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Quarterback Jalen Milroe in Alabama's game against Oklahoma on Nov. 23.

Inconsistency plagues Alabama football in 2024

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Alabama wrapped up its regular season with a 28-14 Iron Bowl win over Auburn. Just the previous week, however, the Crimson Tide got pummeled by unranked Oklahoma 24-3, highlighting the Crimson Tide's trend...

Alabama wide receiver Caleb Odom after missing a pass against Mercer on Nov. 16.

Alabama football misses out on College Football Playoff, finishes as No. 13 seed in final rankings

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

Alabama’s playoff aspirations are over, as the Crimson Tide was seeded No. 13 in the final College Football Playoff ranking Sunday and just missed out on the 12-team field. The team’s chances took...

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (#2) during Alabama's game against Mercer on Nov. 16.

Will Alabama football make the College Football Playoff?

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer December 7, 2024

After Alabama football finished its regular season with a 28-14 win over Auburn to move to 9-3, the team has left its fate in the hands of the College Football Playoff committee. The committee responded...

Wide receiver Germie Bernard (#5) in Alabama's game against Auburn on Nov. 30.

Alabama’s players of the game in 28-14 win over Auburn

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

Alabama extended its winning streak in the Iron Bowl to five games, beating Auburn 28-14. Here are the players of the game for the Crimson Tide in the win. Germie Bernard The wide receiver and former...

Auburn safety Caleb Wooden intercepts a pass from Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe.

The good, the bad and the ugly in Alabama’s 28-14 Iron Bowl win over Auburn

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

It was a good ending for head coach Kalen DeBoer’s first regular season at Alabama, defeating Auburn 28-14 in the Iron Bowl. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly for the Crimson Tide. The good Dual-threat...

Tight end CJ Dippre gets tackled in Alabama's game against Auburn on Nov. 30.

Position Comparison: Well-rounded effort leads to 28-14 Alabama victory in Iron Bowl

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

Alabama had a successful end to its regular season, winning 28-14 over Auburn in the Iron Bowl and finishing the season 7-0 at home. Here is how the two teams matched up positionally.  Quarterback It...

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (#15) shoots a three against Oregon at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, Nov 30, 2024.

Alabama men’s basketball: Four takeaways from runner-up finish at Players Era Festival

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

Alabama fell just short of winning the championship in the Players Era Festival, going 2-1 and losing to Oregon in the final. Here are four takeaways from the Crimson Tide’s performance in the tournament. Mouhamed...

Kendrick Law (#1) and Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (#3) celebrate in Alabama's game against Auburn on Nov. 30.

‘Grateful to be a part of this historic game’: What an Iron Bowl win meant to Alabama football players

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

Alabama’s 28-14 win over Auburn marked its ninth win of the season and its fifth in SEC play as the team wrapped up the regular season. However, for Crimson Tide players, this win means more than...

Alabama defensive back Domani Jackson (#1) lines up before a play against Oklahoma.

Alabama football injury update heading into Iron Bowl

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 30, 2024

Head coach Kalen DeBoer’s first regular season as Alabama head coach is wrapping up, as the team will match up at home in the Iron Bowl against Auburn. Here is the latest injury update for the Crimson...

The sun reflects on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Comparing the Iron Bowl at Bryant-Denny versus Jordan-Hare

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 28, 2024

The 89th edition of the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn will be played in Tuscaloosa at Bryant-Denny Stadium this Saturday. The last time the higher-ranked of the two teams lost in Tuscaloosa was...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) runs the ball in Alabama's game against Oklahoma on Nov. 23.

Alabama outmatched positionally in 24-3 loss to Oklahoma

Elijah Burks November 25, 2024

Alabama’s struggles in SEC away games continued on Saturday, as the Crimson Tide lost 24-3 to Oklahoma and moved to 1-3 on the road in conference play. Here is a look at how the two teams compared positionally. Quarterback It...

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer on the sideline of Alabama's game against Oklahoma on Nov. 23.

Little good, plenty of bad and lots of ugly in Alabama’s 24-3 loss to Oklahoma

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

Alabama football’s playoff chances took a massive hit on Saturday, with the team losing to Oklahoma 24-3 in Norman. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly in the loss for the Crimson Tide. The good Very,...

Outside hitter Sophie Agee (#16) hits the ball in Alabama's game against South Carolina.

Alabama volleyball swept by South Carolina

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 24, 2024

Alabama volleyball lost to South Carolina in three sets on Friday, bringing its record to 3-11 in SEC play and 11-14 overall. The first set was all Gamecocks early on as the team had a 16-10 advantage,...

Alabama forward Essence Cody (#21) jumps up for a shot against.

Five takeaways from Alabama women’s basketball’s 6-0 start to the season

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Alabama women’s basketball has gotten off to a hot start, going undefeated in its first six games. Here are four takeaways from the No. 24-ranked Crimson Tide’s performance this season. Aaliyah...

Alabama guard Labaron Philon (#0) takes a shot against McNeese State.

Alabama men’s basketball: Four takeaways from the team’s first four games of the season

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The road back to the Final Four has begun for Alabama men’s basketball, as the team has gone 3-1 in its first four games. Here are four takeaways from the Crimson Tide’s performance so far. Labaron...

Night games on the road are always a challenge for teams.

The challenges of playing a night game at Oklahoma

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

With an SEC championship appearance highly possible for Alabama football, the team will look to continue its impressive play as of late against an Oklahoma team that has disappointed in its inaugural SEC...

Alabama linebacker Que Robinson (#34) celebrates with defensive back Malachi Moore (#13) after a play.

Alabama football injury update heading into matchup against Oklahoma

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Alabama football will travel on the road for one final time this season as the team heads to Norman to play Oklahoma. Here is the latest injury update for the Crimson Tide and an update on a suspended...

Alabama defensive back Domani Jackson (#1) looks down the field.

Domani Jackson: From Southern California to a breakout season in Tuscaloosa

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

After Alabama football lost its two starting cornerbacks to the NFL and had 10 defensive backs transfer after former head coach Nick Saban’s retirement, the team had major questions at the position. In...

Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown (#2) catches a ball during warm-ups.

The good, the bad and the ugly in Alabama’s 52-7 win over Mercer

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

Alabama football continued to stay undefeated at home in 2024, dominating Mercer en route to a 52-7 victory. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly for the Crimson Tide in the win. The good The quarterback...

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (#2) scores a touchdown.

Players of the game in Alabama’s 52-7 win over Mercer

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

Alabama football dominated on Saturday, defeating Mercer 52-7. Here are the players of the game for the Crimson Tide in the win. Jalen Milroe It was another great game for the quarterback, who once...

Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown (#2) runs into the endzone.

Positional dominance leads to Alabama’s 52-7 win over Mercer

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

Alabama football got its third win in a row by at least 25 points Saturday, defeating Mercer 52-7. Here is how the two teams stacked up positionally. Quarterback Four different scholarship quarterbacks...

Alabama safety Keon Sabb (#3) celebrates after an interception against Western Kentucky.

Alabama football injury update heading into matchup against Mercer

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Alabama football has had several important players injured during the past few weeks of SEC play, as well as one player suspended. Here is an injury update for the Crimson Tide heading into a matchup against...

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer yells from the sideline during a timeout against LSU.

Heading into Mercer game, Alabama football hopes history doesn’t repeat itself

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

Although former head coach Nick Saban had a legendary coaching career, his first season with Alabama in 2007 had a massive late-season upset home loss as the unranked Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks defeated...

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (#2) catches a pass.

A positional comparison in Alabama’s 42-13 win over LSU

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 10, 2024

In a game with playoff implications, Alabama came through in dominating fashion to beat LSU 42-13. A balanced effort on both sides of the ball helped lead the Crimson Tide to victory. Here is the positional...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) escapes LSU defender to score a touchdown.

The good, the bad and the ugly in Alabama’s 42-13 win over LSU

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 10, 2024

Fresh off the bye week, Alabama looked ready to play in Death Valley, as the team dismantled LSU 42-13. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly in the team’s win over the Tigers. The good Jalen...

Alabama running back Jam Miller(#26) scores a touchdown.

Players of the game in Alabama’s win over LSU

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 10, 2024

A stellar performance for No. 11 Alabama in its 42-13 win over the No. 14 LSU Tigers has put the team back on track and firmly in playoff position. Here are the players of the game for the Crimson Tide...

Alabama guard Zaay Green (#14) jumps up to take a shot against New Orleans.

‘Pain is only temporary’: How Alabama women’s basketball newcomer Zaay Green persevered through two ACL Tears

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Two years ago, when guard Zaay Green tore her ACL at Arkansas-Pine Bluff for the second time in three years, wiping out her fifth season of college basketball, the odds were heavily stacked against her...

Alabama basketball assistant coach Preston Murphy walks down the court.

The Preston Murphy effect: Highlighting the assistant basketball coach’s impact on recruiting

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

When Alabama men’s basketball hired former Creighton assistant coach Preston Murphy as its new assistant coach, the team knew it was getting an elite recruiter. Head coach Nate Oats has been confident...

Alabama guard Aden Holloway (#2) prepares to jump for a shot against UNC Asheville.

Alabama men’s basketball looking for an impact from transfer additions

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Alabama men’s basketball was busy in the transfer portal this past offseason as the team looks to replicate or even surpass last season’s Final Four run. Here is a look at the four transfer additions...

Alabama guard Eris Lester (#4) pushes toward the goal against New Orleans.

A look at the three freshmen joining Alabama women’s basketball

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Alabama women’s basketball has higher expectations than usual this season, as the team is ranked in the preseason AP Top 25 for the first time in 25 years. Here is a look at the three freshmen who will...

Alabama volleyball player Francesca Bertucci prepares to bump a ball.

Alabama volleyball loses 3-1 to LSU

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 3, 2024

Alabama volleyball moved to 0-3 on its four-game road trip, losing in four sets to LSU. This loss brings the team’s record to 2-8 in SEC play. Set 1 saw Alabama go on a 4-0 run early to take a 6-3...

Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (#5) jumps to catch the ball against Missouri.

Position comparison: Missouri’s quarterback mess and other battles in Alabama’s 34-0 win

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

Alabama football delivered a shutout SEC win for the first time since 2020, defeating the Missouri Tigers 34-0. Here is how the two teams matched up positionally. Quarterback It was ultimately the...

Alabama running back Jam Miller (#26) breaks through the Missouri defense to score a touchdown.

A lot of good, not so much bad and ugly in Alabama’s 34-0 win over Missouri

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

After a rough past few weeks for the Crimson Tide, it was a relief for Alabama fans to see the team have a dominant SEC win, defeating the Missouri Tigers 34-0. Plenty of things were improved from the...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#24) pushes a Missouri defender away.

Jalen Milroe bounces back against Missouri after several rough games

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

It had been a rough past few weeks for quarterback Jalen Milroe. After his impressive performance in the game against Georgia, which placed him near the top of the Heisman watch list, it quickly came crashing...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) runs from Missouri defenders.

Players of the game in Alabama’s 34-0 win over Missouri

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

Alabama football got back on track this past Saturday, defeating the Missouri Tigers 34-0. Here are the players of the game for Alabama. Offensive players Jalen Milroe. After a rough past few weeks,...

Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell (#11) and defensive back Malachi Moore (#13) celebrate after a play against South Flordia on Sept. 7, 2024.

Opinion | Alabama football has a discipline problem

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

Alabama’s 15 penalties in the 24-17 loss against Tennessee continue a theme of discipline problems for the Crimson Tide. The team is averaging 8.9 penalties per game in the 2024 season, which ranks...

Alabama outside hitter Sophie Agee serves a ball.

Sophie Agee’s journey from Mississippi State to Alabama

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Outside hitter Sophie Agee grew up wanting to play volleyball at the collegiate level, following in her mother’s footsteps.  Agee was surrounded by athletes in her family, having a brother who ran...

Alabama Golfer Jonathan Griz in action at the Watersound Invitational at Shark's Tooth Golf Course in Panama City Beach, FL on Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024.

No. 11 Alabama men’s golf finishes 14th at Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

No. 11 Alabama men’s golf finished 14th at the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate in Alpharetta, Georgia, on Oct. 18-20. The tournament featured a field of nine teams ranked inside the top 50 nationally,...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) is tackled by a Tennessee defender.

The good, the bad and the (very) ugly for Alabama in 24-17 loss to Tennessee

Elijah Burks, Contributing Writer October 20, 2024

Alabama experienced some déjà vu from the last time the team traveled to Knoxville on Saturday. The team lost to the Tennessee Volunteers 24-17 and now moves to 2-2 in SEC play. There were a multitude...

Alabama head coach Kristy Curry being interviewed during SEC Media Day at Grand Bohemian Hotel in Birmingham, AL on Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024.

Alabama women’s basketball players, coach discuss new transfer additions

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 20, 2024

Alabama women’s basketball will see a mix of new and familiar faces this season, as the team returns eight players but has added six new players to the team. Three new additions came from the transfer...

Alabama guard Aden Holloway (#2) looks down the court.

Alabama newcomers Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway receive praise from teammates, coach

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

Alabama men’s basketball was busy this past offseason, adding four players from the transfer portal and four from the nation's No. 2 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. Two new additions who...

South Carolina defensive back O'Donnell Fortune (#3) intercepts the ball intended for wide receiver Germie Bernard (#5) on Oct.12, 2024.

The good, the bad and the ugly in Alabama’s narrow 27-25 win over South Carolina

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 13, 2024

Winning in the SEC isn’t easy, and head coach Kalen DeBoer has seen that over the past couple of weeks, escaping with a 27-25 win against South Carolina a week after losing against Vanderbilt. Although...

Alabama volleyball players huddle up during their match against Missouri.

Alabama volleyball loses 3-0 on the road against Missouri

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 13, 2024

Alabama volleyball lost 3-0 to Missouri on Friday, moving to 1-3 in SEC play. The Crimson Tide led for most of the first set, jumping out to a 2-0 advantage and keeping it until Missouri called timeout...

Alabama tennis player Flip Planinsek receives his ring after winning the 2024 NCAA singles championship.

2024 NCAA singles champion Filip Planinsek honored with ceremony

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 13, 2024

The Crimson Racket Club held a championship ceremony for Alabama tennis player Filip Planinsek on Friday, honoring his 2024 NCAA singles championship win. Planinsek made history with his championship,...

Alabama running back Jam Miller (#26) runs down the field against Vanderbilt.

The good, the bad and the ugly in Alabama’s 40-35 loss to Vanderbilt

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 6, 2024

A week after being ranked the No. 1 team in the country according to the AP poll, Alabama lost to unranked Vanderbilt and is now 1-1 in SEC play. Plenty went wrong for the Crimson Tide during the matchup....

Alabama running back Jam Miller (#26) runs down the field against Vanderbilt.

A position comparison in Alabama’s loss over Vanderbilt

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 6, 2024

In an unexpected turn of events, Alabama lost to a Vanderbilt team that has now clinched its first win against a team ranked in the top five of the AP poll.  Here is a look at how each team matched...

Alabama golfer Jonathan Griz chips during day three of the NCAA Championship Finals at Grayhawk Golf Club - Raptor Course in Scottsdale, AZ on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Alabama men’s golf finishes tied for 8th at the Ben Hogan Collegiate

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

The No. 7-ranked Alabama men’s golf team competed at the Ben Hogan Collegiate on Monday and Tuesday in Fort Worth, Texas, finishing tied for eighth in the event. The tournament featured a highly competitive...

Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (#5) runs away from a Georgia defender.

Six newcomers who have made an impact for Alabama in 2024

Elijah Burks, Contributing Writer September 29, 2024

Head coach Kalen DeBoer had several spots to fill after several impactful players transferred from Alabama following Nick Saban’s retirement.  DeBoer added 14 players from the transfer portal and...

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (#2) runs past a Georgia defender.

Offensive and defensive players of the game in win over Georgia

Elijah Burks, Contributing Writer September 29, 2024

The Alabama-Georgia matchup on Saturday delivered an instant classic, as the Crimson Tide emerged victorious 41-34. The win didn’t come easy, as the Bulldogs made a stellar comeback effort after being...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) stiff arms a Georgia defender.

The good, the bad and the ugly in Alabama’s 41-34 win over Georgia

Elijah Burks, Contributing Writer September 29, 2024

Alabama passed its first SEC test of the season, taking down the Georgia Bulldogs 41-34. The Crimson Tide executed many things well during the game but also fell short in certain aspects. Here is the...

Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer walks from the sideline to talk to his players.

Four ways Kalen DeBoer can continue Saban’s success against Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs

Elijah Burks, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban made a habit out of beating Kirby Smart’s Georgia team. From the 2018 national championship win over the Bulldogs to Saban’s last win as a collegiate coach in the...

Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (#5) runs with the ball during warmups prior to the game against Western Kentucky on Aug. 31.

Germie Bernard, ‘Prepared for the moment’

Elijah Burks, Contributing Writer September 25, 2024

Wide receiver Germie Bernard's journey to Alabama, following coach Kalen DeBoer, has positioned him as a key playmaker for the Crimson Tide's explosive offense. When Bernard transferred to Alabama in...

Alabama Defensive Back Red Morgan (16) makes a takle against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Sep 14, 2024.

How Alabama matched up positionally in win against Wisconsin

Elijah Burks, Contributing Writer September 15, 2024

Alabama and head coach Kalen DeBoer aced their first road test of the 2024 season, as the team traveled to Camp Randall Stadium and beat the Wisconsin Badgers 42-10. Here’s how every position on both...

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond (#17) runs the ball down the field against USF at Raymond James in Tampa, FL on Saturday, Sep 16, 2023.

Crimson Tide hopes for better offensive performance against South Florida

Elijah Burks, Contributing Writer September 6, 2024

There’s no quarterback controversy as Jalen Milroe leads the Crimson Tide against South Florida. The same couldn’t be said last year. Going into the game against USF, there were many questions surrounding...