After winning the heavyweight boxing title in January, Tuscaloosa boxer Deontay Wilder had to pick a place for his first title defense. Wilder, who broke his hand in his victory over Bermane Stiverne, had to hold off on his next fight to recover. Now that he has been cleared by his doctors, he wants his […]

While Amari Cooper celebrated being taken fourth overall in the first round of last night’s NFL Draft, Alabama safety Landon Collins waited backstage in Chicago to hear his name. He waited for more than three hours, through 32 picks, and still wasn’t selected. A standout defensive back for three seasons with Alabama, Collins will return […]

All eyes were on Chicago for the NFL Draft on Thursday night, but Amari Cooper heard his name on a television set in Tuscaloosa. The Alabama wide receiver decided to stay in town with family, and was selected fourth overall by the Oakland Raiders. “I came to Alabama to win, but I also wanted a […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–Alabama cornerback Cyrus Jones was arrested Tuesday night and charged with third-degree domestic violence criminal mischief and third-degree domestic violence harassment, per a Tuscaloosa Police report. Officers responded to a domestic call and interviewed Jones and the alleged victim. Jones allegedly took a woman’s cell phone and damaged it and then threatened to assault […]

Bo Jackson is a 51-year-old former football player with a hip replacement, but he is still one of the greatest athletes of all time. The former Auburn Tiger and Heisman Trophy winner took to the links on Monday and won the long-drive competition at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge in Reynolds Plantation outside Atlanta. Jackson […]

I blame Paul Finebaum. The ESPN and SEC Network personality stated on Tuesday that a source told him there was “a chance” that Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller could transfer to Alabama, and that’s how these things get started. With Alabama’s quarterback situation in the hands of Jake Coker, David Cornwell and friends, adding a […]

AUBURN, Ala.–It’s far from surprising, but Auburn quarterback Jeremy Johnson has officially been named the team’s starter going into the fall. Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn announced the decision on Twitter on Monday afternoon. We just named Jeremy Johnson our starting QB for 2015. Everyone in our program has 100 percent confidence in him! War […]

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban has a powerful position in the state. His word of support for a product can sway whether it is successful among his fan base. Saban is a partner in a new Mercedez-Benz dealership in Birmingham, so, naturally he would be the spokesman in the state. He’s featured in a […]

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper was the best receiver in college football last season, but he still has to sell himself to the NFL. ESPN’s Sports Science put Cooper and West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White through the paces and scientifically measured their abilities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwomFBtzj6c (Video above: Amari Cooper and Kevin White enter the Sports […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–While the defense had seemingly won the first two scrimmages of the spring, it was the offense who took home the victory on A-Day. Despite struggling at times, the first team offense White team of Alabama defeated the Crimson team 27-14 to complete spring practice for the Crimson Tide. Quarterback Jake Coker took the […]

Apparently Avery Johnson can recruit. The new Alabama men’s basketball coach has landed his first recruit, and it’s Alabama’s Mr. Basketball Dazon Ingram. The 6-foot-5 guard from Theodore, Ala. donned an Alabama hat as he picked the Crimson Tide over Kentucky on Friday. He averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds this season for Theodore, and […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–Alabama’s secondary might have been its most questionable unit on the field in 2014, but returning members of the secondary like cornerback Cyrus Jones have a point to prove going into 2015. “Any time you come off a season where it doesn’t end like you want it to,” Jones said. “It always gives you […]

Gus Malzahn has been the head coach of Auburn for two seasons, and his rushing attack has been a key part of his team’s success. According to running backs coach Tim Horton, Auburn has rushed for 7,917 yards in the past two seasons, an eye-popping 2,097 yards more than any other SEC team. Auburn led […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–Spring football doesn’t count, so it’s a prime opportunity for some experimenting. Through two scrimmages, Alabama is still trying various players in new positions with key positions still up for grabs. Quarterback Cooper Bateman has been practicing with the receivers during the Spring, but was back with the passers today. Cornerback Eddie Jackson has […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–The football team was back at practice Wednesday but the day was overshadowed by Avery Johnson. The newly appointed men’s basketball coach visited football practice and was welcomed to Alabama by head coach Nick Saban and the players. Johnson gave a speech to the football team, telling them a story of New Orleans Saints […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–Avery Johnson has yet to coach a single game of Alabama Men’s Basketball, but in just one press conference he’s already won over the fan base. On Tuesday, Johnson’s plane landed a few minutes before his 5:30 p.m. scheduled arrival time. He had presumably already stocked his wardrobe with crimson neckties, sporting one as […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–As the NCAA Championship game tipped off, Alabama officially announced Avery Johnson as its men’s basketball coach. “I am very pleased to announce that I have reached an agreement with Avery Johnson to become the new head men’s basketball coach at the University of Alabama,” Alabama athletic director Bill Battle said in a prepared […]

Avery Johnson seems to be a popular hire for Alabama. While fans have taken to Twitter to express their joy, intrigue, disappointment about Johnson, those with a few more followers have tweeted mostly positive things. Former football players like running back Mark Ingram, fullback Le’Ron McClain and safety Nick Perry all praised the hire. Former […]

After meeting with Alabama last night, it appears that former NBA player and coach Avery Johnson will be the Crimson Tide’s next men’s basketball coach. The Tuscaloosa News’ Cecil Hurt is reporting that Johnson and Alabama have “an agreement in principle” for Johnson to coach in Tuscaloosa. ESPN’s Jeff Goodman reported that Johnson and Alabama […]

After missing out on Wichita State’s Gregg Marshall, Alabama seems to have found another candidate for its men’s basketball team. Alabama athletic director Bill Battle is reportedly in Dallas to meet with former Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets head coach Avery Johnson. ESPN’s Jeff Goodman first reported the news. As a coach, Johnson led […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–After the week it had, Alabama was ready to start playing football again. But during the team’s first scrimmage on Friday, running back Bo Scarbrough was carted off with an apparent knee injury. “Bo Scarbrough was injured right at the end of the scrimmage today,” Alabama head coach Nick Saban said. “I don’t know […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–Dismissed defensive lineman Jonathan Taylor is no longer a student at the University of Alabama and is not eligible for re-admission, per a University spokesperson. Taylor was dismissed from the team on Sunday after being arrested and charged with domestic violence late Saturday night. His alleged victim in his arrest and charge later recanted […]

After a long, highly leveraged courtship by Alabama, Wichita State men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall is staying in Kansas. Bleacher Report’s Jason King first reported the news of Marshall staying, which was then corroborated by ESPN’s Rece Davis. Marshall was reported to be visiting Tuscaloosa on Friday, but it appears a deal was made beforehand […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.–Alabama running back Kenyan Drake hasn’t played football since Oct. 4, 2014, but his return is on the way. Breaking his leg against Ole Miss last season, Drake has been steadily getting healthier, expanding what he can do in workouts and practice. “It seemed that once I put on those pads and helmet, I […]