DeVonta Smith has had quite the journey towards becoming a Super Bowl champion and the first-ever Alabama drafted player to score a touchdown in the big game. In 2016, Smith led his high school team to the state championship game. But on the same Superdome field where he claimed his first Super Bowl victory last […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers will be facing each other in what looks on paper like perhaps the biggest regular season game in the history of each program, and the already sky high stakes got even higher on Monday afternoon with the release of the new AP Poll. Despite a loss to Florida […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers are two of the best teams in all of college basketball, and Saturday’s massive showdown in Tuscaloosa will be under some of the brightest lights of the season. As if perhaps the biggest regular season matchup in history between the two teams couldn’t get any bigger, it was […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight’s, John and Barry recapped Super Bowl LIX, where the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in a 40-22 victory! Barry McKnight, back from a road trip, analyzed the game’s key moments, praising the Eagles’ defensive line for overwhelming Patrick Mahomes and disrupting Kansas City’s offense. Alabama’s favorite […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into nearly every aspect of life, and college football is no exception. Auburn University is leveraging this advanced technology to create a more engaging experience for fans and enhance performance on the field. WBRC 6 has reported that before the Auburn Tigers take the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles won their second Super Bowl title in franchise history on Sunday evening, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 40-22 to end their quest for an unprecedented three-peat. Philadelphia has made a habit of drafting former Alabama Crimson Tide stars – and those stars paid off in a big way […]

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here, and if you’re still figuring out where to watch the big game, several Alabama venues offer great options that promise a great game-day atmosphere for football fans. Whether you’re rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles, from breweries to sports bars, there are plenty of exciting […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has an opponent on the calendar for homecoming week. According to an announcement from the program on social media, the Tide will be hosting the Oklahoma Sooners for Homecoming on November 15 at Bryant-Denny Stadium: https://x.com/AlabamaFTBL/status/1887888241786769864 The start time of the game is not yet known at this point with the […]

Today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts John and Barry talk sports travel, Alabama football, Super Bowl LIX, and sports betting! They opened with updates on Troy basketball’s road trip through Virginia and Ohio, highlighting the team’s travel challenges. The hosts also provided insights into the SEC basketball standings, potential tournament seedings, and Auburn […]

The Auburn Tigers are in the midst of what might just be their best basketball season in program history. Since Auburn hired Bruce Pearl a decade ago the program has gone from downtrodden and unsuccessful, struggling to generate interest from students and fans, to one of the best in the nation with a devoted fanbase. […]

As the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era has started to take over college sports — it feels like the salaries of prominent coaches have begun to climb in proportion to their top players’ compensation. In a tremendous difference of less than two months, Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day is suddenly looked at […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide throughout the year gives out a student-athlete of the week award, naming stars who are getting it done both on the field and in the classroom. This week, freshman sensation wide receiver Ryan Williams of Saraland, Alabama, near Mobile, was among those to be named. Williams was named along with rising […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry some cover big developments in the world of college athletics! They discuss Auburn’s upcoming clash with Florida, noting the Tigers’ defensive dominance and growing national reputation. Alabama’s matchup with Arkansas, following Arkansas’ win over Texas, also draws attention, as the Tide faces pressure to maintain […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe struggled for large portions of his career as a starter in Tuscaloosa in terms of accuracy and consistency, especially in the areas of intermediate and short passing. Milroe found some success on the deep ball and certainly is at the very least above average in that area, but […]

The eyes of the entire nation will be on New Orleans this weekend when the Kansas City Chiefs attempt to make NFL history and win an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl by defeating Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, and the Philadelphia Eagles. During Super Bowl media day this week, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes – known across […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the hosts dive into a debate over the significance of “Quad 1” wins, with Longshore questioning the true value of Alabama’s resume while McKnight defends the analytics behind ranking quality victories. The conversation expands to Vanderbilt’s struggles, SEC tournament logistics, and Auburn’s consistent defensive presence, highlighting key games […]

February 1 was a historic day for the Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Lady Mustangs Softball team, as they celebrated their inaugural season with a doubleheader sweep against Chattahoochee Valley Community College at the Nathaniel Ledbetter Stadium and Mustang Field. The afternoon began with Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) throwing the ceremonial […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry cover the latest in SEC basketball and Alabama football’s ongoing transition under Kalen DeBoer! The discussion opens with Auburn’s continued dominance as the No. 1 team in the country, while Alabama moves up to No. 3 following Iowa State’s loss. The hosts debate the significance […]

The Auburn Tigers are in the midst of a special basketball season on The Plains and are now being viewed by many across the country as the best team in the nation. With a current record of 20-1 and an undefeated mark in the highly competitive Southeastern Conference, it’s been an unbelievable year for the […]

Former longtime SEC assistant for both the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs, Scott Cochran, has been hired as the new head coach at the University of West Alabama, the school announced on Monday evening. Best remembered in Tuscaloosa for his trademark energy he brought to the program in the weight room, Cochran’s eventual departure […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide were obviously entering a new era in many ways in 2024 under head coach Kalen DeBoer following the unexpected retirement of Nick Saban. Of all the factors that made things difficult during DeBoer’s first season, the loss of a heavy portion of players to the transfer portal was near the top […]

The Senior Bowl has produced some all-time moments over the years in Mobile, but this past Saturday may have been the best one in the entire 75-year history of the game. Former Texas Christian University wide receiver Jack Bech caught the game-winning touchdown on the final play of the game giving his American team a […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kick it off focusing on Alabama’s hire of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and what it means for the program under Kalen DeBoer. They talk through the delay in Grubb’s hiring, speculating whether he was weighing NFL opportunities or if Alabama struggled to secure a top […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has made a massive addition to their coaching staff by hiring Kalen DeBoer’s former offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb, back to Tuscaloosa to serve in the same role. Grubb was initially expected to make the transition to Alabama upon DeBoer’s hiring and was actually on the staff for about a week, but […]