Posts by Michael Brauner — Page 46

Auburn men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl weighed in on the state of affairs in the nation after video circulated social media from Duke University’s graduation. A small group of pro-Palestine protestors in the graduating class walked out when the guest speaker of honor, famous comedian Jerry Seinfeld, was introduced to speak. The students who […]

We now know some additional game times for September matchups for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Kalen DeBoer’s first-ever game as Alabama’s head coach in Bryant-Denny Stadium will take place under the lights, with the season opening matchup against Western Kentucky taking place at 6:00 P.M. CST. Home Opener in Bryant-Denny! 🙌 🗓️ Aug. 31st – […]

Each year when new NFL players sign their rookie deals and get their first huge signing bonus, heartwarming stories emerge of players buying things for their loved ones and the people who helped them get to where they are. On social media, video circulated of former Alabama star Kool-Aid McKinstry’s first big purchase. The New […]

You never know what’s going to happen when the PGA Tour Champions comes to the Magic City for its first major of the year. One fan found out just that when the seemingly impossible became possible. Charlie Wi, who has played professional golf since 1995, hit a shot on the 18th hole that would miss […]

Doug Barron won the Regions Tradition at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Birmingham over the weekend for his first major on the PGA Champions Tour. As is tradition at the tournament, the winner is given a green bicycle as part of the winnings. Barron did not let any time go to waste, taking his […]

Behold: Nick Saban's first iPhone photo ever

Nick Saban has never claimed to be the most tech-savvy guy in the world. From not sending his first email until after retirement to ranting about his players cell phone usage, Saban is definitely not someone who is big on technology. But the latest claim on the former Alabama coach’s resistance to the ways of […]

There has perhaps not been a more anticipated game release in the history of sports video games than EA Sports’ College Football 25 The game is expected to release fully in July while the date May 16 appears on the EA website which is thought to be a countdown clock to the full trailer release. […]

Former Alabama star lineman gets 'LANK' tattoo

JC Latham isn’t going to ever forget being a part of the 2023 Alabama Crimson Tide. The now former star Crimson Tide left tackle made sure of that on Thursday with his newest ink. New ink for former #Alabama offensive lineman and No. 7 overall pick JC Latham 🎥 @TKJaayy IG pic.twitter.com/3emCWCUlJX — Brett Greenberg […]

Twice in the last month, a female great white shark has been spotted off the coast of Alabama, according to researchers with the University of South Alabama. The school named the shark “Miss Pawla” after one of the Jaguars’ mascots and got the chance to name her because she had never been recorded before and […]

Times are changing in college sports as we continue to evolve and change through the NIL and transfer portal era. In a display of that change, Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide are going to participate in a first of its kind, NIL-based Thanksgiving tournament in Las Vegas. Oats usually has the team play […]

There are not many more qualified to speak on the current status of the golf world and how it is evolving than Ernie Els. During this week’s Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Els is a 4x major champion who has been playing in big time events for more than 30 years. In terms of where the […]

Saban or DeBoer: Who has the better golf swing?

The Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am has brought all the stars out to Birmingham including some of the biggest names in college football. From Trent Dilfer to Hugh Freeze to Kirby Smart, the list of players in the event is jaw-dropping. But two of the more anticipated players in Birmingham were the former head coach of […]

The Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am is being played on Wednesday, and the guest list of celebrity players is huge. With current and former coaches all over Greystone Golf and Country Club, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, also the former head coach of both Ole Miss and Auburn, is among the names in the field. Senator (and […]

Nick Saban might be showing a softer side of himself in retirement. While making his annual appearance at the Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am in Birmingham, Saban addressed the media for the first time at the event with the term “former Alabama head coach” in his title. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban addressed the media […]

Tee times for today's Regions Celebrity Pro-Am

The Regions Tradition is one of the best events of the year for both the City of Birmingham as well as the PGA Champions Tour. As is tradition, things get kicked off on Wednesday morning with the annual celebrity pro-am, and the stars are out in full force in the Magic City. Here are the […]

Nate Oats and company are having a pretty good last couple of weeks. After receiving news that Grant Nelson would be returning to school for his final year of eligibility, the Tide landed Clifford Omoruyi out of the transfer portal to plug its need at the center position. With a potential return of Mark Sears […]

Cecil “Hootie” Ingram has passed away at the age of 90, his family confirmed on Monday. A decorated student-athlete and athletics administrator. Alabama mourns the passing of Cecil “Hootie” Ingram. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/p0on4gP4df — Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) May 6, 2024 Ingram was an All-SEC football player […]

Each year, the Regions Tradition has become one of the most anticipated golf events in Alabama as the best of the PGA Champions Tour converge on Greystone Country Club in the Magic City. Last year, PGA legend and 4x major winner Ernie Els finished tied for second at 17 under,  six strokes behind winner Steve […]

Arguably the biggest hole on the 2023-24 version of the Alabama Crimson Tide, despite making its first-ever Final Four, was a rim-protecting big. The staff expected Charles Bediako to return following the 2022-23 season, but Bediako caught them by surprise when he announced he would be staying in the draft and not returning to school, […]

Less than two weeks after controversial former Hoover football coach Rush Propst found his name in the news again, he has now resigned as the head coach of Pell City football. On April 24, Propst was initially reported to have been fired, but things changed course after a specially called board meeting saw no one […]

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association announced Crimson Tide fans located in the state of Florida will now be able to don an official, iconic license plate from the Sunshine State. The national alumni association shouted out its Florida chapter for its continued and relentless effort in getting these plates to Florida. Specifically, both […]

Last November, the 16-year anniversary arrived of one of Alabama’s most disastrous football losses in program history, and it came during Nick Saban’s first season. In the final home game of the 2007 season, the Crimson Tide lost to Louisiana-Monroe 21-14. The Tide would go on to lose the Iron Bowl and finish the regular […]

The rivalry between Auburn and Alabama has heated up on the basketball court over the past several years with Bruce Pearl and Nate Oats raising the bar for what is expected by the two programs. While speaking at a charity event, the Auburn head coach fired a friendly jab at his cross-state rival and referenced […]

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban shared a powerful statement Thursday about how his faith impacted his career over the years as well as his coaching philosophy. He was the featured speaker at the Irondale Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. “The challenge to me every day is I pray not to get angry, not to get emotional, […]