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.

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 […]

The University of Alabama made national headlines last week when it was announced that President Donald Trump will address graduates in a special commencement ceremony. As if having the sitting President of the United States address the graduating class didn’t offer enough fanfare, the University has also now revealed that former head coach Nick Saban […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, ole’ John and Barry explored the escalating NIL arms race, highlighting a Houston Chronicle report that Texas is spending between $35 and $40 million on its football roster—roughly double what Alabama and Auburn are believed to invest combined. The hosts questioned how SEC programs can keep pace and […]

The annual spring race at Talladega Superspeedway delivered another thrilling finish over the weekend, as Austin Cindric edged out the field to win the Jack Link’s 500. But as is often the case at Talladega, the biggest stories weren’t confined to the track. This year, several Alabama Crimson Tide football stars made the short trip […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, examined the growing instability in college sports due to the transfer portal and NIL dynamics. They criticized players entering the portal without a plan, noting that over half never find a new team, and compared it to quitting a job without another lined up. Auburn’s […]

The Auburn Tigers have not found a ton of success on the field in recent years — at least not nearly as much as their fans would like — but they have still done a solid job of sending players to the next level. With the coming and going of the 2025 NFL Draft this […]

The NFL Draft has come and went. And while there were not a ton of Alabama players selected — at least relative to past drafts — there were seven former Crimson Tide stars who found there way onto boards and were selected throughout the weekend. Things got started on Thursday night with two first round […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to visit the White House and President Donald Trump on Monday, however at least one major player is not going to be there. Former Alabama star quarterback Jalen Hurts is not going to be attending the visit due to a scheduling conflict according to Yamiche Alcindor of NBC News. https://x.com/Yamiche/status/1916900682805772789 […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has seen yet another one of its quarterbacks drafted to the next level over the weekend. With the No. 92 overall selection of the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night, the Seattle Seahawks selected Jalen Milroe, who will now have a chance to sit and develop for a […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry, dove deep into the fallout from the NFL Draft, focusing heavily on Shedeur Sanders’ surprising slide to the fifth round and the media uproar surrounding it. The hosts criticized the narrative that Sanders’ fall was due to racism and bias, arguing instead that concerns over […]

While the Auburn Tigers may not have the same level of success as their in-state rival, the Alabama Crimson Tide, in terms of sending players to the NFL, there are at least three former Auburn players who are likely to find themselves with a new home by the time the draft wraps up.

The Alabama Crimson Tide had two first-round picks during the first night if the NFL Draft on Thursday, extending a now 17-year-long streak of having at least one player come from Tuscaloosa in the first 32 picks.

Broadcasting live from Stiver’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Longshore and McKnight dove into the NFL Draft’s first round, highlighting a quiet night for quarterbacks with only two selected — Cam Ward to the Tennessee Titans and a surprising Jackson Dart to the New York Giants. Dart is following two other Ole Miss QB alumni who […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide extended what is now a 17-year streak of having at least one player drafted in the first round, going all the way back to 2009. 1️⃣7️⃣ STRAIGHT YEARS! 🗣️#NFLU pic.twitter.com/uyfLHj0v2h — Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) April 25, 2025 In what was a little bit of an early surprise, All-American guard Tyler Booker […]

With draft night arriving on Thursday night, fans across the South will be eager to see where their favorite SEC stars are going to land and how much of the first round will be dominated by the best conference in college football. When it comes to having players drafted, few programs have been able to […]

It’s one of the best days of the year for football fans with the NFL Draft finally upon us and getting started with the first round on Thursday night from Green Bay, Wisconsin. The SEC always makes it a habit of having tons of players selected on the Thursday with 11 of them last year […]

Broadcasting live from Montgomery Regional Airport, Longshore and McKnight kicked off with a spotlight on the airport’s convenience and the looming Star ID deadline, set for May 7. Hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight emphasized the importance of updated identification for air travel and the advantages of flying locally from Montgomery Regional Airport. The show also […]

The current day and age of college athletics is one of absolute chaos. From NIL being used as a recruiting tool to the transfer portal, things look very different than they did just a few short years ago.

With draft week officially upon us, the lives of hundreds of former college football stars are about to change in a huge way. For two former Crimson Tide stars, however, it's not just a period of professional growth but also a personal one.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dove into sweeping changes to the College Football Playoff calendar, highlighting the Rose Bowl’s shift to an earlier kickoff and speculating about broader postseason reforms, including expansion to 16 teams. The show also discussed the impact of NIL money on college athletics, with John and […]