Javier Arenas News

If Mark Ingram's Heisman chances are shot, the candidate had sort of a concession speech ready.

Alabama punt returner Javier Arenas ran into the SEC record books with two returns for 67 yards - one being for 56 in the third quarter - for 1,725 career punt return yards.

Javier Arenas just returned a punt 45 yards, breaking the Southeastern Conference record for punt return yards in a career.

Somebody did the research, Nick Saban took note, and he passes on the numbers with convicA tion.

TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama players enter Friday's annual Iron Bowl showdown with Auburn as a focused group who realize their national championship aspirations focus on the next three games.

Alabama senior Leigh Tiffin is one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Award, which goes to the nation's top place-kicker . Today's other finalist lists are in -- Which Alabama players will be represented on the college football awards show? Bednarik Award -- Terrence Cody a finalist with Florida's Brandon Spikes and Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh Lou ...

Alabama running back Mark Ingram eyes Chattanooga cornerback Joel Bradford in the first quarter of the Crimson Tide's 45-0 victory Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

THUMBS UP Trent Richardson: There's absolutely nothing wrong with Mark Ingram, but Trent Richardson showed why Alabama has the best one-two punch at tailback in the nation.

Mark Barron is starting to feel at home in the secondary. No. 2 Alabama's sophomore free safety is settling into his relatively new position quite nicely after playing offense until his senior year in high school and backing up All-American Rashad Johnson last season.

The problem with Mark Barron is that he's athA letic and versatile. And that's a problem? It seemed to be last seaA son for Nick Saban.

Alabama defensive lineman Terrence Cody , left, blocks a field goal by Tennessee kicker Daniel Lincoln to clinch the 12-10 Alabama victory on Oct.

Javier Arenas laughs at the notion of a letdown or a lack of focus as undefeated and second-ranked Alabama prepares for Chattanooga - and beyond.

Terry Grant rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown earlier this season against Florida International, but he has not logged a carry since September .

In what appears to be a monumental mismatch, the second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide welcome the Chattanooga Mocs, a mediocre FCS team, to Tuscaloosa this weekend.Chattanooga closes out its regular season on Saturday and carries a 6-4 record into the tilt.

Saturday will be the final game at Bryant-Denny Stadium for Javier Arenas and Alabama's other seniors .

Alabama safety Mark Barron returns one of his league-leading six interceptions 77 yards for a touchdown against South Carolina.

Of course, the dark theater supplied the safety that comes with anonymity. The second-ranked Crimson Tide watched "The Blind Side" last Friday night before playing Mississippi State the next evening, checking out their ultra-intense coach playing himself on the big screen.

SEC FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK RYAN MALLETT Quarterback ARKANSAS 6-7 A* 238 A* Sophomore Texarkana, Ark.

Mississippi State gave signs of preparedness and aggression in pre-game warm-ups that were sensed by Alabama head coach Nick Saban.

THUMBS UP Offense: Alabama's offense was exactly what was needed to beat the Bulldogs.