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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Michigan Wolverines drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Back in January, Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner and Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy were battling for a chance to make the national championship game. Fast forward to the present day, and they're now teammates on the Minnesota Vikings.
The Vikings s ..read more
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 29: Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 29, 2024, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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We didn't have a Will Levis or even Aaron Rodgers-style wait in the NFL Draft's green room last night, but there was still plenty of top 30 and arguably top 20 talent still on the board and those players will be waiting to hear their names called later today.
Ahead of the second round of the 2024 ..read more
The Spun » Alabama Crimson Tide
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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 11: Nick Saban the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field on November 11, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Nick Saban will watch some of his former Alabama players get drafted in his new role. The recently retired head coach made his College GameDay debut on ESPN's pre-draft event.
During his appearance, Saban discussed the challenges of a player transitioning from college to the NFL. He said a player must work hard to improve rather than acting "entitled ..read more
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 31: Nick Saban head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on during the fourth quarter of the Allstate Sugar Bowl against the Kansas State Wildcats at Caesars Superdome on December 31, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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During an appearance on Robert Griffin III's podcast, former Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry offered his thoughts on Nick Saban's retirement.
When asked if he believes the transfer portal and NIL deals played a role in Saban's decision, McKinstry had a telling ..read more
The Spun » Alabama Crimson Tide
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ATLANTA, GA SEPTEMBER 10: North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) passes the ball during the NCAA football game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Georgia State Panthers on September 10th, 2022 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Before establishing himself as one of the top prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft, Drake Maye flipped his commitment from Alabama to North Carolina.
The Charlotte native opted to stay close to home instead of playing for Nick Saban. During Wednesday's i ..read more
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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Alabama Crimson Tide helmets lay on the ground with in confetti after the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. Alabama won 26-23. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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The Alabama Crimson Tide are going to be missing one more offensive lineman this coming season following their recent spring game.
According to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports, Alabama offensive lineman James Brockermeyer has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Brockermeyer mostly played ..read more
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Sports commentator Paul Finebaum before the college football playoff semifinal game between the University of Georgia Bulldogs and The Ohio State Buckeyes on December 31, 2022 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Over the weekend, former five-star point guard Aden Holloway raised eyebrows when he announced he was transferring from Auburn to Alabama.
Paul Finebaum has been around the SEC and particularly the Alabama-Auburn rivalry for a long time, and the longtime ..read more
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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 02: Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up prior to facing the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 02, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Sunday's GEICO 500 is underway. Several Alabama football players are at Talladega Speedway to watch the Cup Series race.
RFK Racing posted photos of Jalen Milroe, Kobe Prentice, Malachi Moore, and other Crimson Tide players on pit row. They received branded hats to commemorate their day at the track.
Also, p ..read more
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GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 20: Head coach Bruce Pearl of the Auburn Tigers reacts in the first half against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 20, 2022 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Former Auburn guard Aden Holloway is taking his talents to Tuscaloosa for the 2024-25 season. It was reported earlier this Saturday that he's committing to Alabama.
Holloway averaged 7.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game during his freshma ..read more
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 17: Aden Holloway #1 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates against the Florida Gators during the second half of the SEC Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 17, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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As if losing a five-star prospect in any circumstance wasn't bad enough, the Auburn Tigers are now forced to watch as one of their top basketball prospects moves to their biggest rival.
According to Joe Tipton of On3 Sports, five-star point guard Aden Holloway is committing to the University of A ..read more