The Alabama Crimson Tide has long been a pipeline to the PGA Tour, but no former Tide golfer has made Tuscaloosa prouder than two-time major champion Justin Thomas. Thomas ascended to become the No. 1 player in the world in 2018 less than a year after winning his first major in the 2017 PGA Championship […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry return from Easter weekend with some new sports updates. The Braves’ modest winning streak led off the show, reaching 3 consecutive wins after sweeping the Twins this weekend. Attention quickly turned to Justin Thomas’ dramatic win at the RBC Heritage and his self-imposed penalty—highlighting integrity […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has a quarterback battle going in the national spotlight as spring camp has concluded and we move closer to the summer which will eventually give way to fall camp. Though we know who the favorite is at this point with offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb revealing this week that Ty Simpson would […]

The Auburn Tigers are headed into year three of the Hugh Freeze era and hope things go a whole lot better than they did over the first two. Freeze comes into this season under more pressure to win than perhaps he has been throughout his career, but it seems his roster may be the most […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts dive into topics ranging from the NBA playoffs to SEC football scheduling. They shared colorful memories about longtime ESPN analyst Lee Corso, who is set to make his final College GameDay appearance this fall, recalling a tense past interview with him and stories from his Alabama […]

As part of a partnership between the College of Human Environmental Sciences and Augusta National Golf Club, 61 UA students in varying programs in the department of human nutrition, hospitality and sport management gained valuable experiential learning experiences by working at the 2025 Masters Tournament. Now in its second year, the program allows students to […]

The commissioners of college football’s Power Four conferences have overtaken the NCAA as the driving force behind the future of collegiate athletics. Over the last several year, collegiate athletics have undergone a period of radical change which have shaped both the present and future of our major sports as we know it. From NIL being […]

Legendary ESPN personality Lee Corso is retiring after one final College GameDay broadcast during the first week of the upcoming season. Corso — who has become an iconic part of Saturday mornings with his donning of the mascot head of the team he is picking to win that day — has been slowing down over […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dove into the early wave of college football’s spring transfer portal activity, highlighting moves like former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s potential transfer to UCLA. The hosts weighed the growing influence of NIL deals, the shifting player loyalty culture, and the stark transformation at programs like […]

The Auburn Tigers have not found a ton of success through the first two years of the Hugh Freeze era with a total record of just 11-14, only five total victories in the SEC, and just one bowl appearance which came in a blowout loss. Freeze has avoided the ire and wrath of the Auburn […]

In response to growing concerns about non-compliant student-athlete transfers, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control voted Wednesday to create a special Task Force to investigate and address the issue. The decision was the most significant development during the AHSAA’s annual spring meeting, which also included legislative votes and financial approvals […]

The Auburn Tigers are headed into the third season of the Hugh Freeze era coming off a regular season in year two that brought less success even than year one. With an offensive handicapped by a crippling habit of turning the ball over and poor quarterback play, a 5-7 record made the Tigers not bowl […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight John and Barry keyed in on the NCAA transfer portal and the increasingly chaotic landscape of college athletics. They were joined by ESPN’s Tom Luginbill, discussed the growing influence of NIL deals, lack of regulation, and player mobility—particularly the impact of spring transfer season. Luginbill emphasized that without […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has wrapped up spring practice and now turns its attention to the spring transfer portal window — a period that head coach Kalen DeBoer, and many others, find increasingly chaotic and misguided. DeBoer hasn’t signaled any urgent plans to bring in new talent through the portal. Still, across the country, college […]

The University of Alabama women’s basketball program achieved a historic milestone Monday night, as three Crimson Tide players were selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft — the most in school history. The selections marked the ninth, 10th, and 11th WNBA draft picks in program history and the first time Alabama has produced multiple draftees in […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry tackled growing frustration across college football, centered on fan apathy, spring game attendance, and the chaotic impact of the NIL and transfer portal era. The hosts questioned the value of spring games, noting steep attendance drops at Alabama and Auburn while joking about the changing […]

When Prentiss Hill launched the Magic City Diamond Classic, there were few restaurants and hotels near Regions Field.   “None of this was around here,” said Hill, promoter of that initial contest between the baseball teams of Alabama A&M and Alabama State universities. “Now, this is an entertainment district. You’ve got your hotels. You’ve got your restaurants. All of the amenities that you […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide wrapped up their spring on Saturday afternoon with an A-Day practice in front of a mostly empty Bryant-Denny Stadium. Entering the spring and undoubtedly also throughout summer and fall camp, the main talking point from fans was understandably who is going to start at quarterback. Though Ty Simpson has a leg […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide held its annual A-Day event Saturday afternoon — but things looked and felt a lot different than usual. Upon the hiring of new head coach Kalen DeBoer last season, though the wound of losing Nick Saban was still fresh, the excitement from the fanbase was palpable. This was reflected from the […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry returned to their home studios with a packed show focused on Rory McIlroy’s dramatic win at The Masters! Broadcasting after a 12-day Troy road trip, Barry recounted watching the tournament’s final round with Troy’s team, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster as McIlroy battled back from four […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is about to enter the dog days of summer following what was, by all accounts, a highly productive spring. With one more day in spring and the modified edition of A-Day arriving this weekend, fans in attendance will try to closely monitor the hottest topic of the season and get a […]

It’s one of the best weeks in the sports year with The Masters officially teeing off early on Thursday morning from the iconic Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Seeing who joins the likes of Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer with their name associated with the words “Masters Champion” will be decided […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry is on location with the Troy baseball team and John is broadcasting live from Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Prattville. The Masters dominated early discussion, spotlighting Justin Rose’s strong first round and Freddy Couples’ eagle. They also highlighted Nick Dunlap’s historic 90 and the strange moment […]

Legendary former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban continues to expand his post-coaching portfolio — this time as a published writer. It was announced by St. Martin’s Press this week that the upcoming memoir from former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia will feature a foreword written by Saban. The book, entitled “Dead […]