Posts by Ben Richardson

GUMBO touts passage of major tourism legislation

This week marked some major victories for Alabama’s tourism industry with the final passage of two major pieces of legislation.

Carnell Williams retained by Freeze, Auburn

“I ask that the Auburn Family join me in supporting Coach Freeze and getting Auburn football back on the winning track,” said Williams.

Report: Freeze to be named Auburn head coach

Hugh Freeze is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach at Auburn University, sources tell Sports Illustrated.

Auburn coaching carousel: Who could be next?

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 […]

Meet the new boss: Cohen named Auburn AD

On Monday, Auburn University announced the hiring of John Cohen to serve as the Athletic Director. Cohen comes to Auburn after serving in the same role at Mississippi State for the past seven years. 

On Monday, Auburn University officially announced that they had parted ways with Head Coach Bryan Harsin. 

Alabama-Tennessee game most-watched of the season

On Tuesday, CBS announced that the 2022 iteration of the Third Saturday in October was their largest television audience of the college football season thus far. 

On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey was joined students from Auburn University and The University of Alabama to kick off the Beat Bama Food Drive and Beat Auburn Beat Hunger.

What to watch: Alabama vs. Arkansas

After coming off its most complete performance against Vanderbilt last week, the second ranked Crimson Tide travel to Fayetteville to take on the twentieth ranked Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday. 

Finebaum claims Georgia has overtaken Alabama as king … he’s wrong

The present discussion is comparable to the media-driven debate that occurred around the 2016-2018 timeframe surrounding Clemson.

Urban renewal: Meyer a darkhorse candidate at Auburn?

The coaching prowess that Meyer has is undeniable. Equally as undeniable are his off-the-field issues that have plagued one of the most successful college football coaches in recent times.

SEC unveils 2023 Alabama, Auburn football schedules

SEC football fans were offered a treat late Tuesday when the conference released its full schedule for the 2023 regular season.

ACEC Alabama announces endorsements

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACEC) announced their endorsements ahead of the November 8th midterm election.

Hurts sets NFL mark against Vikings

Former University of Alabama standout Jalen Hurts shined in his Monday Night Football performance against the Minnesota Vikings.

What to watch: Alabama vs. ULM

After a narrow victory last weekend in Austin against Texas, the Crimson Tide welcome Louisiana-Monroe to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday afternoon

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. […]

What to watch: Alabama vs. Texas

On Saturday, the college football world will be focused upon the matchup between the top ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas Longhorn 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.

College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams

The College Football Playoff’s Board of Managers, comprised of university presidents and chancellors, voted to expand the playoff from four teams to 12.

Football is back: SEC West preview

In preparation for the new season, it’s due time for a preview of the greatest conference in all of sports: the Southeastern Conference. 

Football is back: SEC East preview

In preparation for the new season, it’s due time for a preview of the greatest conference in all of sports.

Former Alabama and current Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley was one of many identified as a target of the gang

Greene’s contract with the university was set to expire in January of 2023, and his job status appeared to be in jeopardy.

On Thursday, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced the promotion of Jess Skaggs to chief of staff effective October 1.

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