Javier Arenas News

Alabama coach Nick Saban said Mississippi State presents several challenges for his team this week.

The Southeastern Conference named Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, Alabama cornerback Javier Arenas and Florida punter Chas Henry players of the week.

Both hands fixed above his head, Alabama offensive lineman Mike Johnson showed a form of sign language to remind the Bryant-Denny Stadium crowd where he was headed.

Hey, Nick Saban . You just won your second straight Saban Bowl to clinch your second straight SEC West title.

Here is an inside look at Alabama's win over LSU. Offensive plan: Alabama's offensive game plan was a one-two punch that decided to attack the Tigers in reverse.

Who would tailback Mark Ingram, a Heisman Trophy candidate, select among teammates if he had a vote for the award? "He comes to play every day," Ingram said.

After two weeks of looking almost normal, Alabama's defense is ready to regain its former dominance.

LSU football coach Les Miles made his team decelerate somewhat at Wednesday's practice as the Tigers prepared for No.

Javier Arenas still is in the running for the award that goes to college football's top defensive back.

Just another game. Or a top-10 showdown that could help set up a one-game playoff with Florida for a shot at the BCS national championship.

The numbers are impressive, but they're not enough to describe Javier Arenas on a punt return.

The boys in white and orange stood tall Saturday and played their hearts out against a team no one gave them much chance of beating.

If you doubted, you don't know your history. If you sat through the last 3:29, watching one apparent disaster after another befall Alabama and found yourself saying "Oh, no" over and over, then you don't know this football team.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Anybody interested in a mid-term football exam? For Tennessee, today marks the opportunity to compare notes with one of the elite programs in the Southeastern Conference and the nation.

Alabama defensive end Lorenzo Washington sacks South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia to end the third quarter in the Crimson Tide's 20-6 victory Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

THUMBS UP Javier Arenas: The Tide's talented defensive back/punt returner missed the previous week with a rib injury, but not only suited up for Saturday's matchup with the Volunteers, he was one of the primary reasons for the victory.

A few minutes before entering a room reserved for interviews with the media, Tennessee place-kicker Daniel Lincoln watched a replay of the decisive field goal attempt.

TUSCALOOSA -- It was a rare mistake by Mark Ingram and one he almost lived to regret.

Nick Saban and his staff have gotten plenty of credit for their recruitment of high school prospects the last two years, but they have been equally efficient in their evaluation and recruitment of junior college players.

Alabama cornerback Javier Arenas has practiced all week and should be available Saturday against Tennessee, according to Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban.