Monday morning Bama football discussion
Rodney joined host Gary Harris on Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa to discuss the latest on Alabama football. Here is that interview.5-star combo guard Josh Primo commits to Nate Oats and Alabama
A huge second piece of the puzzle is now in place for Alabama Men's Basketball and head coach Nate Oats as 5-star combo guard Joshua Primo has committed to the Crimson Tide. Primo follows in the footsteps of fellow Canadian, combo forward Keon Ambrose-Hylton, who signed with Alabama in November.
Primo commits to Alabama
Nate Oats has landed a second commitment for the Tide's 2020 basketball class -- and it's a big one. Five-star combo guard Josh Primo of Toronto-Royal Crown, a 6'6, 185-pounder, has joined fellow Canadian Keon Ambrose-Hylton, a 6-8, 210-pound forward, in Bama's class. More later.112% Commited 🐘🔴⚪️ #RollTide pic.twitter.com/YHCx6y0Lj2
- Joshua Primo (@JoshuaPrimo4) March 27, 2020
TI goes in-depth on Bama football on The Gary Harris Show
Rodney joined host Gary Harris on Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa to discuss the latest on Alabama football. Here is that interview.Tider Insider TV for March 24
Oats updates basketball program status during pandemic
Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats spoke to the media on a Tuesday teleconference to update his program during the Corona outbreak. Here’s a look at what he said.
Checking the TI mail bag
With spring practice and recruiting suspended for now, there is very little fresh or real information to report. But fans are still asking questions. Here's a quick look into our mail bag.
Tide softball seniors hope to return
"Team 24.5," as some are calling next season’s Alabama softball team, could have a lot of players and even more depth. More of both than ever.
Kira Lewis Jr. picks up NABC All-District honors
Alabama sophomore point guard Kira Lewis Jr. earned yet another award following the completion of the 2019-20 season when he garnered Second Team All-District honors by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), the organization announced on Monday.
CoViD-19 discussion on the Quad
With the dearth of sports news, many have turned to the Quad for conversation about the coronavirus.TI on The Game in Tuscaloosa
Rodney joined host Ryan Fowler on The Game on Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa to discuss the latest on Alabama football.TI Thursday morning Bama discussion on WMSP
Rodney joined hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight on WMSP in Montgomery for the latest on Alabama sports. Here is that interview.Is there still hope for a rescheduled A-Day?
During a Wednesday teleconference with the media, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey addressed issues raised by the spread of COVID-19.
Tider Insider TV for March 17
Monday morning Bama football discussion
Rodney joined host Gary Harris on Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa to discuss the latest on Alabama football. Here is that interview.Spring football practice suspended until further notice
"Alabama has suspended spring football practice until further notice, including all football media-related activities. We will provide updates when more information is available."Five future stars
With spring drills beginning this Friday, TI has been previewing several players we think will have an opportunity to make a mark over the course of 15 practices this spring. Here are five young players who we think might be future stars.
Statement from Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne on attendance restrictions
"The health and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans is of the utmost importance. Pursuant to SEC directive, we will restrict attendance at our on-campus athletics events in Tuscaloosa through at least March 30. When additional information becomes available, we will communicate it at that time. That will also include information on tickets that have already been purchased in advance for upcoming events."Tennessee predictions
Make your predictions before the start of the men's basketball game at 12 noon Thursday.
E.J. Junior selected for induction to College Football Hall of Fame
The University of Alabama football legend E.J. Junior has been selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame announced Wednesday on ESPN2’s SportsCenter.
Offense stays hot, helps Tide win at UAB on Tuesday
Alabama put together another dominant offensive performance on the way to a 13-7 win at UAB on Tuesday evening at Regions Field. With the victory, the Crimson Tide heads into Southeastern Conference play with a 16-1 overall mark.
Tider Insider TV for March 10
KB Sides named SEC Softball Co-Player of the Week
A dominant weekend at the plate helped earn junior KB Sides recognition from the league office on Tuesday, announced as the SEC Co-Player of the Week.
Four basketball players earn SEC all-conference honors
Sophomore guard Kira Lewis Jr. was named All-Southeastern Conference First Team while junior guard John Petty Jr. earned All-SEC Second Team honors, as the league office announced the 2020 postseason awards on Tuesday. In addition to the all-conference accolades, the head coaches from around the league also voted guard Jaden Shackelford was selected to the league’s all-freshman team, while junior guard/forward Herbert Jones was tabbed as an all-defensive team performer.
It’s Alabama for Alexander
Alabama’s week started off with a bang as the Tide picked up a big-time commitment from Jeremiah Alexander of Thompson HS in Alabaster. The 6-2, 235-pound sophomore linebacker is already regarded as one of the nation’s top 25 players in the 2022 class.
TI talks Alabama football on Three Man Front
Rodney joined hosts Aaron Suttles, Landon Roberts and Pat Smith on Three Man Front on WJOX in Birmingham. Here that interview.Monday morning Bama football discussion
Rodney joined host Gary Harris on Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa to discuss the latest on Alabama football. Here is that interview.Should "slow" recruiting start be reason for concern?
In the 2021 class, Alabama has just one commitment (four-star Mobile Christian linebacker Deontae Lawson). Should Bama fans be alarmed by the Tide's "slow" start? Even though it's only March - nine and 11 months before the two signing periods -- is there reason for panic?
Tide lands 2022 in-state star
Alabama landed a big commitment for the 2022 class on Monday morning with the decision of Alabaster-Thompson outside linebacker/defensive end Jeremiah Alexander. The 6-3, 225-pound standout is the early favorite to be the state’s top prospect for 2022. Last season, he racked up 119 tackles, nine sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles in helping lead Thompson to a state title. Alexander chose Alabama over offers from Auburn, Florida, Georgia and LSU, among others. More later.
Bama softball wins opening SEC series over Hogs
Alabama coach Patrick Murphy saw his Team 24 open up its SEC softball schedule at home with a series win over No. 20/20 Arkansas, and the two wins Saturday and Sunday both came via the run rule. No. 9/13 Alabama fell 1-0 Friday night but then bounced back with decisive 10-2 and 9-1 wins on Saturday and Sunday.
Bama basketball loses ugly road contest
It started ugly. It got uglier. It ended ugliest. That pretty much sums up Alabama’s 69-50 SEC road loss in Columbia, Mo. Saturday afternoon. Alabama (16-15, 8-10 SEC) can take little solace in this loss other than it possibly sets them up to face Auburn, not Kentucky, in round three of next week’s SEC basketball tourney in Nashville.
TI discusses Drake Maye, spring practice storylines & more
Rodney joined host Ryan Fowler on Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa to discuss QB Drake Maye's flipping his commitment from Alabama, spring practice storylines and more. Here is that interview.No surprise, Maye flips from Tide
It had been speculated for many weeks that it was only a matter of time before four-star quarterback Drake Maye would flip from Alabama to North Carolina. Maye announced that decision earlier today on twitter.Committed to The University of North Carolina! Go Heels🐏 Edit-@Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/ZaA32bnZZ5
- Drake Maye (@DrakeMaye2) March 6, 2020
Missouri predictions
Make your predictions before the start of the men's basketball game at 1:30 Saturday afternoon.
Prospects heading to Tuscaloosa
Spring practice is right around the corner, but this weekend the UA staff will focus on recruiting. Several prep standouts will make their way to campus Saturday for the Tide's second Junior Day of the year. Here's a look at some of the players planning to attend the event.
More off-season player notes
Earlier this week, TI posted an update on five players who would have great opportunities this spring to establish themselves heading into camp next August. Here's a follow-up to that report.
TI discusses the new direction of Bama's strength and conditioning program
Rodney joined Talkin' Ball on 97.7 The Zone in Huntsville to discuss the hires of David Ballou & Dr. Matt Rhea.Basketball Tide sees NCAA hopes vanish
Vanderbilt's Saben Lee was on a mission. He scored 38 points to single-handedly destroy Alabama’s NCAA tourney hopes save winning next week’s conference tourney in Nashville. Vandy won its second SEC game in two years, beating Alabama 87-79 before a Coleman Coliseum crowd of 9,071. Kira Lewis scored 30 points to lead Alabama and boost his NBA stock. Lee’s 38 boosted Alabama’s NIT stock and pulled the plug on NCAA talk for the Tide.