The University of Alabama boasts one of the nation's most storied football programs, and the recruiting acumen of coaches like Bear Bryant and Nick Saban plays a major role in that. The Road to Bama is a wild ride into the competitive world of college football recruiting, revealing how many Crimson Tide players found their way to Tuscaloosa.
Since Nick Saban was hired as head coach at Alabama in 2007, the Crimson Tide have established a record of excellence that is unparalleled in college football's modern era. Featuring stunning action photography from all five championship campaigns and expert analysis from author Christopher Walsh, Bama Dynasty is the inside story of Alabama's era of dominance and the team's path to its fifth championship under Saban. This commemorative book takes fans through Alabama's first four championship seasons as well the exciting journey in 2017. Led by quarterback Jalen Hurts and a ferocious defense, Alabama started the season with 11 straight wins, found sweet redemption against No. 1 Clemson in the Sugar Bowl, and finally topped the college football world by beating SEC foe Georgia in the national championship game. Relive an unforgettable season with this must-have keepsake, which includes features on Hurts, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Levi Wallace, Ronnie Clark, and more. Roll Tide!
<b>Relive the Glory Days of Alabama Football!</b><p>The Crimson Tide boasts 16 national championships, more than 100 All-Americans, and over 200 NFL players. Arguably the most successful college football program, Alabama is shaped by proud players and legendary coaches.</p><p>In <i>Crimson Nation</i>, Eli Gold, the Voice of the Crimson Tide, shares the greatest moments that shaped Alabama football. From early radio broadcasts to the Nick Saban era, this book offers a private look into Bama football. Discover the key figures, pivotal games, and the traditions that define this iconic program. It's all here, told as only Eli Gold can!</p><p>Perfect for Alabama Crimson Tide fans, college football enthusiasts, and sports history buffs.</p>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>When coach Nick Saban arrived in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Tuscaloosa</st1:place></st1:City> in 2007, he boldly proclaimed “We want to be a champion in everything that we do.” Since that time, <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Alabama</st1:place></st1:State> has won three national championships and become the nation’s number one destination for recruits and the top source of NFL talent while simultaneously graduating its players. No other program has won more games, captured more awards, or come close to approaching the kind of consistent success as the Crimson Tide. In <I>Nick Saban vs. College Football</I>, author Christopher Walsh not only explains what separates Saban from his peers and compares his accomplishments to some of the all-time legends, but tells why, if there were a Mount Rushmore of college football coaches, Saban’s face would already be on it. From his upbringing in West Virginia to his relationship with legendary coach Bill Belichick, “the process” has not only led to Saban having a statue along Alabama’s “Walk of Champions” in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium, but the establishment of a new standard that may be unparalleled in college football history.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>