TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — If you know the story, and the football player, it was one of those situations in which one could only resolve that he should be called whatever he wanted. Yes, former University of Alabama player Jalston Fowler was known as "Nudie." It became common knowledge during a Nick Saban press conference when the coach casually referred to his fullback that way, and everyone in the room perked up all at once as if to say, "Excuse me, what?" Fowler was listed as 6 foot 1, 246 pounds, but was thicker than thick. If he hit you, especially while carrying the ball, he wasn't just trying ..read more

Former Alabama standout cornerback Terrion Arnold was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 24th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft nearly two months ago and he officially signed his rookie contract on Thursday. Arnold is the penultimate 2024 Alabama draftee to sign his rookie deal, as Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Dallas Turner, the 17th overall selection, still needs to put the pen to paper. The Lions definitely wanted Arnold as they traded up to select him. He got to celebrate with the literal hundreds of thousands of Detroit fans watching in the crowd. Arnold became the third Crimson Tide ..read more

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times a week, the writers will group up to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports. Watch the video above as BamaCentral staff writers Blake Byler and Katie Windham discuss whether or not Alabama will have a Heisman finalist in 2024. Alabama's last winner was Bryce Young in 2021, and the Crimson Tide has not had a finalist the last two seasons. Before Nick Saban's arrival in Tuscaloosa, no Alabama player had ever won the Heisman T ..read more

We're surrounded by them ... they're everywhere! Cartoons by Anthony Sisco highlighting the lighter side of Alabama's football team, coaches and rabid fans (and sometimes UA's other sports). Check out Crimson Tikes: Hot Dog  "Crimson Tikes" is the brainchild of Anthony Sisco, who is passionate about all things Crimson Tide. Although his career paths have taken him in different directions, the cartoon centered around Alabama athletics has been a labor of love for the past few years. He and his wife live in Hickory Flat, Ga., where they raised two kids and a multitude of pets. He attended A ..read more

This is the second in an 8-part series where BamaCentral's Blake Byler will break down the numbers and the film to give you everything you need to know about each of Alabama basketball's 2024-25 newcomers.  One of the most impressive parts of the Alabama basketball transfer class this offseason was how each player filled a specific need. In the case of South Florida transfer Chris Youngblood, he brings an excellent blend of physicality and shooting that will make him an indispensable member of the 2024-25 Crimson Tide team. Youngblood, originally a native of Tuscaloosa, moved from west Al ..read more

The Wednesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show" dives right back into recruiting as the Alabama Crimson Tide secured its second offensive lineman in its Class of 2025. Then we dive into Alabama basketball's latest news as two marquee opponents are confirmed for the upcoming season. The Crimson Tide football staff secured Mal Waldrep out of Central Phenix City on Tuesday. What do we see in the 6-foot-5, 320-pound offensive lineman? He's a 3-star recruit by most recruiting services but the show sees good technique and a strong frame from a starting left tackle on a state championship-winning tea ..read more

The second annual SEC/ACC Challenge matchups are set, with Alabama set to travel to blue blood North Carolina on Wednesday, Dec. 4, per a report from Jon Rothstein. The game will be a rematch of last season's Sweet Sixteen, where 4-seed Alabama defeated 1-seed North Carolina 89-87 to advance to its second Elite Eight in school history. It will also be the third consecutive season the Crimson Tide and Tar Heels will play, with Alabama having won both previous meetings. Alabama will be looking for its first win in the SEC/ACC Challenge after falling to Clemson at home last season, a loss the tea ..read more

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — When most people looked at defensive lineman Jesse Williams while he was at the University of Alabama, they didn’t know where to begin. There was no John Parker Wilson-like haircut, or polo-style shirt that was popular on campus. Williams often didn't wear sleeves, or shoes, even in winter. Socks? Forget it. Instead, there was the Mohawk, which he would occasionally shave off for a different look, but could always return. War paint would sometimes to applied to his face for games, a lot of it, and then drip down for hours, exposing even more colors and ink.   Nearly eve ..read more

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times a week, the writers will group up to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports. Watch the video below as BamaCentral staff writers Blake Byler and Katie Windham discuss why Alabama basketball opted to construct a new practice facility and what kind of effects this will have on the future of a new basketball arena. The UA System Board of Trustees announced plans to create a new practice facility for Alabama basketball on Thursda ..read more

Another college softball season has come and gone with the Oklahoma Sooners being crowned national champions for the fourth year in a row. Oklahoma topped the field at the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, which also featured the Alabama Crimson Tide. After a disappointing regular season, Alabama put things together at the right time to make a run back to the WCWS for the 15th time. The Crimson Tide was the No. 14 seed in the NCAA Tournament and hovered in that range in the polls for most of the season. But with a trip to OKC and one win over Duke at the WCWS, Alabama moved up in ..read more