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Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban and Kirby Smart shake hands after game against Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, Dec 2, 2023.

A deep dive into the prestigious coaching tree of Nick Saban 

Sam Prestipino, Contributing Writer January 18, 2024

Nick Saban’s time as head football coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide can be defined by one word: winning. With six national championships, nine SEC titles, and more NFL first-round draft picks than losses...

Students visit Nick Saban's statue at the Walk of Champions after his retirement announcement.

Why laying Oatmeal Creme Pies at the feet of Nick Saban’s statue was far from an overreaction 

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 18, 2024

On the University of Alabama campus, Jan. 10 was supposed to just be the first day of class, a day for students to get back into their routines, classmates to catch up, friends to grab dinner during syllabus...

Former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) speak at the post-game press conference after the team’s loss to Michigan in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, CA.

Nick Saban’s most memorable moments in the media

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer January 18, 2024

During his time as the head football coach at The University of Alabama, Nick Saban instilled his unique philosophy in every aspect of his program, including the approach he took in interviews and press...

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban celebrates the win over Georgia in the SEC Championship with the team after the game on Dec. 2, 2023, in Atlanta, GA.

Letters from the editors: The Nick Saban era 

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor  January 18, 2024

As a novice journalism student, walking into your favorite team’s press conference, full of beat writers you read weekly and photographers whose pictures you fawn over, can be intimidating enough on...

Best Pics of Nick Saban (CW Photo Desk)

Best Pics of Nick Saban (CW Photo Desk)

Natalie Teat, Photo Editor January 18, 2024

Alabama men's basketball is ready to pounce

Alabama men’s basketball is ready to pounce

Luke McClinton, Staff Writer January 17, 2024

In the Week 11 AP Top 25 poll for college basketball, the Alabama Crimson Tide is nowhere to be found. Head coach Nate Oats’ squad, which sits at 11-5 after an 82-74 win over Mississippi State on Saturday...

3 takeaways from DeBoer’s first press conference

3 takeaways from DeBoer’s first press conference

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 17, 2024

Kalen DeBoer spoke in his first press conference as the head coach of Alabama football last Saturday. Here are the three main takeaways.   1. DeBoer understands Alabama culture.  Replacing former...

The Iron Bowl: It’s not just football anymore

The Iron Bowl: It’s not just football anymore

Abby McCreary, Sports Editor January 17, 2024

The entire state of Alabama and quite possibly the football world watched “Gravedigger” unfold last November, when Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe connected with wide receiver Isaiah Bond on fourth...

Alabama gymnast Shania Adams performs her beam routine against Missouri on Jan. 12 in Coleman Coliseum.

The hottest sports to watch this winter

Henry Sklar, Contributing Writer January 17, 2024

Despite Alabama football’s season ending in the Rose Bowl, there are still plenty of sports at the Capstone to enjoy.   Men’s basketball is coming off a disappointing exit in the 2023 NCAA tournament...

Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (#3) fights to keep the ball from a Missouri defender.

Alabama men’s basketball tops SEC standings after convincing win against Missouri

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 17, 2024

Alabama men’s basketball is on top of the SEC — for now, at least.   The Crimson Tide won its fourth straight game in conference play and sixth straight overall with a 93-75 victory Tuesday night...

Alabama basketball player Aaliyah Nye (#32) shoots the ball against Arkansas on Jan. 14 in Coleman Coliseum.

Women’s basketball outplayed in 59-77 game against Arkansas 

Courtney Larrimore, Staff Writer January 16, 2024

Despite almost finding its way to a three-game win streak, women's basketball suffered the second defeat of its SEC slate Sunday in a 59-77 game at the hands of the Arkansas Razorbacks.   Head coach...

Alabama gymnast Ella Burgess performs her beam routine against Missouri on Jan. 12 in Coleman Coliseum.

No. 4 Alabama gymnastics wins home opener against No. 3 Missouri 

Manisha Ramachandran, Staff Writer January 16, 2024

No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide gymnastics beat the No. 3 Missouri Tigers 197.225-196.475 in Coleman Coliseum on Saturday night.  “I’m really excited about how the team rose to the challenge tonight....