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How Good Does Bama Have to be to Win a Title?
If I had told you on Wednesday, January 10, after 4:00 p.m. that Alabama would have a roster capable of winning a national championship, I would have been taken to a psych ward and tested for insanity. And yet, with two days until the start of the Crimson Tide's season, the majority of media in Tuscaloosa and fans around Alabama would tell you the Crimson Tide has a roster with enough talent to win a national championship.
Nick Saban explains why he expects Jalen Milroe will have a 'fantastic' 2024 season
Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban explained Friday why he believes Jalen Milroe will have a "fantastic" season upcoming in 2024. "Having an athletic quarterback is a huge advantage, and I think Jalen Milroe is going to have a fantastic year this year because he's become a better passer, he's a better processor now and he still has the athleticism to make great plays with his feet," Saban said Friday on the Pat McAfee Show.
Alabama Sweeps UT Martin Saturday to Cap Undefeated Opening Weekend
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama volleyball needed just three sets to earn the win Saturday over UT Martin, sweeping the Skyhawks by set scores of 25-14, 25-9 and 25-17. Alabama (3-0) hit a weekend-best .384 as a team against UT Martin (1-2), with Paris Thompson leading the Tide with a season-high 14 kills. Sophie Agee was close behind with 11, finishing in double digits in all three matches at the Crimson Tide Invitational. For the second time this weekend, Alabama had nine service aces with Natalie Repetti accounting for three of those.
ACA Stumbles Against Northridge In Overtime Thriller
TUSCALOOSA, AL - Friday, August 30, American Christian Academy Patriots fall to 0-2 after giving up a 2-possession lead in overtime to the Northridge Jaguars at home. ACA struck first in this matchup when Northridge's senior Quarterback, Rowdy Christensen, threw his first interception of the game, which was returned for a touchdown by the Patriot's senior defensive back, Eric Hines. After a successful PAT, the Patriots had a 7-0 lead with under 12 minutes left in the first quarter.
Bulldogs Split Friday Matches; Elgert Records 1000 Career Digs
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. – The Citadel volleyball team split their matches on Friday with a win over 3-2 UT Martin (25-21,25-23,19-25,23-25,15-11) and a 1-3 loss against Alabama (22-25,25-17,25-27,23-25) inside Foster Auditorium. Match 1 vs. UT Martin. Key Plays & Stats. The Bulldogs set the tone against the Skyhawks 25-21, 25-23...
Birmingham workforce program sets teens, young adults on a path for success
Last school year, Taylor Cunningham was kicked out of high school. But he figured out a way to pivot, adjust to changes and graduate anyways. Friday, Cunningham, 17, stood proudly in his blue cap and gown as valedictorian of the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Magic City YouthBuild program.
‘Every job is a ministry,’ says well-known meteorologist James Spann
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – People are often afraid of finding their purpose because they think it won’t make sense to the rest of the world, said James Spann, longtime meteorologist for ABC 33/40 in Birmingham. “So what?” he said. “Everybody’s got different gifts and abilities. There’s something within them...
WATCH: 'Smokenado' passes over grass fire in Colbert County
NITRATE CITY, Ala. — Though spotty showers were in the Tennessee Valley forecast throughout Saturday, an unexpected whirlwind caused quite the visual stir in Colbert County. Jordan Davis, Assistant Fire Chief for the Nitrate City Volunteer Fire Department captured video of a "smokenado" as it developed over the scene of a fire his team was fighting Saturday.
NASA barge to transport Artemis II adapter on Tennessee River
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (WHNT) — NASA’S Pegasus Barge left Huntsville with a final destination down the Tennessee River: Kennedy Space Center. On August 21, the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) for the Space Launch System (SLS) left the Marshall Space Flight Center. NASA said the adapter connects the rocket’s core stage to its upper stage […]
Top 2025 recruit in the state of Alabama given crystal-ball to flip to Auburn football
Hugh Freeze has seemingly saved his biggest flip yet for the day of his Auburn football program's first game of the 2024 season -- receiving a crystal ball from 247Sports' Tom Loy for the No. 1 2025 recruit in the state of Alabama, Parker CB Na'eem Offord. Of note, though:...
Calvary holds its annual Labor Day celebration
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – Childersburg’s Calvary Baptist Church is once again hosting an annual Labor Day celebration on church grounds at 904 3rd Street NW, starting at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 1st. The event is open to the community, with all sorts of games, family fun, food, and...
Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Saturday afternoon
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 3:01 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:30 p.m. for Lawrence, Morgan and Cullman counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Sardis, or 11...
High School Huddle: Live scoreboard and highlights from Week 1
A statement win by Spain Park with a win over Hoover. Oak Mountain is proving themselves as a top team in the state starting 2-0. Bessemer City starting the season 2-0 is something to keep an eye the rest of the season. Julian's take:. I don't know if I have...
Who's starting for Alabama football in 2024 season opener against Western Kentucky?
Alabama football opens its season on Saturday against Western Kentucky, with the Crimson Tide unveiling its depth chart and starters three hours ahead of kickoff. Here's the full rundown of the starters and their projected backups: Alabama football offensive starters vs. Western Kentucky ...
Weather poses threat for Alabama football tailgaters; fans encouraged to take shelter
TUSCALOOSA, AL (WBMA) — The University of Alabama gets ready to kick off its first football game of the season on Saturday, August 31, at 6 pm against Western Kentucky. Storms are posing a threat on game day tailgaters and UA is offering shelter solutions to fans attending. In...
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