The Alabama defense left little doubt who is the national champion, but Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy has other ideas. (Photo courtesy Unv. Alabama Athletic Dept.)

By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
(January 10, 2012)

Although he was hundreds of miles away from the Mercedes-Benz Super Dome on Monday, Mike Gundy was enjoying what he considered a win-win situation.

With his Oklahoma State Cowboys sitting at home, watching Alabama end any talk of the greatest team in history, a.k.a. LSU, Gundy could prepare his short answer to the question that would be asked by someone not too long after the final play of the BCS Championship Game.

Would the Cowboys have fared any better against either one of the two title contenders?

Fans show off sign signifying Alabama’s 14th national championship. (Photo courtesy Unv Alabama Athletic Dept.)

Staff Report
(January 10, 2012)

Alabama got 54 first-place votes in the final Associated Press Top 25 Poll of the 2011 season, ending any talk of a split national champion.

Coach Nick Saban shows off the new hardware after Alabama’s convincing win over LSU in the 2012 BCS Championship game on Monday. (Photo courtesy Getty Images)

Combined Report
(January 10, 2012)

NEW ORLEANS — Revenge served.

A staunch defensive effort, combined with a record-setting night from kicker Jeremy Shelley, propelled the University of Alabama football team to its 14th national championship with a 21-0 victory over LSU Monday night in the BCS National Championship Game.

The Crimson Tide’s defense held LSU to just 92 total yards and five first downs as Defensive Player of the Game Courtney Upshaw and Jerrell Harris each had seven tackles. As a unit, the defense had 11 tackles for loss, four sacks and an interception.

Alabama players visited with patients at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Unv Alabama Athletic Dept.)

Combined Reports
(January 9, 2012)

Time for talk is over. Kickoff is upon us.

It is Gameday in New Orleans with the BCS Championship game set for 7:30 p.m. on ESPN.Both LSU and Alabama have spent the last five days in the Big Easy.

As of early Monday morning, the game was a pick ‘em according to experts. The weather outside the Mercedes Benz Superdome is expected to be wet and rainy but it will be 72 degrees and dry inside.

Tide coach Nick Saban enjoys the moment during Friday’s practice at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. (Photo courtesy Unv Alabama Athletic Dept.)

Combined Reports
(January 7, 2012)

While the Big Easy takes a break from college football on Saturday (the Saints play the Lions in the NFL Playoffs) Alabama and LSU continue preparations for Monday’s BCS Championship Game

Derrick Ansley (seated right) has a new job as an assistant at Central Florida. He spent the last two seasons working with UA defensive coordinator Kirby Smart (seated left). (Photo contributed)

By Michael Butler
RRS Correspondent
(January 6, 2012)

Former Tallassee High and Troy University standout Derrick Ansley has begun working on George O’Leary’s Central Florida staff as defensive backs coach. Ansley was a graduate assistant and defensive assistant at Alabama for the past two seasons.

Combined Reports
(January 6, 2012)

Both LSU and Alabama took the field at the Mercedes Bemz Superdome for the first time on Thursday. LSU worked in shells while the Crimson Tide was in full pads. (LINKS BELOW)

Trent Richardson and the Alabama Crimson Tide arrive in New Orleans on Wednesday for the BCS Championship Game. (Photo courtesy Associated Press)

Combined Reports
(January 5, 2012)

LSU and Alabama arrived in New Orleans on Wednesday and will begin the procession towards Monday’s 2012 BCS Championship Game.

Interviews begin early in the morning on Thursday and will continue through until kickoff, slated for 7:30 p.m. (ESPN). River Region Sports will have complete coverage

Combined Reports
(January 4, 2012)

It’s here.

LSU and Alabama arrive in New Orleans today to begin preparations for the 2012 BCS Championship Game, scheduled for Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Mercedes Benz Superdome.

Beginning today (Wednesday) and continuing through the championship game, River Region Sports will have links to stories involving the two teams. Also, RRS will provide up-to-the-minute coverage of press conferences and Q&As during the remaining days prior to Monday’s game.

First, here are the releases from the two camps followed by links to stories from across the nation.

Contributed
(January 4, 2012)

ATLANTA, Ga. — The Alabama men’s basketball team (11-3) beat Georgia Tech (7-7) by a score of 73-48 in Philips Arena Tuesday night.