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There are not many more qualified to speak on the current status of the golf world and how it is evolving than Ernie Els. During this week’s Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Els is a 4x major champion who has been playing in big time events for more than 30 years. In terms of where the […]
The Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am has brought all the stars out to Birmingham including some of the biggest names in college football. From Trent Dilfer to Hugh Freeze to Kirby Smart, the list of players in the event is jaw-dropping. But two of the more anticipated players in Birmingham were the former head coach of […]
The Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am is being played on Wednesday, and the guest list of celebrity players is huge. With current and former coaches all over Greystone Golf and Country Club, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, also the former head coach of both Ole Miss and Auburn, is among the names in the field. Senator (and […]
Nick Saban might be showing a softer side of himself in retirement. While making his annual appearance at the Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am in Birmingham, Saban addressed the media for the first time at the event with the term “former Alabama head coach” in his title. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban addressed the media […]
The Regions Tradition is one of the best events of the year for both the City of Birmingham as well as the PGA Champions Tour. As is tradition, things get kicked off on Wednesday morning with the annual celebrity pro-am, and the stars are out in full force in the Magic City. Here are the […]
Nate Oats and company are having a pretty good last couple of weeks. After receiving news that Grant Nelson would be returning to school for his final year of eligibility, the Tide landed Clifford Omoruyi out of the transfer portal to plug its need at the center position. With a potential return of Mark Sears […]
Cecil “Hootie” Ingram has passed away at the age of 90, his family confirmed on Monday. A decorated student-athlete and athletics administrator. Alabama mourns the passing of Cecil “Hootie” Ingram. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/p0on4gP4df — Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) May 6, 2024 Ingram was an All-SEC football player […]
With the NCAA and its power conferences in “deep talks” to settle the House v. NCAA lawsuit, more details have emerged on what the future of college athlete compensation could look like. House v. NCAA, filed in 2020 by former Arizona State swimmer Grant House, alleges that the NCAA’s rules on name, image, and likeness […]
Each year, the Regions Tradition has become one of the most anticipated golf events in Alabama as the best of the PGA Champions Tour converge on Greystone Country Club in the Magic City. Last year, PGA legend and 4x major winner Ernie Els finished tied for second at 17 under, six strokes behind winner Steve […]
Arguably the biggest hole on the 2023-24 version of the Alabama Crimson Tide, despite making its first-ever Final Four, was a rim-protecting big. The staff expected Charles Bediako to return following the 2022-23 season, but Bediako caught them by surprise when he announced he would be staying in the draft and not returning to school, […]
Less than two weeks after controversial former Hoover football coach Rush Propst found his name in the news again, he has now resigned as the head coach of Pell City football. On April 24, Propst was initially reported to have been fired, but things changed course after a specially called board meeting saw no one […]
The University of Alabama National Alumni Association announced Crimson Tide fans located in the state of Florida will now be able to don an official, iconic license plate from the Sunshine State. The national alumni association shouted out its Florida chapter for its continued and relentless effort in getting these plates to Florida. Specifically, both […]
Stepping off the sidelines and getting into the game, Alabama A&M is kicking off a partnership for NIL opportunities. According to a news release from the Department of Athletics, INFLCR Local Exchange and INFLUXER will complement A&M’s NIL program initiatives with resources in assisting Bulldog student-athletes in leveraging their Name, Image, and Likeness. “Alabama A&M […]
Last November, the 16-year anniversary arrived of one of Alabama’s most disastrous football losses in program history, and it came during Nick Saban’s first season. In the final home game of the 2007 season, the Crimson Tide lost to Louisiana-Monroe 21-14. The Tide would go on to lose the Iron Bowl and finish the regular […]
The rivalry between Auburn and Alabama has heated up on the basketball court over the past several years with Bruce Pearl and Nate Oats raising the bar for what is expected by the two programs. While speaking at a charity event, the Auburn head coach fired a friendly jab at his cross-state rival and referenced […]
Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban shared a powerful statement Thursday about how his faith impacted his career over the years as well as his coaching philosophy. He was the featured speaker at the Irondale Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. “The challenge to me every day is I pray not to get angry, not to get emotional, […]
With his first spring practice as head football coach under his belt, Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer said the players are responding to a “team first” mentality with a championship mindset. His remarks came Thursday at the annual Team Focus charity event in Mobile. The Gulf Coast organization provides mentors to fatherless boys. During a Q&A with […]
Nick Saban’s foundation in Tuscaloosa, Nick’s Kids, has done some incredible things over the years. But the latest might just be a favorite of Crimson Tide fans. After the devastating tornado havoc on April 27th, 2011, Nick and Terry Saban pledged to sponsor Habitat for Humanity home for every national championship won by the school, […]
Samford basketball star forward Achor Achor has entered his name into the transfer portal and made the announcement on social media Wednesday morning. I appreciate everyone at Samford University for the last 2 years of my career. I had a great time with everyone and am extremely proud of our accomplishments together! With that being […]
It doesn’t take a genius to see that college football is in the midst of a profound sea change. Earlier this month, Virginia’s state legislature passed into law a bill allowing schools to directly sign their players to name, image, and likeness deals. As a result of an NIL-related lawsuit, the NCAA is reportedly in […]
Auburn University is offering up for sale some incredible VIP experiences to help ring in graduation weekend on The Plains. According to Auburn Athletics’ social media pages, parents and students can book both locker room and stadium tours at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Friday and Saturday nights: Headed to Auburn for graduation? We've got a special […]
The NCAA and its power conferences are involved in “deep discussions” to reach a settlement in the House v. NCAA lawsuit, ESPN reports. The case, filed in 2020 by former Arizona State swimmer Grant House, alleges that the NCAA’s rules on name, image, and likeness (NIL) violate both “federal antitrust laws and the common law.” […]
Another year of the NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Auburn Tigers had five players selected in this year’s process. Interestingly enough, all five players came from Auburn’s defense. The Seattle Seahawks selected the first Tiger in the 5th round with the No. 136 overall pick, using it on defensive back Nehemiah Pritchett, […]

