Jumbo Package: Labaron Philon returns, SEC Meetings wrap up
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Your latest Crimson Tide news and notes. Happy Thursday, everyone. The big news of the day is the return of basketball’s Labaron Philon, as Erik already covered for you. Philon solves so many problems for ‘Bama in the backcourt. Size has been a problem the last few years, but this […]
BIGGEST NEWS OF THE OFFSEASON: Labaron Philon withdraws from NBA Draft and will return to Alabama
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Perhaps the biggest news of the offseason for anyone, but certainly the Crimson Tide For two months, the story of the 2026 Alabama Basketball team has been one of roster uncertainty, specifically whether star freshman PG Labaron Philon would be joining the NBA; if not, whether he would return to Alabama; […]
Jumbo Package: Alabama and the SEC continue to argue for “Strength of Schedule” considerations
Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Playoffs? We’re talking Playoffs? Starting in 2025, Alabama has a 10-season stretch where its non-conference schedule includes two matchups against Power 4 programs including home-and-homes against Ohio State in 2027-28, Notre Dame in 2029-30 and Virginia Tech in 2034-35. “We scheduled them based off the information we […]
Jumbo Package: Alabama and the SEC continue to argue for “Strength of Schedule” considerations
Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Playoffs? We’re talking Playoffs? Starting in 2025, Alabama has a 10-season stretch where its non-conference schedule includes two matchups against Power 4 programs including home-and-homes against Ohio State in 2027-28, Notre Dame in 2029-30 and Virginia Tech in 2034-35. “We scheduled them based off the information we […]
Jumbo Package: Softball drives another promising young player straight into the Portal
Misuse and neglect of talent is becoming the defining feature of Patrick Murphy’s later tenure. Hope everyone had a safe and happy Holiday. Not much in the ole’ hopper today, but CB is working on the Softball year-ending piece, and I have no doubt it’s going to be a scorcher. Which brings me to Softball, […]
For every star player, every highlight reel, there are a hundred players whose names we never know
And there are far more missed plays than highlight moments. This is for them. As happens every so often, we received an email from a forgotten player in a bygone era. The impetus was our 100 Days series, highlighting ordinary lives that are marked by the extraordinary. In this case, Judge John Enslen was looking […]
Tide Heads To Hattiesburg
Justin LeBron and the Tide head to Hattiesburg to start NCAA Tournament play this weekend The Crimson Tide is the number two seed in the Southern Miss Regional in Hattiesburg this weekend. Tyler Fay has given the Tide a big boost since joining the starting rotation Zane Adams will be a key reason if the […]
Jumbo Package/Memorial Day Open Thread
Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Your latest Crimson Tide news and notes. Happy Monday, everyone. As we take the day to remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, here are a few Alabama sports notes for you. As you know, softball wasn’t able to stay competitive at an elite Oklahoma squad. We’ll […]
Alabama Goes Out with a Whimper at the NCAA Super Regional Softball
vandagriff softball The Crimson Tide were humbled by the four-time champions, Oklahoma. It seemed fitting that the Crimson Tide’s season ended at the hands of Oklahoma. The Sooners are the embodiment of what a college softball team should be in 2025. The real question is whether any of it will seep into Bama coach Patrick […]
Giving Away Money: 2025 College Football Wins Totals — Part 2
It’s your money; let’s go get it. We’re breaking down season wins totals on this Memorial Day weekend, giving our projections for the SEC, as well as select teams from poverty conferences. Obviously injuries and the like derail even the best laid plans, but here are our picks as we peer through the mirror, darkly. […]