The Jumbo Package: 08/31/10

You know it's game week when the opponent profiles start popping up all over the interwebs. The problem is that with an overhauled roster and a new head coach, there just ain't a lot of 411 on the San Jose State Spartans. 

Coach Saban has admitted this one is a challenge to prepare for and the staff has been forced to use Nevada-Reno as their example because "supposedly that is the offense that this team is running."

Tough opening test for new San Jose St. coach | The Associated Press

The Tide is not sure what to expect from the Spartans | TideSports.com

Saban: Saturday will reveal a lot about Tide | oanow.com

Alabama not looking past San Jose | TideSports.com

San Jose State Spartans Preview | Sports Network

San Jose State Spartans Preview | Mountain West Connection

Crimson Tide Player Profiles

The 2010 Alabama roster was released into the wild yesterday. And while frolicking among its brethren in the college football landscape, eager sportswriters swooped in to deliver a few player feature stories.

Hoover's Kerry Murphy finds redemption at Alabama at last | al.com

With Rolando McClain suiting up in the NFL, it's Dont'a Hightower's turn to lead a fearsome Tide 'D' | al.com

Tide's Square looks forward to fresh start | Montgomery Advertiser

Alabama linebacker prospect Trey DePriest likes to stay active | al.com

Miscellaneous

Less sunlight, air in Bryant-Denny Stadium a challenge for Tide's groundskeeper | al.com

Seems not everybody is happy about the South End Zone addition.

Tide doubles Gene Stallings pleasure | Decaturdaily.com

A nice take out on former Alabama coach Gene Stallings. 

Alabama-Auburn Iron Bowl rivalry celebrated in art show | al.com

I may not know much about art, but I know what I hate.