611060756/http://www.statesboroherald.com/archives/36464/ June 11, 2015 November 20, 2011 Statesboro Herald StatesboroHerald.com Both teams then traded touchdowns when Richardson scored on a one-yard run for Alabama and Jaybo Shaw threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Jonathan Bryant for Georgia Southern. After Cade Foster missed a 47-yard field goal attempt late, Alabama led 24–14 at halftime. After forcing a punt to open the second half, Alabama scored a touchdown on its opening possession with a 34-yard touchdown reception by Brad Smelley from McCarron. However, on the ensuing kickoff, Laron Scott returned it 95-yards for a touchdown to cut the lead again to 31–21. Alabama responded on the following drive with Richardson accounting for 46 yards of it on seven carries with a one-yard touchdown run for a 38–21 Alabama lead. In the fourth quarter, Alabama stopped the Eagles at the Crimson Tide eight-yard line after an incomplete Shaw pass on fourth down. From there the Alabama offense began a 15-play, 92-yard drive that took 8:36 to complete with McCarron throwing a four-yard touchdown pass to Smelley for the final points in their 45–21 win. For the game, Richardson had 175 yards on the ground with a pair of rushing touchdowns and one receiving.November 19, 2011 Georgia Southern vs Alabama: Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111911aab.html November 20, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics His one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter gave Richardson the Alabama single-season rushing touchdown record breaking the previous mark of 19 set by Shaun Alexander in 1999. Auburn 2011 Auburn Tigers football team Iron Bowl Iron Bowl #2 Alabama 14 10 3 15 Auburn 7 0 7 0 Auburn, Alabama 2:39 p.m. Central 3:14 87,451 70°, partly cloudy, winds SE 10 mph Matt Austin Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Tracy Wolfson (sideline) CBS Sources:November 21, 2011 Football heads to Auburn for Iron Bowl matchup http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112111aaa.html November 26, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsNovember 26, 2011 Alabama vs Auburn: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/au12.html#GAME.SUM November 26, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 1 6:33 Alabama Kenny Bell 41-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 7–0 1 4:25 Alabama Brad Smelley 35-yard pass from A. J. McCarron (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 14–0 1 0:04 Auburn Kenneth Carter recovered fumble in end zone (Cody Parkey kick) Alabama 14–7 2 9:11 Alabama Trent Richardson 5-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 21–7 2 1:44 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 30-yard field goal Alabama 24–7 3 14:49 Auburn Ontario McCalebb 83-yard kickoff return (Cody Parkey kick) Alabama 24–14 3 8:47 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 28-yard field goal Alabama 27–14 4 14:38 Alabama Dee Milliner 35-yard interception return (A. J. McCarron to Michael Williams pass) Alabama 35–14 4 6:40 Alabama Jalston Fowler 15-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick) Alabama 42–14 yes After the loss against the Auburn Tigers the previous year, in which the Crimson Tide surrendered a 24-point lead, for nearly a year reminders of the defeat and the phrase "never again" were utilized by the team as even greater motivation to win in an already heated rivalry.Kausler, Jr. Don November 22, 2011 Crimson Tide never again wants to see or hear 'Never Again' http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/11/crimson_tide_never_again_wants.html November 27, 2011 AL.comDeas Tommy November 26, 2011 Signs remind Alabama of last year's meltdown against Auburn http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20111126/WIRE/111129898/-1/opinion01?Title=Signs-remind-Alabama-of-last-year-8217-s-meltdown-against-Auburn November 27, 2011 The Gadsden Times GadsdenTimes.com With a potential berth in the 2012 BCS National Championship Game on the line, the Alabama defense did not allow an offensive touchdown in their 42–14 victory on The Plains.November 26, 2011 Alabama stomps Auburn behind Trent Richardson's 203 yards http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=313300002 https://web.archive.org/web/20111129051127/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=313300002 dead November 29, 2011 November 27, 2011 ESPN.com Associated Press After trading a pair of three-and-outs to open the game, Alabama scored their first points of the game when A. J. McCarron threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Bell for a 7–0 lead.November 26, 2011 Alabama vs Auburn: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/au12.html#GAME.PLY November 27, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Following a ten-yard Steven Clark punt on the ensuing Auburn possession, Alabama got the ball on the Tigers' 35-yard line. On the next play, McCarron threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Brad Smelley for a 14–0 lead. On the first play of Alabama's fourth offensive possession, Corey Lemonier forced a McCarron fumble that was recovered for a touchdown by Kenneth Carter to cut the Crimson Tide lead to 14–7 at the end of the first quarter. A pair of long drives in the second quarter resulted in a five-yard Trent Richardson touchdown reception and a 30-yard Jeremy Shelley field goal to give Alabama a 24–7 halftime lead. On the opening kickoff of the second half, Onterio McCalebb scored a touchdown on an 83-yard return to cut the Alabama lead to 24–14.Long A. Stacy November 27, 2011 McCalebb's TD gave Auburn glimmer of hope http://decaturdaily.com/stories/McCalebbs-TD-gave-Auburn-glimmer-of-hope,88257 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120527232543/http://decaturdaily.com/stories/McCalebbs-TD-gave-Auburn-glimmer-of-hope,88257 May 27, 2012 November 27, 2011 The Decatur Daily DecaturDaily.com Alabama responded on their next possession with a 28-yard Shelley field goal for a 27–14 lead entering the fourth quarter. On the third play of the fourth quarter, Auburn's Clint Moseley threw an interception to DeMarcus Milliner that was returned 35-yards for a touchdown and after a successful two-point conversion, Alabama led 35–14.Gould Izzy November 26, 2011 Dee Milliner's pick-6 third of the season for Alabama http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/11/alabama_notes_dee_milliners_pi.html November 27, 2011 AL.com After getting the ball back on downs late in the quarter, Jalston Fowler scored on a 15-yard touchdown run, to cap a drive that included a 57-yard Richardson run, and made the final score 42–14. In the game, Richardson set a new career high with his 203 rushing yards and tied Mark Ingram II for the most 100-yard rushing games in a season with nine.November 26, 2011 Alabama vs Auburn: Postgame Notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112611aab.html November 27, 2011 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The defense held Auburn to 140 total yards of offense, with only 78 yards on the ground, and zero offensive touchdowns in the victory. The victory brought Alabama's all-time record against the Tigers to 41–34–1. LSU 2011 LSU Tigers football team 2012 BCS National Championship Game Allstate BCS National Championship #2 Alabama 3 6 6 6 #1 LSU 0 0 0 0 New Orleans, Louisiana 7:30 p.m. Central 3:01 78,237 Indoors Scott Novak Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sideline) ESPN Sources:December 19, 2011 Alabama BCS National Championship Game notes http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121911aaa.html January 12, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsJanuary 9, 2012 Alabama vs LSU: Scoring Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua010912.html#GAME.SUM January 12, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics yes 1 5:00 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 23-yard field goal Alabama 3–0 2 4:18 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 34-yard field goal Alabama 6–0 2 0:00 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 41-yard field goal Alabama 9–0 3 12:49 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 35-yard field goal Alabama 12–0 3 0:22 Alabama Jeremy Shelley 44-yard field goal Alabama 15–0 4 4:36 Alabama Trent Richardson 34-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick failed) Alabama 21–0 yes On December 4, 2011, the final Bowl Championship Series standings were unveiled with a rematch between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game. In the game, the Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers 21–0 to clinch their second BCS Championship in three years.January 9, 2012 Alabama's D embarrasses LSU as five FGs, late TD seal national title http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=320090099 https://web.archive.org/web/20120110080056/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=320090099 dead January 10, 2012 January 12, 2012 ESPN.com Associated PressWhiteside Kelly January 10, 2012 Alabama blanks LSU for BCS title https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/story/2012-01-10/alabama-blanks-lsu-for-bcs-championship/52475006/1 January 12, 2012 USA Today USAToday.com The first points of the game were set up after Marquis Maze returned a Brad Wing punt 49-yards to the LSU 26-yard line in the first quarter.January 9, 2012 Alabama vs LSU: Play-by-Play Summary http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2011-2012/ua010912.html#GAME.PLY January 12, 2012 RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Five plays later, Jeremy Shelley connected on a 23-yard field goal to give Alabama a 3–0 lead. After his first attempt was blocked by the Tigers' Michael Brockers, Shelley connected on second-quarter field goals of 34 and 41 yards to give the Crimson Tide a 9–0 halftime lead. Shelley extended the Crimson Tide lead to 12–0 after he converted a 35-yard field goal on Alabama's first possession of the second half. He then missed a 41-yard field goal attempt wide right before he connected on a 44-yard attempt to give the Crimson Tide a 15–0 lead at the end of the third quarter. Midway through the fourth quarter, the LSU offense crossed the 50-yard line for the first time of the game only to be pushed back to the 50 after Dont'a Hightower sacked Jordan Jefferson on a fourth down play to give possession back to Alabama.Carey Jack January 10, 2012 Alabama defense stifles LSU, pitches shutout https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/sec/story/2012-01-09/Courtney-Upshaw-alabama-lsu-bcs/52475062/1 January 12, 2012 USA Today USAToday.com On that possession, the Crimson Tide scored the only touchdown of the game on a 34-yard Trent Richardson run to make the final score 21–0. In the game, Alabama outgained LSU in total offense 384 to 92 yards, and the shutout was the first ever completed in a BCS game since the advent of the BCS in 1998. Jeremy Shelley established the all-time bowl record with seven field goal attempts and tied the all-time bowl record with five made.January 9, 2012 Alabama's Shelley redeems kickers in national title rematch with LSU http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/ncaa/01/09/alabama.jeremy.shelley.ap/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120119161930/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/ncaa/01/09/alabama.jeremy.shelley.ap/index.html dead January 19, 2012 January 12, 2012 Sports Illustrated SI.com Associated Press For their performances, Courtney Upshaw was named the defensive player of the game and A. J. McCarron was named the offensive player of the game.Maisel Ivan January 10, 2012 AJ McCarron displays maturity in win https://www.espn.com/college-football/bowls11/story/_/id/7445443/allstate-bcs-national-championship-game-aj-mccarron-leads-alabama-crimson-tide January 12, 2012 ESPN.com McCarron became the first sophomore quarterback to lead a team to a BCS National Title.Jacobi Adam 2013 BCS Championship: AJ McCarron Cements Reputation as Best BCS Title Game QB Bleacher Report 2013-01-07 https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1475062-2013-bcs-championship-aj-mccarron-cements-reputation-as-best-bcs-title-game-qb 2024-11-11 Rankings 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings Entering the 2011 season, the Crimson Tide was ranked No. 2 in the AP and Coaches' Preseason Polls.2011 NCAA Football Rankings – Preseason https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2011/week/1 January 12, 2012 ESPN.com Alabama dropped no further than to No. 3 in any of the rankings through week nine when they were ranked No. 2 for their November 5 game against LSU.2011 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 10 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2011/week/10 January 12, 2012 ESPN.com After their 9–6 loss against the Tigers, Alabama dropped to No. 4 in all but the BCS standing where they dropped to No. 3.2011 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 11 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2011/week/11 January 12, 2012 ESPN.com The Crimson Tide regained their No. 2 ranking in all of the polls after Oklahoma State was upset by Iowa State, and retained the No. 2 position through the end of the regular season to qualify for the BCS National Championship Game.2011 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 13 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2011/week/13 January 12, 2012 ESPN.com2011 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 15 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2011/week/15 January 12, 2012 ESPN.com After their victory over LSU in the BCS National Championship Game, Alabama was selected No. 1 in both the AP and Coaches' Polls.2011 NCAA Football Rankings – Postseason https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2011/week/final January 12, 2012 ESPN.com 15 6 7 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1*Source: ESPN.com: 2011 NCAA Football Rankings2011 NCAA Football Rankings https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/week/1 June 22, 2012 ESPN.com After the season alt=President Obama receives an Alabama jersey at the White House with various team members and coaches present.|300px|thumb|The Crimson Tide meet with President Barack Obama after winning the national championship on April 19, 2012. Following the victory against LSU for the national championship, the team arrived at the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport on the afternoon of January 10. Several hundred fans were there to greet them upon their arrival.Grayson Wayne January 10, 2012 Tide faithful cheer return of national champions http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20120110/NEWS/120119985 January 22, 2012 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com On January 21, a public national championship celebration at Bryant–Denny Stadium was attended by approximately 32,000 spectators.January 21, 2012 Bama fans celebrate national title https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7487438/alabama-crimson-tide-fans-players-gather-celebrate-national-title January 22, 2012 ESPN.com Associated Press Speakers at the event included head coach Nick Saban and university president Robert Witt. All of the championship trophies were available for public viewing. As part of the A-Day celebrations on April 14, the 2011 team captains Trent Richardson, Dont'a Hightower and Mark Barron were honored at the Walk of Fame ceremony at the base of Denny Chimes.Gribble Andrew April 14, 2012 Trent Richardson, Mark Barron, Dont'a Hightower honored at Walk of Fame ceremony http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/04/trent_richardson_mark_barron_d.html#incart_hbx April 14, 2012 AL.com On April 19, the team made their trip to the White House, where President Barack Obama offered congratulatory remarks for their championship season and recognized the team for their community service given in Tuscaloosa after the April 2011 tornadoes.Deas Tommy April 13, 2012 Alabama football team to visit White House Thursday http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20120413/NEWS/120419903/1007?Title=Alabama-football-team-to-visit-White-House-Thursday April 13, 2012 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com Final statistics After their victory over LSU in the BCS National Championship Game, Alabama's final team statistics were released. On the defensive side of the ball, of the 120 FBS teams, the Crimson Tide was ranked at the top of all major defensive categories in conference and nationally.Solomon Jon January 10, 2012 Alabama defensive beatdown is one for the ages http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/alabama_defensive_beatdown_is.html January 12, 2012 The Birmingham News AL.com They ranked first in total defense (183.62 yards per game), scoring defense (8.15 points per game), passing defense (111.46 yards per game) and rushing defense (72.15 yards per game).2011 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Week 20 http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?org=8&year=2011&week=20 January 12, 2012 NCAA.org It marked the first time that a single defense ranked first in all four major, team defensive categories since the 1986 Oklahoma squad. Individually, Dont'a Hightower led the team with 85 total tackles, 45 of which were assisted, and Mark Barron was the leader with 43 solo tackles.2011 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Tackles http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2011/Internet/ranking_summary/2011000000008tackles.html February 15, 2012 NCAA.org Courtney Upshaw was tied for sixteenth nationally, fourth in conference and first on the team with 9.5 quarterback sacks.2011 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Sacks http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2011/Internet/ranking_summary/2011000000008sacks.html February 15, 2012 NCAA.org Upshaw was also eighteenth nationally, second in conference and first on the team with 18 tackles for loss.2011 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Tackles for loss http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2011/Internet/ranking_summary/2011000000008tacklesloss.html February 15, 2012 NCAA.org DeMarcus Milliner led the team with three of Alabama's thirteen total interceptions of the season.2011 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Interceptions http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2011/Internet/ranking_summary/2011000000008int.html February 15, 2012 NCAA.org On offense, of the 120 FBS teams, Alabama ranked sixteenth in rushing offense (214.46 yards per game), twentieth in scoring offense (34.85 points per game), 31st in total offense (429.62 yards per game) and 69th in passing offense (215.15 yards per game). In conference, they ranked first in rushing offense, second in total offense, third in scoring offense and fourth in passing offense. Individually, Trent Richardson led the SEC and the team offensively with 1,679 total yards rushing, an average of 129.15 rushing yards per game, an average of 160.23 all-purpose yards per game, 21 rushing touchdowns and an average of 11.08 points per game. A. J. McCarron led the team in passing offense and completed 219 of 328 passes for 2,634 passing yards and 16 touchdowns.2011 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Passing http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2011/Internet/ranking_summary/2011000000008pass.html February 15, 2012 NCAA.org Marquis Maze led the team with 56 receptions for 627 yards, and Brad Smelley led the team with four touchdown receptions.2011 Alabama Football Ranking Summary – Receiving http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/2011/Internet/ranking_summary/2011000000008recv.html February 15, 2012 NCAA.org Awards Following the SEC Championship Game, multiple Alabama players were recognized for their on-field performances with a variety of awards and recognitions. At the team awards banquet on December 4, Mark Barron, Dont'a Hightower and Trent Richardson were each named the permanent captains of the 2011 squad.Gould Izzy December 4, 2011 Trent Richardson named Alabama's MVP and joins Mark Barron and Dont'a Hightower as a permanent captain http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/12/trent_richardson_named_alabama.html January 15, 2012 AL.com At that time Richardson was also named the 2011 most valuable player with Barron, Hightower and Courtney Upshaw named defensive players of the year and A. J. McCarron and Marquis Maze named the offensive players of the year. Conference The SEC recognized several players for their individual performances with various awards. Trent Richardson was named the AP Offensive Player of the Year.Gould Izzy December 5, 2011 Alabama's Trent Richardson named 2011 All-SEC Offensive Player of the Year http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/12/alabamas_trent_richardson_name.html December 5, 2011 AL.com In addition to Richardson, Mark Barron, Barrett Jones, Courtney Upshaw and William Vlachos were named to the AP All-SEC First Team. Josh Chapman, Dont'a Hightower and Dre Kirkpatrick were named to the AP All-SEC Second Team. Barron, Hightower, Jones, Richardson, Upshaw and Vlachos were named to the Coaches' All-SEC First Team.Gould Izzy December 6, 2011 Alabama places 11 on 2011 Coaches' All-SEC Football Team http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/12/alabama_places_11_on_2011_coac.html December 6, 2011 AL.com Chapman, Kirkpatrick, Marquis Maze (as both a wide receiver and return specialist) and Chance Warmack were named to the Coaches' All-SEC Second Team. Cyrus Kouandjio and Vinnie Sunseri were both named to Freshman All-SEC Team.Gould Izzy December 8, 2011 Cyrus Kouandjio and Vinnie Sunseri named to 2011 Freshman All-SEC Football Team http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/12/cyrus_kouandjio_and_vinnie_sun.html December 8, 2011 AL.com The SEC named Richardson the Offensive Player of the Year.Gould Izzy December 7, 2011 SEC Individual Awards: Alabama's Trent Richardson and Barrett Jones honored http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/12/sec_individual_awards_alabamas.html December 7, 2011 AL.com Jones earned the Jacobs Blocking Trophy and was also named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. National After the season, a number of Alabama players were named as national award winners and finalists. Trent Richardson was named a finalist to win the Heisman Trophy, along with Wisconsin's Montee Ball, Baylor's Robert Griffin III, Stanford's Andrew Luck and LSU's Tyrann Mathieu.December 5, 2011 Five finalists named for Heisman https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7320637/finalists-named-77th-annual-heisman-trophy December 5, 2011 ESPN.com ESPN.com news services He finished third in the Heisman voting with 978 points, behind Griffin (1,687 points) and Luck (1,407 points).December 10, 2011 Robert Griffin III wins Heisman Trophy https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7339011/robert-griffin-iii-baylor-bears-wins-77th-heisman-trophy December 10, 2011 ESPN.com Associated Press Richardson won the Doak Walker Award and was also named a finalist for the Maxwell Award;27 finalists announced for The Home Depot College Football Awards http://www.espncollegefootballawards.com/2011finalists.php dead https://archive.today/20130122184959/http://www.espncollegefootballawards.com/2011finalists.php January 22, 2013 December 5, 2011 ESPN.comDecember 9, 2011 Tide's Richardson, Jones nab national awards http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20111209/NEWS/111209757/1015/sports?Title=Tide-s-Richardson-Jones-nab-national-awards December 9, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com Dont'a Hightower was named a finalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Butkus Award, the Lott Trophy and the Lombardi Award;Gould Izzy November 22, 2011 Alabama linebackers Dont'a Hightower and Courtney Upshaw named Butkus Award finalists http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/11/alabama_linebackers_donta_high_1.html December 5, 2011 AL.comKausler Don Jr. November 29, 2011 Tide's Dont'a Hightower among four Lott Trophy finalists http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/11/tides_donta_hightower_among_fo.html December 5, 2011 AL.comNovember 11, 2011 Hightower, Upshaw are Lombardi finalists http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20111111/NEWS/111119781 December 5, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com Courtney Upshaw was named a finalist for the Butkus Award and the Lombardi Award; Barrett Jones won the Outland Trophy, the Wuerffel Trophy and the ARA Sportsmanship Award;December 7, 2011 Tide's Jones is All-SEC, awarded Wuerffel Trophy http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20111207/NEWS/111209815/1015/SPORTS?Title=Tide-8217-s-Jones-is-All-SEC-awarded-Wuerffel-Trophy December 7, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.comGould Izzy January 19, 2012 Alabama's Barrett Jones to be presented ARA Sportsmanship Award tonight http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/alabamas_barrett_jones_to_be_p.html January 21, 2012 AL.com Mark Barron was named a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy;Gould Izzy November 17, 2011 Alabama safety Mark Barron named Bronko Nagurski Trophy finalist http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/11/alabama_safety_mark_barron_nam.html December 5, 2011 AL.com and William Vlachos was named a finalist for the Rimington Trophy. Assistant head and linebackers coach Sal Sunseri was also named a finalist for the Frank Broyles Award.Kausler Don Jr. November 28, 2011 Alabama assistant coach Sal Sunseri one of five finalists for Frank Broyles Award http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/11/alabama_assistant_coach_sal_su.html December 5, 2011 AL.com The team as a whole was honored with the Disney's Wide World of Sports Spirit Award as a result of their collective efforts to assist in the rebuilding of Tuscaloosa following the April 27, 2011, tornado.Deas Tommy November 22, 2011 Alabama wins Disney Spirit Award for efforts following storm http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20111122/news/111129968 December 7, 2011 The Tuscaloosa News TuscaloosaNews.com In addition to the individual awards, several players were also named to various national All-American Teams. Barron, Hightower, Jones, DeQuan Menzie and Richardson were named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-America Team.December 5, 2011 AFCA announces 2011 FBS Coaches' All-America Team http://www.afca.com/article/article.php?id=1201 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111207035843/http://www.afca.com/article/article.php?id=1201 December 7, 2011 December 5, 2011 AFCA.com American Football Coaches Association Barron, Hightower, Jones and Richardson were named to the Walter Camp All-America Team.December 8, 2011 122nd edition of the Walter Camp All-America Team announced http://waltercamp.org/index.php/news/2011_walter_camp_fbs_all_america_teams_announced/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120425083958/http://waltercamp.org/index.php/news/2011_walter_camp_fbs_all_america_teams_announced/ April 25, 2012 December 9, 2011 WalterCamp.org Walter Camp Football Foundation Upshaw and Vlachos were both named to the Walter Camp All-America Second Team. Barron, Dre Kirkpatrick, Jones, Richardson and Upshaw were named to the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) All-America Team.December 10, 2011 FWAA names 2011 All-America Team http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2011/allamerica111210.html December 10, 2011 SportsWriters.net Football Writers Association of America Barron, Hightower, Jones and Richardson were named to the Associated Press All-American First Team; Upshaw and Kirkpatrick were named to the Associated Press All-American Second Team.Gould Izzy December 14, 2011 Alabama places six on Associated Press All-American team http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/12/alabama_places_six_on_associat.html December 14, 2011 AL.com Barron, Jones, Richardson and Upshaw were named to the Sporting News (TSN) All-America Team.December 14, 2011 Sporting News All-American team http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2011-12-14/sporting-news-all-american-team dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120108064812/http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2011-12-14/sporting-news-all-american-team January 8, 2012 January 13, 2012 Sporting News aol.sportingnews.com Of the seven Alabama players selected, Barron, Jones and Richardson were each recognized as unanimous All-American selections, and Hightower was recognized as a consensus All-American selection.Inabinett Mark January 5, 2012 SEC Football by the Numbers: Alabama has four more consensus All-Americans, South Carolina finally gets its third http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/sec_football_by_the_numbers_al_3.html January 13, 2012 AL.com All-star games Several Alabama players were selected by postseason all-star games. Mark Barron, Josh Chapman, Marquis Maze, DeQuan Menzie, Courtney Upshaw and William Vlachos were selected to play in the Merrill Lynch Senior Bowl.Scalici Matt January 13, 2012 Six Tide players earn Senior Bowl invites http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/six_tide_players_earn_senior_b.html January 13, 2012 AL.com On January 17, Brad Smelley became the seventh member of Alabama's team to receive an invitation to the Senior Bowl.Scalici Matt January 18, 2012 Brad Smelley accepts Senior Bowl invite http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/brad_smelley_accepts_senior_bo.html January 19, 2012 AL.com Darius Hanks was selected to play in the East–West Shrine Game.2012 2012 East–West Shrine Game roster http://www.shrinegame.com/Teams/2012Roster.aspx January 17, 2012 ShrineGame.com Alabama did not have players participate in the Casino del Sol College All-Star Game or the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Coaching changes In the weeks following the conclusion of the season, several changes were made to the Alabama coaching staff. On December 13 offensive coordinator Jim McElwain was introduced as the head coach with the Colorado State Rams.Schlabach Mark Mark Schlabach December 12, 2011 Jim McElwain in as CSU coach https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7346447/colorado-state-rams-hire-alabama-crimson-tide-coordinator-jim-mcelwain-football-coach-sources-say December 12, 2011 ESPN.com He stayed with Alabama through the BCS National Championship Game and began his transition as the Rams' head coach from Tuscaloosa.January 10, 2012 Colorado State coach Jim McElwain arrives in town http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/ncaa/wires/01/10/2060.ap.fbc.csu.mcelwain.arrives.1st.ld.writethru.0584/index.html https://archive.today/20130119142045/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/ncaa/wires/01/10/2060.ap.fbc.csu.mcelwain.arrives.1st.ld.writethru.0584/index.html dead January 19, 2013 January 12, 2012 Sports Illustrated SI.com Associated Press On January 13, assistant head and linebackers coach Sal Sunseri was named as the defensive coordinator with the Tennessee Volunteers.Low Chris January 13, 2012 Sal Sunseri to run Vols defense https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7458507/alabama-crimson-tide-sal-sunseri-leaving-job-tennessee-volunteers January 13, 2012 ESPN.com On January 18, 2012, Alabama officials announced the hires of both Doug Nussmeier from the Washington Huskies as offensive coordinator and of Lance Thompson from Tennessee as outside linebackers coach.Gould Izzy January 18, 2012 Alabama announces the hires of Doug Nussmeier, Lance Thompson http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/alabama_announces_the_hires_of.html January 19, 2012 AL.com NFL draft 2012 NFL draft Of all the draft-eligible juniors, Dont'a Hightower, Dre Kirkpatrick and Trent Richardson declared their eligibility for the 2012 NFL draft on January 12.Schad Joe January 12, 2012 Trent Richardson, Dre Kirkpatrick go pro https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2012/story/_/id/7455537/trent-richardson-dre-kirkpatrick-alabama-crimson-tide-enter-nfl-draft January 12, 2012 ESPN.com Associated Press At the time of their announcement, each was projected as a first round pick. In February 2012, nine Alabama players, six seniors and three juniors, were invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.Scalici Matt February 7, 2012 9 Alabama players invited to NFL Scouting Combine http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/02/9_alabama_players_invited_to_n.html February 7, 2012 AL.com The invited players were safety Mark Barron, defensive tackle Josh Chapman, wide receivers Darius Hanks and Marquis Maze, linebackers Dont'a Hightower and Courtney Upshaw, cornerbacks Dre Kirkpatrick and DeQuan Menzie, and running back Trent Richardson. Mark Barron, Dont'a Hightower, Dre Kirkpatrick, Trent Richardson and Courtney Upshaw were each invited to attend the Draft at Radio City Music Hall.April 12, 2012 26 players to attend NFL draft https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2012/story/_/id/7807331/2012-nfl-draft-andrew-luck-robert-griffin-iii-26-players-invited-draft April 12, 2012 ESPN.com Associated Press In the draft, Alabama tied a school record with four players selected in the first round.Gribble Andrew April 26, 2012 Alabama lands 2 in the top 10 for second straight year, has 4 of 5 invitees selected in 1st round http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/04/alabama_lands_2_in_the_top_10.html April 28, 2012 AL.com The first round selections were Richardson (3rd Cleveland Browns), Barron (7th Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Kirkpatrick (17th Cincinnati Bengals) and Hightower (25th New England Patriots). Upshaw was the third player selected in the second round (35th Baltimore Ravens).Gribble Andrew April 27, 2012 At last, Courtney Upshaw goes to the Baltimore Ravens with 3rd pick in 2nd round http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/04/at_last_courtney_upshaw_goes_t.html April 28, 2012 AL.com Chapman was the first player selected in the fifth round (136th Indianapolis Colts) and Menzie was the eleventh player selected in the fifth round (146th Kansas City Chiefs).Gribble Andrew April 28, 2012 Final roundup: Alabama's Chapman, Menzie, Smelley drafted on final day as Tide sends 8 to NFL http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/04/final_roundup_alabamas_chapman.html April 29, 2012 AL.com Brad Smelley was the eighth and final Alabama player selected in the 2012 Draft in the seventh round (247th Cleveland Browns). In the days after the draft, six players from the 2011 squad that were not drafted signed as undrafted free agents.April 29, 2012 Undrafted free-agent deals for all 32 NFL teams https://www.nfl.com/news/undrafted-free-agent-deals-for-all-32-nfl-teams-09000d5d828bb384 June 20, 2012 NFL.com These players included Alfred McCullough (Baltimore Ravens), Marquis Maze (Pittsburgh Steelers), Alex Watkins (Tennessee Titans), Jerrell Harris (Atlanta Falcons), William Vlachos (Tennessee Titans) and Darius Hanks (Washington Redskins). References General http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/media-guide.html 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office 2011 Tuscaloosa, Alabama August 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110710010929/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/media-guide.html July 10, 2011 dead Specific 30em External links Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Category:BCS National Champions Alabama Crimson Tide football