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Nine Alabama players set to perform at the NFL combine

There will be a total of 329 prospects at the 2025 NFL scouting combine, and nine of them will come from Alabama. Here is a look at the players that will represent the Crimson Tide at the combine. Jalen Milroe, quarterback The former Alabama team captain perhaps has the most to gain out of any...

Former Alabama players who had the best NFL seasons in 2024

Much to the credit of former head coach Nick Saban's culture of greatness, there are 75 former Crimson Tide players currently in the NFL, more than any other college program has had in any regular season in league history. Here are the former Crimson Tide players who had the best NFL seasons.

Predicting where Alabama's biggest names will land in the 2025 NFL draft

Alabama football has 11 players who have entered the 2025 NFL draft in April. Here are predictions on where several of them will land. Jalen Milroe, quarterback Perhaps one of the most polarizing players in the entire draft, Milroe will be selected mostly due to his potential.

Grading Alabama football's offense positionally in 2024

Head coach Kalen DeBoer's first season at Alabama wasn't the dream first season fans were hoping for, as the Crimson Tide went 9-4 and missed out on the first 12-team College Football Playoff. Here is how the team graded on the offensive side of the ball.

Grading Alabama football's defense positionally in 2024

Despite a down season for Alabama football in which the team went 9-4, one bright side was the defense's play. The group allowed only 17.4 points per game, good enough for 10th best in the FBS. Here is how the defense graded out positionally. Defensive line: C+ "Wolf" Que Robinson and "Bandit" Texas A&M transfer...

Inconsistency plagues Alabama football in 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 of inconsistent showings in 2024. Just two weeks before the loss in Norman, Oklahoma, the Crimson Tide traveled to Death Valley and...

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

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 a fatal blow after No. 17 Clemson pulled off a 34-31 win over No.

Will Alabama football make the College Football Playoff?

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 to the Crimson Tide's win by putting Alabama at No. 11 in its most recent rankings, which as of now...

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

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 Washington transfer had his best game of the season, as he hauled in seven catches for a career-high 111...

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

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 Milroe. It was a welcome sight for Alabama fans to see quarterback Jalen Milroe having success throwing...

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

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 was the bounceback Jalen Milroe needed after his rough performance against Oklahoma last week.

'Grateful to be a part of this historic game': What an Iron Bowl win meant to Alabama football...

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 the rest. "The biggest thing we did was embrace what this game means to the state of Alabama, as...

Alabama football injury update heading into Iron Bowl

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 Tide. Deontae Lawson, linebacker - One of the anchors of the Alabama defense, Lawson suffered a leg injury...

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

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 in 2002 when the unranked Tigers beat No. 9-ranked Alabama. With the No.

Alabama outmatched positionally in 24-3 loss to Oklahoma

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 could not have gone worse for Alabama's Jalen Milroe during the game.

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

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, very little. The Crimson Tide were outmatched on both sides of the ball during the game, and...

The challenges of playing a night game at Oklahoma

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 season with a current 5-5 record. But it won't be as easy as it seems for the Crimson Tide, as the team...

Alabama football injury update heading into matchup against Oklahoma

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 player. Keon Sabb, safety - Head coach Kalen DeBoer gave an update on Sabb this Monday, stating...

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

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 play was stellar. Jalen Milroe performed well once again, completing 11 of his 16 passes for 186...

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

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 again led the team in passing and rushing yards. Milroe completed 11 of his 16 passes for 186 yards and two...

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

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 played against Mercer. Jalen Milroe made the most of his limited time, completing 11 of 16 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns,...

Alabama football injury update heading into matchup against Mercer

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 the Mercer Bears. Que Robinson, linebacker - Head coach Kalen DeBoer announced Monday that Robinson would miss the rest...

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

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 the Crimson Tide 21-14. 17 years later, first-year Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer finds his team entering a late-season home matchup against the FCS...

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

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 Milroe played well against LSU once again. A year removed from a four-touchdown rushing performance against the...

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

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 comparison of the two teams. Quarterback Alabama signal caller Jalen Milroe ran all over the Tigers.

Players of the game in Alabama's win over LSU

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 in the dominating win. Jalen Milroe It was déjà vu for the quarterback, as he...

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

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 came Domani Jackson. The former 5-star recruit spent two years at USC before transferring to Alabama in December 2023, and he stayed...

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

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 quarterback position that spelled doom for the Tigers. Starter Brady Cook was dealing with an injury before the game but tried to play...

Jalen Milroe bounces back against Missouri after several rough games

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 down for the team captain. Milroe had six turnovers in the three games before Missouri, a stretch in which...

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

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, the quarterback delivered a solid performance, completing 16 of his 26 passes for 215 yards.

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

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 past few weeks for the Crimson Tide. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly in...

Opinion | Alabama football has a discipline problem

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 seventh-highest in the FBS "We've got to be better, there's no question," head coach Kalen DeBoer said after the Tennessee game.

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

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 of mistakes made during the game. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly for the Crimson Tide....

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

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 the game was narrower than most fans would have liked, the Crimson Tide won and moved to 5-1 on the...

A position comparison in Alabama's loss over Vanderbilt

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 up at each position during the game.

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

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. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly in the upset loss to the Commodores....

Six newcomers who have made an impact for Alabama in 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 also had the No. 2-ranked recruiting class in the country, according to 247Sports. Here is a look at six additions who have made the most significant...

Offensive and defensive players of the game in win over Georgia

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 down 28-0 but were held off in the end. Here are the players of the game for Alabama in the win.

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

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 good, the bad and the ugly of the team's victory. The good Jalen Milroe was exceptional, completing 27 of 33...

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

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 2023 SEC championship, Smart never truly got the edge over his former boss on the football field.

Germie Bernard, 'Prepared for the moment'

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 January, it marked the second time he went to play for DeBoer's staff after previously transferring to Washington, where DeBoer formerly coached, from Michigan State...

How Alabama matched up positionally in win against Wisconsin

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 sides performed throughout the contest. Quarterback Crimson Tide starting quarterback Jalen Milroe was strong, completing 12 of 17 attempts for...

Crimson Tide hopes for better offensive performance against South Florida

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 Alabama's offense. Milroe was benched due to his poor performance against Texas the previous week, and backup Tyler Buchner, who has since transferred...

Good, bad, ugly: Alabama men's basketball in the SEC Tournament

No. 5 Alabama's time in Nashville ended early, as the team beat Kentucky on Friday but lost to Florida on Saturday in the SEC Tournament. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Crimson Tide in the two games. The good Mouhamed Dioubate and Jarin Stevenson.

Good, bad, ugly: Alabama's 79-76 loss to Tennessee

Alabama's chances of winning the SEC regular season championship disappeared on Saturday, with the team losing 79-76 to Tennessee on a buzzer-beater. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly for the Crimson Tide in the loss. The good Guard play. Mark Sears continued his resurgent play as of late, scoring a game-high 24...

Iron Bowl of Basketball: Three matchups that defined Alabama's 94-85 loss to Auburn

In what might have been Alabama basketball's most anticipated regular season game of all-time, the team took a stumble and lost 94-85 to Auburn, breaking the Crimson Tide's seven-game winning streak. There were plenty of key matchups in this rivalry game, with the two teams ranked No. 1 and No.

The good, the bad and the ugly for Alabama in 94-85 loss over Auburn

In a rivalry showdown that featured the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the country, Alabama ultimately fell short, losing 94-85 against Auburn. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the loss. The good Solving turnover issues. When head coach Nate Oats went on College Gameday, he was asked what Alabama...

No. 4 Alabama continuing to see success in away games

A substantial reason No. 3 Alabama men's basketball is one of the top-ranked teams in the country and could potentially earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament is its ability to perform on the road. The Crimson Tide is 7-1 in away games - excluding neutral-site games - including three wins over Top...

Best performances from No. 4 Alabama in the past three games

No. 4 Alabama is continuing to dominate the SEC, defeating LSU, Mississippi State and Georgia in the last three games. Here are the standout performances from this stretch. Mouhamed Dioubate vs LSU The forward, who is usually known for his defensive presence, also came through offensively in the 80-73 win against the Tigers.

The good, the bad and the ugly from No. 4 Alabama's past three games

No. 4 Alabama has been on a roll recently, defeating LSU, Mississippi State and Georgia within the last two weeks. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly for the Crimson Tide during the stretch. The good Mark Sears' response to benching. There was a lot of discussion about the fifth-year guard when he...

Mark Sears goes scoreless again, but Alabama able to fill the void

It was mostly business as usual for No. 4 Alabama on Saturday, with the team defeating LSU 80-73. But one glaring abnormality occurred during the game: Leading scorer Mark Sears was held scoreless throughout the entire game and didn't play at all in the second half.

No. 4 Alabama men's basketball shows strong ability to respond after losses

It has been a mostly smooth road for Alabama men's basketball this season, but it has suffered three losses to this point. In each of those losses, the Crimson Tide has showcased a strong ability to bounce back with statement wins. The loss to Ole Miss in an ugly 74-64 showing last Tuesday, saw a...

The good, the bad and the ugly from Alabama basketball's past three games

No. 4 Alabama had an ugly showing against Ole Miss, but responded strongly with wins over Kentucky and Vanderbilt. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Crimson Tide's past three games. The good The bounceback in Lexington. After a home loss against Ole Miss that was the Crimson Tide's first hiccup...

The good, the bad and the ugly from Alabama basketball's past three games

No. 4 Alabama had an ugly showing against Ole Miss, but responded strongly with wins over Kentucky and Vanderbilt. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Crimson Tide's past three games. The good The bounceback in Lexington. After a home loss against Ole Miss that was the Crimson Tide's first hiccup...

Biggest standout performances from Alabama men's basketball in the past week

No. 4 Alabama had two strong showings after an ugly loss against Ole Miss, as the team beat Kentucky and Vanderbilt. Here are the best standout performances from the past week by the Crimson Tide. Grant Nelson vs Kentucky After the Ole Miss disappointment, it was important for the team to bounce back with a...

Strong bench production a theme in Alabama's 94-88 win over Texas A&M

No. 5 Alabama passed a big road test on Saturday, traveling to College Station and defeating No. 10 Texas A&M 94-88 to move to 3-0 in SEC play. The win came largely due to the production outside the starting five, as guards Aden Holloway and Chris Youngblood and forward Derrion Reid all had double-digit points...

The good, the bad and the ugly in No. 5 Alabama's 94-88 win over No. 10 Texas A&M

Alabama stayed undefeated in SEC play, defeating Texas A&M 94-88 in a top-10 matchup on Saturday. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Crimson Tide's win. The good Bench production. Alabama got some crucial production off the bench, as guards Aden Holloway, Chris Youngblood and Derrion Reid all had double-digit points....

No. 5 Alabama beats South Dakota State 105-82 in final non-conference game

No. 5 Alabama men's basketball won Sunday in its final tuneup before SEC play, beating South Dakota State 105-82. The Alabama rotation was shortened for this game, as forward Derrion Reid was out with an ankle injury and guard Houston Mallette was dealing with an illness.

No. 6 Alabama stays undefeated at home in 81-54 win over Kent State

No. 6 Alabama continued its undefeated streak in Coleman Coliseum, defeating the Kent State Golden Flashes 81-54 Sunday to move to 5-0 at home and 10-2 overall on the season. "We got a much better defensive effort, so it'll be a much better Christmas break for us," head coach Nate Oats said.

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

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 Dioubate has been a pleasant surprise Heading into the season with all the new transfer additions and freshman class coming...

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

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 Philon is the real deal The freshman point guard out of Mobile, Alabama, was a great score for the...

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

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 for the Crimson Tide. Aden Holloway, guard The former 5-star recruit and McDonald's All-American joins the Crimson Tide for this...

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

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 have been making noise in the preseason are guards Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway, each of whom had unconventional journeys to Alabama.

An overview of Alabama women's basketball's next opponent, Maryland

After defeating Green Bay 81-67 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Alabama women's basketball will now turn its attention to Maryland. It will be a rematch of the Round of 32 matchup back in 2021, when the Terrapins handled the Crimson Tide 100-64. Maryland comes into this matchup 24-7 on the season and...

Predicting how far women's basketball will go in NCAA Tournament

No. 21 Alabama women's basketball's journey in the NCAA Tournament got off to a hot start, beating Green Bay in the first round. Now set to play on Monday, the Crimson Tide will look to advance to the Sweet 16, or perhaps further, for the first time this century.

Good, bad, ugly: Alabama women's basketball 2-game road trip

It was a successful road trip for No. 21 Alabama, with the team defeating Florida 84-66 last Thursday and Mississippi State 80-60 on Sunday. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly for the Crimson Tide in the two games. The good Record-breaking Aaliyah Nye.

Good, bad, ugly: Alabama women's basketball in SEC play

No. 19 Alabama women's basketball wrapped up SEC play with a 10-6 record, and finished 6th in the conference. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Crimson Tide during SEC play. The good The 3-point shooting. Usually in basketball, the mark of an "elite" three-point shooter falls around 40%.

SEC women's tournament preview: Alabama looking to build on historic regular season

No. 19 Alabama is set to participate in the SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina. The tournament will be held from Wednesday to Sunday, but since the Crimson Tide will be the No. 6 seed in the bracket, the team has a bye and will not play until Thursday.

The on and off-the-court story of Karly Weathers

It was just minutes after No. 20 Alabama pulled off an 88-85 upset victory over No. 7-ranked LSU. Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey was sitting in the press room at Coleman Coliseum, searching for answers while looking at the stat sheet. She made sure to point out performances by the stars of the Crimson Tide,...

Six Alabama women's basketball players honored on Senior Day

This past Sunday was a busy day in Coleman Coliseum with the rivalry matchup between Alabama and Auburn, which marked the annual "Power of Pink" game. But it also was Senior Day, meaning six Alabama players were honored postgame. Here is a look at the seniors of the Crimson Tide.

Aaliyah Nye becomes all-time Alabama leader in 3-pointers

With 2:18 left in the first quarter between Alabama and Auburn on Sunday, guard Aaliyah Nye made a 3-pointer. This wasn't a first-time occurrence, as she had made plenty throughout her three years at Alabama since transferring from Illinois. But this 3-point basket was special, as it was the 273rd she made in her Crimson...

Senior send-off: Sarah Ashlee Barker's storied college career coming to an end

Guard Sarah Ashlee Barker had a seemingly tough decision to make in March 2022 when she entered her name in the transfer portal after spending two seasons at Georgia. It turned out to be a rather easy decision for Barker, who committed to Alabama. She originally hails from Birmingham, Alabama, and in her senior year...

Good, bad, ugly: Alabama women's basketball 2-game road trip

It was a successful road trip for No. 21 Alabama, with the team defeating Florida 84-66 last Thursday and Mississippi State 80-60 on Sunday. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly for the Crimson Tide in the two games. The good Record-breaking Aaliyah Nye.

Good, bad, ugly: Alabama women's basketball's performance so far during SEC play

SEC play has been up-and-down for No. 19 Alabama women's basketball, with the Crimson Tide going 5-4 in the first nine games. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Crimson Tide so far during conference play. The good Response to adversity. Right away, in the team's first conference game against Florida,...

Weathers and Green aid No. 19 Alabama to bounceback 94-62 victory over Arkansas

No. 19 Alabama had a solid bounceback showing in Fayetteville on Sunday, beating Arkansas 94-62 to move its record to 17-3 on the season and 4-2 in SEC play. The win also improved the Crimson Tide's record to 3-0 after a loss, showing a strong recovery after the loss to South Carolina on Thursday.

Senior send-off: Aaliyah Nye hoping to finish off her Alabama career with a championship

Three seasons ago, guard Aaliyah Nye entered the transfer portal after spending her first two years at the University of Illinois. She ended up committing to Alabama in 2022. Fast-forward to today, and Nye is among the best 3-point shooters in the country. She holds the school record for 3s made in a season and...

No. 19 Alabama wins 79-69 against Florida in SEC opener, but loses Sarah Ashlee Barker to injury

No. 19 Alabama women's basketball started out well in SEC play, defeating Florida 79-69 on Thursday to move to 14-1 overall on the season. "It's a brand new season, and I can't say enough about how important it is to start out 1-0 in this league," head coach Kristy Curry said.

Aaliyah Nye's eight 3s lead to No. 20 Alabama's dominant 93-46 win over Jacksonville

Alabama women's basketball finished non-conference play on a high note Sunday, winning 93-46 to move to 12-1 on the season. "I was really pleased with our energy and our effort and execution," head coach Kristy Curry said. "Today is another really good win for us, and it prepares us for what's ahead."

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

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 be joining the team for the 2024-25 season.

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

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 portal, with guards Diana Collins and Zaay Green and forward Christabel Ezumah joining the team.

Alabama volleyball swept by South Carolina

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, but the Crimson Tide rallied back, going on a 9-2 run to take a 19-18 lead.

Alabama volleyball loses 3-1 to LSU

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 lead it would never relinquish.

Alabama volleyball loses 3-0 on the road against Missouri

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 with Alabama up 21-18. After the timeout, the Tigers came to life, scoring the next 6 points and...

Sophie Agee's journey from Mississippi State to Alabama

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 track at Wyoming and two sisters who played volleyball up through high school. Throughout her life, Agee played volleyball, soccer and basketball and...

The on and off-the-court story of Karly Weathers

It was just minutes after No. 20 Alabama pulled off an 88-85 upset victory over No. 7-ranked LSU. Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey was sitting in the press room at Coleman Coliseum, searching for answers while looking at the stat sheet. She made sure to point out performances by the stars of the Crimson Tide,...

Riley Quick's journey of resilience on the mound

It wasn't long ago when pitcher Riley Quick had his entire sophomore season wiped out after getting elbow surgery. But now, Quick is back fully healthy on the mound, reaching 98-99 mph with his fastball, and is expected to be a big contributor to the Alabama pitching staff this season.

'Always been my dream': Mari Hubbard's journey to Alabama softball

As the No. 22-ranked recruit in the class of 2024, infielder Mari Hubbard knew she would have plenty of colleges looking to have her talent on their teams. But for Hubbard, there was only one place that she wanted to call home - Tuscaloosa. When Alabama offered her in October of 2022, she was able...

Senior send-off: Sarah Ashlee Barker's storied college career coming to an end

Guard Sarah Ashlee Barker had a seemingly tough decision to make in March 2022 when she entered her name in the transfer portal after spending two seasons at Georgia. It turned out to be a rather easy decision for Barker, who committed to Alabama. She originally hails from Birmingham, Alabama, and in her senior year...

Senior send-off: Aaliyah Nye hoping to finish off her Alabama career with a championship

Three seasons ago, guard Aaliyah Nye entered the transfer portal after spending her first two years at the University of Illinois. She ended up committing to Alabama in 2022. Fast-forward to today, and Nye is among the best 3-point shooters in the country. She holds the school record for 3s made in a season and...

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

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 came Domani Jackson. The former 5-star recruit spent two years at USC before transferring to Alabama in December 2023, and he stayed...

'Pain is only temporary': How Alabama women's basketball newcomer Zaay Green persevered through...

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 coming back stronger. Flash-forward to the present, and Green finds herself healthy, back in the SEC and coming off her...

Sophie Agee's journey from Mississippi State to Alabama

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 track at Wyoming and two sisters who played volleyball up through high school. Throughout her life, Agee played volleyball, soccer and basketball and...

'Pain is only temporary': How Alabama women's basketball newcomer Zaay Green persevered through...

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 coming back stronger. Flash-forward to the present, and Green finds herself healthy, back in the SEC and coming off her...

Germie Bernard, 'Prepared for the moment'

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 January, it marked the second time he went to play for DeBoer's staff after previously transferring to Washington, where DeBoer formerly coached, from Michigan State...

Alabama softball honors Brooke Ellestad, Catelyn Riley with Senior Days

Alabama softball honored two seniors this past weekend, with infielder Brooke Ellestad and pitcher Catelyn Riley each getting their own Senior Day. Instead of honoring all the seniors before one game, head coach Patrick Murphy instead opts to give each Crimson Tide senior their own day to honor them.

Patrick Murphy: Alabama softball's royalty

Not many coaches in college athletics can say they've been with a program since its very beginning. But that's the case with Alabama softball head coach Patrick Murphy. When Alabama received the funds to sponsor a softball program beginning with the 1997 season, Murphy joined as an assistant coach.

'Always been my dream': Mari Hubbard's journey to Alabama softball

As the No. 22-ranked recruit in the class of 2024, infielder Mari Hubbard knew she would have plenty of colleges looking to have her talent on their teams. But for Hubbard, there was only one place that she wanted to call home - Tuscaloosa. When Alabama offered her in October of 2022, she was able...

Good, bad, ugly: Alabama men's basketball in the SEC Tournament

No. 5 Alabama's time in Nashville ended early, as the team beat Kentucky on Friday but lost to Florida on Saturday in the SEC Tournament. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Crimson Tide in the two games. The good Mouhamed Dioubate and Jarin Stevenson.

Good, bad, ugly: Alabama women's basketball in SEC play

No. 19 Alabama women's basketball wrapped up SEC play with a 10-6 record, and finished 6th in the conference. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Crimson Tide during SEC play. The good The 3-point shooting. Usually in basketball, the mark of an "elite" three-point shooter falls around 40%.

Good, bad, ugly: Alabama's 79-76 loss to Tennessee

Alabama's chances of winning the SEC regular season championship disappeared on Saturday, with the team losing 79-76 to Tennessee on a buzzer-beater. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly for the Crimson Tide in the loss. The good Guard play. Mark Sears continued his resurgent play as of late, scoring a game-high 24...

The good, the bad and the ugly for Alabama in 94-85 loss over Auburn

In a rivalry showdown that featured the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the country, Alabama ultimately fell short, losing 94-85 against Auburn. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the loss. The good Solving turnover issues. When head coach Nate Oats went on College Gameday, he was asked what Alabama...

Good, bad, ugly: Alabama women's basketball 2-game road trip

It was a successful road trip for No. 21 Alabama, with the team defeating Florida 84-66 last Thursday and Mississippi State 80-60 on Sunday. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly for the Crimson Tide in the two games. The good Record-breaking Aaliyah Nye.

Good, bad, ugly: Alabama women's basketball's performance so far during SEC play

SEC play has been up-and-down for No. 19 Alabama women's basketball, with the Crimson Tide going 5-4 in the first nine games. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Crimson Tide so far during conference play. The good Response to adversity. Right away, in the team's first conference game against Florida,...

The good, the bad and the ugly from No. 4 Alabama's past three games

No. 4 Alabama has been on a roll recently, defeating LSU, Mississippi State and Georgia within the last two weeks. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly for the Crimson Tide during the stretch. The good Mark Sears' response to benching. There was a lot of discussion about the fifth-year guard when he...

The good, the bad and the ugly from Alabama basketball's past three games

No. 4 Alabama had an ugly showing against Ole Miss, but responded strongly with wins over Kentucky and Vanderbilt. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Crimson Tide's past three games. The good The bounceback in Lexington. After a home loss against Ole Miss that was the Crimson Tide's first hiccup...

The good, the bad and the ugly in No. 5 Alabama's 94-88 win over No. 10 Texas A&M

Alabama stayed undefeated in SEC play, defeating Texas A&M 94-88 in a top-10 matchup on Saturday. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Crimson Tide's win. The good Bench production. Alabama got some crucial production off the bench, as guards Aden Holloway, Chris Youngblood and Derrion Reid all had double-digit points....

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

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 Milroe. It was a welcome sight for Alabama fans to see quarterback Jalen Milroe having success throwing...

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

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, very little. The Crimson Tide were outmatched on both sides of the ball during the game, and...

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

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 play was stellar. Jalen Milroe performed well once again, completing 11 of his 16 passes for 186...

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

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 Milroe played well against LSU once again. A year removed from a four-touchdown rushing performance against the...

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

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 past few weeks for the Crimson Tide. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly in...

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

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 of mistakes made during the game. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly for the Crimson Tide....

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

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 the game was narrower than most fans would have liked, the Crimson Tide won and moved to 5-1 on the...

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

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. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly in the upset loss to the Commodores....

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

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 good, the bad and the ugly of the team's victory. The good Jalen Milroe was exceptional, completing 27 of 33...

Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn ejected in 9-2 loss over Tennessee

Alabama baseball head coach Rob Vaughn was ejected for the first time this season Saturday in the team's 9-2 loss to Tennessee. The ejection came as a result of Vaughn arguing over a foul tip call with Tennessee's Dalton Bargo at the plate on a 1-2 count in the top of the third inning.

Alabama baseball remains undefeated after series vs NDSU

Alabama continued its hot start to the season with a sweep of the North Dakota State Bison. This puts the Crimson Tide at 12-0 on the season Game 1: Alabama 12, NDSU 4 Alabama overcame an early deficit to beat NDSU by a final score of 12-4.

Transfer additions helping Alabama baseball's strong play offensively

When Alabama baseball's Opening Day starting lineup was announced, it featured six transfer additions from this past offseason. Right out of the gate, those six additions have made an impact and have been crucial to the Crimson Tide's hot 9-0 start to the season, helping the team score double-digit runs in eight of the first...

Ranking Alabama baseball's strongest walk-up songs

Some baseball players capture fans' attention with their performance, while others do so with swagger and moxie. But some players simply capture attention by what walk-up song they have when they're stepping in the batter's box. Here are 10 Alabama baseball player walk-up songs ranked from worst to best. "Cowgirls (feat.

Alabama baseball secures double-digit wins over Middle Tennessee State and Alabama State

Alabama baseball had a strong showing in its first midweek games of the season, defeating Middle Tennessee State and Alabama State. Tuesday: Alabama 12, Middle Tennessee State 2 The Crimson Tide handled its first midweek game of the season strongly, defeating the Blue Raiders 12-2 in what was the team's third game in a row...

Garrett Staton suffers broken finger, will undergo surgery

Alabama third baseman Garrett Staton has suffered a broken finger and will undergo surgery on Thursday, head coach Rob Vaughn announced Wednesday. Staton suffered the injury getting hit by a pitch while trying to check his swing in Tuesday's game against Middle Tennessee State. The timeline for him to return to play is unclear.

An update on Alabama baseball's 2024 MLB draft selections

There was a bevy of Crimson Tide talent picked by MLB teams in the draft last June, as six different Alabama players were selected in the 20-round draft. Here is an update on how the six players' careers are faring up to this point. Ben Hess The pitcher was the fifth first-round pick in Crimson...

Riley Quick's journey of resilience on the mound

It wasn't long ago when pitcher Riley Quick had his entire sophomore season wiped out after getting elbow surgery. But now, Quick is back fully healthy on the mound, reaching 98-99 mph with his fastball, and is expected to be a big contributor to the Alabama pitching staff this season.

Rob Vaughn to continue developing 'Pack' offense this season

When Alabama hired Rob Vaughn from Maryland in June of 2023 to be the team's head baseball coach, he brought plenty of new things to the Crimson Tide program, one of which was his "Pack" offense. The name originated in 2006 when former Texas A&M head coach Matt Deggs was inspired by a documentary that...

Best players returning to Alabama baseball in 2025

The road to Omaha begins for Alabama baseball on Friday. Here are the biggest pieces returning to the Crimson Tide this season. Justin Lebron, infielder Few would doubt Lebron is the prime returner for the Crimson Tide, and he will look to build off his freshman breakout.

Alabama baseball holds first spring practice, begins prep for season

Alabama baseball held its first official spring practice on Friday, signaling that the beginning of the 2025 season is only a few weeks away. The practice consisted of a variety of drills and simulated pregame such as in-and-out, before an intrasquad scrimmage ended the day. "More than anything, we're just excited to get going," head...

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