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Alabama is a state located in the Southern United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. The twenty-second state admitted to the Union, Alabama seceded from the union in 1861 to become part of the Confederate States of America. Following the Civil War and Reconstruction, Alabama was readmitted to the union in 1868.

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Texas guard A.J. Abrams (3) drives against Texas Tech Decensae White (13) during the first half of their basketball game in Austin, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007. Abrams scored a team high 18 points in the 80-51 win. Texas
Florida Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez watches the team work out during spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Florida
Louisville's Samardo Samuels, bottom, against Rutgers in their NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Watching are Rutgers' players Jonathan Mitchell, right, and Hamady Ndiaye, left. National Collegiate Athletic Association
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy, right, chats with Alabama running back Mark Ingram after the BCS Championship NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. Alabama defeated Texas 37-21. Colt McCoy
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide congratulates lineman Barrett Jones #75 after a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in the second quarter of the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. Nick Saban
Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl addresses the media after being defeated by Vanderbilt University 90-71 in an NCAA college basketball game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Tennessee
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Wide receiver Jordan Shipley #8 of the Texas Longhorns runs for a touchdown in front of cornerback Javier Arenas #28 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter of the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. Texas Longhorns
Mississippi coach Renee Ladner, left, Kayla Melson , center and Elizabeth Robertson, right, celebrate after Mississippi beat LSU 102-101 in triple overtime in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Baton Rouge, La. Mississippi
Comedian Andy Dick, of South Pasadena, Calif., appears for an arraignment with an unidentified officer in front of Cabell County Magistrate Patty Verbage Spence via video on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at the Cabell County Courthouse in Huntington, W.Va. Dick is charged with two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree for allegedly groping two males at the Rum Runners bar in Huntington. Bond was set at $30,000 per count. Pasadena
South Carolina's Valerie Nanima (31) shoots over Georgia's Ashley Houts (1) during South Carolina's 52-42 win in an NCAA college basketball game in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Houts was called for a foul on the play. South Carolina
South Carolina's Valerie Nanima (31) shoots over Georgia's Ashley Houts (1) during South Carolina's 52-42 win in an NCAA college basketball game in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Houts was called for a foul on the play. Georgia
Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert gets up after being hit during the the fourth quarter of the BCS Championship NCAA college football game against Alabama in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. Alabama defeated Texas 37-21. Garrett Gilbert
Railyn Pruitt, 2, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., waits Sunday, July 20, 2008 for her sno-ball to be served at Cyndi's Sno De-Lites on the beach at the Courthouse Road Pier in Gulfport, Miss. Tuscaloosa
California forward Jamal Boykin (10) keeps UCLA forward Reeves Nelson (11) from scoring during a fast break during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Los Angeles. California won 72-58. California
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 07: Running back Trent Richardson #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with Mark Ingram #22 after Richardson runs for a 49-yard touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in the second quarter of the Citi BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010 in Pasadena, California. Mark Ingram
Republican members of the Legislature stand up and clap after listening to Gov. Ed Rendell criticize the length of time it took to pass last year's 101-day-late state budget as Rendell delivers his executive budget address for the fiscal year 2010-2011 to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. U.S. Republican Party
Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy, right, celebrates with teammate Alabama tight end Baron Huber (40) after winning the BCS Championship NCAA college football game against Texas in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. Alabama defeated Texas 37-21. Greg McElroy
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Former Florida Gator and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow attends Super Bowl XLIV between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Heisman Trophy

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Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins grabs the ball in front of Alabama's Senario Hillman during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Cousins had 16 points and 13 rebounds in the 66-55 Kentucky win.

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Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins grabs the ball in front of Alabama's Senario Hillman during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Cousins had 16 points and 13 rebounds in the 66-55 Kentucky win.

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Kentucky coach John Calipari urges his players on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Kentucky won the game 66-55.

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Kentucky coach John Calipari urges his players on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Kentucky won the game 66-55.

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Kentucky's John Wall shoots over Alabama's JaMychal Green during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Wall had 22 points and 10 rebounds in the 66-55 Kentucky win.

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Kentucky's John Wall shoots over Alabama's JaMychal Green during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Wall had 22 points and 10 rebounds in the 66-55 Kentucky win.

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Kentucky's John Wall splits Alabama defenders as he goes to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Kentucky's John Wall splits Alabama defenders as he goes to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Alabama coach Anthony Grant makes a point during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Alabama coach Anthony Grant makes a point during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Kentucky's Darius Miller drives past Alabama's Senario Hillman during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Kentucky's Darius Miller drives past Alabama's Senario Hillman during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Kentucky's DeAndre Liggins pulls a rebound away from Alabama's Chris Hines (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Kentucky's DeAndre Liggins pulls a rebound away from Alabama's Chris Hines (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Alabama's JaMychal Green tries to dribble past Kentucky players Patrick Patterson, right, and DeMarcus Cousins during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Alabama's JaMychal Green tries to dribble past Kentucky players Patrick Patterson, right, and DeMarcus Cousins during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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The Blind Boys from Alabama from left to right Joey Williams, Bishop Billy Bowers, Jimmy Carter, Ben Moore and Eric McKinnie perform for high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The performance was part of the White House Music Series celebrating Black History Month. Also on stage is Gospel Singer Yolanda Evans.

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The Blind Boys from Alabama from left to right Joey Williams, Bishop Billy Bowers, Jimmy Carter, Ben Moore and Eric McKinnie perform for high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The performance was part of the White House Music Series celebrating Black History Month. Also on stage is Gospel Singer Yolanda Evans.

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Gospel singer Yolanda Evans, left, listens as The Blind Boys of Alabama from second left to right Joey Williams, Bishop Billy Bowers, Jimmy Carter, Ben Moore and Eric McKinnie perform for high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The performance is part of the White House Music Series celebrating Black History Month. Also on stage is Gospel Singer Yolanda Evans, far left.

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Gospel singer Yolanda Evans, left, listens as The Blind Boys of Alabama from second left to right Joey Williams, Bishop Billy Bowers, Jimmy Carter, Ben Moore and Eric McKinnie perform for high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The performance is part of the White House Music Series celebrating Black History Month. Also on stage is Gospel Singer Yolanda Evans, far left.

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Mississippi basketball coach Andy Kennedy celebrates his team's victory over Alabama during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi basketball coach Andy Kennedy celebrates his team's victory over Alabama during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi forward Murphy Holloway (31) and Alabama players Tony Mitchell (5) and Charvez Davis (24) jockey for a rebound in the second half of their NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi forward Murphy Holloway (31) and Alabama players Tony Mitchell (5) and Charvez Davis (24) jockey for a rebound in the second half of their NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Alabama guard Mikhail Torrance (2) watches as Mississippi forward Henry Terrance (1) leaps over him and makes a second half dunk during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Alabama guard Mikhail Torrance (2) watches as Mississippi forward Henry Terrance (1) leaps over him and makes a second half dunk during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi guard Terrico White (24) makes a second half layup against Alabama during their NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi guard Terrico White (24) makes a second half layup against Alabama during their NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi forward Terrance Henry (1) blocks a second half shot on the basket by Alabama forward Jamychal Green (32) during their NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi forward Terrance Henry (1) blocks a second half shot on the basket by Alabama forward Jamychal Green (32) during their NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi guard Eniel Polynice (14) blocks a second half shot by Alabama forward Tony Mitchell (5) during their NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi guard Eniel Polynice (14) blocks a second half shot by Alabama forward Tony Mitchell (5) during their NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi guard Chris Warren (12) shoots a second half layup past Alabama defenders Tony Mitchell (5), Anthony Brock (1) and JaMychal Green (32) during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi guard Chris Warren (12) shoots a second half layup past Alabama defenders Tony Mitchell (5), Anthony Brock (1) and JaMychal Green (32) during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi guard Eniel Polynice (14) ends up grabbing a shoe of Alabama forward JaMychal Green as he tries to keep him from picking up a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi guard Eniel Polynice (14) ends up grabbing a shoe of Alabama forward JaMychal Green as he tries to keep him from picking up a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. No. 25 Mississippi won, 74-67.

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Mississippi guard Trevor Gaskins (23) is fouled by Alabama guard Senario Hillman (21) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Mississippi guard Trevor Gaskins (23) is fouled by Alabama guard Senario Hillman (21) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Mississippi forward Murphy Holloway (31) shoots a first half basket under the defense of Alabama forward Tony Mitchell (5) during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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Mississippi forward Murphy Holloway (31) shoots a first half basket under the defense of Alabama forward Tony Mitchell (5) during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.

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"It's not very often that you see guys come in and shoot like that ... I give them credit. They made shots -- jumpers with hands in their face. And we didn't."


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"Early, I was sitting there, I'm worried. Here he just came off player of the week ... I was thinking this is what we've been going through for three years, because every time he has something good and you compliment him, he seems..."


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"We've come a long, long way"


Smokey Robinson Feb 09 2010 11:22 PM from Boston Globe

"It's tough ... It's hard to win in any league, especially the Big Ten."


Bo Ryan Feb 09 2010 11:16 AM from Wausau Daily Herald

"That's how we play ... We're opportunistic. ... We shot exceptionally well when we got looks in the first half."


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Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins grabs the ball in front of Alabama's Senario Hillman during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Cousins had 16 points and 13 rebounds in the 66-55 Kentucky win.

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Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins grabs the ball in front of Alabama's Senario Hillman during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Cousins had 16 points and 13 rebounds in the 66-55 Kentucky win.

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Kentucky coach John Calipari urges his players on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Kentucky won the game 66-55.

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Kentucky coach John Calipari urges his players on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Kentucky won the game 66-55.

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Kentucky's John Wall shoots over Alabama's JaMychal Green during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Wall had 22 points and 10 rebounds in the 66-55 Kentucky win.

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Kentucky's John Wall shoots over Alabama's JaMychal Green during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Wall had 22 points and 10 rebounds in the 66-55 Kentucky win.

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Kentucky's John Wall splits Alabama defenders as he goes to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Kentucky's John Wall splits Alabama defenders as he goes to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Alabama coach Anthony Grant makes a point during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Alabama coach Anthony Grant makes a point during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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