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Alabama quarterback Bryce Young congratulates running back Roydell Williams (5) after a touchdown in the Crimson Tides 49-27 win over the Auburn Tigers on Nov. 26 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

No. 7 Alabama clinches 15th straight 10-win season in high-scoring win over Auburn in the Iron Bowl

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor November 26, 2022

The Alabama Crimson Tide has won 10 games for the 15th consecutive season.  The Crimson Tide (10-2, 6-2 SEC) blew the game open in the second quarter to take down the Auburn Tigers 49-27 at Bryant-Denny...

No. 7 Alabama set to tangle with archrival Auburn in 87th Iron Bowl

No. 7 Alabama set to tangle with archrival Auburn in 87th Iron Bowl

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor November 26, 2022

As Thanksgiving 2022 rolls into the past, it means one thing — the Iron Bowl is here.   On Thursday, thousands — potentially hundreds of thousands — of Alabama and Auburn fans broke bread together....

Amidst its dream season, No. 1 Alabama believes it can sustain success for years to come

Amidst its dream season, No. 1 Alabama believes it can sustain success for years to come

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor November 20, 2022

On April 9, 2015, former Alabama athletic director Bill Battle hired Wes Hart, a former Major League Soccer player, to take over the Crimson Tide soccer program.  Hart was hired from Florida State...

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (2) runs past a defender in the Crimson Tides 34-0 victory over the Austin Peay Governors on Nov. 19 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

McClellan, No. 8 Alabama run over Austin Peay in penultimate game of regular season

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor November 19, 2022

It wasn’t always pretty — but what has been for No. 8 Alabama this season?  The Crimson Tide (9-2, 5-2 SEC) was without several starters in its 34-0 win over Austin Peay State University on Saturday...

No. 8 Alabama begins final homestand with FCS foe Austin Peay

No. 8 Alabama begins final homestand with FCS foe Austin Peay

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor November 19, 2022

It’s the third Saturday in November. That means one thing — it’s cupcake week.  It’s a tradition like no other. In the penultimate week of the season, prior to Rivalry Week, the SEC and a lot...

Alabama forward Brandon Miller (24) runs through the smoke during introductions against Jacksonville State on Nov. 18 at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Brandon Miller is the star that was promised

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor November 19, 2022

Alabama basketball fans are believing again.  A lot of that faith has to do with the arrival of freshman superstar Brandon Miller. The 6-foot-9, 200-pound guard was the No. 14 overall prospect in the...

No. 9 Alabamas Byron Young (47) sacks Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) in the Crimson Tides 30-24 win over No. 11 Ole Miss on Nov. 12 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss.

No. 9 Alabama holds on late for road win over No. 11 Ole Miss

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor November 12, 2022

OXFORD, Miss. - Under an hour before kickoff, No. 9 Alabama found out that its chances of repeating as SEC champions were gone.  And out of the gate, it looked like the Crimson Tide didn’t care to...

No. 9 Alabama’s pride and legacy on the line at No. 11 Ole Miss

No. 9 Alabama’s pride and legacy on the line at No. 11 Ole Miss

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor November 12, 2022

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Where does the ninth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide go from here? Does the Crimson Tide continue to fall into a deeper hole, or does Alabama come out and make a statement that it can still...

Alabama guards Jaden Bradley (0) and Mark Sears (1) fire up the crowd in the Crimson Tides 95-59 win over the Liberty Flames on Nov. 11 at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Guard play leads the way in No. 20 Alabama’s impressive win over Liberty

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor November 12, 2022

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Jaden Shackelford, Keon Ellis and JD Davison. What do all three have in common? They are all guards that are missing from the Crimson Tide’s depth chart in 2022-23, having moved on...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) attempts to get past a defender in the Crimson Tides 75-54 win over the Longwood Lancers on Nov. 7 at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Turnovers still a problem in No. 20 Alabama’s season-opening win over Longwood

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor November 8, 2022

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - It was a positive result for No. 20 Alabama on Monday night, defeating the Longwood University Lancers 75-54 to open its season in the win column, but there were remnants of 2021-22...

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to escape pressure in the Crimson Tides 32-31 overtime loss to the No. 10 LSU Tigers on Nov. 5 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

At the death in Death Valley: No. 6 Alabama falls to No. 10 LSU in overtime

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor November 6, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La. - For the Alabama Crimson Tide, the chances at a national championship as well as an SEC championship — more than likely — have now come and gone. The Crimson Tide dropped its second...

No. 6 Alabama visits No. 10 LSU in Death Valley with SEC West on the line

No. 6 Alabama visits No. 10 LSU in Death Valley with SEC West on the line

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

Saturday night in Death Valley. Perhaps the best environment in college football if not all sports.  That’s what the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide is up against as it travels to Baton Rouge, Louisiana,...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) drives to the basket in the Crimson Tides 73-64 victory over the Southern Illinois Salukis on Oct. 29 at Foster Auditorium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

No. 20 Alabama takes down Southern Illinois in charity exhibition

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor October 30, 2022

Nov. 7 is fast approaching.  With Alabama football taking its bye week, Crimson Tide basketball took center stage.  Before the Crimson Tide tips off its 2022-23 season, No. 20 Alabama held its...

Alabamas Dallas Turner (15), Eli Ricks (7) and Jordan Battle (9) attempt to force an incompletion in the Crimson Tides 30-6 win over the No. 24 Mississippi State Bulldogs on Oct. 22 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

No. 6 Alabama handles No. 24 Mississippi State amidst second half offensive struggles

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

When you win a game by 24 points, usually there’s nothing to complain about. No. 6 Alabama took down No. 24 Mississippi State University 30-6 on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium — but much was...

No. 6 Alabama looks to get season back on track against No. 24 Mississippi State on Homecoming

No. 6 Alabama looks to get season back on track against No. 24 Mississippi State on Homecoming

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

As it usually is, the college football world was shaken after Nick Saban and Alabama lost to the Tennessee Volunteers last Saturday night.  Another field storming. More goal posts torn down.  As...

A Players Worth: The exploitation of Black athletes and the rise of NIL 

A Player’s Worth: The exploitation of Black athletes and the rise of NIL 

Austin Hannon and Shamiel Moore October 20, 2022

Many colleges have a long history of exploiting Black athletes for their talent, even going as far back as 1906 when the NCAA was established.   Many of these athletes come from a less fortunate background...

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) attempts to evade pressure in the Crimson Tides 52-49 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers on Oct. 15 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

No. 3 Alabama falls to No. 6 Tennessee for first time in 16 years in high-scoring thriller

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor October 15, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The streak has come to an end.   For the first time since 2006, the smoke filling the air at Neyland Stadium was orange rather than crimson.  After 16 long, hard years, the Tennessee...

No. 3 Alabama puts 15-year winning streak on the line against No. 6 Tennessee

No. 3 Alabama puts 15-year winning streak on the line against No. 6 Tennessee

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor October 14, 2022

As the leaves change colors and the season changes from summer to fall — it all means one thing. We’re approaching the “Third Saturday in October.”  The Crimson Tide and the Volunteers —...

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) takes down Texas A&M quarterback Haynes King (13) in the Crimson Tides 24-20 victory over the Aggies on Oct. 8 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

No. 1 Alabama holds off Texas A&M in final seconds

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

The Texas A&M Aggies were two yards away from upsetting Alabama for the second consecutive season.  With three seconds on the clock, the Aggies (3-3) had one play to get into the end zone from...

No. 1 Alabama seeks revenge against Fisher, Texas A&M

No. 1 Alabama seeks revenge against Fisher, Texas A&M

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor October 8, 2022

To play or not to play? Does it matter?  The biggest question among many fans of the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide is if quarterback Bryce Young will suit up on Saturday night against the Texas A&M...

Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) dashes down the field in the Crimson Tides 49-26 victory against the No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks on Oct. 1 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark.

No. 2 Alabama runs away in fourth quarter against No. 20 Arkansas in Fayetteville

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor October 1, 2022

“It stopped the bleeding for sure,” head coach Nick Saban said. “It was third and long in bad field position. That was a huge momentum swing in the game. After that, we played better. After that,...

No. 2 Alabama faces second road test of season at No. 20 Arkansas

No. 2 Alabama faces second road test of season at No. 20 Arkansas

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor October 1, 2022

It’s been three weeks since the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide squeaked past the Texas Longhorns in Austin. Since then, Alabama has bounced back in a big way on its home field, outscoring the University...

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) prepares to throw a pass in the Crimson Tides 55-3 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Sept. 24 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

No. 2 Alabama rolls over Vanderbilt in SEC opener

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

With three top-25 contests coming up, the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide focused on the task at hand: putting the Vanderbilt Commodores and the first conference game of the season in the rearview mirror.  The...

No. 2 Alabama takes on upstart Vanderbilt in SEC opener

No. 2 Alabama takes on upstart Vanderbilt in SEC opener

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

There will be a serious David versus Goliath feel on the gridiron when the Vanderbilt University Commodores enter Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night.  Since 2007, when Nick Saban took over in Tuscaloosa,...

The Alabama defense suffocates the ballcarrier in the Crimson Tides 63-7 victory over the UL Monroe Warhawks on Sept. 17 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Special teams, defense shine in No. 2 Alabama’s rout of UL Monroe

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor September 17, 2022

After a chaotic win a week ago, the Alabama Crimson Tide went back to its usual result — smashing the opponent.   The University of Louisiana Monroe Warhawks were the unlucky visitor to Bryant-Denny...

No. 2 Alabama looks to reestablish itself against UL Monroe

No. 2 Alabama looks to reestablish itself against UL Monroe

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor September 16, 2022

It’s been almost a week since quarterback Bryce Young led his team down the field for a game winning field goal against the Longhorns, but many fans may still be catching their breath and bringing their...

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) runs down the sideline in the Crimson Tides 20-19 victory over the Texas Longhorns on Sept. 10 at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Reichard’s game-winning kick sends No. 1 Alabama over Texas in Austin

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

Austin, TEXAS - Many times, it has been the kicker losing the game for the Alabama Crimson Tide rather than winning it. On a wild Saturday in Austin, Texas, Will Reichard finished off a brilliant final...

Football ready for showdown with Texas in Austin

Football ready for showdown with Texas in Austin

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

It’s been over 12 years since the Alabama Crimson Tide won the 2010 BCS National Championship over the Texas Longhorns at the Rose Bowl.  At the time, it was head coach Nick Saban’s first championship...

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) takes off on a 63-yard run in the Crimson Tides 55-0 victory over the Utah State Aggies on Sept. 3 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Football nearly flawless in 55-point shutout of Utah State

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor September 3, 2022

When expectations are as high as they are in Tuscaloosa, it can be hard to live up to them.  Not for the Alabama Crimson Tide, who emphatically proved their No. 1 preseason ranking in a 55-0 thrashing...

The Road to 19: 2022 football season begins with Utah State

The Road to 19: 2022 football season begins with Utah State

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor September 2, 2022

It’s been 235 days since the Alabama Crimson Tide walked off the field at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Defeated. Dominated in the fourth quarter.  Both of those things usually...

2022 Season Preview: Special Teams

2022 Season Preview: Special Teams

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor August 30, 2022

The 2022-23 Alabama Crimson Tide will return both its kicker and punter from last season. The Crimson Tide has had plenty of sour memories when it comes to special teams and field goals.  Here’s...

2022 Season Preview: Secondary

2022 Season Preview: Secondary

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor August 30, 2022

In the penultimate position preview, let’s take a look at the defensive backs that will make up the Alabama Crimson Tide secondary.  Losses from the group in 2021-22 include cornerbacks Josh Jobe,...

2022 Season Preview: Linebackers

2022 Season Preview: Linebackers

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor August 30, 2022

Perhaps the strongest group on the entire team, the 2022-23 Alabama Crimson Tide has unbelievable talent in the linebacker position.  Will Anderson Jr.  It all starts with Will Anderson Jr. Finishing...

2022 Season Preview: Offensive and Defensive Line

2022 Season Preview: Offensive and Defensive Line

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor August 30, 2022

The trenches. It’s where the outcome of a game is often decided.  In 2022-23, the Alabama Crimson Tide has both experienced and inexperienced players at the line of scrimmage.  Offensive Line  After...

2022 Season Preview: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

2022 Season Preview: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor August 27, 2022

The 2022-23 Alabama Crimson Tide doesn’t have many flaws. Alabama has plenty of returning talent this season, but not as much in the wide receiver position.  The Crimson Tide has produced tons of...

2022 Season Preview: Running Backs

2022 Season Preview: Running Backs

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor August 23, 2022

Since taking over in 2007, Alabama head coach Nick Saban has coached stellar running backs year in and year out. Both Mark Ingram in 2009 and Derrick Henry in 2015 won the Heisman Trophy, but the Crimson...

Local high school football teams and players to watch for this season 

Local high school football teams and players to watch for this season 

Austin Hannon, Sports Editor August 17, 2022

The defending 7A state champion Thompson High School Warriors are the obvious choice as the No. 1 team in Alabama to begin the 2022-23 season. But the race doesn’t end there, as the city of Tuscaloosa...

2022 Season Preview: Quarterbacks

2022 Season Preview: Quarterbacks

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor August 16, 2022

“Every quarterback can throw a ball; every running back can run; every receiver is fast; but that mental toughness that you talk about translates into competitiveness.” — Tom Brady  The quarterback...

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Ranking all the head coaches at Alabama

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor August 9, 2022

The University of Alabama boasts some of the best coaches in the country. Since athletic director Greg Byrne took over in 2017, the University has won two national championships and three SEC championships...

Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks at 2022 SEC Media Days on July 19 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Ga.

Football picked to win 2022 SEC Championship, 19 players on preseason All-SEC teams by media

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor July 22, 2022

After the dust settled at the 2022 SEC Media Days, the Alabama Crimson Tide are once again believed to be the cream of the crop as the college football season steadily approaches.  It’s become quite...

Alabama first baseman Drew Williamson (18) high-fives head coach Brad Bohannon (6) after hitting a home run in the Crimson Tides 11-6 loss to the No. 7 Florida Gators in the fourth round of the SEC Tournament on May 28 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama.

Baseball’s SEC Tournament run ends in loss to No. 7 Florida

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 28, 2022

Every Alabama baseball fan will be holding their breath for the next 48 hours.  Coming into Saturday, the Crimson Tide was considered the last team in the field for the NCAA Tournament by D1Baseball....

Jake Leger (30) and Drew Williamson (18) congratulate Alabama center fielder Caden Rose (7) on his way back to the dugout in the Crimson Tides 12-8 loss to the No. 2 Texas A&M Aggies on May 27 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama.

Pitching woes blow five-run lead in loss to No. 2 Texas A&M Friday

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 27, 2022

For four innings, the No. 2 seed Texas A&M Aggies looked like an amateur team. The Aggies made five errors and trailed 6-1 after four innings of play.  But 10 unanswered runs over the next three...

Alabama third baseman Zane Denton (44) smiles after sliding into home plate in the Crimson Tides 4-3 victory over the (3) Arkansas Razorbacks on May 25 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama.

Baseball holds on in emotional win over No. 3 Arkansas to advance again in SEC Tournament

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 25, 2022

After the final out in the Alabama Crimson Tide’s 4-3 victory over the third-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks, the away dugout erupted.  It felt like potentially the most important and most emotional win...

(11) Alabama pitcher Ben Hess (27) throws a pitch in the Crimson Tide’s 5-3 victory over the (6) Georgia Bulldogs on May 24 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama.

Hess’ incredible relief performance pushes Alabama to second round of SEC Tournament

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 24, 2022

Coming into the 2022 SEC Tournament, Alabama head coach Brad Bohannon said that to have success in the event, someone on his team, whether it be a pitcher or a position player, would have to step up. He...

Baseball heads to Hoover for the 2022 SEC Tournament

Baseball heads to Hoover for the 2022 SEC Tournament

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 23, 2022

The college baseball season is entering its peak.  The 2022 SEC Baseball Tournament begins Tuesday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama.  “Super excited to be in the SEC Tournament,”...

Alabama designated hitter Owen Diodati (16) slides into home plate in the Crimson Tides 18-5 victory over the No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks on May 21 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Baseball embarrasses No. 7 Arkansas in regular season finale

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 21, 2022

The No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks (38-16, 18-12) are currently fighting for both the SEC West and a national seed in the NCAA Tournament. They didn’t look the part on Saturday, as the Alabama Crimson Tide...

Baseball clinches SEC Tournament berth in victory over No. 7 Arkansas

Baseball clinches SEC Tournament berth in victory over No. 7 Arkansas

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 20, 2022

For an Alabama baseball program on the rise, it is a yearly goal for the Crimson Tide to make the SEC Tournament. At long last this season, that box can now be checked. Alabama (28-15, 11-17) lived...

Alabama center fielder Caden Rose (7) is congratulated by his teammates in the Crimson Tides 7-3 loss to the No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks on May 19 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Razorbacks’ five-run fifth enough to take down Alabama in series opener

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 19, 2022

After four innings, the Alabama Crimson Tide (27-25, 10-17) felt in control. The Crimson Tide led 3-0, and starting pitcher Garrett McMillan was perfect on the mound. That was until the fifth inning,...

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‘We’re done’: Saban, Fisher in conflict over NIL allegations

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 19, 2022

We are witnessing history in the sport of college football. Not only with NIL, but with what’s coming along with it. Some claim that it will “ruin the sport.” Well, now it’s ruining relationships...

Sunday’s Game 3 between Alabama and No. 20 Auburn declared ‘no contest’ after long weather delay

Sunday’s Game 3 between Alabama and No. 20 Auburn declared ‘no contest’ after long weather delay

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 15, 2022

Game 3 on Sunday at Plainsman Park between the Alabama Crimson Tide (27-24, 10-16) and No. 20 Auburn Tigers (35-16, 15-11) won’t have a winner. The Crimson Tide and Tigers were tied at 1 in the bottom...

Alabama starting pitcher Jacob McNairy (34) prepares to throw a pitch in the Crimson Tide’s 6-4 loss to the No. 20 Auburn Tigers on May 14 at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Alabama.

Baseball loses Game 2 to No. 20 Auburn despite hot start Saturday afternoon

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 14, 2022

After losing its 12th one-run game Friday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide came out with a vengeance on Saturday afternoon. The Crimson Tide (27-24, 10-16) jumped out to a red-hot start, scoring four...

Alabama starting pitcher Garrett McMillan (39) prepares to throw a pitch in the Crimson Tides 3-2 loss to the No. 20 Auburn Tigers on May 13 at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Alabama.

Baseball drops 12th one-run contest in loss to No. 20 Auburn Friday night

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 13, 2022

The Alabama Crimson Tide is on the outside looking in for the NCAA Tournament. Friday night’s 3-2 loss to the No. 20 Auburn Tigers (34-16, 14-11) is the 18th one-run contest that Alabama has played in...

A rivalry renewed: Baseball takes on No. 20 Auburn with postseason hopes on the line

A rivalry renewed: Baseball takes on No. 20 Auburn with postseason hopes on the line

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 13, 2022

Regardless of the sport, when the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers meet, it has the eyes of everyone in the state. Fans from both sides look for bragging rights anywhere they can get them, and...

The Book of Zeus: How a personal tragedy and high expectations turned a childhood prodigy into a college star

The Book of Zeus: How a personal tragedy and high expectations turned a childhood prodigy into a college star

Austin Hannon | @austin_hannon1, Sports Editor May 9, 2022

On Feb. 4, 2014, a 52-year-old man died after almost two weeks on life support. 13 long days earlier, a series of blood clots caused his heart to suddenly stop beating due to a lack of oxygen. That...

Baseball looks to improve its bubble status at home against No. 20 LSU

Baseball looks to improve its bubble status at home against No. 20 LSU

Austin Hannon, Sports Editor May 6, 2022

The college baseball season is entering its final stretch, and the Alabama Crimson Tide (25-20, 9-12) are in the thick of things. According to D1Baseball last week, Alabama was safely in the field for...

Alabama shortstop Jim Jarvis (10) hustles around the bases in the Crimson Tide’s 11-5 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 30 at Founders Park in Columbia, South Carolina.

Baseball suffers untimely sweep at South Carolina

Austin Hannon, Sports Editor May 1, 2022

After back-to-back losses to open the series, the Alabama Crimson Tide (25-20, 9-12) were in need of a victory Saturday morning to avoid a costly sweep to the South Carolina Gamecocks (22-20, 9-12). The...

Alabama starting pitcher Jacob McNairy (34) throws a pitch in the Crimson Tide’s 2-1 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 29 at Founders Park in Columbia, South Carolina.

Baseball’s offense falters in loss at South Carolina Friday night

Austin Hannon, Sports Editor April 30, 2022

The offense comes and goes at times, and Friday night was no different. On Thursday, the Crimson Tide offense put up five runs, including two in the ninth inning, to tie the game that eventually was...

Alabama starting pitcher Garrett McMillan (39) throws a pitch in the Crimson Tide’s 6-5 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 28 at Founders Park in Columbia, South Carolina.

Alabama’s comeback effort falls short in game one of crucial series at South Carolina

Austin Hannon, Sports Editor April 28, 2022

This weekend’s series at South Carolina is huge for Alabama baseball. With the Crimson Tide currently in the NCAA Tournament field as a 3-seed according to D1Baseball, there is little room for error....

Alabama crushes Samford for the second time this season Tuesday night

Alabama crushes Samford for the second time this season Tuesday night

Austin Hannon, Sports Editor April 27, 2022

Tuesday night was eerily familiar to April 5 when the Alabama Crimson Tide took on the Samford Bulldogs (18-20). The Crimson Tide dominated from start to finish, throttling the Bulldogs 9-3 at Joe Lee...

Alabama right fielder Andrew Pinckney (21) swings at a pitch in the Crimson Tide’s 3-0 win over the No. 14 Georgia Bulldogs on April 24 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Hitt, Pinckney shine in much-needed Alabama win over No. 14 Georgia

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 24, 2022
Sunday was the first shutout against an SEC opponent for the Crimson Tide since April 2019.
Alabama RHP Jacob McNairy (34) throws a pitch in the Crimson Tide’s 3-0 loss to the No. 14 Georgia Bulldogs on April 23 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Baseball’s offense completely stifled in Saturday loss to No. 14 Georgia

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 23, 2022

For the second straight day, Alabama’s offense was almost as silent as the crowd that watched the Crimson Tide get shut out 3-0 by the No. 14 Georgia Bulldogs (28-11, 11-6) at Sewell-Thomas Stadium on...

Alabama catcher Dominic Tamez (3) rounds the bases after a home run in the Crimson Tide’s 4-2 loss to the No. 14 Georgia Bulldogs on April 22 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Alabama drops series opener to No. 14 Georgia after four-run first inning

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 22, 2022

Alabama starting pitcher Garrett McMillan was able to teach the Bulldogs to behave, but not until enough damage was already done. 14th ranked Georgia scored four runs in the first inning, and rode that...

Alabama third baseman Zane Denton (44) gets ready to swing the bat in the Crimson Tide’s 15-4 loss to the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers on April 17 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.

No. 24 Alabama obliterated by No. 1 Tennessee to drop series Sunday

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 17, 2022
On Sunday, Tennessee (33-3, 14-1) cruised to a 15-4 win over the Crimson Tide, winning the weekend series.
Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner (15) prepares to rush the quarterback in the annual A-Day game on April 16, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Moody, Turner and Anderson shine in rainy A-Day Game

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 16, 2022

It was a rainy day at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday afternoon, and the play on the field during the annual A-Day Game was just as sloppy. In a game where the final score doesn’t matter, the “White”...

Alabama designated hitter Owen Diodati (16) trots around the bases after a home run in the Crimson Tide’s 6-3 win over the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers on April 16 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

No. 24 Alabama baseball ends No.1 Tennessee’s historic run Friday night

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 16, 2022
No. 24 Alabama (23-12, 8-5) won their eighth straight contest 6-3 over the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (31-3, 12-1) Friday night.
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young looks on during the Crimson Tide’s scrimmage on April 9 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Football looks to grow and gain experience in 2022 A-Day game

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 14, 2022

It’s been 94 days since the Alabama Crimson Tide fell short in the College Football National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium, where the Georgia Bulldogs beat Alabama for the first time since 2007 and...

No. 24 Alabama ready for major challenge at No. 1 Tennessee

No. 24 Alabama ready for major challenge at No. 1 Tennessee

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 13, 2022
The Alabama Crimson Tide have been impressive as of late, winning seven straight games over the past two weeks.
Alabama starting pitcher Ben Hess (27) winds up for a pitch in the Crimson Tide’s 3-1 win over the Belmont Bruins on April 12, at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

No. 24 Alabama wins seventh straight contest against Belmont

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 12, 2022

With a series against No. 1 Tennessee looming this weekend, No. 24 Alabama baseball could have overlooked its midweek opponent, but the Crimson Tide defeated the Belmont Bruins 3-1 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium...

Alabama shortstop Jim Jarvis (10) slides into first base on a pickoff attempt in the Crimson Tide’s 7-4 victory over the No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels on April 10 at Swayze Field in Oxford, Mississippi.

Baseball sweeps No. 9 Ole Miss in Oxford for the first time since 1997

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 10, 2022
The Crimson Tide have now won seven of their last eight games — and five of their last six against SEC opponents — after defeating the No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels 7-3 to complete the series sweep on Sunday at Swayze Field.
Denton’s 10th-inning blast lifts Alabama over No. 9 Ole Miss Saturday

Denton’s 10th-inning blast lifts Alabama over No. 9 Ole Miss Saturday

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 10, 2022

Alabama is fully in rhythm. The Crimson Tide won their fourth consecutive SEC game in a 12-10 extra-innings win over the ninth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels at Swayze Field on Saturday afternoon. The win...

Alabama shortstop Jim Jarvis (11) shows excitement in the Crimson Tide’s 7-4 win over the No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels on April 8 at Swayze Field in Oxford, Mississippi.

Baseball dominates No. 9 Ole Miss in series opener Friday night

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 9, 2022

The Alabama Crimson Tide (19-12, 5-5) had won five of their last six. It’s now six of seven after the Crimson Tide defeated the No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels (19-10, 4-6) 7-4 at Swayze Field on Friday night. Alabama...

Alabama second baseman Bryce Eblin (13) takes an at-bat in the Crimson Tide’s 10-1 win over the Samford Bulldogs on April 5 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Offense shines in baseball’s rout of Samford Tuesday night

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 6, 2022

After a series win over the Texas A&M Aggies, Alabama head coach Brad Bohannon said his team was focused on defeating Samford Tuesday night. “We haven’t been very good at all on Tuesdays the...

Alabama third baseman Zane Denton (44) takes an at-bat in the Crimson Tide’s 8-4 win over the Texas A&M Aggies on April 3 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Alabama clinches first SEC series win of season against Texas A&M after huge fourth inning

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 3, 2022
After losing back-to-back series to No. 14 Florida and Mississippi State, the Alabama Crimson Tide won their first SEC series of the season, defeating the Texas A&M Aggies (16-11, 4-5) 8-4 in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon.
William Hamiter (11) cheers on his teammates after a three-run seventh inning in Alabama’s 10-9 victory over the Texas A&M Aggies on April 2 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Baseball wakes up the bats, holds on to best Texas A&M in wild game on Saturday

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 3, 2022

To nobody’s surprise, the Alabama Crimson Tide (16-12, 3-5) were in yet another topsy-turvy game on Saturday afternoon at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The Crimson Tide have now played in 13 one-run games this...

Alabama starting pitcher Garrett McMillan winds up for a pitch in the Crimson Tide’s 3-2 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies on April 1 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Baseball’s offense falls short against Texas A&M Friday night

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter April 2, 2022

Sitting in last in the SEC West, Alabama baseball is in the midst of a huge home series this weekend. It fell short to the Texas A&M Aggies (16-9, 4-3) by a score of 3-2 on Friday night at Sewell-Thomas...

Alabama second baseman Bryce Eblin (13) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the Crimson Tide’s 5-4 victory over South Alabama on March 29 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Baseball walks off South Alabama on wild pitch

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 30, 2022

The Alabama Crimson Tide (15-11) stopped the bleeding on their midweek wounds this season, defeating the South Alabama Jaguars (16-7) 5-4 on Tuesday night. The game-winning run came across the plate...

Alabama pitcher Grayson Hitt prepares to throw a pitch in the Crimson Tide’s 6-2 win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, Mississippi.

Alabama baseball avoids sweep, wins at Mississippi State Sunday

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 27, 2022
Alabama (14-11, 2-4) baseball can breathe a sigh of relief after defeating the Mississippi State Bulldogs (15-10, 3-3) 6-2 in the final game of the series Sunday afternoon.
Baseball blows another lead, losing in walk-off fashion once again on Saturday

Baseball blows another lead, losing in walk-off fashion once again on Saturday

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 27, 2022

Similar to Friday night, there were plenty of opportunities for the Alabama Crimson Tide to win. But just like 17 hours earlier, the Crimson Tide blew multiple leads in their 8-7 loss to the Mississippi...

Baseball slips late, loses in extra innings Friday at Mississippi State

Baseball slips late, loses in extra innings Friday at Mississippi State

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 26, 2022

“It’s really hard to close games out on the road,” Alabama head coach Brad Bohannon said earlier in the week. “I think you saw that from a great Florida team this week. They had a hard time closing...

Alabama baseball prepares for road challenge at Mississippi State

Alabama baseball prepares for road challenge at Mississippi State

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 25, 2022

After falling midweek to UAB, another test is ahead for the Alabama Crimson Tide (13-9, 1-2) as they head to Starkville, Mississippi, to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs this weekend. The Bulldogs...

Baseball drops another midweek matchup at UAB

Baseball drops another midweek matchup at UAB

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 23, 2022

The midweek trap game struck again for Alabama baseball.  The UAB Blazers defeated Alabama 5-4 Wednesday night at Regions Field in Birmingham, Alabama.  The Crimson Tide are now 3-4 in their midweek...

The Alabama baseball team storms the field after defeating the No. 9 Florida Gators 8-7 on March 20, at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

Alabama walks off No. 9 Florida, avoids sweep

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 20, 2022

After seven innings at Sewell-Thomas Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide led the ninth-ranked Florida Gators 5-4. The Gators took control in the eighth on a two-run homer by center fielder Jud Fabian.  But...

Alabama catcher Dominic Tamez (3) swings the bat in the Crimson Tide’s 13-6 loss to the Florida Gators on March 19 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Baseball hit hard by No. 9 Florida Saturday night

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 19, 2022

After a rally that fell short on Friday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide (12-8, 0-2) was put in its place on Saturday night, losing 13-6 to the No. 9 Florida Gators. The Gators (15-4, 2-0) offense hammered...

Charles Bediako (10) and JD Davison (3) dive for a loose ball in Alabamas 78-64 loss to Notre Dame in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena in San Diego, California.

Decent Yet Disappointing: The story of the 2021-22 Alabama basketball season

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 18, 2022

Relief is what Alabama basketball fans feel after a 78-64 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday afternoon. To be frank, they are probably the only fan...

Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford (5) reacts to a made jump shot against Vanderbilt in the second round of the SEC Tournament on March 10 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

No. 6 Alabama opens up NCAA Tournament play with No. 11 Notre Dame in the Round of 64

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 18, 2022

The moment has come. There is no more room for error. If you lose, your season is over. The Alabama Crimson Tide has had one of the more inconsistent seasons of any team in college basketball, but it...

Baseball falls to Southern Miss after late controversial call

Baseball falls to Southern Miss after late controversial call

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 17, 2022

After sweeping the Binghamton Bearcats over the weekend, the Alabama Crimson Tide dropped to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 3-2 on Wednesday night. It's the third midweek loss of the season for the...

Second-half collapse against Vanderbilt sends Alabama home from SEC tournament

Second-half collapse against Vanderbilt sends Alabama home from SEC tournament

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 11, 2022

The Alabama Crimson Tide have one guaranteed game remaining.  The Crimson Tide (19-13) led by 15 in the second half before choking the game away, losing to the Vanderbilt Commodores 82-76 in the...

Alabama suffers embarrassing defeat to North Alabama Wednesday afternoon

Alabama suffers embarrassing defeat to North Alabama Wednesday afternoon

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 10, 2022

Another week, another untimely loss for the Alabama Crimson Tide (9-5).  The North Alabama Lions blew out the Crimson Tide 9-5 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Playing in the gauntlet...

Jahvon Quinerly drives to the basket on Feb. 16 against Mississippi State.

2022 SEC tournament: Alabama’s path to defending its title

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 9, 2022

After a remarkable run in Nashville last March, the Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the LSU Tigers 80-79 to win their first SEC tournament championship since 1991. Guard Jahvon Quinerly, as the SEC tournament...

Alabama secures weekend sweep of Murray State

Alabama secures weekend sweep of Murray State

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 6, 2022

After losing four straight games to No. 1 Texas and UT Martin, the Crimson Tide (9-4) have won four consecutive games, including a 5-4 win over the Murray State Racers (8-3) to complete the three-game...

Alabama guard Keon Ellis (14) shoots a 3-pointer over LSU forward Mwani Wilkinson (5) in the Crimson Tide’s 80-77 loss at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 5.

No. 25 Alabama makes too many mistakes in overtime loss to LSU

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 5, 2022

After multiple miscues at the end of the game, the No. 25 Alabama Crimson Tide (19-12, 9-9) fell to the LSU Tigers (21-10, 9-9) 80-77 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Saturday...

Alabama right-hander Garrett McMillan throws a pitch against Xavier on Feb. 18.

McMillan’s strong start leads Alabama over Murray State Friday afternoon

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 5, 2022

Last week in Austin, Texas, right-hander Garrett McMillan put on a pitching clinic, throwing six scoreless innings against the No. 1 Longhorns. On Friday night, it was more of the same in Alabama’s 5-1...

Mens basketball looks to bounce back from bad loss in regular season finale at LSU

Men’s basketball looks to bounce back from bad loss in regular season finale at LSU

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 5, 2022

On Wednesday night, the No. 25 Alabama Crimson Tide (19-11, 9-8) got embarrassed on their own home floor in the season’s last game at Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide were outscored 50-31 in the second...

Alabama guards Keon Ellis (14) and Jaden Shackelford show disappointment in the Crimson Tide’s 87-71 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies on March 2 at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama finishes season at Coleman Coliseum with a disappointing loss to Texas A&M

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 2, 2022

Alabama Crimson Tide basketball fans are accustomed to the team dropping important games in February and March over the years. Wednesday night was yet another bad loss when the Crimson Tide fell to the...

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) and guard JD Davison (3) talk during the Crimson Tide’s 80-75 win over Mississippi State on Feb. 16.

No. 25 Alabama takes on Texas A&M in regular season home finale

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 2, 2022

It’s officially March — the month that favors the elite teams and exposes the weak teams.  Alabama is hitting its stride at the right time. After celebrating Senior Night last Saturday, all...

Alabama third baseman Zane Denton swings the bat against Alabama State on Feb. 23.

Alabama gives up four home runs in loss to UT Martin

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter March 1, 2022

The balls were flying out on a sunny day at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Alabama’s 7-6 loss to the UT Martin Skyhawks Tuesday afternoon. There were six home runs between the two teams. The Skyhawks sent...

Alabama’s inability to pick up timely hits seals fate in series sweep at No. 1 Texas

Alabama’s inability to pick up timely hits seals fate in series sweep at No. 1 Texas

Austin Hannon, Staff Report February 27, 2022
After losing the first two games of the series because of poor offense, it was more of the same on Sunday afternoon. 
Alabama guard Keon Ellis (14) drives into the paint in the Crimson Tide’s 90-71 win over the Gamecocks at Coleman Coliseum on Feb. 26.

No. 24 Alabama beats South Carolina on Senior Night

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter February 27, 2022

It has been a while since the Alabama Crimson Tide has shown a dominant performance.  On Senior Night at Coleman Coliseum, the Crimson Tide had a 90-71 blowout win over the South Carolina Gamecocks. The...

Texas third baseman Skyler Messinger scores the winning run in the Longhorn’s 1-0 win over Alabama Friday night.

Baseball wastes multiple good opportunities against No. 1 Texas Friday night

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter February 26, 2022

The Alabama Crimson Tide had the bases loaded two different times but couldn’t come away with any runs in their 1-0 loss Friday night to the No. 1 Texas Longhorns at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin,...

Alabama takes part in a huddle prior to taking on the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Coleman Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2022.

Quinerly and Ellis among others to be honored for Senior Day against South Carolina

Austin Hannon, Staff Reporter February 25, 2022

It’ll be an emotional day for five Alabama basketball players on Saturday as the No. 24 Crimson Tide (18-10, 8-7) take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (17-10, 8-7) at Coleman Coliseum. Guards Jahvon...

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