On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kicked it off covering college football preseason camps in Auburn and Alabama, with names like Jordan Crawford, Omar Manson II, and Elijah Melendez generating excitement. Barry cautioned against overreacting to early standouts, noting how five days into camp, the shine wears off for players while […]

With the calendar turning to August, college football is just a few short weeks away. As the season gets closer, preseason polls begin to trickle out and fans get a chance to see where their team is at relative to the competition — and whether or not they will start the season ranked. Though the […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kicked it off with pre-season coaches polls! Texas captured the No. 1 spot for the first time in program history, narrowly edging out Ohio State. Alabama slotted in at No. 8, raising questions from John about whether a 9-4 team with a new quarterback deserved […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is headed into the second year of the Kalen DeBoer era, a year that, if possible, carries even more pressure to win than the last. A huge part of the reason why many believe more success is ahead is DeBoer being able to reunite with longtime offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb this […]

Auburn Tigers superstar golfer Jackson Koivun has had a year to remember. Fresh off one of the best seasons in the history of collegiate golf in which he became the first player ever to claim all four of the the Haskins Award, Jack Nicklaus Award, Ben Hogan Award and Phil Mickelson Award while leading the Tigers to […]

Major League Baseball’s attempt to stage a regular-season Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway quickly unraveled amid torrential rain and poor logistics, drawing heavy criticism from fans and commentators alike. What was meant to be a record-breaking, visually unique showcase turned into a fiasco marked by obstructed views, concession chaos, and seating so far from […]

One of the most talked about narratives in college football year after year is which coaches are on the hot seat, who’s gonna keep their job, and which teams ultimately will be looking for someone new at the helm of their program. This year is no different, and the seats in the best conference in […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has launched a new recreational shooting event, the John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge, which kicks off August 9th at the Etowah Public Shooting Range. The event, part of National Shooting Sports Month, offers handgun owners a chance to test their marksmanship in a competitive but low-pressure […]

Auburn men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has never shied away from sharing his political views, particularly when it comes to Israel. During a recent appearance on Outkick with Dan Dakich, Pearl was speaking about Obama’s role in talks between Israel and Palestine, and spoke about his belief that Obama caused not only the conflict […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the hosts covered the Hall of Fame Game as it showcased the NFL’s growing push toward digital precision. Longshore and McKnight dissected the league’s use of infrared technology to mark first downs, contrasting it with the nostalgic appeal of chain gangs that still dominate at the high school […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball program has been building a new practice facility in the same area as Coleman Coliseum over the course of the last year, and progress is really starting to be made. In images shared across social media this week, it appears that the framing of the project is complete and […]

Before SEC football teams take the field, the offseason is filled with speculation — and fans in Alabama hang on every word from their favorite head coaches. Through media days and less than a month away from kickoff now, the focus is starting to turn to football rather than making stories out of every quote […]

The Troy Trojans are officially in the market for a new athletics director following the departure of Brent Jones, who has accepted a senior leadership position at Georgia Tech. “It is with mixed emotions that we witness the departure of Brent Jones as Athletics Director of Troy University,” Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. said […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dove into a packed lineup, starting with a preview of the NFL Hall of Fame game between the Chargers and Lions. Despite featuring mostly backups, they predicted the game would dominate TV ratings. Troy University made headlines as athletic director Brent Jones stepped down to […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide hope to have a much more successful season in 2025 than they did in 2024 after dropping three games plus a bowl game. If they are going to right the wrongs and get the train back on the winning tracks, one player who is going to be a massive part of […]

Huge moves are being made by The Saban Center before it even makes its official opening in Tuscaloosa likely sometime next year. The Saban Center, a cutting-edge educational campus that integrates STEM and the arts, announced a major partnership with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) to enhance and promote STEM and arts education […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, preseason camp officially kicked off for Alabama, and the conversation quickly turned to quarterback clarity. Despite public statements suggesting Ty Simpson would start if the season began today, the hosts were skeptical, noting Simpson is not a Kalen DeBoer recruit and has shown little in limited appearances. Guest […]

The Auburn Tigers are hoping to ignite some new life this season in the third year under Hugh Freeze with by far the best roster they’ve had in a long time. If they are going to be able to do that and at the minimum secure their first winning season in five years, Freeze is […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, preseason football quickly approaches, and hosts Longshore and McKnight tackled the weight of college sports expectations. Barry and John debated the merit of Final Four banners and 10-win seasons, with McKnight arguing that anything short of a national championship feels hollow, calling it “a colossal waste of time,” […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is now just about a month away from putting toe to leather on what will be a brand new season in the second year of the Kalen DeBoer era. Even prior to the retirement of Nick Saban, the Tide’s national title drought had reached longer than it had under any period […]

As fall camp kicks off across college football, John and Barry discussed the start of acclimation week for teams like Auburn, Alabama, and Troy! The hosts discussed the growing trend of morning practices to help beat the heat and optimizing player recovery. Much of the discussion centered on the uncertainty surrounding Colorado head coach Deion […]

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on name, image and likeness (NIL) in college sports — the first major step toward placing regulations and guardrails on a system that has taken on a life of its own. The order, according to a release directly from the White House is aimed to “protect student-athletes and […]

There were two major developments on the NIL news front this week and how it impacts the state of college athletics today — something many have become disillusioned with. Several months back, there were reports of President Donald Trump considering passing an executive order and/or forming a commission on college sports to address the growing […]

During SEC Media Days last week in Atlanta, the story that took over the event on the first day was a second-hand rumor about former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban having interest in returning to coaching. Virtually every coach was asked about it and all week, pundits and insiders debated whether he could […]