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,

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 of the list. One of the players the Tide had to replace was center Seth McLaughlin.

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.

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 […]

The Senior Bowl is a time for players from all of the top programs in the country to come together for three days of practice on two created rosters all culminating in a game between the two squads at the end of an intense week of reps. This week in Mobile however delivered a sight […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has formally made an offer to a quarterback in the class of 2027 with a last name that fans will be extremely familiar with. According to On3 recruiting, Kalen DeBoer and his staff have offered current high school sophomore and Texas native Colton Nussmeier, brother of current LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett […]

The 2024-2025 season has been a banner year for the state of Alabama’s men’s basketball programs. 16 in-state teams sit in the top four of their respective conference standings, the most prominent of which are Alabama (18-3, 7-1) and Auburn (19-2, 7-0). The Iron Bowl rivals stand alone atop the SEC, boasting a combined conference record of 14-1.

Cam Newton, legendary former Auburn Tigers quarterback and 2015 NFL MVP for the Carolina Panthers, has never been afraid to be a little bit out there when it comes to his play, his attire, and more recently — his opinions. Through TV appearances and interviews, including through his own podcast, Newton is showing the world […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry are live from Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! They dive into Jalen Milroe’s NFL Draft stock after a shaky Senior Bowl week, with Todd McShay’s evaluation raising questions about Milroe’s accuracy and ability to process defenses at the next level. John remains skeptical about his […]

The AHSAA made a huge announcement on Wednesday as to the status of where the Super 7 football state championships are going to be held in the future. According to a release, Mobile and Hancock-Whitney Stadium,

It was unquestionably a down year on the gridiron across the Southeastern Conference, likely relating to the retirement of legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban. Traditionally year after year there has been at least one or two dominant teams good enough to beat anyone in the country and win a national title.

One of the most anticipated weeks of the year on the Gulf Coast is finally here with the arrival of Senior Bowl week and the official start of the NFL Draft process. Things are getting kicked off with three practice sessions open to the public at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile beginning on Tuesday- culminating in the game on Saturday afternoon also at the stadium.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry broadcast live from Montgomery Regional Airport! The duo break down Alabama and Auburn’s latest SEC basketball wins. Auburn secured a dominant 87-74 road victory over LSU, with Johni Broome shaking off a slow start to lead the Tigers. Meanwhile, Alabama edged out Mississippi State 88-84 […]

The Auburn Tigers have one of the most popular mascots in all of collegiate athletics with Aubie the Tiger showcasing his personality every week in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Last week, at the UCA Division I-A College National Championship, Aubie proved that he’s more than just an encourager of the football team, he’s also a talented performer. […]

It’s a big week in the state of Alabama as far as the NFL Draft goes with professional scouts, coaches, decision makers, and even owners making their way down to Mobile for the Reese’s Senior Bowl to get a look at some of the best of the best type players who expect to be drafted […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry analyze the latest developments in college football and the NFL, with a heavy focus on Alabama’s program under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. They dissect DeBoer’s comments about a “different internal feel” at Alabama, suggesting the program is shifting away from past influences as it […]

The North Alabama men’s basketball team is among the most storied of any in the state. Established in 1932, the Lions competed at the Division II level for the first 86 years of their existence. During that period, they reached 14 NCAA Tournaments, appeared in five Final Fours, and became one of just ten DII […]

In today’s of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry talk through the shifting dynamics in college and professional sports. They reflect on Nick Saban’s candid comments about his retirement and his frustrations with staff turnover and evolving college football challenges like NIL and the transfer portal. The duo also discuss Jalen Milroe’s surprising rise in […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers rivalry has always been one of the most iconic in all of college football, but in the last half decade or so that intensity has transferred over to the basketball court as well.

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney is known these days in the Yellowhammer State as the guy who beat Nick Saban in two national title games and kept the Crimson Tide's dynasty from being even more ridiculously successful than it already was.

The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) reported that Huntsville closed out 2024 with a historic year in sports tourism, hosting 68 major events that collectively brought over $50 million in economic impact to the city.

The No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers earned a huge victory over the weekend against No. 6 ranked Tennessee with a final score stunner of 53-51. It was supposed to be a special day on Auburn’s campus with College GameDay in town to witness one of the best environments college basketball has to offer, something Bruce […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into Auburn’s gritty 53-51 basketball win over Tennessee and the NFL playoff drama. Auburn’s victory, tee’d up by Janai Broom’s performance with 16 points and 13 rebounds despite limited playing time, once again proved the Tigers’ defensive tenacity in one of the most physical […]