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On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry are on Day 4 of SEC Media Days, and kick it off criticized the event’s scheduling, arguing it lost momentum by ending with lower-profile programs like Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas A&M. The hosts renewed calls for SEC Media Days to be shortened from four […]
Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold said this week that the Iron Bowl rivalry between Auburn and Alabama is “more hate-fueled” than the storied Red River rivalry he experienced as a former Oklahoma Sooner. When the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers lace it up on the gridiron, more than just a year’s worth of bragging rights […]
SEC Media Days always promises to deliver on some epic soundbites, but in this year’s edition in Atlanta, one story absolutely dominated the conversation. On the first day this week, Greg McElroy told the listening audience on WJOX that he heard from a source that believed Nick Saban is not finished with coaching and has […]
Longshore and McKnight cover day 3 of SEC Media Days, fallout from the MLB All-Star game, SEC dark horses, and who will win it all in 2025.
One of the more interesting narratives headed into this year’s SEC Media Days was that both Diego Pavia and Hugh Freeze were scheduled to be part of the festivities. Though the unlikely pair’s programs were lined up on different days, they are very much entangled after facing off in three different matchups. Whether Pavia was […]
On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, day 2 of SEC Media Days is starting strong and the hosts started with reflections on the subdued nature of most coach and player interviews, arguing that little groundbreaking news typically emerges from these sessions. John and Barry noted the carefully crafted responses expected from participants and shared that […]
While speaking on his WJOX program, McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning, former Alabama quarterback and SEC analyst Greg McElroy made major waves after sharing intel from a source who is “in the know” that believes Nick Saban might return to the world of coaching. RELATED: Would Saban actually return to coaching? Some think rumor […]
Southeastern Conference analyst and radio host on WJOX in Birmingham, Greg McElroy, kicked off the SEC Media Days in Atlanta with news that could change the entire SEC. McElroy revealed that he has recently heard from a “prominent source in the know” that former Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Nick Saban may return to the […]
SEC Media Days kicked off on Monday morning in Atlanta, Georgia, and as is always the case, it’s the unofficial start to the college football season. With fans desperate for any piece of information as they continue to try to run out the clock until toe meets leather, every word delivered by coaches, players, and […]
A new effort across party lines to bring order to the chaotic world of name, image and likeness (NIL) in college sports took a big step forward this week with the introduction of legislation proposing to establish a national framework for student-athlete compensation — thanks in part to an Alabama congressman. The NIL era in […]
On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the show centered around the eagerly anticipated release of Phil Steele’s College Football Preview magazine! The hosts dissected Steele’s rankings, noting Alabama and Auburn’s alarmingly low placements in the top quarterback rooms — Alabama at No. 36 and Auburn barely cracking the list at No. 49. The duo […]
The rivalry between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers is arguably the most iconic rivalry in the Southeastern Conference and possibly in all of college football as well. When the two teams meet in the Iron Bowl each year, the game can get chippy fast. For many players, there is certainly no love lost, […]
Auburn men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has the backing of NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley if he decides to run for U.S. Senate. As candidates compete to replace another Auburn legend, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), after he decided to run for Governor of Alabama in 2026 instead of re-election to the Senate, […]
13 years ago, a golf course near the University of Alabama, known as the Capstone Club, was shut down after years of ownership changes and financial troubles. Now, according to a story from Fried Egg Golf, the Club is set to undergo a major renovation by the original course designer after being acquired by new […]
On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry reflected on the intensity of summer football conditioning and the culture surrounding SEC Media Days. They shared lighthearted anecdotes about past training camps and joked about the social scene and networking opportunities that come with the annual media event. Their discussion also touched on the […]
Next week is one of the most anticipated of the year for Southeastern Conference players and fans, with the annual SEC Media Days set to return to the College Football Hall of Fame and the Omni Atlanta Hotel after the event took place last season in Dallas. RELATED: Longshore and McKnight: SEC Media Days on […]
On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry opened the midweek show reflecting on the end of summer and gearing up for SEC Media Days in Atlanta! The conversation pivoted to DJ Barber, a freshman Auburn linebacker arrested in Dadeville, Alabama, on marijuana trafficking and drug paraphernalia charges after police discovered 2.5 pounds […]
The Auburn Tigers have gone ice cold on the recruiting trail in recent weeks, losing multiple commitments for next year’s class, as the harsh reality of two lackluster seasons under Hugh Freeze begins to sink in. While Freeze has done an incredible job bringing in talent to The Plains, a vision can only be sold […]
With the Independence Day holiday now in our rearview mirror, it’s just another sign of how close we are to college football making a highly anticipated return on Saturdays. In the SEC, there are a ton of both new and old faces ready to take on prominent roles this season — and of course — […]
On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry outlined the schedule of SEC Media Days on the horizon! The duo had to emphasize the storylines surrounding Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze, who will appear alongside heavyweight programs like Alabama and Georgia. The hosts noted that Freeze may avoid some heat thanks to media […]
On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John and Barry dug right into the Atlanta Braves’ season-long struggles! While fans voiced growing frustration, Barry McKnight argued that it might just not be their year, especially after being swept by the Orioles. Meanwhile, the show pivoted to college football, spotlighting Alabama’s explosive recruiting run. With […]
Ole Miss Rebels Head Coach Lane Kiffin has always been one of the more entertaining college football coaches on social media to follow. With an established dry sense of humor, few are better at brutally trolling opponents than Kiffin. Over the weekend, the leader of the Rebels let one of his most hated rivals — […]
Each summer, Dothan, Alabama, springs to life as the Press Thornton Future Masters returns to Dothan Country Club, welcoming hundreds of the world’s top junior golfers. Now in its 76th year, the 2025 tournament took place from June 21 to June 28, continuing a tradition that began in 1950 and has become a cornerstone of […]

