Best snap shots from Capital One Bowl week

Here are a few of the best amateur shots I snapped with my point and shoot from the past week in Orlando. See the complete album at the bottom.

Greg McElroy and Doug Flutie share a moment on the sideline at the end of the game.

Mark Ingram takes a moment to reflect.

Life is good.

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Time lapse video of Capital One Bowl

VIDEO: Postgame celebration on the field

Here you go, finally.

See Mark Ingram run into the seats to celebrate, Greg McElroy take a curtain call and a longtime staff member get the Gatorade bath in his final game before retiring.

More video being edited and will be posted soon.

Live updates from the Capital One Bowl

All the real-time analysis of the 2011 Capital One Bowl is just one click away.

Just pull the trigger on this link to follow along on the official Bama Blog home on Twitter for the Alabama/Michigan State discussion. While you’re there, join the family and follow the blog on Twitter.

You’re looking live at the Citrus Bowl

As seen at 9:50 a.m. on the east coast.

We’re on the scene and ready to get working. Time to head out into the morning tailgate scene.

More updates to come.

Who wins the Capital One Bowl?

The call is yours.

More photos too.

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VIDEO: Nick Saban news conference

VIDEO: Alabama’s Capital One Bowl pep rally

Orlando Sentinel story tracks Saban hating

Today's front page of the Orlando Sentinel sports section.

The Orlando Sentinel pulled few punches with today’s sports front story on Nick Saban. Taking a look at the list of jilted employers and fan bases left in his wake, the story spelled out how and why people are “Hatin’ Saban.” A quick excerpt:

Saban’s popularity isn’t much better with the general public — he’s just too easy to dislike. He’s often shown on TV scowling on the sidelines or yelling at officials. He sometimes seems combative and arrogant in interviews. And his teams are usually very good. Saban, whose annual salary is just under $6 million a year, has never had a losing season during his 13 college campaigns. He’s a two-time national coach of the year, has a 133-53-1 career college record and has won that pair of national crowns.”

For the full story, click this link.

Rare video of Scott Cochran stretching drills

Get ready to see Alabama strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran in his element — running around stretching drills quoting rap songs and loving life.

The media isn’t typically permitted to film this stuff so this is rare. He’s truly one of a kind.

And more photos added to album too.

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VIDEO: One final practice viewing period

This will be the final installment in the year-long series of practice videos. I hope this will hold you over until spring ball.

Vegas still liking Tide over Spartans

The odds makers haven’t budged since installing Alabama as a 10-point favorite to beat Michigan State on Saturday afternoon in the Capital One Bowl. See those lines for yourself right here.

That number is of no concern to Michigan State offensive lineman Joel Foreman.

“That’s some guy somewhere that’s probably never played football who picked those numbers,” Foreman said. “So he’s not going to be playing in that came on Saturday. We will. So we’ll be ready.”

We’re getting ready to head over to Alabama’s last practice availability to the media. This week is blowing right by. Check out some photos.

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More on Citrus Bowl Stadium story

To read about the 2010 Capital One Bowl field disaster is one thing (and you can do that here). If you don’t remember it, this video should help.

Here’s another option.

The Orlando Sentinel also wrote about this issue. Read that story here.

VIDEO: Tide practices outside Tuesday

The wind died down enough this afternoon for the Crimson Tide to practice outdoors again.

Enjoy this footage from Dr. Phillips High School that includes the offensive line, running backs, and an animated linebackers coach Sal Sunseri working with his guys.

Photos from the road: Capital One Bowl edition

Just to give everyone back home a taste of the Capital One Bowl experience, I’ll be updating the photo album below with all the thrill and excitement of the action in Orlando.

Hardly Pulitzer quality photography aside, it’s just a fun peek inside the world of Alabama football. Enjoy.

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