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 Your exclusive inside track to the Tide, Tigers, Tennessee and the rest of the SEC.

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 I'm Harold Bugg alongside Brett Beaird.

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 The favorite two words of the year, play ball.

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 And why, if you're an Alabama basketball coach, you're sitting on a gold mine.

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 Alabama women's basketball coach Christy Curry accepts the head coaching job at South Florida

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 the day after a tough loss to Louisville in the NCAA tournament.

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 in the opening day of Major League Baseball.

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 Two hours may not be enough.

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 Almost two decades, it's been called Major League Baseball.

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 He is the pride of Loretto, Tennessee.

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 It's going to open up the Major League Baseball season with a team called the New York Yankees.

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 Oh, yep, that's the same team you've been with back in the day.

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 Do you sometimes wonder if you and Kelly are coming or going, David?

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 Last game as a senior at Alabama, she does everything in her power to get this team a win against a very good Louisville team.

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 I still think it's an injustice to play on their home court, but that's an argument for another day.

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 And then later finding out that someone I'm sure that's very special to her, Christy Curry, announces that she's leaving Alabama for South Florida.

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 Last year we let it slip to our fingers, 20-point lead late in the third up at Maryland.

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 Why have the coach been there for 13 years leaving the SEC where you fly everywhere you go?

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 You know, and this is going to sound like really not goofy, and it's probably going to blow your mind a little bit.

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 They have – listen, there's things I could tell you guys that would blow your mind, that would actually irritate people if they knew how the women's team was treated.

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 Everybody wants a Volvo, but they don't want to spend no more than a Yugo.

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 David, I know this.

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 Carly poured her heart and soul into it.

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 She made her contribution, but you are in a rare position.

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 Tonight, did you ever think that as a papa, you'd ever see your son wearing the same jersey that you did back in the day?

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 Tony Vitello, of course, was very, very successful at Tennessee as a coach,

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 I had a news director back in the day and he was there, all that in a bag of chips where

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 But let me ask you this, David, that tonight's game, I mean, we've grown up in a generation

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 It's on Netflix.

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 Your thoughts about the direction of baseball with this new pattern.

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 Honestly, man, you guys know I'm so old school.

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 I'm sick of all of it.

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 Like, you know, sports were created for us to enjoy as players that get to play sports.

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 That God gave you enough ability to play.

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 We should enjoy that.

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 Right.

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 Well, you know, the fans should be able to enjoy watching baseball.

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 And enjoy watching any sport.

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 Like, can you not get enough money on ABC, CBS, ESPN, straight up?

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 No.

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 How much do you need?

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 Yep.

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 And I've said for years, and people, and Harold, I've said it on this show.

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 Everybody thinks ticket prices are what pays players.

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 It is not.

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 No.

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 No.

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 And they're making so much money.

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 These payrolls are, you know, there's nothing to what they're making.

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 And it's because of watching it.

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 You know, you've got to get on Netflix to watch the Yankees and Giants.

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 I mean, that's a joke.

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 Yep.

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 Davey, there's nothing wrong with old school.

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 Davey, there's nothing wrong with old school.

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 Harold and I have a lot of that in us, not because of our age, but because we saw it done right for years, decades ago.

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 And it's been successful for decades.

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 Listen, you know, we love talking with you.

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 Congratulations to Carly.

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 Best of luck to Ryan, your other daughter, and your wife who tries to keep everybody straight.

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 Listen, have a great week.

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 Good luck in baseball, high school at Loretta.

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 Let's do this again soon, buddy.

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 Good luck.

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 And I want to say this before I get off.

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 Carly absolutely loves representing the University of Alabama.

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 had four unbelievable years that she loved the nursing school, and she loved her basketball team and her coaches.

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 The negative things are, you know, they are what they are, but, man, she loved her time there, and we did as well.

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 Well, she's coming out of nursing school.

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 I've been under the weather, so I'll be booking an appointment with her.

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 I don't know if she's ready for that yet.

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 Hey, I'm doing good.

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 How are you?

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 Hey, man.

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 Well, Adam, actually, we thought we was going to sit here and get the ball rolling with

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 this thing called the NCAA dance and their sweet 16.

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 But a funny thing happened on the way to this point.

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 That is, openings at North Carolina and soon to be Kansas.

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 Of course, the initial reaction to that and what it means as far as somebody sitting down

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 in Tuscaloosa, you know where I'm going with this.

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 He is sitting on a gold mine.

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 Whether it's here or there, he's going to get paid.

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 Your thoughts about the news and that may impact Alabama and their basketball future.

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 Yeah, I mean, when you have two blue bloods opening at the same time, I mean, that's, you

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 know, when you're a very well-run team with a very winning coach, then it always makes

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 You know, North Carolina has the resources and the history.

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 Kansas has the resources and the history.

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 You know, we did some reporting today.

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 Our guy, Neil Blackman, he's locked in on all things Florida and he's got some ACC ties.

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 You know, he reported that NATO is not on North Carolina's list.

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 You know, take it for what it's worth, UNC does not like any off-court issues and, you

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 know, whether you agree with that or not, the perception of NATO's program is that, you

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 know, they win all the time, but there's some issues off the court with culture and stuff

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 like that.

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 So, it sounds like UNC does not have him very high on the list.

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 Of course, you know, that's all subject to change.

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 You know, that's not an opinion I hold.

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 I think Nate Oates is a brilliant basketball mind who, you know, coaches get the most from

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 You know, he doesn't have any NCAA scandals.

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 So, you know, I think that he would be a good hire for somebody if they were looking.

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 But it sounds like for right now he's going to stay at Alabama.

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 And, you know, that's not a bad thing.

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 He's, you know, he's got administrative support there.

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 He's shown that he can win.

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 You know, they're in yet another Sweet 16.

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 And, yeah, they have Michigan standing in front of them.

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 So, I don't think Nate Oates is going to be the guy in North Carolina according to, you know,

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 our guy Neil Blackman.

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 But, yeah, I mean, there's some other big-name coaches.

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 You know, Vanderbilt's going to be sweating a little bit here, too.

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 Talking about Kansas, obviously that's about to open up.

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 So, what are your thoughts about that potential?

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 Yeah, I mean, I think that that would be the one if there was interest there.

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 I mean, you know, Kansas, you know, they have, they've, basketball's their whole thing.

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 You know, it's popular.

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 And, so, you know, does that matter to Oates?

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 I don't know.

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 So, I think that he'll be more likely to be on Kansas' list.

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 I just, I don't have, we don't have as much insight into that situation there.

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 Adam, I've heard the same thing about Oates related to North Carolina.

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 They're looking at Billy Donovan coming back maybe to the college.

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 I mean, just, you know, the Santa Clara fans were sitting behind us.

479
00:26:00,240 --> 00:26:05,660
 And they showed up, you know, credit to Santa Clara fans for traveling to St. Louis for that game

480
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 and, you know, filling their section.

481
00:26:07,340 --> 00:26:10,240
 So, you know, it was still a pro-Kentucky crowd, but my goodness.

482
00:26:10,440 --> 00:26:12,660
 So, yeah, Otega makes the shot to tie it.

483
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 Then, you know, I'm filming.

484
00:26:14,760 --> 00:26:17,100
 Here comes Alan Graves, you know, to get him the ball.

485
00:26:17,140 --> 00:26:18,120
 He knocked down that three.

486
00:26:18,220 --> 00:26:23,540
 I've got, you know, I'm holding my phone up to record the Santa Clara reaction while I'm watching the game.

487
00:26:23,960 --> 00:26:32,400
 Otega gets the shot off, and, like, I have a video of just pure joy going to pure dejection in, like, 0.2 seconds.

488
00:26:32,980 --> 00:26:36,560
 So, it was just an incredible shift.

489
00:26:36,660 --> 00:26:41,320
 You could hear where the sound, the cheering just shifted from one side of the arena to the other.

490
00:26:41,440 --> 00:26:42,480
 It was still the same volume.

491
00:26:43,000 --> 00:26:48,420
 But, yeah, what a shot, you know, to prolong their season and avoid that upset

492
00:26:48,420 --> 00:26:51,340
 and, you know, potentially save Mark Pope's job in the process.

493
00:26:51,340 --> 00:26:53,380
 But, I mean, what a game.

494
00:26:53,560 --> 00:26:55,440
 I mean, just an incredible thrill to be at.

495
00:26:56,460 --> 00:26:58,240
 Yeah, Spencer's got it all covered there.

496
00:26:58,360 --> 00:26:59,340
 It's headed down south.

497
00:26:59,400 --> 00:27:02,080
 Adam, he mentioned, obviously, we mentioned Alabama earlier.

498
00:27:02,800 --> 00:27:06,940
 We know they got the classic David-Goliath matchup next, Sweet 16.

499
00:27:08,460 --> 00:27:13,080
 What's going to happen in the Sweet 16 matchup between Alabama and Michigan in basketball?

500
00:27:14,460 --> 00:27:17,700
 Yeah, I mean, I think that Alabama is going to need to control the pace here.

501
00:27:17,900 --> 00:27:23,700
 This is going to be a game where, you know, LeBaron Phylon did not have his best scoring night

502
00:27:23,700 --> 00:27:25,840
 and they still managed to route Texas Tech.

503
00:27:26,440 --> 00:27:27,420
 You know, he was a distributor.

504
00:27:27,680 --> 00:27:29,400
 He got, like, 12 assists or something like that.

505
00:27:29,480 --> 00:27:30,640
 He was making the right plays.

506
00:27:30,840 --> 00:27:33,480
 But he was going to have to score 20-plus points in this one.

507
00:27:34,040 --> 00:27:36,460
 You know, right self is going to need to stay hot from three.

508
00:27:36,640 --> 00:27:42,560
 You know, if there's a way that Michigan is vulnerable, it is by very, very efficient offense.

509
00:27:42,780 --> 00:27:44,800
 We saw it with Purdue in the Big Ten tournament.

510
00:27:45,240 --> 00:27:47,440
 You know, you've got to run and gun with those guys.

511
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 And Alabama has the ability to do that.

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 You just can't let their bigs get set in the post because Alabama will get worked over in the low paint

513
00:27:57,380 --> 00:28:00,780
 with, you know, Mara Amores-Johnson, Yakka Lindenborg.

514
00:28:01,040 --> 00:28:02,580
 You know, they have some big guys.

515
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 So Alabama needs to turn it into a track meet, which that's how they want to play anyway.

516
00:28:07,600 --> 00:28:10,900
 So if they can control the style and dictate the tempo, they'll have a fighter's chance.

517
00:28:11,060 --> 00:28:15,140
 And then, you know, when you can make the three the way that they can, you know,

518
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 then you can have a shot late, and that's all you can ask for.

519
00:28:19,180 --> 00:28:24,600
 Speaking of late, Iowa State and Tennessee starts at 10-10 Eastern time.

520
00:28:26,740 --> 00:28:32,240
 The final game of the Sweet 16, I think the question going into this, Adam,

521
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 which star player is healthier, Iowa State, Josiah Jefferson, or Nate Amin?

522
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 If Amin is completely healthy, he can take over a game.

523
00:28:44,060 --> 00:28:49,120
 But you could tell he wasn't in the last one, the win over Virginia.

524
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 Iowa State and Tennessee, Adam.

525
00:28:52,260 --> 00:28:56,740
 Yeah, I mean, I'm going to tell you right now that Amin is going to be the healthier guy out of those two

526
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 because, I mean, I thought Jefferson come down on his ankle.

527
00:29:00,220 --> 00:29:03,540
 That was the game after the Kentucky Santa Clara game.

528
00:29:03,780 --> 00:29:05,380
 And, oh, man, that did not look good.

529
00:29:05,740 --> 00:29:09,820
 Like, he had a scooter on the sideline for the rest of the weekend.

530
00:29:10,460 --> 00:29:12,360
 And, you know, I know he's going to try to play.

531
00:29:12,640 --> 00:29:16,240
 And, you know, kudos to him for, you know, getting it out and not just shutting it down

532
00:29:16,240 --> 00:29:17,220
 and getting ready for the NBA.

533
00:29:17,440 --> 00:29:20,280
 But, my goodness, I mean, he's going to be limited.

534
00:29:21,880 --> 00:29:24,020
 So, yeah, I mean, Nate Amin is the X Factor here.

535
00:29:24,200 --> 00:29:25,900
 He's got to take advantage of that matchup.

536
00:29:25,900 --> 00:29:28,340
 You know, he's got to be magnificent.

537
00:29:28,600 --> 00:29:33,720
 He can't just – the Tennessee offense can't just be give the ball to Jacoby Gillespie and Hope

538
00:29:33,720 --> 00:29:41,140
 because, I mean, Lipsy and that Iowa State backcourt will punish you for doing that.

539
00:29:41,280 --> 00:29:46,320
 So, I think that Tennessee is – of the four SEC teams left standing,

540
00:29:46,420 --> 00:29:51,560
 I think that they're the most likely to advance to the Elite Eight just based on Jefferson's injury.

541
00:29:51,940 --> 00:29:55,800
 And they'll be able to test the Iowa State defense in ways that Kentucky couldn't.

542
00:29:56,060 --> 00:30:02,120
 But, yeah, Nate Amin, you know, I said it about Darren Fyland, meeting 20 points, can't just be a facilitator.

543
00:30:02,340 --> 00:30:04,540
 I mean, Amin's got to be aggressive in this game.

544
00:30:04,720 --> 00:30:06,900
 You know, he's going to have to have the best game of his college career.

545
00:30:07,020 --> 00:30:08,760
 And if you're going to do it, now's the time to do it.

546
00:30:08,840 --> 00:30:12,080
 So, I think he's capable of it, and we'll see if he gets his job done.

547
00:30:13,080 --> 00:30:14,920
 Alabama, Tennessee on Friday.

548
00:30:15,180 --> 00:30:20,020
 The SEC gets going actually tomorrow with Texas-Purdue, Arkansas-Arizona.

549
00:30:20,620 --> 00:30:23,760
 How will the SEC boys fare in those matchups, Adam?

550
00:30:24,900 --> 00:30:29,200
 Yeah, it's going to be tough for Texas, but, you know, this isn't a normal 11 seed.

551
00:30:29,380 --> 00:30:31,440
 You know, Daylon Swain is going to be a future NBA player.

552
00:30:31,540 --> 00:30:33,100
 They have plenty of top-tier talent.

553
00:30:34,020 --> 00:30:37,400
 You know, Braden Smith, he didn't have his best scoring night.

554
00:30:37,400 --> 00:30:41,620
 He couldn't buy a bucket in that second-round game against Miami,

555
00:30:41,860 --> 00:30:43,880
 but, you know, he was still making the right plays.

556
00:30:44,640 --> 00:30:47,980
 Trey Kaufman-Rinn, I think, is one of the most underrated players

557
00:30:47,980 --> 00:30:50,820
 in college basketball right now.

558
00:30:51,280 --> 00:30:55,280
 And, you know, but if Texas can, you know, do what it hasn't done all year,

559
00:30:55,360 --> 00:30:57,400
 you know, they don't defend the perimeter well,

560
00:30:58,220 --> 00:31:00,900
 you're going to have to get a guy on Fletcher Lawyer.

561
00:31:01,180 --> 00:31:05,700
 Like, that guy, I don't think I saw him miss a shot in St. Louis this weekend.

562
00:31:05,700 --> 00:31:07,080
 So, I'm sure he did.

563
00:31:07,160 --> 00:31:08,120
 I just don't think I saw it.

564
00:31:08,420 --> 00:31:10,560
 So, you know, he's on a heater right now.

565
00:31:10,620 --> 00:31:13,360
 You've got to get him off his game early.

566
00:31:14,100 --> 00:31:18,040
 And then Arkansas-Arizona, I think, is going to be the game of the weekend.

567
00:31:18,240 --> 00:31:19,620
 I cannot wait for that one.

568
00:31:19,780 --> 00:31:24,140
 Darius Acuff, Braden Burry, both in the mix for that potential number five pick.

569
00:31:24,780 --> 00:31:27,020
 You know, Burry might even end up guarding Acuff,

570
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 which would be incredible television to watch.

571
00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:35,560
 I mean, Acuff's going to have to show that he gets a little affected by size sometimes.

572
00:31:35,960 --> 00:31:39,940
 And Arizona has plenty of length that they can throw at him defensively.

573
00:31:40,200 --> 00:31:41,340
 So, we're going to have to see.

574
00:31:41,520 --> 00:31:42,580
 He's still going to get his points.

575
00:31:42,740 --> 00:31:45,760
 But, you know, it's a difference between 20 and 30.

576
00:31:45,820 --> 00:31:48,760
 If he can get to 30, Arkansas will be right there at the end.

577
00:31:48,900 --> 00:31:56,480
 And, you know, I think that that team has the potential to just be a nail-biter from opening tip to final shot.

578
00:31:57,520 --> 00:31:58,540
 I hope it is.

579
00:31:58,640 --> 00:31:59,260
 I'm like you.

580
00:31:59,340 --> 00:32:02,120
 I thought Arkansas would go to the final four.

581
00:32:02,320 --> 00:32:06,540
 But, again, as Charles Barkley said, this is the Arizona Invitational.

582
00:32:06,740 --> 00:32:08,140
 Well, we'll see if it is.

583
00:32:08,600 --> 00:32:15,380
 John Miller and Matt Painter in that Purdue beat Alabama by seven to Tuscaloosa.

584
00:32:16,020 --> 00:32:20,400
 And Braden Smith, when you've got a veteran point guard, boy, that makes all the difference.

585
00:32:20,580 --> 00:32:22,540
 I still say he's been there eight years.

586
00:32:23,040 --> 00:32:25,560
 And I'm always glad to catch up with you.

587
00:32:25,660 --> 00:32:27,840
 It should be a great, sweet 16.

588
00:32:28,640 --> 00:32:31,360
 I know Saturday Down South has got it covered.

589
00:32:31,480 --> 00:32:34,860
 Where can we get online to get your stuff, Joe Cox, and the teams?

590
00:32:35,660 --> 00:32:38,260
 Yeah, SaturdayDownSouth.com, Saturday Tradition.

591
00:32:38,600 --> 00:32:43,300
 You know, we've got baseball power rankings coming out on Friday, too, just in the midst of all this madness.

592
00:32:43,580 --> 00:32:48,260
 But, yeah, we've got you covered from tip to final buzzer over a Saturday Down South.

593
00:32:49,640 --> 00:32:51,160
 Adam, listen, man, kick back.

594
00:32:51,260 --> 00:32:52,780
 It kicks back up tomorrow night.

595
00:32:52,900 --> 00:32:53,240
 Enjoy.

596
00:32:53,380 --> 00:32:54,840
 And thanks so much for your time today.

597
00:32:55,600 --> 00:32:56,720
 Yeah, thanks for having me, guys.

598
00:32:56,740 --> 00:32:57,400
 Always appreciate it.

599
00:32:57,400 --> 00:32:57,780
 Thanks, man.

600
00:32:57,960 --> 00:32:58,520
 You, too.

601
00:32:58,620 --> 00:33:00,140
 Adam Spencer, Saturday Down South.

602
00:33:00,280 --> 00:33:01,720
 Interesting observation there, BB.

603
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 A lot of Alabama fans, when they saw that North Carolina job open up, they said, uh-oh.

604
00:33:05,600 --> 00:33:14,900
 But in case you missed it, Adam said, according to their sources, North Carolina may not be looking at Nate, of all things, because of off-the-court issues with his team over the years.

605
00:33:14,900 --> 00:33:15,360
 He's correct.

606
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 Yep.

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 The Score.

719
00:38:59,300 --> 00:39:04,080
 Now, back with Boomo Bugg on 93.9 The Score.

720
00:39:04,600 --> 00:39:04,900
 The Score.

721
00:39:04,900 --> 00:39:08,440
 Welcome back here, and you're talking about having a Bama Buffet on his plate.

722
00:39:08,560 --> 00:39:10,500
 Rodney Orr can say yes to that, I'm sure.

723
00:39:10,580 --> 00:39:13,260
 He's the founder and editor of TiterInsider.com.

724
00:39:13,340 --> 00:39:15,020
 His book is called Bigger Than Bama.

725
00:39:15,140 --> 00:39:15,880
 Rodney, welcome in.

726
00:39:15,940 --> 00:39:16,420
 How are you?

727
00:39:17,560 --> 00:39:18,560
 Doing well, guys.

728
00:39:18,680 --> 00:39:19,540
 How's it going today?

729
00:39:20,080 --> 00:39:22,420
 It was rocking and rolling, Rodney.

730
00:39:22,500 --> 00:39:27,040
 Obviously, you've got a lot on your plate, but we sitting here earlier and talking with

731
00:39:27,040 --> 00:39:30,820
 some of our friends at Saturday Down South about the, I guess, the topic day jure of the

732
00:39:30,820 --> 00:39:33,300
 day, and that is the openings at North Carolina in Kansas.

733
00:39:33,300 --> 00:39:35,600
 And with that, I'm sure you know where we're going.

734
00:39:35,760 --> 00:39:40,100
 Obviously, the name Nate Oates is going to pop up anytime there's a premier coaching job

735
00:39:40,100 --> 00:39:40,500
 out there.

736
00:39:40,560 --> 00:39:45,160
 But according to Adam Spencer from Saturday Down South, North Carolina may not be interested

737
00:39:45,160 --> 00:39:49,720
 in Nate because of all things, all the things that's happened off the court during his tenure

738
00:39:49,720 --> 00:39:50,520
 in Tuscaloosa.

739
00:39:50,720 --> 00:39:53,540
 Rodney, what are your thoughts about Nate Oates?

740
00:39:53,600 --> 00:39:58,200
 I know Alabama fans, they'll take him as is to keep him in Tuscaloosa.

741
00:39:58,280 --> 00:39:59,400
 Well, what are you hearing, Rodney?

742
00:40:01,000 --> 00:40:02,320
 You know, really nothing different.

743
00:40:02,500 --> 00:40:07,120
 I don't know what's going on on the North Carolina end of it, obviously, and I haven't

744
00:40:07,120 --> 00:40:07,660
 been able to.

745
00:40:07,900 --> 00:40:14,440
 I do know that we have some, actually, we have some posters on Titer Insider that do have

746
00:40:14,440 --> 00:40:17,680
 connections to North Carolina and systems over there.

747
00:40:17,880 --> 00:40:25,480
 And they're the ones that actually said two days ago that, kind of reiterating what your

748
00:40:25,480 --> 00:40:32,080
 guy from Saturday Down South said, that they did not see Nate Oates as being a guy that

749
00:40:32,080 --> 00:40:34,260
 would be seriously considered by North Carolina.

750
00:40:34,660 --> 00:40:36,720
 So, again, you never know.

751
00:40:36,980 --> 00:40:39,000
 I mean, you know how these coaching searches go.

752
00:40:39,460 --> 00:40:43,820
 A lot of things can change, a lot of twists and turns, and a guy that maybe you didn't, you

753
00:40:43,820 --> 00:40:47,940
 may like him a lot, but you may think he's not necessarily a candidate at some point.

754
00:40:48,080 --> 00:40:49,300
 He may become one.

755
00:40:49,700 --> 00:40:53,960
 Certainly, you know, you know Nate Oates, and there's a lot of schools that would be interested

756
00:40:53,960 --> 00:40:59,040
 in him, but I haven't heard anything in terms of North Carolina at this point that would

757
00:40:59,040 --> 00:41:02,320
 alert me to say, watch out, this could happen.

758
00:41:04,260 --> 00:41:06,580
 Harold and Rodney, let me add something.

759
00:41:06,980 --> 00:41:13,220
 I reported earlier today because I heard it from three reputable journalists that Bill

760
00:41:13,220 --> 00:41:16,140
 Self was going to announce his retirement.

761
00:41:16,380 --> 00:41:19,660
 There have been rumors about him for a couple of years.

762
00:41:19,800 --> 00:41:26,740
 He's had a lot of health issues, but ESPN and the Kansas City Star are now reporting that

763
00:41:26,740 --> 00:41:31,160
 Bill Self does not have a press conference scheduled this afternoon.

764
00:41:31,160 --> 00:41:35,240
 Bill Self said, I have not made a final decision.

765
00:41:36,020 --> 00:41:40,260
 Now, that doesn't mean that he's going to come out in three days and say he's going to retire

766
00:41:40,260 --> 00:41:44,480
 because of health, but there will not be a press conference.

767
00:41:45,100 --> 00:41:55,160
 At Kansas today, with Bill Self announcing a retirement, he said, I have not, he just simply said, I have not made a decision yet one way or the other.

768
00:41:57,560 --> 00:41:58,000
 Right.

769
00:41:58,060 --> 00:42:02,500
 Well, I mean, that would be another one to watch, you know, if that did become available.

770
00:42:02,820 --> 00:42:10,320
 So, again, look, I mean, I think it's probably safe to say that eventually Nate Oates ends up somewhere else.

771
00:42:10,620 --> 00:42:14,000
 I mean, it's just the way it is in the coaching ranks, especially guys' age.

772
00:42:14,120 --> 00:42:15,120
 It could be the NBA.

773
00:42:15,520 --> 00:42:18,000
 It could be, you know, one of these powerhouse schools.

774
00:42:18,180 --> 00:42:26,440
 But I do think there's probably some reasons here, personal reasons, that would keep him here a few more years, maybe.

775
00:42:26,840 --> 00:42:29,200
 So, I think that could be playing into it as well.

776
00:42:30,480 --> 00:42:31,380
 Here's the deal, Rodney.

777
00:42:31,380 --> 00:42:35,200
 You look at this man's tenure at Alabama, and this is Alabama basketball.

778
00:42:35,420 --> 00:42:36,780
 You can't argue with the results.

779
00:42:36,920 --> 00:42:41,060
 Now, you might sit here and question this or that as far as some of the things that's happened on the way.

780
00:42:41,620 --> 00:42:44,420
 But here's the man by Alabama basketball standards.

781
00:42:44,560 --> 00:42:45,900
 He's almost in another universe.

782
00:42:46,600 --> 00:42:51,860
 Your thoughts about the job he's doing, the commitment from up top, because let's face it,

783
00:42:52,200 --> 00:42:56,960
 these guys have options, and they've got to have somebody in the front office who signs the checks

784
00:42:56,960 --> 00:42:59,640
 that has their backs going forward, especially in this day and time.

785
00:42:59,680 --> 00:43:02,100
 What is the commitment from the top down to Nate Oates?

786
00:43:02,340 --> 00:43:05,660
 And, oh, by the way, he's got some business to take care of this week.

787
00:43:05,720 --> 00:43:10,220
 Your thoughts about the next round on the ladder, and that's the date with Michigan again,

788
00:43:10,340 --> 00:43:11,580
 again, in the Sweet 16.

789
00:43:13,080 --> 00:43:14,840
 I think he's got full support.

790
00:43:15,140 --> 00:43:17,500
 I think they've given him everything he's asked for.

791
00:43:18,760 --> 00:43:26,400
 You know, even a few years ago, I think when this came up that he might go to Kentucky or somewhere,

792
00:43:27,100 --> 00:43:29,200
 there were other schools that were interested in him.

793
00:43:29,380 --> 00:43:31,880
 You know, they just basically said, Nate, what do you want?

794
00:43:32,440 --> 00:43:38,100
 And one of the things, one of the primary things he wanted was that training facility that, you know,

795
00:43:38,100 --> 00:43:38,720
 in the process.

796
00:43:38,720 --> 00:43:46,600
 So, and they made that happen right away, and actually, there was even, if I understand it correctly,

797
00:43:47,500 --> 00:43:51,740
 you know, in terms of NIL, he wanted that to be, he said, this is what I need minimum,

798
00:43:52,160 --> 00:43:55,780
 and they made it happen, and I mean, it happened within 24 hours.

799
00:43:56,320 --> 00:44:02,600
 So, I think he understands that Alabama has been committed to him, and they've done everything they can for him.

800
00:44:03,000 --> 00:44:05,940
 And I'll take you back, if you want to go back to Nick Saban, when he was here.

801
00:44:06,020 --> 00:44:08,820
 We heard all the talk in 2013 about Texas.

802
00:44:09,680 --> 00:44:12,500
 You know, people can say, well, that really wasn't anything to that.

803
00:44:12,780 --> 00:44:15,820
 And, you know, I don't know how much there was to that, but I did know this.

804
00:44:15,900 --> 00:44:20,440
 I know this for a fact, because I talked to people close to the board of trustees at the time,

805
00:44:20,940 --> 00:44:28,100
 and they said, look, for the things we've done for him behind the scenes that people don't know about,

806
00:44:28,780 --> 00:44:31,300
 you know, we've shown goodwill.

807
00:44:31,480 --> 00:44:32,940
 We've shown plenty of goodwill to him.

808
00:44:33,720 --> 00:44:36,340
 And so, I think, here's where I'm going with this.

809
00:44:36,680 --> 00:44:42,480
 When you've done that for a coach, most coaches, most coaches have a sense of appreciation for that.

810
00:44:43,100 --> 00:44:51,640
 And, you know, so, I think that certainly was valuable for Nick Saban and him staying here, among other things.

811
00:44:52,340 --> 00:44:54,900
 But I also think Nate Oates would probably be in that same boat.

812
00:44:54,900 --> 00:45:00,020
 I think, you know, Nate Oates, as long as his tenure here can go, he'll be here.

813
00:45:00,920 --> 00:45:03,380
 Yeah, it's simple to treat people like you want to be treated.

814
00:45:03,480 --> 00:45:04,240
 It's not complicated.

815
00:45:04,360 --> 00:45:05,420
 Your thoughts on the other side.

816
00:45:05,520 --> 00:45:09,440
 Alabama does have a help wanting to sign out for the women's basketball job.

817
00:45:10,020 --> 00:45:11,620
 What a job by Christy Curry.

818
00:45:12,260 --> 00:45:16,080
 And let's be honest, we had on David Weathers, who's the proud papa of Carly,

819
00:45:16,100 --> 00:45:19,020
 and he's talking about the commitment to women's basketball there earlier.

820
00:45:19,600 --> 00:45:24,080
 Your thoughts, where does Alabama go as far as trying to keep someone in that position

821
00:45:24,080 --> 00:45:27,740
 to do what Christy Curry has already proven she can do?

822
00:45:28,960 --> 00:45:33,960
 Well, you know, again, I think it's always, you never know when you're dealing with a coach.

823
00:45:34,060 --> 00:45:41,740
 But I'll say this, right down the street at Shelton State, Madonna Thompson has been pretty phenomenal.

824
00:45:42,580 --> 00:45:45,160
 You know, she's closing on an 800 career win.

825
00:45:45,280 --> 00:45:47,200
 She wins 83% of her games.

826
00:45:48,140 --> 00:45:52,580
 You know, she's won numerous, various titles through the year.

827
00:45:52,620 --> 00:45:56,020
 So many you can't even, she's been a coach of the year for I don't know how many times.

828
00:45:57,380 --> 00:45:59,200
 So, she's got credentials.

829
00:45:59,900 --> 00:46:01,440
 And she was, she played at Alabama.

830
00:46:01,740 --> 00:46:04,300
 I mean, she was on the Final Four team for Rick Moody in 94.

831
00:46:04,480 --> 00:46:05,600
 She was the point guard.

832
00:46:06,380 --> 00:46:12,820
 So, I mean, now, whether that'll be a consideration or not, whether she is, I don't know.

833
00:46:12,960 --> 00:46:19,020
 But it certainly, I think you could say that she deserves a lot of consideration.

834
00:46:19,560 --> 00:46:19,820
 Right.

835
00:46:19,960 --> 00:46:25,380
 Now, with that said, I think, too, talking to some people, I actually got a call yesterday

836
00:46:25,380 --> 00:46:32,120
 from someone very close to the Troy program and said, you know, just wanted to tip me off

837
00:46:32,120 --> 00:46:39,740
 that their coach, Shanda Rigby, who's been really successful, and she's very, very interested

838
00:46:39,740 --> 00:46:40,360
 in the job.

839
00:46:40,500 --> 00:46:46,420
 I think you have people reaching out on her behalf, from what I've been told, Harold and

840
00:46:46,420 --> 00:46:53,560
 Brett, someone I trust, to Greg Byrne, to let her make him aware she's really interested

841
00:46:53,560 --> 00:46:54,060
 in this job.

842
00:46:54,140 --> 00:46:55,220
 She's been very successful.

843
00:46:55,680 --> 00:46:58,200
 She's won, like, 65% of her games there at Troy.

844
00:46:58,320 --> 00:46:58,480
 Right.

845
00:46:59,280 --> 00:47:00,740
 Done a fantastic job.

846
00:47:00,740 --> 00:47:03,060
 I know that she comes highly recommended.

847
00:47:03,220 --> 00:47:04,220
 Now, she's a little bit older.

848
00:47:04,320 --> 00:47:05,300
 She's pushing 60.

849
00:47:07,980 --> 00:47:10,440
 So, you know, again, I think the later 50s.

850
00:47:10,520 --> 00:47:15,240
 So, I don't really know exactly what Greg Byrne will be looking for, what the criteria is.

851
00:47:15,340 --> 00:47:19,160
 But I'll say this, she's another name that I would kind of keep in mind.

852
00:47:20,120 --> 00:47:22,620
 Let me ask you about basketball real quick.

853
00:47:23,160 --> 00:47:25,140
 Rodney, I know how good Michigan is.

854
00:47:25,220 --> 00:47:29,940
 They just obliterated their competition the majority of the year, even though they lost to

855
00:47:29,940 --> 00:47:34,560
 Purdue and showed a few chinks in the armor in the Big Ten tournament.

856
00:47:34,560 --> 00:47:39,460
 They got the Big Ten player of the year, Lindenborg, who's the UAB transfer.

857
00:47:39,720 --> 00:47:42,100
 They got a skyscraper by the name of Mara.

858
00:47:42,140 --> 00:47:44,060
 He's only 7'4".

859
00:47:44,060 --> 00:47:47,420
 Elliott Cadeau, Johnston, their guards.

860
00:47:47,960 --> 00:47:53,760
 But I thought Alabama played with, and again, I know it's Texas Tech and not Michigan, but I

861
00:47:53,760 --> 00:47:56,680
 thought they played maybe their most complete game of the year.

862
00:47:57,500 --> 00:48:03,340
 And when this team plays with intensity on the defensive end, I'm not talking about threes here.

863
00:48:04,180 --> 00:48:07,760
 Rebounding, defense, and playing with intensity.

864
00:48:07,960 --> 00:48:12,880
 They have got the capability of beating any team in the country.

865
00:48:13,080 --> 00:48:21,800
 Now, they can't get demolished on the boards, but I've seen some predictions throughout, and a lot of national basketball

866
00:48:21,800 --> 00:48:26,000
 journalists think this is going to be a much closer game than people think.

867
00:48:26,480 --> 00:48:32,600
 Rodney, your thoughts on Friday night at 6.15 on Alabama and Michigan?

868
00:48:33,740 --> 00:48:35,540
 Well, I mean, I think it's like you said.

869
00:48:35,660 --> 00:48:39,020
 I mean, I think it's clearly going to be a real huge challenge.

870
00:48:39,300 --> 00:48:40,780
 What's Michigan's record overall?

871
00:48:40,900 --> 00:48:41,700
 33-3?

872
00:48:41,860 --> 00:48:42,180
 Something like that?

873
00:48:42,180 --> 00:48:43,580
 Yeah, over 30 wins.

874
00:48:44,100 --> 00:48:45,040
 33-3.

875
00:48:46,120 --> 00:48:48,720
 Yeah, they're strong, obviously.

876
00:48:49,240 --> 00:48:49,820
 They're big.

877
00:48:49,940 --> 00:48:50,620
 You mentioned that.

878
00:48:50,680 --> 00:48:51,520
 Their guards are good.

879
00:48:52,200 --> 00:48:58,440
 But I also think, too, when you look at this Alabama team, and they seem to be playing with

880
00:48:58,440 --> 00:49:00,040
 a special chemistry right now.

881
00:49:00,520 --> 00:49:00,740
 Yeah.

882
00:49:01,180 --> 00:49:03,520
 You know, I think they've got great leadership.

883
00:49:03,520 --> 00:49:08,040
 I think, obviously, they're a great shooting team at times.

884
00:49:08,580 --> 00:49:11,320
 You know, they hit 19 threes in this game against Texas Tech.

885
00:49:11,520 --> 00:49:13,760
 I thought they rebounded the ball much better.

886
00:49:13,880 --> 00:49:15,680
 They dominated the offensive end.

887
00:49:15,960 --> 00:49:17,440
 Now, you're saying that.

888
00:49:17,500 --> 00:49:18,100
 We're saying that.

889
00:49:18,120 --> 00:49:19,060
 But it's like you said.

890
00:49:19,460 --> 00:49:21,340
 Michigan's a lot bigger than Texas Tech.

891
00:49:22,620 --> 00:49:24,040
 So, it's going to be.

892
00:49:24,160 --> 00:49:30,280
 But if Alabama shoots the ball well, plays aggressive defense, like you said, and can, you

893
00:49:30,280 --> 00:49:31,440
 know, do well on the boards.

894
00:49:31,440 --> 00:49:34,200
 And, you know, look, Aiden Shirell's come a long way.

895
00:49:34,500 --> 00:49:35,680
 I mean, he's come a long way.

896
00:49:35,820 --> 00:49:38,920
 Bobo, and he's really stepped up in the last, what, two weeks.

897
00:49:39,420 --> 00:49:43,220
 You're starting to see him playing now with the, you know, now that he's fully healthy.

898
00:49:43,660 --> 00:49:45,920
 And look, what about Noah Williamson?

899
00:49:46,340 --> 00:49:48,280
 I mean, he's showing some stuff.

900
00:49:48,280 --> 00:49:50,180
 He had eight rebounds in this last game.

901
00:49:50,280 --> 00:49:51,880
 He had a couple of threes, I think it was.

902
00:49:52,460 --> 00:49:55,780
 So, you're going to have to get all those contributions.

903
00:49:56,220 --> 00:49:58,560
 And your guard's going to have to really shoot the ball well.

904
00:49:59,220 --> 00:50:01,300
 And if that can happen, then, yeah.

905
00:50:01,420 --> 00:50:03,620
 I mean, is Alabama capable of beating Michigan?

906
00:50:03,960 --> 00:50:04,800
 Yeah, they are.

907
00:50:05,360 --> 00:50:08,500
 And I'll tell you another thing that may play in Alabama's favor a little bit.

908
00:50:08,720 --> 00:50:11,620
 There's always the mental or psychological aspect of it.

909
00:50:11,900 --> 00:50:12,980
 And it's like you guys said.

910
00:50:13,900 --> 00:50:17,720
 You know, look, most everyone's expecting Michigan to win.

911
00:50:18,060 --> 00:50:22,740
 You know, and there's a lot of people that say, look, Alabama doesn't really have a chance in this game.

912
00:50:23,460 --> 00:50:27,000
 And so, I think that certainly could be a real motivator.

913
00:50:28,940 --> 00:50:31,300
 By the way, Alabama still plays football.

914
00:50:32,000 --> 00:50:38,180
 Even though we're talking basketball, Alabama, a lot of people didn't even realize it, picked up a commitment.

915
00:50:38,940 --> 00:50:41,900
 From Liverpool, we're not talking about the Beatles here.

916
00:50:42,980 --> 00:50:47,620
 Liverpool, New York, 6'7", 240 tied in, Oakley Keegan.

917
00:50:48,280 --> 00:50:50,140
 I'll let you talk a little bit about him.

918
00:50:50,220 --> 00:50:51,480
 Today was pro day.

919
00:50:51,600 --> 00:50:53,940
 I've seen some video of that.

920
00:50:54,120 --> 00:50:56,080
 Saw Ty Simpson throwing a little bit.

921
00:50:56,160 --> 00:50:58,140
 They're also back to spring practice.

922
00:50:58,700 --> 00:51:05,580
 In a couple of minutes, talk about the recruiting pickup, pro day, and getting back to the practice field.

923
00:51:07,180 --> 00:51:13,700
 You know, honestly, I don't know that much about pro day yet because I was out this morning.

924
00:51:14,340 --> 00:51:19,320
 So, I did not have an opportunity to see much of that.

925
00:51:20,560 --> 00:51:26,520
 But, as far as spring practice is concerned, you know, they picked it back up yesterday.

926
00:51:27,120 --> 00:51:30,460
 Heard it was a really spirited, enthusiastic practice, by the way.

927
00:51:31,300 --> 00:51:36,340
 And, you know, Harold and Brett, Alabama won 11 games last year.

928
00:51:37,500 --> 00:51:39,900
 They played in the SEC championship game.

929
00:51:40,120 --> 00:51:43,200
 They were the first team to win a playoff, a road playoff game.

930
00:51:44,120 --> 00:51:53,520
 And, someone posted on Tider Insider yesterday that I, and other media people, too, but referred to me, which is fine,

931
00:51:54,220 --> 00:51:56,180
 misled them about that team last year.

932
00:51:56,820 --> 00:52:02,420
 But I fooled them that that team was going to be, you know, let's not forget what that team accomplished, okay?

933
00:52:03,100 --> 00:52:11,980
 So, I only say that to say that makes me a little less, makes me a little more reluctant to say positive things that you hear, you know,

934
00:52:12,020 --> 00:52:13,840
 because people kind of blow them up.

935
00:52:13,940 --> 00:52:14,580
 You know how that goes?

936
00:52:14,820 --> 00:52:15,720
 Oh, yeah.

937
00:52:16,120 --> 00:52:22,680
 But, based on some things I've heard, they've had an exciting spring.

938
00:52:23,080 --> 00:52:29,780
 I mean, these two quarterbacks, I continue to hear, elite passers, both these guys are exceptional.

939
00:52:30,000 --> 00:52:34,540
 They're going to be really good at quarterback, whether it's Austin Mack or Keelan Russell.

940
00:52:35,320 --> 00:52:36,540
 So, I keep hearing that.

941
00:52:37,900 --> 00:52:39,540
 Now, the question is the offensive line.

942
00:52:39,720 --> 00:52:42,840
 They feel like they've got some parts there and pieces that they can be better.

943
00:52:43,180 --> 00:52:48,380
 Adrian Clem, they feel like he can do some things and help them become more physical up front.

944
00:52:49,060 --> 00:52:51,300
 So, again, time will tell on that.

945
00:52:51,500 --> 00:52:52,080
 Don't know.

946
00:52:52,740 --> 00:52:55,080
 I do think there's some things about the running backs.

947
00:52:55,240 --> 00:52:58,640
 This is where I think Crowell could, you know, really become a difference maker.

948
00:52:58,900 --> 00:53:01,780
 I know that Daniel Hill and Kevin Riley both had good off seasons.

949
00:53:02,560 --> 00:53:04,320
 They're going to have to get better in pass protection.

950
00:53:05,180 --> 00:53:11,340
 Defensively, I think there's some really good about the young transfers that they had on the defensive line.

951
00:53:11,340 --> 00:53:15,880
 I think the real question is inside backer because they lost all those guys.

952
00:53:16,860 --> 00:53:21,460
 So, inside backer is probably the number one area on the defensive side.

953
00:53:21,900 --> 00:53:28,120
 And I would say the offensive line is probably the area, you know, on the offensive side.

954
00:53:28,240 --> 00:53:29,640
 Those two spots come around.

955
00:53:30,280 --> 00:53:36,100
 This team could be, you know, it could certainly, they've got a chance to be an explosive offense, I think.

956
00:53:36,480 --> 00:53:42,040
 And I think defensively with the addition of these defensive linemen, if those inside backers come around.

957
00:53:42,140 --> 00:53:44,720
 Because they are extraordinarily talented in the secondary.

958
00:53:45,500 --> 00:53:49,760
 So, you know, this team has a lot of potential.

959
00:53:50,560 --> 00:53:52,980
 Now, again, I'm not predicting a national championship run.

960
00:53:53,240 --> 00:53:57,620
 But I do think that a lot of people are kind of predicting Alabama low.

961
00:53:57,620 --> 00:53:59,880
 We've seen some predictions, what, 17 or whatever.

962
00:54:00,680 --> 00:54:03,160
 But, yeah, I see some encouraging things.

963
00:54:04,120 --> 00:54:12,100
 Well, my answer to that poster, if you'd let me answer him, would be, all you need to do is buy a copy of Bigger Than Bama.

964
00:54:12,700 --> 00:54:18,280
 Number one, to look at Rodney's Christian testimony and everything he went through for a long time.

965
00:54:18,600 --> 00:54:24,820
 But, Rodney Orr has been following this football program for decades, and he knows a little bit about it.

966
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 And you can order the book from Amazon and find out about that.

967
00:54:29,380 --> 00:54:31,300
 Always a delight to talk to you.

968
00:54:31,420 --> 00:54:40,380
 Where can we get online and get the best coverage of Alabama sports 24-7, Tide Talk, Tide TV, the whole nine yards?

969
00:54:41,640 --> 00:54:43,240
 Right, it's tighterinsider.com.

970
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 It's only $48 a year, and you can get instant access with your credit card if you prefer.

971
00:54:48,000 --> 00:54:49,620
 There is an address there to send a check.

972
00:54:50,120 --> 00:54:56,200
 Gives you all the premium information, but also, like you said, Harold, Brett, the forum, the all-sports forum.

973
00:54:56,400 --> 00:54:57,600
 I mean, it's nonstop.

974
00:54:58,100 --> 00:54:58,800
 It's just nonstop.

975
00:54:59,220 --> 00:55:02,620
 So, a lot going on there right now, tighterinsider.com.

976
00:55:03,580 --> 00:55:04,560
 What's the old saying here?

977
00:55:04,580 --> 00:55:06,400
 It's what you say and what people hear you say.

978
00:55:06,520 --> 00:55:07,940
 Sometimes it's two different things.

979
00:55:08,020 --> 00:55:09,400
 Rodney, listen, man, hook up.

980
00:55:09,660 --> 00:55:11,000
 Thank you so much for your time today.

981
00:55:11,000 --> 00:55:13,720
 Enjoy some March Madness coming up on Friday night, okay?

982
00:55:15,000 --> 00:55:15,800
 Appreciate it, guys.

983
00:55:15,880 --> 00:55:16,320
 Take care.

984
00:55:16,740 --> 00:55:17,260
 Thank you, bud.

985
00:55:17,500 --> 00:55:19,520
 Rodney Orton, Tide or Insider.com.

986
00:55:19,600 --> 00:55:21,540
 Again, his book's called Bigger Than Bama.

987
00:55:21,740 --> 00:55:23,600
 Tennessee also busy on Friday.

988
00:55:23,720 --> 00:55:25,180
 We'll get the ball rolling in the next hour.

989
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 What's going on?

990
00:55:26,140 --> 00:55:27,840
 The spring fling out at UNA.

991
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 And with Drew DeArmond.

992
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 We've got all those answers and more straight ahead on the Boom O' Pug Show.

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 Stay with us.

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1082
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 A series of ads have been released here in Alabama

1083
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 that are being funded by Club for Growth Action.

1084
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 The ads are targeting the U.S. Senate primary race for Republicans

1085
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 and is specifically targeting Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.

1086
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 This $1.25 million ad buy is being broadcasted in the Birmingham and Huntsville media markets.

1087
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 The ads are labeling Marshall as a prior Democrat who was soft on crime during his time in Marshall

1088
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1089
00:59:07,380 --> 00:59:11,320
 Marshall was appointed to that position by Democrat Governor Don Sickleman back in 2001.

1090
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 Marshall then changed his party affiliation in 2011 to that of Republican and was then appointed

1091
00:59:16,760 --> 00:59:21,160
 as Alabama Attorney General in 2017 by Republican Governor Robert Bentley.

1092
00:59:21,160 --> 00:59:27,000
 The ad purchased by Club for Growth is also designed to promote Barry Moore as an original Trump supporter

1093
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 who has received the president's total endorsement in this race.

1094
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1095
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1096
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1097
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 I wanted horses, big house with a bunch of people my age.

1098
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1099
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1104
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 The executive director of the Mobile Airport Authority has announced that he will be stepping down from that position.

1105
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 Andy Wilson has served in that position since 2024 and his decision to leave is for personal reasons.

1106
01:00:13,520 --> 01:00:21,640
 The Mobile Airport Authority chairman, Sandy Stimpson, praised Wilson for helping the airport authority navigate the construction and operations of the new Brooklyn Terminal.

1107
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 Mobile Mayor Spiro Chiriogada said a new executive director will be appointed by the board this week.

1108
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1114
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1115
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1116
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 Join us Friday.

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1152
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1153
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1154
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 Your exclusive inside track to the Tigers, Tennessee, and the rest of the SEC.

1155
01:02:38,000 --> 01:02:43,400
 Now, your host, Harold Bugg on 93.9 The Score.

1156
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 Welcome back in our tour to the Boomo Bugg Show.

1157
01:02:46,740 --> 01:02:48,380
 I'm Harold Bugg alongside Brett Beaird.

1158
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 Thank you so much for giving us a free ride around the Tennessee Valley.

1159
01:02:51,860 --> 01:02:53,840
 Brett Beaird, welcome back in.

1160
01:02:53,900 --> 01:03:01,260
 And if you see the well-known Miles Stutz busting moves like John Travolta on the disco floor around the shows today,

1161
01:03:01,760 --> 01:03:03,220
 there's a pretty good reason, is there not?

1162
01:03:03,220 --> 01:03:12,320
 I'll tell you what, Fred Hardman, men's and women's basketball, has one of the most unique coaching situations that I've ever seen.

1163
01:03:12,420 --> 01:03:15,040
 Drew Stutz is the men's coach.

1164
01:03:15,520 --> 01:03:19,100
 His sister, Abby Stutz, is the women's coach.

1165
01:03:19,100 --> 01:03:30,780
 And Fred Hardman won the NAIA men's basketball championship, I believe, two nights ago, beating Langston 76-71.

1166
01:03:31,440 --> 01:03:34,960
 They won their final 32 games of the season.

1167
01:03:35,780 --> 01:03:40,140
 Brad Senior, Phil Horton, led the team with 18 points, etc.

1168
01:03:40,140 --> 01:03:47,880
 In fact, that was a rematch of Langston, of Fred Hardman and Langston a couple years ago.

1169
01:03:48,220 --> 01:03:52,060
 But I'm sure Miles Stutz is a pretty happy dad.

1170
01:03:52,380 --> 01:03:54,920
 Abby's team lost, I believe, last week.

1171
01:03:55,020 --> 01:03:56,620
 But my lord, what a run.

1172
01:03:57,360 --> 01:04:03,840
 Drew Stutz once again winning another national championship in the NAIA men's basketball.

1173
01:04:04,040 --> 01:04:05,780
 Second time in program history.

1174
01:04:06,200 --> 01:04:06,720
 Congratulations.

1175
01:04:07,020 --> 01:04:11,900
 Let's go from Henderson, Tennessee, to Knoxville, Tennessee.

1176
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 And say hello to Ryan Callahan.

1177
01:04:13,440 --> 01:04:16,320
 I think they've got a pretty big matchup coming up here in a few days.

1178
01:04:16,480 --> 01:04:17,200
 Ryan's busy there.

1179
01:04:17,600 --> 01:04:19,540
 Got the big orange cover with all the big coverage.

1180
01:04:19,640 --> 01:04:21,180
 The Go Vols 24-7.

1181
01:04:21,300 --> 01:04:22,300
 Ryan, welcome in.

1182
01:04:22,380 --> 01:04:22,980
 How are you?

1183
01:04:23,740 --> 01:04:24,300
 Hey, guys.

1184
01:04:24,360 --> 01:04:24,700
 Doing well.

1185
01:04:24,740 --> 01:04:25,040
 How are you?

1186
01:04:25,620 --> 01:04:25,940
 Hey, boo.

1187
01:04:26,540 --> 01:04:30,780
 Tennessee Vols trying to do what the Fred Hardman Lions did this week other than not, Ryan.

1188
01:04:31,920 --> 01:04:32,500
 That's right.

1189
01:04:32,500 --> 01:04:38,520
 They played well overall last weekend in the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament.

1190
01:04:38,660 --> 01:04:41,300
 Getting ready for the Sweet 16 trip to Chicago.

1191
01:04:41,880 --> 01:04:43,520
 They'll play Iowa State Friday night.

1192
01:04:43,820 --> 01:04:45,220
 And, you know, tough task.

1193
01:04:45,380 --> 01:04:46,460
 They know it's going to be tough.

1194
01:04:46,540 --> 01:04:52,300
 Facing the number two seed of one of the really good teams, I think, in the country that did stand out to you.

1195
01:04:52,380 --> 01:04:56,600
 That probably has a chance to make the Final Four if they play to their potential.

1196
01:04:57,100 --> 01:05:00,020
 But, you know, everybody at this point feels like they've got a shot at that, too.

1197
01:05:00,180 --> 01:05:05,760
 And Tennessee's one of those dangerous teams outside those top four seeds that managed to advance out of the first weekend.

1198
01:05:05,960 --> 01:05:07,460
 So it should be a good one.

1199
01:05:07,580 --> 01:05:09,980
 But Iowa State rightfully favored going into this one.

1200
01:05:10,100 --> 01:05:12,240
 And Tennessee knows they've got to be ready to play their best.

1201
01:05:12,240 --> 01:05:17,960
 And, you know, at the same time, they feel like if they bring their best, they've got a shot against a team as good as Iowa State.

1202
01:05:18,060 --> 01:05:18,820
 So it should be a fun one.

1203
01:05:19,480 --> 01:05:21,540
 Ryan, obviously, it comes down to a lot of it.

1204
01:05:21,680 --> 01:05:24,240
 Pardon the pun, but Hawkeye and the MASH units for both teams.

1205
01:05:24,940 --> 01:05:28,260
 Iowa State star, Joshua Jefferson, he's on the mend.

1206
01:05:28,400 --> 01:05:30,220
 Same with Nate, Amen for Tennessee.

1207
01:05:31,000 --> 01:05:33,300
 Obviously, we'll find out, I guess, Friday night.

1208
01:05:33,700 --> 01:05:35,120
 The true story is a full story.

1209
01:05:35,260 --> 01:05:37,660
 But to date, what are you hearing about Amen?

1210
01:05:38,800 --> 01:05:46,560
 Yeah, you know, Amen's played through, you know, the high ankle sprain he suffered the past few weeks or a few weeks ago.

1211
01:05:46,560 --> 01:05:49,240
 And has dealt with it for most of the past few weeks.

1212
01:05:49,420 --> 01:05:53,260
 Sat out a couple games toward the end of the regular season and then was back for the SEC tournament.

1213
01:05:53,480 --> 01:06:02,240
 You know, he's had some moments like the quarterfinal loss to Vanderbilt in the SEC tournament where he was kind of a non-factor and only played 19 minutes.

1214
01:06:02,360 --> 01:06:03,160
 They got him out early.

1215
01:06:03,640 --> 01:06:04,500
 He went scoreless.

1216
01:06:04,760 --> 01:06:07,060
 And they got him some extra rest before the NCAA tournament.

1217
01:06:07,800 --> 01:06:20,880
 And then, you know, to have him back in the NCAA tournament playing a little bit better in the first two rounds and at least being able to manage the discomfort was a big deal for Tennessee.

1218
01:06:21,080 --> 01:06:25,800
 And certainly in the second round in particular, you know, got him a little more involved.

1219
01:06:25,960 --> 01:06:29,340
 And that was something that Tennessee really needed to be a team as good as Virginia.

1220
01:06:29,560 --> 01:06:34,920
 So, you know, we'll see if he can, you know, be closer to 100%.

1221
01:06:34,920 --> 01:06:38,120
 I think the expectation at this point, though, is he's just going to have to gut it out.

1222
01:06:38,320 --> 01:06:47,320
 And that's a tough place to be, knowing that your best player, a guy that, you know, has carried your team at times this season with some 20-plus point performances,

1223
01:06:47,780 --> 01:06:51,080
 is just going to be at less than 100% the rest of the way in all likelihood.

1224
01:06:51,220 --> 01:06:52,160
 It's just one of those injuries.

1225
01:06:52,560 --> 01:06:53,640
 We hear it all the time in football.

1226
01:06:53,840 --> 01:06:56,140
 You know, those high ankle sprains are tough to heal from.

1227
01:06:56,540 --> 01:06:59,580
 The good news for them is they were able to get him back out on the court relatively soon.

1228
01:06:59,720 --> 01:07:02,660
 It's just, you know, you're going to get a slightly diminished version of Nate Amitt.

1229
01:07:03,260 --> 01:07:06,080
 You know, at times, like against Auburn in the SEC tournament, he's looked good.

1230
01:07:06,360 --> 01:07:14,620
 But you worry that any little play, any wrong fall could lead to an aggravation of that injury that could cause a bigger issue.

1231
01:07:14,740 --> 01:07:19,420
 And even short of that, it's one of those things that can kind of flare up a little bit more from one game to the next.

1232
01:07:19,420 --> 01:07:23,100
 So they just are managing it the best they can, and they expect it to be available.

1233
01:07:23,340 --> 01:07:25,520
 But how effective he'll be is a big question.

1234
01:07:26,480 --> 01:07:36,640
 We've had several of our experts tell us Tennessee may have the best shot at advancing to the lead eight than the other three.

1235
01:07:37,540 --> 01:07:45,540
 Jacoby Gillespie scored 50 points in Philly, 29 against Mamie of Ohio, and 21 against Virginia.

1236
01:07:45,740 --> 01:07:46,780
 He can't do it alone.

1237
01:07:46,780 --> 01:07:51,800
 J.P. Estrella, Opara, Dwayne Brown, a little bit.

1238
01:07:51,900 --> 01:07:53,280
 Carey in the middle.

1239
01:07:53,400 --> 01:07:56,140
 Tennessee, again, physical, defensive team.

1240
01:07:56,420 --> 01:07:59,080
 We know about the offensive droughts.

1241
01:07:59,540 --> 01:08:02,060
 Talk a little bit about Gillespie and the other guys.

1242
01:08:02,160 --> 01:08:03,740
 This is not a one-man show.

1243
01:08:04,700 --> 01:08:06,640
 Yeah, we've said it all year.

1244
01:08:06,760 --> 01:08:11,840
 You know, Jacoby Gillespie is kind of the straw that serves the drink, as a good point guard, you know, often is.

1245
01:08:11,960 --> 01:08:26,960
 But he's especially that way because he can be good enough to carry Tennessee, and he really was in that first-round game, you know, 29 points as well as he played all year against Miami of Ohio.

1246
01:08:26,960 --> 01:08:32,200
 And then following that up with a 21-point performance against Virginia.

1247
01:08:32,700 --> 01:08:42,320
 So, you've got a really good weekend out of him, and really they need him to keep doing that because at times this year he's been frustrating for Rick Barnes.

1248
01:08:42,480 --> 01:08:43,660
 There's no other way to say it.

1249
01:08:43,680 --> 01:08:53,360
 They've turned it over too much as a team, and sometimes he's been the main culprit of that with, you know, games with four and five turnovers, and they need him to be the good version of him.

1250
01:08:53,360 --> 01:09:01,940
 And when he is that good, he's a guy that could absolutely help Tennessee reach the Elite Eight again for the third time under Rick Barnes.

1251
01:09:02,240 --> 01:09:08,420
 So, we'll see if he can play to that level again against really tough competition this week.

1252
01:09:08,540 --> 01:09:12,960
 You know, Iowa State's a really, really good defensive team, has a great point guard of its own.

1253
01:09:13,140 --> 01:09:21,620
 So, it's going to be a tough catch for him, and Iowa State knows they've got to stop Jacoby Gillespie and get him off his game, especially with Nate Amitt being banged up.

1254
01:09:21,620 --> 01:09:24,140
 So, it's really important that Gillespie's really good.

1255
01:09:24,220 --> 01:09:25,500
 As you said, not a one-man show.

1256
01:09:25,640 --> 01:09:29,600
 They've got a nice supporting cast, and they're one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the country.

1257
01:09:30,100 --> 01:09:36,700
 So, those guys in the post are certainly a force and a big part of why Tennessee is still playing in the Sweet Six team.

1258
01:09:36,840 --> 01:09:42,860
 But, they've got to have Gillespie be really good like he was last weekend, or it's hard to see them pulling off an upset against Iowa State.

1259
01:09:46,860 --> 01:09:53,480
 Before you switch to football, I believe that Tennessee had a scrimmage this morning, and then you had a defensive line injury.

1260
01:09:54,240 --> 01:09:55,520
 You know this league well.

1261
01:09:55,740 --> 01:10:01,360
 Arkansas, Alabama, and Texas, they've got stout opposition.

1262
01:10:02,120 --> 01:10:05,280
 How many of the four teams advanced to the lead eight?

1263
01:10:06,420 --> 01:10:07,940
 Man, that's a tough one.

1264
01:10:08,560 --> 01:10:11,660
 I'm going to say that one will.

1265
01:10:12,280 --> 01:10:15,240
 I don't think there's a given that any of them do, though.

1266
01:10:15,420 --> 01:10:18,420
 They're obviously underdogs in these matchups.

1267
01:10:19,260 --> 01:10:21,800
 I think somebody pulls the upset somewhere.

1268
01:10:22,040 --> 01:10:23,840
 I just, you know, is it going to be Tennessee?

1269
01:10:24,100 --> 01:10:25,040
 Is it going to be Alabama?

1270
01:10:25,480 --> 01:10:27,720
 It could be Arkansas as well as they've played.

1271
01:10:28,400 --> 01:10:34,800
 Would not shock me if any of those three won, but they're obviously all facing tough tasks, so we'll see.

1272
01:10:34,940 --> 01:10:43,740
 But I'll say one SEC team still makes it through to the lead eight, but, you know, the SEC probably lost its best chance of making it through to the final four with Florida losing last weekend.

1273
01:10:43,900 --> 01:10:45,320
 That was a tough one for them.

1274
01:10:45,440 --> 01:10:47,760
 But, yeah, all three of these teams playing well.

1275
01:10:47,880 --> 01:10:51,560
 Alabama, obviously, when they're shooting it well, they're tough to stop.

1276
01:10:51,680 --> 01:10:54,440
 That's going to be, I think that's got a chance to be a great game against Michigan.

1277
01:10:54,440 --> 01:10:57,040
 So, yeah, I'll say one will.

1278
01:10:57,180 --> 01:10:58,420
 I'm not sure who it's going to be, though.

1279
01:10:58,480 --> 01:11:00,180
 I don't feel great about any particular team.

1280
01:11:00,240 --> 01:11:05,020
 I'll just say one of those three playing well enough that somebody pulls an upset somewhere.

1281
01:11:05,800 --> 01:11:09,220
 What's the likelihood of if Alabama wins and Tennessee wins?

1282
01:11:09,360 --> 01:11:09,900
 Guess what?

1283
01:11:10,080 --> 01:11:14,280
 Alabama and Tennessee will play each other again down the road.

1284
01:11:14,420 --> 01:11:15,680
 So what's the likelihood of that?

1285
01:11:15,820 --> 01:11:17,200
 And Brad alluded to it.

1286
01:11:17,300 --> 01:11:17,880
 Your thoughts.

1287
01:11:17,980 --> 01:11:20,920
 What's the latest over on the spring football scrimmage field?

1288
01:11:21,660 --> 01:11:26,900
 Yeah, well, I wouldn't say great odds of that matchup happening in the Elite Eight, but it'd be a lot of fun.

1289
01:11:27,380 --> 01:11:38,340
 You got to face Kentucky in the Sweet 16 last year, so an SEC matchup like that to go to the final four would be a blast to see that matchup for the third time this year.

1290
01:11:38,960 --> 01:11:47,760
 But, yeah, I think on the spring football front, Tennessee's first scrimmage is actually tomorrow morning, but they had a walkthrough this morning to get ready for that one.

1291
01:11:47,960 --> 01:11:54,480
 And, you know, as you said, an injury on the defensive line, David Hobbs is going to be out for the rest of the spring with a foot injury.

1292
01:11:54,940 --> 01:11:56,540
 And that's a bit of a blow for them.

1293
01:11:56,620 --> 01:12:00,660
 You know, it's just spring practice, so not the end of the world, and he's expected to be back by this summer.

1294
01:12:01,280 --> 01:12:11,760
 So no issues there in terms of his availability for even preseason camp, but still detrimental to his development because he's a guy who's had an off-season surgery or setback literally every year.

1295
01:12:11,800 --> 01:12:20,920
 He's been at Tennessee, and now as a senior, the hope was that he was going to have a normal off-season for the first time, and now he won't get to do that without at least some disruption here.

1296
01:12:20,920 --> 01:12:25,180
 So a bit of a setback there on the positive side for Tennessee, though.

1297
01:12:25,320 --> 01:12:31,040
 More opportunities, of course, for the guys behind them, and they really need some guys to develop on the defensive line.

1298
01:12:31,200 --> 01:12:36,780
 They lost a lot of guys who played a lot of snaps from this team on the defensive front after last season.

1299
01:12:37,040 --> 01:12:38,920
 So a big opportunity for some young guys.

1300
01:12:39,060 --> 01:12:43,380
 You know, Isaiah Campbell and Ethan Utley are a couple second-year guys that were going to be part of the rotation anyway.

1301
01:12:43,880 --> 01:12:47,240
 Now they've got to really step forward and show they can be counted on this fall.

1302
01:12:47,240 --> 01:12:52,260
 But, yeah, it's obviously going to be all eyes on the quarterbacks during that first scrimmage tomorrow.

1303
01:12:52,680 --> 01:12:57,460
 Not that we'll get to see any of it, of course, but that's what we'll be trying to find out is how those two guys performed.

1304
01:12:58,180 --> 01:13:01,900
 And certainly, you know, Faison Brandon and George McIntyre are both really talented young guys,

1305
01:13:02,020 --> 01:13:11,540
 but they've got to show they can do it against live defense and, you know, continue to earn the trust of their teammates and the coaches to try to win that job.

1306
01:13:11,540 --> 01:13:16,380
 I think McIntyre has the early leg up on Brandon with just his experience in the system,

1307
01:13:16,540 --> 01:13:22,020
 and he's a talented guy in his own right, even though Brandon gets a lot of the attention for being a former five-star.

1308
01:13:22,600 --> 01:13:29,980
 But, yeah, they've got to earn it on the field, and those scrimmages are always big to kind of set the tone for the rest of the spring and even into the summer.

1309
01:13:30,140 --> 01:13:34,200
 So we'll see how they perform tomorrow, but they'll be getting a lot of the attention,

1310
01:13:34,360 --> 01:13:38,500
 and you want to see those guys, you know, react well when they're pressured, take good care of the ball,

1311
01:13:38,500 --> 01:13:40,960
 make good decisions, deliver it on time.

1312
01:13:41,060 --> 01:13:42,720
 That's always a challenge for young quarterbacks.

1313
01:13:42,920 --> 01:13:48,460
 I think that's certainly the challenge for them is to make sure they keep the offense operating smoothly

1314
01:13:48,460 --> 01:13:53,960
 and make good decisions, taking good care of the ball the way Tennessee sometimes did last year with Joey Aguilar at the helm.

1315
01:13:55,100 --> 01:14:01,440
 You can get Pentagon secrets easier than you can get information out of a spring football screamage.

1316
01:14:01,520 --> 01:14:04,060
 It always amazes me about that.

1317
01:14:05,340 --> 01:14:11,280
 Basketball, Vols going down, hopefully advancing to the Elite Eight spring football going on.

1318
01:14:11,760 --> 01:14:15,440
 Baseball, Tennessee had a good series over the weekend.

1319
01:14:16,340 --> 01:14:20,600
 Tony Vitello in his debut tonight against the Yankees.

1320
01:14:20,740 --> 01:14:21,860
 We'll see how that goes.

1321
01:14:22,020 --> 01:14:26,500
 And, oh, by the way, I'm sure there's still some recruiting going on on the side.

1322
01:14:26,920 --> 01:14:29,280
 Where can we get on line and get all the good stuff?

1323
01:14:30,060 --> 01:14:31,760
 Yeah, as you said, tons going on right now.

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1326
01:14:37,020 --> 01:14:39,240
 And, yeah, Tennessee's got a five-star on campus right now.

1327
01:14:39,300 --> 01:14:41,540
 And Maxwell Hillard, offensive lineman from Pennsylvania.

1328
01:14:41,780 --> 01:14:48,500
 So, they've had some quality visitors on campus throughout the spring, and that will continue throughout this week with a big group coming in Saturday.

1329
01:14:48,700 --> 01:14:54,420
 So, yeah, lots to check out right now at GoVols247.com, in addition to the Sweet 16 and everything else going on.

1330
01:14:55,200 --> 01:14:56,660
 Ryan, it's always good to hook up with you.

1331
01:14:56,720 --> 01:14:57,120
 Get ready.

1332
01:14:57,280 --> 01:14:59,540
 Brace yourself for some Cyclones this week, okay?

1333
01:15:00,180 --> 01:15:00,800
 That's right.

1334
01:15:01,200 --> 01:15:01,940
 Thanks a lot, guys.

1335
01:15:01,940 --> 01:15:05,860
 RC on UT, Ryan Callahan, Go Vols 24-7.

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 Right?

1386
01:18:00,780 --> 01:18:01,580
 And the best part?

1387
01:18:01,780 --> 01:18:02,720
 They accept Discover.

1388
01:18:03,120 --> 01:18:03,840
 Accept Discover?

1389
01:18:04,240 --> 01:18:05,580
 In a little place like this?

1390
01:18:05,940 --> 01:18:07,020
 I don't think so, Jennifer.

1391
01:18:07,320 --> 01:18:08,120
 Oh, yeah, huh.

1392
01:18:08,440 --> 01:18:10,320
 Discover's accepted where I like to shop.

1393
01:18:10,480 --> 01:18:11,260
 Come on, baby.

1394
01:18:11,380 --> 01:18:12,340
 Get with the times.

1395
01:18:13,060 --> 01:18:13,540
 Right.

1396
01:18:13,800 --> 01:18:15,940
 So we shouldn't get the parachute pants?

1397
01:18:16,320 --> 01:18:17,540
 These are making a comeback.

1398
01:18:18,820 --> 01:18:19,900
 I think.

1399
01:18:20,460 --> 01:18:24,100
 Discover is accepted at 99% of places that take credit cards nationwide.

1400
01:18:24,560 --> 01:18:27,020
 Based on the February 2025 Nielsen Report.

1401
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1402
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 Uh, where are the forklifts?

1403
01:18:35,320 --> 01:18:35,800
 Sold them.

1404
01:18:36,040 --> 01:18:36,620
 Too expensive.

1405
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 We're using scooters now.

1406
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 So you expect us to move a two-ton pallet on a scooter?

1407
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 Just lean into it.

1408
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 Put your back into it, people.

1409
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1413
01:19:01,840 --> 01:19:05,080
 From the University of Alabama, this is Crimson Tide Today.

1414
01:19:05,440 --> 01:19:08,440
 It's a daily update on Bama sports and it's brought to you by Conecuh Sausage,

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1417
01:19:16,460 --> 01:19:17,120
 Hello again, everybody.

1418
01:19:17,280 --> 01:19:18,100
 I'm Roger Hoover.

1419
01:19:18,300 --> 01:19:23,140
 On yesterday's edition of Crimson Drive, driven by NASCAR, we were joined by Alabama softball

1420
01:19:23,140 --> 01:19:24,600
 first baseman, Brooke Wells.

1421
01:19:25,100 --> 01:19:26,280
 I think just trusting myself.

1422
01:19:26,760 --> 01:19:30,120
 And I've worked really, really hard with the coaches and kind of just building a plan and

1423
01:19:30,120 --> 01:19:30,740
 sticking to it.

1424
01:19:30,780 --> 01:19:34,660
 So just trusting that plan and being able to adjust from pitch to pitch each I bat.

1425
01:19:35,160 --> 01:19:37,700
 And of course, you bat behind Audrey Vandegrift and the lineup.

1426
01:19:37,840 --> 01:19:41,040
 But how much fun is it to be on deck watching her attack these different pitchers?

1427
01:19:41,100 --> 01:19:41,880
 Oh, it's awesome.

1428
01:19:42,060 --> 01:19:43,100
 She is a competitor.

1429
01:19:43,400 --> 01:19:45,180
 She's probably the most competitive person I've ever met.

1430
01:19:45,300 --> 01:19:49,740
 So just watching her fight makes me fight harder for her to score her and just pick her

1431
01:19:49,740 --> 01:19:50,660
 up, anything like that.

1432
01:19:50,940 --> 01:19:54,260
 And she's getting on base a lot and that's leading to some good opportunities for you.

1433
01:19:54,420 --> 01:19:55,580
 What's your mindset when you're hitting?

1434
01:19:56,160 --> 01:19:57,480
 Kind of just trusting the plan.

1435
01:19:57,560 --> 01:20:02,240
 I was just telling you about hunting my pitch and then also just doing whatever the team

1436
01:20:02,240 --> 01:20:02,520
 needs.

1437
01:20:02,620 --> 01:20:05,240
 I need sack fly, base hit, anything like that.

1438
01:20:05,280 --> 01:20:06,020
 And just trusting that.

1439
01:20:06,020 --> 01:20:35,660
 It's just a little taste of heaven.

1440
01:20:35,660 --> 01:20:38,860
 Crimson Tide Today is brought to you by Conecuh Sausage.

1441
01:20:39,100 --> 01:20:42,800
 Crimson Tide Today is a production of the Crimson Tide Sports Network from Learfield.

1442
01:20:44,400 --> 01:20:45,620
 The Score.

1443
01:20:46,020 --> 01:20:50,800
 Now, back with Boomo Bugg on 93.9 The Score.

1444
01:20:51,340 --> 01:20:52,300
 Welcome back in.

1445
01:20:52,360 --> 01:20:55,860
 You talking about a full plate everywhere you look.

1446
01:20:56,040 --> 01:20:57,040
 Balls are flying.

1447
01:20:57,480 --> 01:21:00,460
 Basketball, baseballs, and footballs.

1448
01:21:00,460 --> 01:21:04,120
 Right next door over at UNA, I think our next guest would agree with that.

1449
01:21:04,120 --> 01:21:06,040
 UNA head football coach, Brent Dierman.

1450
01:21:06,140 --> 01:21:06,940
 Coach, welcome in.

1451
01:21:07,000 --> 01:21:07,460
 How are you?

1452
01:21:08,480 --> 01:21:09,420
 I'm doing great.

1453
01:21:09,600 --> 01:21:12,600
 I'll tell you what, follow up a Conecuh Sausage ad.

1454
01:21:13,160 --> 01:21:15,300
 I'm about to go back in and make me a little ball today.

1455
01:21:16,580 --> 01:21:19,620
 If you're like us, it's hard to talk mouthwatering here, Coach.

1456
01:21:20,060 --> 01:21:23,100
 How are things going so far in spring camp for UNA?

1457
01:21:25,040 --> 01:21:28,140
 First two weeks, we've stayed pretty healthy.

1458
01:21:28,280 --> 01:21:32,840
 I think every head coach in the country worries more about injuries than probably anything in spring ball.

1459
01:21:33,340 --> 01:21:34,360
 But we've stayed healthy.

1460
01:21:34,600 --> 01:21:36,360
 We've seen some things we needed to.

1461
01:21:37,000 --> 01:21:41,240
 I think the strength of our team this upcoming year is probably going to be our defensive line.

1462
01:21:41,340 --> 01:21:44,480
 We brought in seven transfers up front, so it's showing.

1463
01:21:45,340 --> 01:21:48,460
 So, really excited about the direction we've got going right now.

1464
01:21:49,720 --> 01:21:51,680
 Tell us about your new coordinators.

1465
01:21:51,820 --> 01:21:56,160
 Clint Bowen coming from Oklahoma State, who, by the way, brought his son with him.

1466
01:21:57,300 --> 01:22:01,600
 And also, Travis Partridge, the new offensive coordinator.

1467
01:22:02,200 --> 01:22:07,580
 As far as the transition with you on the field with spring, how is that going?

1468
01:22:08,760 --> 01:22:10,920
 It's been really good for us.

1469
01:22:11,420 --> 01:22:13,680
 Both coordinators are doing a fantastic job.

1470
01:22:14,180 --> 01:22:20,680
 I think Coach Bowen's intensity level he brings, his attention to detail he brings on that side of the ball,

1471
01:22:21,120 --> 01:22:22,800
 has already started to show itself.

1472
01:22:23,380 --> 01:22:30,400
 The way he teaches tackling, the way he teaches coverage and pursuing the football, it's contagious.

1473
01:22:31,140 --> 01:22:32,260
 Our kids love it.

1474
01:22:33,180 --> 01:22:37,520
 And then quarterback-wise, I mean, Coach Partridge, it's been tough for me.

1475
01:22:37,620 --> 01:22:41,060
 It's been the first time in many, many years that I haven't called place.

1476
01:22:42,340 --> 01:22:48,460
 So, it's been a very challenging spring on Coach Dierman, but Coach Partridge is doing an excellent job.

1477
01:22:52,980 --> 01:22:57,800
 From running back coach to linebackers, Mike Johnson was a Hall of Fame linebacker here, so we moved him over.

1478
01:22:58,400 --> 01:22:59,820
 And so, I've been coaching running backs.

1479
01:22:59,940 --> 01:23:04,520
 So, every now and then, I'll tell Coach Partridge, I'll say, hey, this is the running back coach talking, not the head coach.

1480
01:23:06,160 --> 01:23:07,380
 Can we do it this way?

1481
01:23:07,460 --> 01:23:09,820
 And then, every now and then, the head coach comes in and says something.

1482
01:23:09,920 --> 01:23:11,320
 But, man, it's been great.

1483
01:23:12,100 --> 01:23:16,260
 It's been awesome to watch him work with our quarterbacks and them guys getting better.

1484
01:23:17,320 --> 01:23:21,440
 So, but it's been, I'd say, the guy that's had the hardest spring has been Coach Dierman.

1485
01:23:22,960 --> 01:23:27,360
 Talk to us about that, Coach, because you would think, okay, it's just an easy decision to make.

1486
01:23:27,960 --> 01:23:30,160
 But old habits, they're hard to kill.

1487
01:23:30,300 --> 01:23:32,920
 Talk to us just about that, because we've seen it over the years.

1488
01:23:33,100 --> 01:23:35,300
 Gus Malzahn was a classic example of that.

1489
01:23:35,380 --> 01:23:37,500
 We've seen not just him, but others.

1490
01:23:37,800 --> 01:23:39,000
 Talk to us just about how.

1491
01:23:39,200 --> 01:23:46,100
 Do you ever find yourself, when you're on the practice field, you get caught up in a moment, and you start to go over there and say, well, no, I can't do it.

1492
01:23:46,340 --> 01:23:49,700
 Talk to us just about the standpoint of being human and dealing with that.

1493
01:23:50,820 --> 01:23:54,700
 I'll tell you, my wife reminds me all the time that her way is the best way.

1494
01:23:55,220 --> 01:23:55,700
 That's right.

1495
01:23:55,760 --> 01:23:56,540
 Don't argue, Coach.

1496
01:23:56,600 --> 01:23:57,000
 Don't argue.

1497
01:23:58,120 --> 01:24:00,500
 Sometimes, as a coach, we feel the same.

1498
01:24:01,280 --> 01:24:06,300
 And it's humbling to take a step back.

1499
01:24:06,480 --> 01:24:11,540
 It's humbling to be in a role where I can serve others a little bit more often.

1500
01:24:12,080 --> 01:24:15,840
 And what I've tried to do this spring is just, number one, you learn a new system.

1501
01:24:16,020 --> 01:24:17,400
 At the end of the day, we all run the same place.

1502
01:24:17,540 --> 01:24:18,880
 Somebody just calls it something different.

1503
01:24:19,340 --> 01:24:20,760
 So I've had to learn new terminology.

1504
01:24:21,600 --> 01:24:24,940
 And then every now and then, Travis will come and say, hey, Coach, I know you've been doing this.

1505
01:24:24,940 --> 01:24:27,260
 What way would you teach it here?

1506
01:24:27,500 --> 01:24:30,280
 And I'll get to put a little flavor on things.

1507
01:24:30,500 --> 01:24:33,720
 But I've told him from the beginning, I said, man, this is your system.

1508
01:24:34,240 --> 01:24:35,740
 This is the way you want to do it.

1509
01:24:36,100 --> 01:24:38,400
 If you've got a question, I'm more than willing to help you.

1510
01:24:38,560 --> 01:24:44,960
 I said, but I don't want it to come across like I am trying to put the way that I want to do it in.

1511
01:24:45,060 --> 01:24:46,300
 I said, man, it's you.

1512
01:24:47,260 --> 01:24:48,000
 Run with it.

1513
01:24:48,060 --> 01:24:49,480
 And I'm here to help you if you need me.

1514
01:24:49,620 --> 01:24:51,600
 And he's asked me for a few things.

1515
01:24:51,600 --> 01:24:52,820
 And so it's been fun.

1516
01:24:53,360 --> 01:24:57,800
 But it's also been challenging on me to learn a new terminology more than anything.

1517
01:24:59,720 --> 01:25:03,200
 You mentioned the defensive line with seven new transfers.

1518
01:25:03,980 --> 01:25:05,340
 I've said this for years.

1519
01:25:05,500 --> 01:25:15,700
 When I look at the preseason predictions, quote, unquote, I always look at who's coming back on the line of scrimmage because you still win games that way.

1520
01:25:15,800 --> 01:25:17,120
 Maybe I'm just old school.

1521
01:25:17,700 --> 01:25:21,360
 Talk about your offensive line and the progress they've made in the spring.

1522
01:25:22,620 --> 01:25:28,020
 Yeah, we've brought in a couple new faces that have been running with the first team over the last few practices.

1523
01:25:28,800 --> 01:25:38,700
 I say right in the middle, Will French is a transfer center from Memphis, has done a fantastic job of communicating, establishing a toughness level.

1524
01:25:39,360 --> 01:25:41,980
 I think the team really responds to him.

1525
01:25:42,760 --> 01:25:43,760
 Both guards.

1526
01:25:43,880 --> 01:25:47,460
 Colin Wright's the only starter that we've got coming back from last year.

1527
01:25:47,920 --> 01:25:51,000
 He will be a three-year starter, a left guard, a Muscle Shoals product.

1528
01:25:51,640 --> 01:25:58,420
 He's going into his senior year and really anchoring that side of that offensive line unit right now.

1529
01:25:58,840 --> 01:26:00,880
 It's been a battle at the right guard position.

1530
01:26:01,520 --> 01:26:08,200
 Julian Navarrete was on the team last year, played a little bit last year, but really stepping into kind of his role now,

1531
01:26:08,680 --> 01:26:11,860
 battling with a few other younger guys at that spot.

1532
01:26:11,860 --> 01:26:18,900
 And then both tackles are actually transfers right now with the son of Mike Johnson.

1533
01:26:19,100 --> 01:26:24,500
 So we've got multiple coaches with players on the team right now.

1534
01:26:25,060 --> 01:26:29,140
 Levy's a transfer from South Alabama, has been playing left tackle.

1535
01:26:29,360 --> 01:26:37,240
 And then Isaac Rue is a transfer from another Muscle Shoals product coming back home, has been on the other side.

1536
01:26:37,360 --> 01:26:42,940
 So we will be bigger up front, but we've got a few battles that are still going right now.

1537
01:26:44,080 --> 01:26:46,040
 You and the head football coach, Brandon Ehrman.

1538
01:26:46,040 --> 01:26:51,040
 Coach, talk to us about what everybody likes to talk about, and that's the competition at the quarterback spot.

1539
01:26:52,440 --> 01:26:57,080
 Yeah, it's Destin Wade had started multiple games for us last year.

1540
01:26:57,240 --> 01:27:01,320
 He had two different injuries through the season that knocked him out.

1541
01:27:01,540 --> 01:27:03,260
 Was playing really, really well.

1542
01:27:04,220 --> 01:27:13,060
 The game he got hurt, the last injury he had, I think we put up 17 points against West Georgia in the first quarter alone when he broke his ankle.

1543
01:27:13,680 --> 01:27:15,960
 So was playing really good football at that time.

1544
01:27:16,040 --> 01:27:22,100
 I think over the first two weeks of spring ball, he's completing about 82% of his passes, which is unbelievable.

1545
01:27:22,440 --> 01:27:25,740
 So he's really locked up the first spot.

1546
01:27:26,020 --> 01:27:34,740
 And then we've really got a competition for the number two spot right now with two young guys, with Coach Bowen's son, Banks Bowen, coming in from Oklahoma State.

1547
01:27:37,480 --> 01:27:38,640
 Spring ball right now.

1548
01:27:38,820 --> 01:27:44,620
 And then John Austin Wood is still playing baseball, and we'll be going all the way through early part of May.

1549
01:27:45,040 --> 01:27:51,520
 So we won't get him back until this summer where he comes in and joins in on the battle for that quarterback spot.

1550
01:27:52,060 --> 01:27:54,380
 But their completion percentage are all up.

1551
01:27:55,040 --> 01:27:59,240
 We've kept them healthy and being great teammates right now.

1552
01:28:00,080 --> 01:28:05,960
 Tell us about the schedule for the remainder of the spring, the spring game.

1553
01:28:07,240 --> 01:28:13,980
 If you are having one, what the format's going to be, tell us about the schedule, the remainder of spring.

1554
01:28:14,840 --> 01:28:17,880
 So we are on spring break this week.

1555
01:28:18,300 --> 01:28:21,880
 So the kids are going to get about nine days off.

1556
01:28:22,440 --> 01:28:33,540
 And then when we come back this upcoming Sunday, we'll have lift and fem time on Monday before getting back to our Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday practice routine.

1557
01:28:33,960 --> 01:28:35,420
 We'll do that for two weeks.

1558
01:28:35,500 --> 01:28:36,880
 We've got six days left.

1559
01:28:37,520 --> 01:28:44,580
 And then April 11th, we're going to just have a scrimmage where we just go ones versus ones and twos versus twos.

1560
01:28:44,780 --> 01:28:49,660
 It'll be the last scrimmage at our practice facility, which we don't have any bleachers.

1561
01:28:50,340 --> 01:28:57,860
 So it's tough to hold a game or host a game when you really can't have a visible spot to see the game.

1562
01:28:58,040 --> 01:29:03,140
 So it'll be our last spring there before we move this summer into that brand new stadium.

1563
01:29:03,600 --> 01:29:07,140
 So we will not get all 15 practices in.

1564
01:29:07,320 --> 01:29:10,580
 We're just going to do 12 just to see what we have.

1565
01:29:10,580 --> 01:29:15,980
 I think spring is kind of getting a little outdated, especially with how the portal and all works out now.

1566
01:29:16,080 --> 01:29:19,900
 You really want to see what you have, stay healthy, and then move on to the summer.

1567
01:29:20,280 --> 01:29:24,800
 So April 11th will be our last, our final day, and we'll scrimmage that day.

1568
01:29:25,960 --> 01:29:34,420
 I know Josh Looney's probably doing this, but the 12-game schedule, everybody's excited about getting into the new stadium.

1569
01:29:35,140 --> 01:29:39,100
 Is Dr. Looney still looking for Sacramento State?

1570
01:29:39,700 --> 01:29:43,920
 I believe they're making the jump from FCS Independent to the back.

1571
01:29:44,600 --> 01:29:51,960
 And there was a little bit of a question about whether or not Sacramento State was going to stay on the schedule.

1572
01:29:52,640 --> 01:29:54,900
 To your knowledge, are they still on it?

1573
01:29:54,960 --> 01:29:59,520
 And if not, is Dr. Looney and your staff still working to pick up one more game?

1574
01:30:00,380 --> 01:30:02,820
 I think that game is out now.

1575
01:30:04,140 --> 01:30:11,580
 Whether it's smart or not, I think we did a really good job of kind of foreseeing what may happen when we scheduled that game.

1576
01:30:11,740 --> 01:30:13,880
 We'd love to have played, and we'd love to bring them here.

1577
01:30:14,240 --> 01:30:15,940
 But I think they had to buy us out.

1578
01:30:15,940 --> 01:30:19,740
 So we got a little bit of money through that process.

1579
01:30:20,820 --> 01:30:30,020
 And then I think in the next week or two, you're going to see an announcement coming, which will be that 12th game for our season.

1580
01:30:30,240 --> 01:30:35,460
 So I think they've been working with somebody already, but we're kind of keeping it close to the vest right now.

1581
01:30:36,540 --> 01:30:38,920
 Well, we like our sources on that, Coach.

1582
01:30:39,000 --> 01:30:40,660
 Listen, man, I know it's busy.

1583
01:30:41,160 --> 01:30:42,720
 Enjoy a little bit of a break here.

1584
01:30:42,800 --> 01:30:46,860
 Kick back and relax, and maybe sneak in some camping there with the family or some other fun things.

1585
01:30:47,960 --> 01:30:52,640
 I'm putting mulch out this afternoon, so you're really welcome to come on this way, guys.

1586
01:30:52,740 --> 01:30:53,260
 Thank you, I bet.

1587
01:30:53,260 --> 01:30:54,000
 You want to help out?

1588
01:30:55,560 --> 01:30:57,560
 Home Depot, we've got something in common.

1589
01:30:57,700 --> 01:30:59,980
 Coach, enjoy, and thank you so much for your time today.

1590
01:31:00,460 --> 01:31:00,860
 Absolutely.

1591
01:31:01,020 --> 01:31:01,580
 Thank you, guys.

1592
01:31:01,640 --> 01:31:02,100
 Royal Lions.

1593
01:31:02,680 --> 01:31:03,420
 Thank you, Coach.

1594
01:31:03,420 --> 01:31:05,560
 UNA head football coach, Ren Dierman.

1595
01:31:05,700 --> 01:31:07,840
 Coming up, Double D, Drew D'Armond on deck.

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1695
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 Welcome back in time to say hello to Double D.

1696
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1698
01:36:32,100 --> 01:36:33,220
 Drew, welcome in.

1699
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 Happy Wednesday to you.

1700
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 How are you?

1701
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 I'm good, guys.

1702
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 How are you?

1703
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 Hey, man.

1704
01:36:38,180 --> 01:36:40,520
 Talking Nate Oates along with everyone else.

1705
01:36:40,660 --> 01:36:43,820
 Drew, not necessarily in this case on the court.

1706
01:36:43,960 --> 01:36:45,960
 Hopefully, we're going to be able to get to that in a second.

1707
01:36:45,960 --> 01:36:48,340
 But let's talk about Nate Oates off the court.

1708
01:36:48,560 --> 01:36:51,040
 Just to kind of give you a little bit of a background here, Drew.

1709
01:36:51,100 --> 01:36:53,280
 We had some folks on from Saturday down south.

1710
01:36:53,400 --> 01:36:57,240
 We have all seen the talk about North Carolina and that job opening and, of course, Nate Oates.

1711
01:36:57,820 --> 01:37:04,960
 And according to our friend, they said North Carolina may not have Nate high on their board because of off-the-court issues.

1712
01:37:05,560 --> 01:37:07,580
 The other folks said, okay, what about Kansas?

1713
01:37:07,780 --> 01:37:11,780
 Well, we've since learned Bill Self says, I'm not having a press conference this afternoon.

1714
01:37:12,360 --> 01:37:14,780
 That in itself doesn't say he's not going to retire.

1715
01:37:14,780 --> 01:37:22,120
 But, Drew, saying all of that to get to this point, your thoughts about Nate Oates and his future and his coaching business.

1716
01:37:22,960 --> 01:37:25,960
 Well, I think Alabama's working on an extension for Nate Oates.

1717
01:37:26,980 --> 01:37:38,020
 If North Carolina is worried about his off-the-court issues, I'll just take his record against North Carolina and I'll be just fine with that, which is very good, by the way.

1718
01:37:38,820 --> 01:37:41,740
 I mean, certainly, I think he's a good enough coach for the Tar Heels.

1719
01:37:41,740 --> 01:37:45,180
 But if they have concerns, that's fine with me.

1720
01:37:45,280 --> 01:37:47,660
 He can stay in Tuscaloosa as long as he wants.

1721
01:37:47,840 --> 01:37:53,840
 And certainly, I think Billy Donovan would be a great fit for Carolina to get back into the coaching profession.

1722
01:37:54,600 --> 01:37:56,900
 And certainly, he would make them very formidable.

1723
01:37:56,980 --> 01:38:02,420
 And Alabama would look forward to locking horns with Billy, maybe down the road.

1724
01:38:02,700 --> 01:38:05,540
 But, you know, certainly the Kansas job could open.

1725
01:38:06,060 --> 01:38:08,940
 I know there was a couple of – you've got to watch those fake accounts.

1726
01:38:09,720 --> 01:38:17,500
 You know, there was a couple of those that – including a fake John Rothstein account that reported he was stepping down.

1727
01:38:17,560 --> 01:38:19,960
 I don't think he's made a decision yet.

1728
01:38:20,500 --> 01:38:22,360
 Personally, I hope he stays in coaching.

1729
01:38:23,200 --> 01:38:25,940
 You know, I know the health concerns are first and foremost.

1730
01:38:26,140 --> 01:38:31,260
 But if he can get those put behind him, I think he can still do it for the Jayhawks.

1731
01:38:31,360 --> 01:38:34,220
 But if the job opens – that job doesn't open often.

1732
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 You know, usually every 20-plus years or so.

1733
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 You know, when Nato's came to Alabama, there was three jobs that I thought, you know, concerned me as far as their allure to, you know, maybe, you know, where they could get him – pry him away from Alabama.

1734
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 And one of them he's turned down a couple of times, no matter what the media may tell you, and that's Kentucky, because I know they inquired about him.

1735
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 And then, of course, Michigan State, but Tom Izzo is still going strong, and he has ties to Izzo and that state from coaching in Detroit at Romulus High School.

1736
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 And then Kansas.

1737
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 And the reason I mention Kansas is because it is a true blue-blood job, and he's a Midwest guy.

1738
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 But I do think he loves it at Alabama.

1739
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 I think his family enjoys it.

1740
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 I think, you know, he now is involved with a lady that's an Alabama graduate.

1741
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 You know, I've even heard he may be engaged.

1742
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 So, you know, she's got ties to Tuscaloosa.

1743
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 I know he enjoys, you know, the university.

1744
01:39:38,280 --> 01:39:45,440
 I know he has a great relationship with Greg Byrne, who's always given him what he believes is the tools to win.

1745
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 I know some people, you know, want to talk about NIL, but Nadeau, the one thing I love covering him, he has no filter.

1746
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 He's very stronghold.

1747
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 He doesn't tell you, like some coaches, that I haven't ever, I'm not talking to another school.

1748
01:40:01,440 --> 01:40:06,280
 And then the minute that the last game is played, they're going to South Florida.

1749
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 So, I mean, that's just the way the game's played, though, because your agent is talking to the other school.

1750
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 But, you know, Nadeau has always been very straightforward.

1751
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 And he said he felt like Alabama was set up for long-term success with the red share and the NIL.

1752
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 And I think he's going to get more money.

1753
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 And don't forget the $50 million practice facility that he had a big hand in designing should be done within the next calendar year.

1754
01:40:33,180 --> 01:40:38,740
 So, I think in some ways he's just now getting cranked up because it takes a while to get a program.

1755
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 You know, like my good friend Ronnie Stabler told me one time, he said, Drew, it's always, you can have one or two good years.

1756
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 But the hardest thing to do is to build a program where it can reload.

1757
01:40:52,140 --> 01:40:56,260
 And I think he's in the process of, he's approved he can do that at Alabama.

1758
01:40:56,500 --> 01:40:58,760
 He's turning out as many pros as he can.

1759
01:40:59,180 --> 01:41:05,480
 And I'm going to tell you what, the way you know that is, I know there were some people disappointed that he didn't get Caleb Holt.

1760
01:41:05,620 --> 01:41:12,700
 But they sure don't think Alabama basketball is going anywhere because he's got three really good players committed with more to come.

1761
01:41:12,800 --> 01:41:18,580
 And I think his long-term future is hopefully at the helm of the University of Alabama basketball program.

1762
01:41:18,640 --> 01:41:26,520
 And I'll tell you this, a friend of mine, of course, was in panic mode last night and thought he'd already basically signed a contract to go to North Carolina.

1763
01:41:26,780 --> 01:41:29,080
 And I was trying to talk him off the ledge.

1764
01:41:29,080 --> 01:41:31,060
 And I said, I want to ask you something.

1765
01:41:31,480 --> 01:41:38,080
 How many basketball coaches have willingly left Alabama for another job since the 1960s?

1766
01:41:38,540 --> 01:41:43,160
 And I can tell you, it's called Z and it ends in an O, zero.

1767
01:41:45,460 --> 01:41:52,320
 We were asked all week, how in the world is Alabama going to make up for the loss of Aiden Holloway's 17 points?

1768
01:41:52,320 --> 01:42:03,860
 Well, one thing is Houston Millett, Noah Williamson, and Taylor Bo Bowen combined for 28 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists coming off the bench.

1769
01:42:04,000 --> 01:42:08,920
 Now, I don't think they're going to be replicating those numbers against NBA Michigan.

1770
01:42:09,760 --> 01:42:18,440
 But D2, if Alabama plays with the intensity, we've talked about the chemistry this team has, seems to be special now.

1771
01:42:18,960 --> 01:42:29,560
 But if they can defend, not get destroyed on the boards, rebound, I know everybody wants to talk about the threes,

1772
01:42:29,560 --> 01:42:34,480
 but I'm always interested in the intensity, defense, and rebounding.

1773
01:42:35,200 --> 01:42:41,800
 What is D2's strategy for Alabama beating the NBA Michigan Wolverines?

1774
01:42:43,060 --> 01:42:50,620
 Well, I mean, I think first and foremost, they have to take Elliott Godot and Namari Burnett out of the game.

1775
01:42:51,000 --> 01:43:00,300
 And I do think Alabama is better in the backcourt than Michigan, but they have to severely outplay them like they did the guards at Texas Tech.

1776
01:43:00,780 --> 01:43:02,680
 They have to guard with ferocity.

1777
01:43:02,800 --> 01:43:05,100
 They've got to force some live ball turnovers.

1778
01:43:05,220 --> 01:43:08,360
 I thought they did a much better job with that against Texas Tech.

1779
01:43:08,820 --> 01:43:12,080
 They've got to create some extra possessions for themselves.

1780
01:43:13,460 --> 01:43:18,040
 And LeBaron Filon, of course, is going to have to play better offensively than he did in the last game.

1781
01:43:18,100 --> 01:43:19,200
 He's got a finished shot.

1782
01:43:19,800 --> 01:43:25,920
 They've got to severely outplay Michigan's backcourt because if they do, you know, that, first of all,

1783
01:43:26,280 --> 01:43:35,680
 if their guards are being outplayed, perhaps the frontcourt, those guys can't get the ball to the guys in the paint as much as they would like.

1784
01:43:35,680 --> 01:43:40,220
 And then they have to, while it's going to be very difficult for Aiden Sherell,

1785
01:43:40,960 --> 01:43:45,420
 who I thought was as good the last two games as he's been in a while,

1786
01:43:45,920 --> 01:43:52,400
 and then, you know, and you think of Amari Allen, those three guys are going to have to keep Alabama,

1787
01:43:52,620 --> 01:43:55,080
 you know, in it against their frontcourt.

1788
01:43:55,780 --> 01:44:01,600
 Certainly, you know, Luxembourg is probably going to be Ian Filon, the two best players on the floor.

1789
01:44:02,160 --> 01:44:08,580
 You know, but I will say this, as long as they don't allow him 30, you know, and really let him go off.

1790
01:44:08,640 --> 01:44:12,740
 If he gets 20, that's all well and good because he's a great player.

1791
01:44:12,880 --> 01:44:14,960
 But you've got to limit the other guys.

1792
01:44:15,200 --> 01:44:18,700
 And then, to me, you have to stay within striking distance on the glass.

1793
01:44:18,920 --> 01:44:21,000
 Like, they eviscerated Texas Tech.

1794
01:44:21,080 --> 01:44:22,700
 I don't think that's going to happen with Michigan.

1795
01:44:23,340 --> 01:44:28,020
 But you have to, it has to be something like a 38, 33 type deal.

1796
01:44:28,420 --> 01:44:32,100
 And if it is like that, that probably means Alabama's also making shots.

1797
01:44:32,700 --> 01:44:37,760
 And so, and then, you know, you've got to, you can't be afraid to go at them.

1798
01:44:37,760 --> 01:44:44,440
 You've got to try to get maybe a couple of their bigs in foul trouble, try to get to the free throw line.

1799
01:44:44,860 --> 01:44:48,100
 And if you can do that, then I think the threes will fall.

1800
01:44:48,200 --> 01:44:50,580
 And I think I always have a magic number.

1801
01:44:50,820 --> 01:44:53,480
 I think Alabama needs to make 15 plus three.

1802
01:44:53,800 --> 01:44:56,260
 They need to shoot it at a very high rate.

1803
01:44:56,740 --> 01:45:02,460
 And then, I think, you know, points-wise, you know, Michigan can score, so can Alabama.

1804
01:45:03,040 --> 01:45:04,780
 This is going to have, for Alabama to win,

1805
01:45:04,780 --> 01:45:11,340
 and I think it's going to have to be a game like a 91-85, 90-84 type game.

1806
01:45:11,460 --> 01:45:13,780
 I think Alabama's going to have to get it up and down.

1807
01:45:14,380 --> 01:45:16,280
 And then, you know, Michigan's going to make plays.

1808
01:45:16,500 --> 01:45:20,400
 They're going to have to just kind of outlast them in some form or fashion.

1809
01:45:20,800 --> 01:45:26,580
 I think it's going to be very difficult because I think Michigan and Arizona may be the best two teams in the country.

1810
01:45:26,700 --> 01:45:28,800
 And we know what Arizona did to Alabama and Birmingham.

1811
01:45:29,660 --> 01:45:31,620
 And Alabama doesn't have Aiden Holloway.

1812
01:45:31,620 --> 01:45:33,320
 But I'll give this team credit.

1813
01:45:33,540 --> 01:45:35,100
 They didn't let it bother them.

1814
01:45:35,640 --> 01:45:37,460
 Nato doesn't make an excuse.

1815
01:45:37,640 --> 01:45:40,140
 He just says, look, guys, others are going to have to step up.

1816
01:45:40,600 --> 01:45:41,900
 And that's what they're going to have to do.

1817
01:45:41,960 --> 01:45:43,100
 They're going to have to make shots.

1818
01:45:43,620 --> 01:45:50,940
 And then the last thing I think Alabama's got to do is the turnovers have to be in the 8, 9, 10 range max.

1819
01:45:51,180 --> 01:46:01,700
 So, if it gets to 13, 14, or 15, and you're allowing Michigan all these extra possessions, and they're an open floor, it's not going to be a pretty thing for Alabama.

1820
01:46:01,920 --> 01:46:07,900
 So, I think those are the things they've got to do to give themselves a chance to win in the United Center.

1821
01:46:08,020 --> 01:46:12,460
 And don't forget, they beat Illinois there earlier in the country, so at least they're familiar with the arena.

1822
01:46:13,460 --> 01:46:17,100
 Drew Jarman, host talking about 97.7 FM, the zone.

1823
01:46:17,180 --> 01:46:18,040
 Drew, I agree with you.

1824
01:46:18,480 --> 01:46:25,880
 Obviously, they've got to get the threes to be consistent, but they've got to get those big guys in trouble because Michigan has, as far as the length, they have the advantage there.

1825
01:46:25,940 --> 01:46:28,920
 That way they can open up, maybe pound it inside some more.

1826
01:46:29,020 --> 01:46:30,660
 But let's shift gears a little bit, Drew.

1827
01:46:30,740 --> 01:46:35,140
 What are you hearing as far as that other sport this spring called Alabama football?

1828
01:46:36,420 --> 01:46:41,420
 Well, you know, I think there's a lot of experimentation going along the offensive line.

1829
01:46:41,600 --> 01:46:53,100
 I've heard Michael Carroll has received some reps inside, which, in fact, if that move could be made, I think that would be Alabama's best-case scenario for the offensive line.

1830
01:46:53,100 --> 01:47:05,040
 Because I think Michael can be a really good tackle, but I think he could be an elite guard with his athleticism, his ability to pull, and just the fact that he's a mean hombre when he plays.

1831
01:47:05,360 --> 01:47:11,040
 And I think, you know, it would be similar to when Mike Johnson was a good tackle, but a great guard.

1832
01:47:11,380 --> 01:47:13,840
 And I think it would be another situation like that.

1833
01:47:14,140 --> 01:47:22,920
 If Javon James could play the right tackle spot to transfer from Mississippi State, and then, you know, Jackson Lloyd settling at left tackle, Delgotti at center.

1834
01:47:23,120 --> 01:47:28,220
 And then, you know, you'll fight Nick Brooks, you know, he's getting some reps right now at left guard.

1835
01:47:28,340 --> 01:47:31,140
 We know William Sanders will be back in the fall.

1836
01:47:31,260 --> 01:47:32,400
 That could be quite a battle.

1837
01:47:32,560 --> 01:47:35,620
 But hopefully that would make the offensive line much improved.

1838
01:47:35,620 --> 01:47:42,480
 I mean, I know they've had two NFL players among the five last year, but we know they never could get the chemistry right.

1839
01:47:42,580 --> 01:47:44,240
 They never could get the running game going.

1840
01:47:44,660 --> 01:47:52,020
 Hopefully that would allow the running game to be much better, along with the fact maybe guys like Daniel Hill and Kevin Riley are, you know,

1841
01:47:52,080 --> 01:47:57,940
 physically in better shape, healthier, and more comfortable with, you know, in their own skin in this offense.

1842
01:47:58,400 --> 01:48:01,760
 And then, of course, EJ Crowell, he's the ultimate wild card.

1843
01:48:01,940 --> 01:48:04,300
 You know, how quickly does he assert himself?

1844
01:48:04,420 --> 01:48:06,000
 And then a guy like A.K. Deer.

1845
01:48:06,100 --> 01:48:08,200
 But I think that's kind of what I take from it.

1846
01:48:08,320 --> 01:48:15,620
 I think, again, I'm going to say it for, you know, the entire spring, I think quarterback is going to be a battle that won't be decided until August.

1847
01:48:15,620 --> 01:48:17,400
 But I think they have two really good players.

1848
01:48:17,820 --> 01:48:19,740
 So I don't think you can go wrong either way.

1849
01:48:19,820 --> 01:48:25,200
 But I think the offensive line and then defensively, you know, identifying that front.

1850
01:48:25,320 --> 01:48:27,260
 And I thought that was an interesting hire yesterday.

1851
01:48:27,540 --> 01:48:33,200
 It was announced they hired Trent Simpson from Oklahoma as the defensive line coach.

1852
01:48:33,300 --> 01:48:36,660
 And maybe he can help that group, you know, get better.

1853
01:48:36,800 --> 01:48:40,560
 I've heard good things about Terrence Green, the transfer from Oregon.

1854
01:48:40,560 --> 01:48:48,220
 He has to help try to fill the shoes of Tim Keenan, who is such a, you know, stalwart as a leader and playmaker for them.

1855
01:48:48,620 --> 01:48:58,900
 And then it sounds like Yonsei Pierre may be hopefully making that jump to being a guy that maybe you could pencil in as a first-team All-American type guy in a future first-round pick.

1856
01:48:59,920 --> 01:49:00,440
 Absolutely.

1857
01:49:00,980 --> 01:49:06,680
 Alabama baseball wins last night at Toyota Field and Madison beating Austin Peay.

1858
01:49:06,680 --> 01:49:11,080
 And, oh, by the way, pitched a no-hitter last week and swept the Gators.

1859
01:49:12,120 --> 01:49:18,560
 The picture of Kevin O'Sullivan in anguish in the dugout is one Alabama fans will probably remember.

1860
01:49:18,620 --> 01:49:21,240
 Remember, four years to come.

1861
01:49:21,460 --> 01:49:24,520
 D2, where can we get online and listen to the show?

1862
01:49:24,740 --> 01:49:35,120
 I know you get Harrison Folks at 97.7 covering the run by the UAH women who are in the Final Four, which is amazing for UAH.

1863
01:49:35,980 --> 01:49:38,760
 D2, where can we get online and get all the good stuff?

1864
01:49:39,640 --> 01:49:41,360
 Yeah, it's pretty awesome.

1865
01:49:41,360 --> 01:49:45,800
 The UAH ladies are going to take on Grand Valley State tomorrow.

1866
01:49:46,160 --> 01:49:50,540
 I believe that's a 6 o'clock tip tomorrow, the number one seed.

1867
01:49:50,860 --> 01:49:52,300
 And they are in the Final Four.

1868
01:49:52,620 --> 01:49:54,380
 It was a great comeback last night.

1869
01:49:54,460 --> 01:49:58,900
 They were down 14 with eight minutes left in the third, came back and won.

1870
01:49:59,060 --> 01:50:00,820
 And I think we were all the same.

1871
01:50:00,960 --> 01:50:03,120
 Scott didn't want to get up out of his seat in the arena.

1872
01:50:03,240 --> 01:50:04,660
 I didn't want to leave my vehicle.

1873
01:50:05,380 --> 01:50:13,160
 And Steve, you know, he didn't want to – he switched seats, too, just all for the good karma for UAH to come back and win that game,

1874
01:50:13,240 --> 01:50:19,880
 which they did, which was historical because this is now, without a doubt, the greatest women's team in the history of the school.

1875
01:50:19,880 --> 01:50:26,440
 And total credit to Alan Sharp, who will be on our show again tomorrow for the job he's done with those young ladies.

1876
01:50:26,800 --> 01:50:29,780
 But you can connect with me at 977 ESPN.

1877
01:50:30,420 --> 01:50:37,660
 If you missed any of the content, you can certainly, you know, listen and go back to 97.7 The Zone, our SoundCloud page.

1878
01:50:38,100 --> 01:50:40,840
 And then, of course, 977 ESPN.com.

1879
01:50:40,920 --> 01:50:44,840
 But we always love being on with you guys and talking to Paul, and we appreciate it.

1880
01:50:44,840 --> 01:50:53,200
 And it was a nice win for Rob Vaughn's team, but no rest for the weary as the Auburn Tigers are coming to town for a three-game weekend series.

1881
01:50:54,380 --> 01:50:56,720
 In the meantime, go Chargers.

1882
01:50:56,840 --> 01:50:58,160
 Drew, listen, man, thanks so much.

1883
01:50:58,220 --> 01:50:59,380
 Let's do it again soon, okay?

1884
01:51:00,000 --> 01:51:00,640
 Thank you, guys.

1885
01:51:01,280 --> 01:51:01,880
 Thank you, man.

1886
01:51:02,060 --> 01:51:05,800
 Double D, Drew DeArmond, host, Talking Ball, and Huntsville's 97.7 FM The Zone.

1887
01:51:05,800 --> 01:51:11,220
 Again, BB, it is play ball, major league baseball season opening up tonight.

1888
01:51:11,340 --> 01:51:13,540
 The New York Yankees at the San Francisco Giants.

1889
01:51:14,360 --> 01:51:19,480
 And you can catch it if you've got a pocket full of money on that bastion of baseball coverage called Netflix, BB.

1890
01:51:20,000 --> 01:51:21,920
 Yeah, it's amazing.

1891
01:51:22,300 --> 01:51:23,960
 The Braves, I know, are streaming.

1892
01:51:24,240 --> 01:51:26,540
 All the major league teams are going to that.

1893
01:51:26,620 --> 01:51:28,400
 And just a quick update again, Harold.

1894
01:51:29,040 --> 01:51:41,940
 As far as Nate Oates' future at Alabama, I've looked at three sources, and they've said Nate Oates is well down the ladder as far as a potential candidate at North Carolina.

1895
01:51:41,940 --> 01:51:50,060
 It appears they're enamored with Billy Donovan, and I understand why Tommy Lloyd, Arizona, and Dusty May at Michigan.

1896
01:51:50,060 --> 01:51:58,520
 And then Bill Self is not, in OT, is not having a press conference this afternoon to announce his retirement.

1897
01:51:58,660 --> 01:52:02,180
 He's still thinking about what he is going to do.

1898
01:52:02,380 --> 01:52:11,420
 But again, a win or lose after Friday night, well, he'll hear again for the national pundits, Nate Oates' future.

1899
01:52:12,140 --> 01:52:13,660
 Yeah, especially if he wins.

1900
01:52:13,820 --> 01:52:16,200
 I've got to figure he'll put another lock on the fire.

1901
01:52:17,220 --> 01:52:18,460
 Let's go take care of business for now.

1902
01:52:18,520 --> 01:52:20,940
 On behalf of BB, Greg, James Blair, the entire crew here.

1903
01:52:21,060 --> 01:52:23,000
 Peril Buck, thank you so much for your time today.

1904
01:52:23,080 --> 01:52:25,420
 Let's do it again tomorrow on Dune to 2 for the Boomo Bugg Show.

1905
01:52:25,740 --> 01:52:27,820
 Back here on Sports Radio, 93.9, the score.