The Jumbo Package: 9/1/10

You might have heard that Alabama's running back Mark Ingram spent a little time in the doctor's office yesterday. Coach Saban's 168-word announcement remains the only information about the incident we have but that didn't stop the inevitable tsunami of speculation, soul-searching and serious nonsense. In terms of the game on Saturday it means that Trent Richardson will get his first start against San Jose State and a well deserved honor it is. 

Future Foes: San Jose State

SJSU coach heats things up at practice to prepare for Alabama game | San Jose Mercury News

San Jose State a real mystery | The Enterprise Ledger

Future Foes: Penn State

Will Penn State's real starting quarterback please stand up? | PennLive.com

Alabama v Penn State a Hot Ticket for the 2010 College Football Season | Melodika

JoPa provides Bama bulletin board material | GoErie.com

Other Crimson Tide News

Ex-Tide linebackers continue to make an impact | The Enterprise Ledger
Cornelius Bennett and Derrick Oden spoke at the Houston and Henry counties’ Alabama Alumni Association’s 28th annual Bama Day at the Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center.

A simple yes and the Tide's man would not be in T-town | Anniston Star
Once again, thank you Paul Finebaum.

Blogger roundtable: Crimson Tide tight ends a question mark in '10 | al.com
Al.com must be getting desperate if they let hacks like this contribute to their coverage.

Miscellaneous

UA Student Health Center murals feature Alabama football | The Crimson White
The new art on the walls of the SHC will make your case of mononuclosis almost bearable.

Customize your portable electric power generator with an Alabama skin
Truly, we live in an age of wonders.