Ben Stansell | @ben_stansell, Managing Editor
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![CW / Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Saad-MTennisRicardoRobertoWarmup-6813-579x900.jpg)
From superstitious to just a little stitious, UA athletes follow precise rituals
Ben Stansell, Managing Editor
• October 28, 2019
![UA alumni react to OSM controversy](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1W5A9511-600x900.jpg)
UA alumni react to OSM controversy
Jessa Reid Bolling, Savannah Bullard, Rebecca Griesbach, and Ben Stansell
• July 20, 2019
![CW/ Joe Will Field](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CW_Grad_Field20190424__43821-900x600.jpg)
Graduation gowns promote recycling
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• April 25, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Saad-SpringPractice-7928-900x600.jpg)
Veterans provide leadership for young players
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• April 11, 2019
![Breaking News](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Breaking-News-900x600.jpg)
Alabama swimming and diving coach Dennis Pursley retires
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• April 10, 2019
![Photo courtesy of UA Athletics](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/011818_MWSD_HowardRo_OhioState_ABB1213-900x661-900x661.jpg)
Howard earns SEC Swimmer of the Year honors
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• April 10, 2019
![CW / Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Kira-900x600.jpg)
Kira Lewis Jr. announces decision to stay at Alabama
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• April 8, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Saad-SBMissState-4873-900x600.jpg)
Softball beats Mississippi State behind Gettins’ pitching performance
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 30, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Saad-OatsPressConference-4409-900x600.jpg)
Oats sets sights on turning Alabama into contender
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 29, 2019
![Photo courtesy of roll tide.com](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Nate-Oats-Courtesy-of-RollTide.com_-900x506.jpg)
Nate Oats named new head basketball coach
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 28, 2019
![Breaking News](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Breaking-News-900x600.jpg)
Alabama announces Nate Oats as new head basketball coach
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 27, 2019
![Multiple basketball players enter transfer portal](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Petty-3-900x600.jpg)
Multiple basketball players enter transfer portal
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 27, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Saad-MBBVanderbilt-7814-900x600.jpg)
Men’s basketball searches for new head coach
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 25, 2019
![CW File](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC04728-900x600.jpg)
McKinney looks to bring leadership to secondary
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 25, 2019
![By Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Saad-MBB-LSU-8343-900x600.jpg)
Men’s basketball searching for new head coach
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 24, 2019
![CW/ Keely Brewer](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Food-Waste-2-900x600.jpg)
Dining halls, students work to reduce food waste
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 21, 2019
![A first round NIT loss marks an end to a disappointing Alabama season](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DONTA-900x600.jpg)
A first round NIT loss marks an end to a disappointing Alabama season
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 20, 2019
![Crimson Tide rowing earns historic top-20 ranking](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/15770_s_cov_womens_rowing_ja_002o-900x600.jpg)
Crimson Tide rowing earns historic top-20 ranking
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 20, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Saad-MBBAuburn-9149-900x600.jpg)
Tournament disappointment behind it, Tide prepares for NIT
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 19, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Saad-MBB-LSU-8510-900x600.jpg)
Alabama looks for revenge in final home game against Auburn
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 5, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Saad-MBB-LSU-8611-900x600.jpg)
Tide loses control down the stretch, falling to No. 13 LSU at home
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 2, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Saad-MBBFlorida-6049-900x600.jpg)
Alabama smothers Gamecocks on the road for key victory
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 27, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Saad-MBBVanderbilt-6719-900x600.jpg)
Alabama readies for game against South Carolina
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 25, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Saad-MBBVanderbilt-7666-900x600.jpg)
Alabama holds on to beat Vanderbilt, stop losing streak
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 23, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Saad-MBBFlorida-6098-900x600.jpg)
Desperate Alabama team looking to stop losing streak
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 22, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Saad-MBBGeorgia-4441-900x600.jpg)
Alabama loses third-straight game to Texas A&M
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 20, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Saad-MBBFlorida-6056-900x600.jpg)
Alabama’s tournament push starts against Texas A&M
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 18, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Saad-MBBGeorgia-4324-1-900x600.jpg)
‘Old man’ Norris finds his rhythm in final season
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 14, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Saad-MBBGeorgia-4219-900x600.jpg)
Crimson Tide falls to Mississippi State on the road
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 13, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Saad-MBBGeorgia-2628-900x600.jpg)
Tide looking for second win over Bulldogs this season
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 11, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Saad-MBBGeorgia-4539-900x600.jpg)
Tide basketball claims first win at Vanderbilt since 2013
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 10, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Saad-MBBGeorgia-4453-900x600.jpg)
Tide tops Bulldogs behind big games from Mack, Lewis
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 7, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Saad-MBBMissState-4076-900x600.jpg)
Alabama still ahead of schedule but with room to improve
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 6, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Saad-MBBMissState-3801-900x600.jpg)
Alabama falls to Auburn by biggest margin of season
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 2, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Saad-MBBMissState-4003-900x600.jpg)
Facing the noise: Crimson Tide ready for road test at Auburn
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 1, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Saad-MBBMissState-2382-900x600.jpg)
Alabama claims third top-25 victory with win over Bulldogs
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 29, 2019
![Mens basketball sets sights on another top-25 win](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DAAZZ-900x600.jpg)
Men’s basketball sets sights on another top-25 win
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 29, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Saad-MBBOleMiss-1050-900x600.jpg)
Poor late-game execution hampers Tide in loss to Baylor
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 26, 2019
![Alabama bounces back with dominant win over No. 20 Ole Miss](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Daz-900x600.jpg)
Alabama bounces back with dominant win over No. 20 Ole Miss
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 23, 2019
![Alabamas upset bid over Tennessee falls short](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Saad-MBBTexasAM-1905-900x600.jpg)
Alabama’s upset bid over Tennessee falls short
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 19, 2019
![Alabama basketball claims road victory over Missouri](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/AJJ-900x600.jpg)
Alabama basketball claims road victory over Missouri
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 16, 2019
![Defensive coordinator Lupoi leaving Alabama for Browns job](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tosho-900x600.jpg)
Defensive coordinator Lupoi leaving Alabama for Browns job
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 16, 2019
![Alabama basketball seeking to improve against Missouri](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Petty-3-900x600.jpg)
Alabama basketball seeking to improve against Missouri
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 16, 2019
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Saad-CornholeTourney-7210-900x600.jpg)
Student pair wins SEC Championship tickets in cornhole tournament
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 14, 2019
![A tale of two halves: Alabama falls to Texas A&M at the buzzer](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sad-Dazon-900x600.jpg)
A tale of two halves: Alabama falls to Texas A&M at the buzzer
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 12, 2019
![Coach Avery Johnson](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Coach-Avery-Johnson-600x900.jpg)
Alabama basketball carries momentum into clash with Texas A&M
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 12, 2019
![Two Crimson Tide assistant coaches leaving for new jobs](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/11813_032316_mfb_practice3_abb125o-900x680.jpg)
Two Crimson Tide assistant coaches leaving for new jobs
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 10, 2019
![Davis, Diggs announce they will return to Alabama next season](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/99-900x600.jpg)
Davis, Diggs announce they will return to Alabama next season
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• January 9, 2019
![Alabama fends off Arizona after losing another big lead](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Mack-Shooting-900x600.jpg)
Alabama fends off Arizona after losing another big lead
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• December 9, 2018
![Courtesy of Kent Schafer](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/image1-9-900x675.jpeg)
Schafer’s love of disc golf breaks barriers
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• December 6, 2018
![Crimson Tide crumbles in second half, losing to Georgia State 83-80](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Sab-Bama-900x600.jpg)
Crimson Tide crumbles in second half, losing to Georgia State 83-80
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• December 4, 2018
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Saad-GeorgiaSECChampionship-6622-900x600.jpg)
Alabama earns top seed in College Football Playoff
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• December 3, 2018
![Alabama basketball falls on the road to UCF](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/b160d0c0-1711-4611-8ed9-56f2d0ee8923.original-750x900.jpeg)
Alabama basketball falls on the road to UCF
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 30, 2018
![Patterson empowers women through athletics](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sarahpattersonfile.jpg)
Patterson empowers women through athletics
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 29, 2018
![Courtesy of Michael Herbert](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Headshot-MH--900x600.jpg)
Behind Enemy Lines: The Red and Black’s Michael Herbert’s breaks down SEC Championship
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 28, 2018
![Clutch free throws help Alabama close out Murray State](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Kira-1-900x600.jpg)
Clutch free throws help Alabama close out Murray State
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 26, 2018
![Behind Enemy Lines: The Plainsmans Nathan King previews 2018 Iron Bowl](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NathanKing.jpg)
Behind Enemy Lines: The Plainsman’s Nathan King previews 2018 Iron Bowl
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 19, 2018
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Saad-MBBvsSouthern-5486-900x600.jpg)
Alabama basketball bounces back with win over Ball State
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 17, 2018
![Coach Avery Johnson](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Coach-Avery-Johnson-600x900.jpg)
Alabama falls to Northeastern in first round of Charleston Classic
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 15, 2018
![Photo courtesy of Dasher Lawless Racing](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Lawless-Alan-Bio-Box-500x500.jpg)
NASCAR driver balances classes with racing
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 12, 2018
![CW / Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Kira-900x600.jpg)
Lewis ignites Alabama’s offense in win over Appalachian State
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 11, 2018
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Saad-MBBvsSouthern-9898-900x600.jpg)
A slimmer Alex Reese ready for expanded role
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 8, 2018
![Behind Enemy Lines: The Reflectors Hunter Cloud talks Alabama vs Mississippi State](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Hunter-Cloud.jpg)
Behind Enemy Lines: The Reflector’s Hunter Cloud talks Alabama vs Mississippi State
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 8, 2018
![Alabama basketball handles Southern in season opener](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Hall-900x600.jpg)
Alabama basketball handles Southern in season opener
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 6, 2018
![Coach Avery Johnson](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Coach-Avery-Johnson-600x900.jpg)
Alabama’s Riley Norris out after undergoing heart procedure
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 5, 2018
![CW/ Kennedi Landry](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/headshot-900x600.jpg)
Behind Enemy Lines: The Daily Reveille’s Kennedi Landry previews top-three matchup
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 1, 2018
![By Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Saad-Montavello-4080-900x600.jpg)
Avery Johnson pleased with Alabama’s exhibition performance
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• October 30, 2018
![Fans get glimpse of mens basketball team at Tide Tipoff](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/23-900x600.jpg)
Fans get glimpse of men’s basketball team at Tide Tipoff
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• October 15, 2018
![Photo courtesy of Anderson Kimball](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_6840-Anderson-Kimball-900x600.jpg)
Behind Enemy Lines: The Maneater’s Anderson Kimball previews Alabama vs. Missouri
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• October 11, 2018
Behind Enemy Lines: The Traveler’s Antonio Tinajero previews Arkansas matchup
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Desk Editor
• October 4, 2018
Behind Enemy Lines: The Vermilion’s Louis Prejean previews Louisiana-Alabama matchup
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 27, 2018
![Photo courtesy of Angel Franco](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_0491-900x652.jpg)
Behind Enemy Lines: The Battalion’s Angel Franco previews Alabama’s game against Texas A&M
Ben Stansell, Sports Editor
• September 20, 2018
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Saad-ArkansasState-8160-600x900.jpg)
Sophomores play big role in second year for Alabama football
Ben Stansell, Sports Writer
• September 13, 2018
![Photo courtesy of Justin Dial](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Justin-Dial-577x900.jpg)
Behind enemy lines: Daily Mississippian’s Justin Dial previews matchup
Ben Stansell, Sports Editor
• September 13, 2018
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/MG_6881-900x600.jpg)
Defense working on communication problems
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 6, 2018
![Moses to lead defense in second year](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/JMA3259-900x600.jpg)
Moses to lead defense in second year
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• August 30, 2018
![Tosh Lupoi (right) has been a member of the Crimson Tides defensive coaching staff since 2015. CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMA_0070-900x600.jpg)
Familiar faces tackle bigger coaching roles for Alabama football
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• August 20, 2018
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMA_0238-1-900x600.jpg)
New football coaching staff focuses on recruitment
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• August 20, 2018
![CW/ Hannah Saad](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MG_5983-900x600.jpg)
Metal detectors to increase security at Bryant-Denny Stadium
Ben Stansell, Assistant Sports Editor
• August 20, 2018
![Coach Nick Saban interviewed on field](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Coach-Nick-Saban-interviewed-on-field-900x600.jpg)
Saban comments on Hurts’ statement
Ben Stansell
• August 8, 2018
![Collin Sexton selected No. 8 by Cavaliers in NBA Draft](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/61cfb4b8-d4e4-4b8c-a9c6-ee2840e42c3a.original-600x900.jpg)
Collin Sexton selected No. 8 by Cavaliers in NBA Draft
Ben Stansell
• June 21, 2018
![Alabama announces new head rowing coach](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/71785b83-1887-4f38-9b1c-60c6b5c2ef79.original-900x600.jpeg)
Alabama announces new head rowing coach
Ben Stansell
• June 16, 2018
![Alabama womens golfer named Golfweek Player of the Year](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1b421161-a866-4f51-9dcd-2e9696641070.original-474x900.jpg)
Alabama women’s golfer named Golfweek Player of the Year
Ben Stansell
• June 14, 2018
![Alabama Gymnastics hires new assistant coach](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/9b17b9f6-ef50-408c-9e7b-c2e3695d30e8.original-900x600.jpg)
Alabama Gymnastics hires new assistant coach
Ben Stansell
• June 5, 2018
![Whites offense struggles in A-Day loss](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/97b9dbe8-fed5-45f0-a4e8-8f4c4bb6f735.original-900x600.jpg)
White’s offense struggles in A-Day loss
Ben Stansell
• April 21, 2018
![Gymnastics fails to qualify for Super SIx](https://thecrimsonwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/f58754b7-d719-454a-8f54-42590e53df5a.original-900x600.jpg)
Gymnastics fails to qualify for Super SIx
Ben Stansell
• April 20, 2018
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