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Alabama will be just fine

Every Monday right here you can read Tide Takes, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. In this week’s edition, the first week of the Kalen DeBoer era is officially in the books. While there may have been more […]

Auburn basketball enters top ten in latest AP Poll

The Auburn Tigers have been on a roll as of late, remaining the only unbeaten team in conference play in the SEC coming off the weekend. According to the latest AP Poll released Monday afternoon, the Tigers have risen into the top ten for the first time this season, all the way up to No. […]

Star Alabama sophomore golfer Nick Dunlap made history on Sunday afternoon, becoming the first amateur winner on the PGA Tour since Phil Mickelson in 1991. During Dunlap’s historic tour stop, former Alabama head coach Nick Saban, an avid golfer himself, joined the broadcast by phone to talk about Dunlap — as well as fellow Alabama […]

SEC message boards have produced some of the wildest takes and stories in college football over the years. From the origin of LSU fans smelling like corn dogs to tearing down high school kids over their decision of where to attend school, SEC fans have always found another gear. But Nick Saban’s retirement and subsequent […]

Since Nick Saban retired and Kalen DeBoer was hired, the Alabama Crimson Tide hasn’t seen much good news in the transfer portal. But perhaps DeBoer has stopped the bleeding over the weekend, with no portal entries since Julian Sayin on Friday, followed up by securing two transfers from his former team, Washington. On Saturday, DeBoer […]

Alabama golfer Nick Dunlap made history on Sunday afternoon in La Quinta, California, winning The American Express and becoming the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since Phil Mickelson in 1991. He also became the youngest amateur to win on the PGA Tour since 1910. WOW! 🏆 20-year-old amateur Nick Dunlap is a […]

Vols too much for Tide in Knoxville

Alabama’s undefeated start in conference play came to an end on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville against Tennessee, with the University of Tennessee Volunteers taking down the Tide with a final score of 91-71. The Vols, ranked No. 6 in the nation, physically dominated Alabama from the opening tip. Turnovers were the story of the game […]

On the Yellowhammer Sports Podcast, Michael Brauner and CJ Duncan break down what is going on in the world of SEC athletics, national stories, what you should have your eye on, and much more. In this edition, Michael and CJ talk about Nick Saban’s retirement and the crazy nine days it’s been since the hiring […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide have lost a ton of players in the transfer portal since the departure of Nick Saban. In the college football landscape of today — Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) plays a factor in transfer destinations — and players often make their final choice based on where they will ultimately make the […]

The South Alabama Jaguars have a new head coach after Kane Wommack departed for the defensive coordinator job in Tuscaloosa under Kalen DeBoer. Major Applewhite, who has served as the Jags’ offensive coordinator since 2021, was promoted and will serve as the fourth head coach in the program’s history: Introducing the fourth head coach of […]

Five-star QB Julian Sayin enters transfer portal

The hits keep on coming for Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Julian Sayin, the prized prospect of Alabama’s 2024 recruiting class and an early enrollee who has been practicing with the team since Rose Bowl prep, is planning to enter the transfer portal per a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The news comes […]

Kirby Smart might be the new king of college football

Every week right here you can read Across the SEC, where we’ll get into a different topic on the SEC, break down the biggest matchups of the previous week, preview the coming week’s slate, and talk about where things stand in the best conference in the land! In this week’s edition, there’s a power vacuum to […]

The first week of the Kalen DeBoer era has not come without trials and tribulations. As the extra 30-day portal window continues to pluck players from the roster, battle lines are being drawn as to who is going to leave, and who is going to be a part of the new era of Crimson Tide […]

Kiffin in Tuscaloosa: Recruiting? Trolling?

In the coaching world, none are nearly as active on social media as Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin. In the days since Nick Saban announced his retirement after 17 years leading the program, a mass exodus of players has ensued. This is due in large measure to a new NCAA rule allowing for an […]

University of Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer was introduced to students and fans at the basketball game against Missouri in Coleman Coliseum on Tuesday night. “It’s so awesome to be here,” DeBoer said. “This has happened really fast. We’ve got a lot of great news coming out with recruiting, our staff. I can’t wait […]

Hugh Freeze has made a hire at offensive coordinator. Derrick Nix, who has had multiple stints over 16 years at Ole Miss in roles including associate head coach, wide receivers coach, and running backs coach, will be leaving Oxford for Auburn to serve as the Tigers’ next offensive coordinator. Freeze announced earlier this offseason that […]

Caleb Downs entering transfer portal, per report

Updated 12:50 P.M. CST – Freshman left tackle Kadyn Proctor plans to enter the portal as well. Proctor, a former 5-star recruit who struggled early in the year, shined down the stretch before an ankle injury limited him in the Rose Bowl. Iowa is seen as a potential landing spot.  Amid much speculation, freshman All-American […]

Many have speculated on what Nick Saban’s next venture will be now that he’s retired. Saban himself has said he’s is open to a career in broadcasting and knows he is good at it. He’s made regular appearances this season every Thursday on the Pat McAfee Show which were received very well. As Saban looks […]

Eli Gold reflects on Nick Saban's retirement

The legendary voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Eli Gold, who was calling Alabama games long before Nick Saban’s arrival, has two schools of thought on Saban’s surprising retirement announcement last week. During an appearance on the Rick and Bubba University show, Gold talked about the esteemed coach and how he feels about Saban hanging […]

Auburn's QB outlook: Thorne in focus for 2024

Every Tuesday right here you can read The Auburn Corner, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Auburn Tigers, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. In this week’s edition, with Robby Ashford committing to South Carolina today, let’s make sense of who is going to be throwing […]

Is Alabama lagging behind others in NIL?

The retirement of legendary Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban has brought up a ton of questions. While Saban himself has said that Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal did not impact his decision to walk away — one can’t help but wonder where Alabama stacks up against other schools when it […]

Auburn head men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl has never been shy about sharing his political opinions. Whether on conflicts at home or abroad, Pearl has often spoken out when he feels strongly about certain topics, such as antisemitism on college campuses. With former President Donald Trump claiming a decisive victory on Monday in the Iowa […]

Kalen DeBoer appears set on a new defensive coordinator. South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack has accepted the position on DeBoer’s staff at Alabama, it’s now confirmed. According to sports writer Creg Stephenson, Wommack informed the team this morning after talking to his staff last night. Can confirm that Kane Wommack has now told the […]

The Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) has formally applied for affiliate membership with the National Federation of High School State Associations (NFHS). AISA aims to foster enhanced collaboration and standardization among its member schools and their athletic programs through membership with the NFHS, taking a significant stride toward advancing high school sports and activities. “After […]