College athletics have gone through some radical changes over the last several years, and one of the biggest changes has of course been the NIL era. As an essentially legal pay-for-play type environment has arisen, programs have had to raise millions of dollars in order to keep their teams competitive. A huge chunk of that […]

Former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban addressed growing speculation Wednesday about his possible involvement in a new college sports commission reportedly being formed by President Donald Trump to address issues surrounding name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules. Saban, speaking at the Regions Tradition pro-am golf tournament, confirmed he had heard about the effort but […]

This week is one of the best in Birmingham of the entire year with the Regions Tradition coming to Greystone Golf and Country Club, but before the Champions Tour players tee it up, the morning before brings the annual celebrity pro-am. Looking at the pairings is always entertaining, but one of the more notable groups […]

When the Alabama Crimson Tide takes the field for the first week of the upcoming season this fall, they will be playing in one of the premier non-conference showdowns against the Florida State Seminoles in Tallahassee. RELATED: DeBoer offers serious praise for his presumptive starting quarterback  According to a report issued this morning from Brett […]

The University of Alabama’s football team is getting it done both on and off the field, according to a post shared by the program’s official social media account. The Crimson Tide managed to set a team record in the classroom this past semester, notching the highest overall team Grade Point Average (GPA) in the program’s […]

College football has experienced radical changes recently, including the first edition of the expanded 12-team playoff, and though reviews were mixed on the new format, the postseason will likely never decrease in size again. What does seem inevitable, however, is the playoffs’ further expansion. RELATED: Alabama missed the playoff-major college football analysts say that won’t […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has yet to officially select a starting quarterback heading into summer training. Though there are three real options, including Ty Simpson, Austin Mack, and Keelon Russell, the heavy favorite has been Simpson throughout the last several months. For Head Coach Kalen DeBoer, now entering his second season after a roller coaster […]

Over the last week or two, the hottest topic in college sports has been the possibility of an executive order from President Donald Trump to address the rising level of chaos caused by Name, Image, and Likeness issues in college sports across the country. This week, news emerged that Trump is now considering forming a […]

The Regions Tradition presented by Coca-Cola will return to Greystone Golf & Country Club in Hoover from May 14–18. The tournament week begins with the Drummond Company Celebrity Pro-Am, bringing together coaches, athletes, musicians, and media figures for a day on the course. RELATED: Tommy Tuberville dons Trump National gear at Regions Pro-Am Celebrity participants […]

President Donald J. Trump made national news last week when he spoke at a commencement ceremony on the campus of the University of Alabama. While his visit alone was significant, the headlines got much bigger when it was revealed that he was discussing the NIL issue with Nick Saban and potentially even considering an executive […]

Last week, news broke that President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to help end the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) chaos now saturating college football. What exactly that executive order could look like or if it’s coming at all is currently not known. However, even with the ongoing uncertainty, some legal experts are […]

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze traveled to Birmingham with his wife, Jill, earlier this week and enjoyed some rare downtime at BrickTop’s restaurant. Freeze shared a selfie from the dinner at the beloved establishment, and while he and his spouse looked to have had a fantastic time, the coach could probably use a little […]

Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has always been unapologetically open about his unwavering support for Israel. After leading Auburn to its second Final Four in school history, Pearl has had a busy offseason in terms of his political and religious beliefs. Last month, he was named Chairman of the Board of Directors […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is coming off a tough first year of the Kalen DeBoer era — at least by their own standards. With a 9-3 regular season record that resulted in missing the first edition of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, the Tide followed up that bitter result with an embarrassing bowl game […]

For the first time in 80 years, an Alabama-owned horse competed in the Kentucky Derby. While he didn’t leave with the roses, Coal Battle made a strong showing and gave the state a reason to cheer. Coal Battle, owned by Thomasville grocer Robbie Norman, finished 11th out of 19 horses in the 151st Kentucky Derby […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts film live from Stivers Ford Lincoln in Montgomery. The show opened with discussion on President Donald Trump’s appearance at the University of Alabama’s commencement, where he was introduced by Nick Saban. The hosts debated the political and public reactions to Saban’s participation, and whether it might […]

The University of Alabama remained in national headlines this week with the arrival of President Donald J. Trump, who delivered a commencement address to graduates preparing to walk the stage this weekend. It marked just the second time in history that a sitting U.S. president has spoken on campus, and the first since President Ronald […]

As the 151st Kentucky Derby approaches on Saturday, Alabama’s presence continues, thanks to a historic win 80 years ago and a new contender ready to carry the torch at Churchill Downs. An Alabama-trained champion: Hoop Jr.’s 1945 triumph In 1943, Fred W. Hooper, a self-made businessman and construction magnate based in Montgomery, entered the horse […]

The University of Alabama welcomed a historic guest to Coleman Coliseum on Thursday evening, as President Donald J. Trump delivered a rousing address during the school’s spring commencement ceremony. Trump was introduced by none other than legendary former Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban, who drew thunderous cheers as soon as he stepped on stage. […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John and Barry took a wide-ranging look at the college football landscape, led by ongoing concerns over NIL spending and scheduling politics in the SEC. Much of the conversation focused on Texas’ reported $35–40 million roster budget, prompting debates about fairness, sustainability, and how schools like Alabama […]

Though we are only just now arriving in the month of May, football season is going to be here before we know it in the state of Alabama and across the nation. With the conclusion of spring practice and a better picture of the kind of rosters teams are going to be rolling out, it’s […]

As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver a historic commencement address tonight at the University of Alabama, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville says the moment may also serve as a huge opportunity to confront what he calls the “tailspin” of college athletics. The modern era of college athletics has brought sweeping changes, but none more disruptive […]

Thomasville grocery store owner Robbie Norman never envisioned he’d be as interested in thoroughbred horses as he is in making sure there are enough heads of lettuce, bunches of bananas, and ground chuck at Super Foods. “I’m just an accounting nerd,” he said, “so I sit up here and look at grocery prices all day.” […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban has found himself quite busy since calling it quits on the greatest coaching career in the history of college football. From commercials to hosting College GameDay to simply enjoying more time with his family — life looks quite different for Saban than it did just two years […]