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Posted on January 1st, 2016 in 2015-16 College Football Playoff Semifinal Cotton Bowl, Student Work by fgogola

By Jessica Wimsatt | @Jessica_Wimsatt Sports Capital Journalism Program ARLINGTON, Texas –When the clock in AT&T Stadium hit zero, people across the nation were patiently waiting to start their midnight celebrations, but Alabama’s celebration had already started. Since the first day of 2015, after a College Football Playoff Semifinal loss to Ohio State, Alabama has …

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Posted on December 29th, 2015 in 2015-16 College Football Playoff Semifinal Cotton Bowl, Student Work by fgogola

By Jessica Wimsatt | @Jessica_Wimsatt Sports Capital Journalism Program DALLAS — The stern, bearded face, coupled with an intimidating presence, epitomizes the idea of an Alabama defensive lineman. At 6-foot-4 and 312 pounds, junior defensive end A’Shawn Robinson can appear like a brick wall, obstructing anything in its path. But don’t let that appearance fool …

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Posted on December 28th, 2015 in 2015-16 College Football Playoff Semifinal Cotton Bowl, Student Work by fgogola

By Jessica Wimsatt | @Jessica_Wimsatt Sports Capital Journalism Program DALLAS — On the first day of 2015, Alabama lost a chance to play for the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship when the Crimson Tide lost to Ohio State. At AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, 364 days later, the Tide will have that same chance. …

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