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All content by Noah Scoggins
Head coach Kalen DeBoer before Alabama's game against Auburn on Nov. 30.

DeBoer lands highly ranked recruits on first signing day with Alabama

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer December 5, 2024

On the first day of the early signing period, head coach Kalen DeBoer and staff signed 20 of the 21 commits held within the Alabama 2025 recruiting class. “A whole year goes into this day and it’s...

Linebacker Justin Okoronkwo (#41) tackles the ball carrier in Alabama's game against Auburn on Nov. 30.

What changed for Alabama from Week 13 to Week 14

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer December 3, 2024

Alabama got its ninth win of the season, taking the Iron Bowl 28-14. The team looked like a different product from the week before against Oklahoma, where the Crimson Tide did not score a single touchdown. “I...

Alabama wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (#3) warms up before the game against Oklahoma.

Alabama vs Auburn: Current and future recruiting battles

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 27, 2024

Alabama sits with the No. 2-ranked recruiting class for 2025 ahead of the Iron Bowl, with Auburn three spots behind at No. 5.  Although Alabama has the better class, the Crimson Tide is losing the...

Wide receiver Ryan Williams (#2) attempts to catch the ball in Alabama's game against Oklahoma on Nov. 23.

What changed for Alabama from Week 12 to Week 13

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

Alabama lost its third game of the season to Oklahoma on Saturday night 24-3, eliminating the Crimson Tide from the SEC championship and possibly the playoffs. Alabama went into Norman ranked No. 7...

Alabama outfielder Kristen White (# 3) runs to second base against Ole Miss on April 6, 2024.

Baseball and softball sign top-15 classes for 2025

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

With national signing day for baseball and softball taking place last Friday, Alabama signed top-15 classes for both sports. Both classes are headlined by top in-state recruits, with softball signing...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) looks to snap the ball against Mercer.

What changed for Alabama from Week 11 to Week 12

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 17, 2024

The Alabama Crimson Tide continued to be efficient in almost every category on Saturday, winning 52-7 against Mercer. The win came a week after the Crimson Tide took on LSU in Death Valley and emerged...

Alabama defender celebrate after a play against LSU.

Alabama’s wins against Missouri and LSU impress recruits

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

Alabama has recently come off two big wins, which is instantly translating to recruiting.  Back-to-back dominant wins versus SEC opponents helped to stabilize optics around the Crimson Tide. Missouri...

Alabama fans cheer during a football game in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

How Alabama football helped build basketball

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

Alabama basketball is reaching heights it has never seen before. Yet even with the program’s individual triumphs, leveraging UA football’s success is still a recruiting tactic for head basketball coach...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe runs towards the endzone.

What changed for Alabama from Missouri to LSU

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 10, 2024

Alabama secured a much-needed win against LSU in a playoff elimination game, walking out of Death Valley with a 42-13 win over the Tigers.  “[It was the] guys stepping up in great roles today and...

Alabama running back Justice Haynes (#22)  runs to score a touchdown.

A beginner’s guide to college recruiting in 2024

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 6, 2024

College athletics are fast-paced and constantly changing, leaving fans and coaches trying to keep up with the times. Since the beginning of the 2024 season, changes have already been made to the pre-existing...

Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats speaks with guard Mark Sears (#1).

Alabama basketball’s rebirth under Nate Oats

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 5, 2024

Nate Oats was announced as the head coach of Alabama basketball in March 2019 after a successful tenure as the head coach at the University of Buffalo. Oats spent four years with the Buffalo Bulls,...

Alabama running back Justice Haynes (#22) runs into the end zone against Missouri.

What changed for Alabama from Week 8 to Week 9

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer October 27, 2024

The Crimson Tide secured a bounce-back win against Missouri after losing to Tennessee the week prior. Three key factors contributed to how Alabama got the win. Spreading the ball out Five different...

Alabama head Coach Kalen DeBoer prepares to play Tennessee on Oct. 21, 2024.

Alabama still hot on recruiting trail after loss

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer October 24, 2024

After back-to-back road losses, Alabama is looking to show recruits that it should still be the home of their collegiate careers against Missouri. The matchup against Missouri will be a big game for...

Alabama running back Justice Haynes (#22) runs as a Tennessee defender attempts to complete a tackle.

What changed for Alabama from Week 7 to Week 8

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer October 20, 2024

Alabama suffered its second loss of the season Saturday, falling 24-17 to Tennessee. The Crimson Tide is now 5-2 on the season, with one loss coming to Vanderbilt two weeks ago.  Among other issues,...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) runs from South Carolina defense.

What changed for Alabama from Week 6 to Week 7

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer October 13, 2024

Alabama experienced a scare on Saturday against South Carolina, but the Crimson Tide ultimately emerged with a last-minute win 27-25. It was a bounce-back win for Alabama, which lost to Vanderbilt last...

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (#2) runs from a Georgia player.

Recruiting outlook after Vanderbilt loss

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer October 9, 2024

Just one week after a big win against Georgia with a stadium full of recruits, Alabama traveled to Nashville and took a historic loss against Vanderbilt Saturday.  A win against a top-5 school like...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) runs to score a touchdown for Alabama.

What changed for Alabama from Week 5 to Week 6

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer October 6, 2024

The Crimson Tide suffered its first loss of the season against Vanderbilt 40-35 on Saturday. The loss is also the first under head coach Kalen DeBoer and comes just one week after Alabama beat previously...

Alabama football players celebrate after defeating Georgia.

Post-Georgia recruiting recap

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

With over 100 recruits in attendance, including some highly touted men’s basketball prospects, the Crimson Tide football team defeated former No. 2 Georgia in an intense, tale-of-two-halves thriller. Football...

Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (#13) gets ready in between plays during the 2023 SEC Championship.

What Alabama vs Georgia means for recruiting

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

With football season and recruiting in full swing, No. 4 Alabama will take on No. 2-ranked Georgia on Saturday, and the outcome will determine more than just a record. Heading into the game, both teams...

Alabama running back Jam Miller (#26) escapes from a South Florida defender.

Pre-Week 5 recruiting update: Kalen DeBoer is matching quality games with quality visits

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer September 22, 2024

Over the past few weeks, the Crimson Tide has hosted many highly rated recruits for visits, including a few 5-stars. According to 247Sports, as of now Alabama holds the No. 2 recruiting class for the...

Wide Receiver Cole Adams (#7) during the Alabama vs South Florida game on Sept. 7.

Week 1 vs Week 2: What changed for Alabama

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer September 8, 2024

The Crimson Tide managed a late win against South Florida on Saturday night after three quarters full of offensive struggles.  Much like last week, the defense stood out. The defensive line performed...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Western Kentucky.

Analyzing quarterback duel between Jalen Milroe and USF’s Byrum Brown

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer September 6, 2024

Alabama and South Florida both bring back starters at key positions. Quarterbacks Jalen Milroe and Byrum Brown are two who chose to return. Milroe is coming off a season in which he led Alabama to the...

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

From Washington to Alabama: Meet Parker Brailsford and Germie Bernard

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer September 6, 2024

It was just four days after coaching Washington in the national championship that Kalen DeBoer accepted an offer from Alabama to become Nick Saban’s successor as head coach.  Eight days after entering...

A student throws a "horns up" hand signal during College GameDay prior to Alabama's football game against Texas in 2023.

Alabama athletics’ long history with Oklahoma and Texas

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer July 8, 2024

The University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma officially joined the SEC July 1. This comes after both schools’ board of regents accepted the SEC’s invitation in 2021.  SEC Commissioner...

Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer watches A-Day from the field.

Kalen DeBoer’s journey from Washington’s championship stint to Alabama’s sidelines

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer June 12, 2024

Editor's note: This story was updated to fix an error regarding a team for which DeBoer was said to have played football in college. Just two days after the College Football Playoff national championship...