Posts by Michael Brauner — Page 58

Caleb Downs entering transfer portal, per report

Updated 12:50 P.M. CST – Freshman left tackle Kadyn Proctor plans to enter the portal as well. Proctor, a former 5-star recruit who struggled early in the year, shined down the stretch before an ankle injury limited him in the Rose Bowl. Iowa is seen as a potential landing spot.  Amid much speculation, freshman All-American […]

Many have speculated on what Nick Saban’s next venture will be now that he’s retired. Saban himself has said he’s is open to a career in broadcasting and knows he is good at it. He’s made regular appearances this season every Thursday on the Pat McAfee Show which were received very well. As Saban looks […]

Eli Gold reflects on Nick Saban's retirement

The legendary voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Eli Gold, who was calling Alabama games long before Nick Saban’s arrival, has two schools of thought on Saban’s surprising retirement announcement last week. During an appearance on the Rick and Bubba University show, Gold talked about the esteemed coach and how he feels about Saban hanging […]

Auburn's QB outlook: Thorne in focus for 2024

Every Tuesday right here you can read The Auburn Corner, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Auburn Tigers, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. In this week’s edition, with Robby Ashford committing to South Carolina today, let’s make sense of who is going to be throwing […]

Is Alabama lagging behind others in NIL?

The retirement of legendary Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban has brought up a ton of questions. While Saban himself has said that Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal did not impact his decision to walk away — one can’t help but wonder where Alabama stacks up against other schools when it […]

Auburn head men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl has never been shy about sharing his political opinions. Whether on conflicts at home or abroad, Pearl has often spoken out when he feels strongly about certain topics, such as antisemitism on college campuses. With former President Donald Trump claiming a decisive victory on Monday in the Iowa […]

Kalen DeBoer appears set on a new defensive coordinator. South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack has accepted the position on DeBoer’s staff at Alabama, it’s now confirmed. According to sports writer Creg Stephenson, Wommack informed the team this morning after talking to his staff last night. Can confirm that Kane Wommack has now told the […]

DeBoer hired, now what?

Every Monday right here you can read Tide Takes, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. In this week’s edition, after the craziest week in a very long time for Alabama fans where minutes felt like hours and days […]

Nick Saban’s daughter Kristen has always been outspoken on issues revolving around the team, the fanbase, and college football in general. She took to Instagram on Sunday afternoon to take questions from curious fans as to her perspective on her father’s retirement announcement and how it will impact the family as a whole. Here are […]

When now-former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban announced his retirement last week, some speculated he could be on the same path as U.S. Senator and former Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville with a run for office. According to U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), those hoping to see a Nick Saban campaign are going […]

Kalen DeBoer was officially introduced as the 28th head coach at the University of Alabama in a Saturday afternoon press conference where Chris Stewart, Dr. Stuart Bell, and Athletic Director Greg Byrne all gave statements to introduce DeBoer. Nick and Terry Saban were in the first row of the room, front and center, to watch […]

Who is the best team in SEC basketball right now?

While conference play is just getting started, there seems to be some defined tiers forming in the league. Who is the best team in the SEC right now? The Contenders Auburn Right now, this conversation starts with the Auburn Tigers, who are off to a blazing 13-2 start including a 2-0 start to conference play. […]

Kalen DeBoer to be named Alabama’s next head coach

LIVE UPDATES 6:42 P.M. CST – Kalen DeBoer released a statement: “I have always had an incredible respect for Alabama football and its commitment to excellence,” DeBoer said. “The tradition-rich history of this program is unmatched across the landscape of college athletics, and I look forward to continuing that moving forward. Following Coach Saban is […]

Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond may not be sticking around for the next head coach at the University of Alabama. According to Nick Kelly of the Tuscaloosa News, Bond has filed the paperwork necessary to enter the transfer portal and explore his options. According to Kelly, Bond’s name is not officially in the portal yet […]

Alongside the shockwaves of news Alabama head coach Nick Saban has retired, along with numerous other high-profile personnel announcements, the Auburn Tigers are down two assistant coaches in less than 24 hours. Running back coach and associate coach Carnell “Cadillac” Williams put out a statement on Thursday evening announcing his resignation, then on Friday morning, […]

As the search for Alabama’s new head coach rages on, a mainstay prospect to replace Nick Saban has become Washington’s Kalen DeBoer. This comes one day after Oregon’s Dan Lanning seemingly took himself out of the race. In a new development, DeBoer, who was scheduled for a Friday morning appearance on local radio for Seattle’s […]

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, who was the presumptive frontrunner to be Alabama’s next head coach since Nick Saban’s earthshaking retirement announcement, announced this afternoon that he’s returning to Oregon. With Lanning’s name scratched off the list, a couple of choices remain on top of the stack. The two most likely candidates at time of […]

Nick Saban shocked the college football world with his decision yesterday to inform the team he has decided to retire. Many theories have been thrown around as to why Saban is choosing now to step away from the game, with many speculating that NIL and the transfer portal and the overall changing of the college […]

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, who was mentioned as a potential Nick Saban replacement, tweeted today he is staying at Oregon. pic.twitter.com/NKnRYbS4u9 — Dan Lanning (@CoachDanLanning) January 11, 2024 “If you’re scared your coach is leaving then come play for us. The Ducks aren’t going anywhere and I’m not leaving,” the video says. It was […]

Nick Saban’s retirement has created a social media firestorm. From false flight trackers to people claiming to have information on team meetings being pushed, everyone is trying to find out what is going on with a coaching search that will shape the next decade-plus of the sport. Rumors circulated last night, including a report that […]

Top 5: Who could replace Nick Saban?

Alabama head coach Nick Saban informed his team on Wednesday he is officially retiring. In doing so, Saban has ushered in the most consequential, important question of modern college football: Who will replace him? Among the potential bearers of that enormous responsibility are names familiar to the conversation, as well as new names that are […]

ESPN: Saban to retire

University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban is retiring, ESPN’s Chris Low reported this afternoon. Saban won six national championships in his time at Alabama — seven overall. He took over as head coach in 2007 and won his first national championship in 2009. Nick Saban is retiring, sources tell ESPN. He won six […]

Malzahn ranks Alabama No. 8 in final coaches poll

Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn appears to still harbor some rivalry with Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Each week during the college football season, in addition to the AP Poll, the Coaches Poll offers a top-25 ranking, voted on by head football coaches across 62 colleges. With the season coming to a […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville offered his thoughts on the College Football Playoff, how his friend and fellow Coach Nick Saban finished the season, and how awards like the Heisman Trophy could be better decided on. He spoke to Outkick’s “Hot Mic” with Hutton & Withrow on Monday. Tuberville (R-Auburn) said the Heisman Trophy should be voted on […]