This week marked some major victories for Alabama’s tourism industry with the passage of two major pieces of legislation. The Dram Shop Bill and the Sweet Home Alabama Tourism Investment Act, a new provision of the Jobs Act, were both signed into law this week. Both bills were major priorities for the Gulf United Metro […]

Following the news of Hugh Freeze being named Auburn’s next head football coach, many pondered interim coach Carnell “Cadillac” Williams’ future with the program. Freeze and Auburn quickly announced that Williams would remain with the program as associate head coach. In a statement released by Williams, he stated, “It has always been my desire to […]

Hugh Freeze is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach at Auburn University, sources tell Sports Illustrated. Freeze has been the head coach for Liberty the past four seasons. Freeze brings an impressive coaching record and has a knack for developing talent. While at Liberty, Freeze took a program that was making the […]

In wake of the recent termination of former Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin, the rumors have already begun to circulate as to who could be the next head coach of the Tigers. The Auburn head coaching vacancy will be the subject of sports media speculation until the role has been filled. The Auburn job is […]

On a day of comings and goings at Auburn, John Cohen was named athletic director by the university Monday. Cohen comes to Auburn after serving in the same role at Mississippi State for the past seven years. Earlier in the day, Auburn let go of head football coach Bryan Harsin who was on the job […]

Auburn University has parted ways with head football coach Bryan Harsin. Harsin’s termination comes after months of turmoil that had plagued the football program. Auburn was 9-12 during Harsin’s 21-month tenure, including a 4-9 record against SEC opponents. The university announced that running backs coach Carnell “Cadillac” Williams will be the interim head coach. In […]

The Third Saturday in October was No. 1 in CBS’s viewing audience this season, the television network announced Tuesday. The Crimson Tide-Volunteer showdown averaged 11.557 million viewers and peaked with close to 17 million. That marks a 145% increase from last year’s game and is the largest audience to watch the rivalry, according to viewership […]

Gov. Kay Ivey joined students from Auburn University and the University of Alabama on Friday to kick off the Beat Bama Food Drive and Beat Auburn Beat Hunger. During the seven weeks leading up to the Iron Bowl, the annual, student-led initiative unites the Alabama and Auburn families to fight hunger and poverty throughout the state. […]

After coming off its most complete performance against Vanderbilt last week, the second-ranked Crimson Tide travels to Fayetteville to take on the No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday. Arkansas enters the game at 3-1. The Razorbacks’ lone loss came a week ago in a gut-wrenching defeat to Texas A&M. Despite the loss, Arkansas will be […]

It is an undisputed fact that Georgia’s Kirby Smart is building a juggernaut of a football program in Athens. In many ways, the Bulldogs’ rise to powerhouse status mirrors how Nick Saban formed Alabama’s dynasty. Smart is a longtime former apprentice of Saban’s, after all. Georgia can credit much of its success to Smart’s time […]

As Bryan Harsin clings to the head coaching position at Auburn, the rumor mill is vigorously churning. Many seem to have already written off the head of the Auburn football program and sent him packing. Discussions are heating up on who would be the appropriate replacement. One name that has to be considered for the […]

SEC football fans were offered a treat late Tuesday when the conference released its full schedule for the 2023 regular season. The nonconference schedules for Auburn and Alabama feature a couple of marquee home-and-home matchups. Alabama will complete the second leg of its series as Texas visits Tuscaloosa in the second week of the 2023 […]

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama announced its endorsements ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm election. The endorsements include: U.S. Senate: Katie Britt AL-01: Rep. Jerry Carl AL-02: Rep. Barry Moore AL-03: Rep. Mike Rogers AL-04: Rep. Robert Aderholt AL-05: Dale Strong AL-06: Rep. Gary Palmer AL-07: Rep. Terri Sewell ACEC consists of […]

Former University of Alabama standout quarterback Jalen Hurts shined in his Monday Night Football performance against the Minnesota Vikings. #eagles QB Jalen Hurts is the first player in NFL History to have an 80+ comp pct, 300+ passing yards and 2 rushing TDs in a single game. — James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) September 20, 2022 Hurts […]

After a narrow victory last weekend in Austin against Texas, the Crimson Tide welcome Louisiana-Monroe to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday afternoon for their fourth meeting in series history. The Tide holds a 2-1 advantage over ULM, and will be looking to avoid being another ranked team that falls to a Sun Belt opponent (see: Texas […]

ESPN’s college football pregame show, “College GameDay,” will be in Boone, N.C., for the Appalachian State-Troy game Saturday. Appalachian State is coming off a 17-14 upset victory last Saturday over Texas A&M in College Station. The Mountaineers sent shockwaves through the college football world with their win over the then-No.6 ranked team in the country. […]

Saturday, the college football world will be focused upon the matchup between the top ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas Longhorns in Austin. Two tradition-rich programs and two of the winningest programs in college football have surprisingly only squared off nine times in their storied history. Texas holds an impressive 7-1-1 record all time […]

On Friday, the College Football Playoff’s (CFP) Board of Managers, comprised of university presidents and chancellors, voted to expand the playoff from four teams to 12. According to sources, the vote on expansion was reportedly unanimous. There had been a great deal of disagreement in past conversations of expanding. Most of the disagreements had stemmed […]

I hope everyone got their weddings and other events out of the way already. It’s time to pack the coolers, light up the grills, and remind your neighbor, spouse, boss, teacher, preacher, etc., that their team serves no use other than to assume the role of proverbial punching bag. It may not exactly feel like […]

I hope everyone got their weddings and other events out of the way already. It’s time to pack the coolers, light up the grills, and remind your neighbor, spouse, boss, teacher, preacher, etc. that their team serves no use other than to assume the role of proverbial punching bag. While it may not exactly feel […]

Former Alabama receiver Calvin Ridley was allegedly “targeted” by an Atlanta area gang in a robbery, according to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Willis announced Monday the indictment of 26 members of the Drug Rich gang who allegedly targeted celebrities, athletes, and social media influencers in the Atlanta area. Ridley, a receiver for the […]

On Friday, Auburn University announced the resignation of athletic director Allen Greene. Greene was hired in 2018, and he had many milestones during his tenure. However, his contract with the university was set to expire in January of 2023, and his job status appeared to be in jeopardy. “The decision to step away from Auburn […]

On Thursday, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced the promotion of Jess Skaggs to chief of staff effective October 1. In announcing the promotion on social media, Ainsworth asserted that Skaggs’ leadership had proven invaluable in passing critical pieces of legislation. “Jess Skaggs has already accomplished great things at a young age, and I am proud […]