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Maligned Jeremy Pruitt may have factored into Nick Saban’s retirement
While Nick Saban's retirement as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide was always going to be shocking whenever it came down simply due to the magnitude of the decision, it was not entirely out of left field. In his 70s and with the modern college football landscape dramatically changing over recent years, the time for the GOAT among head coaches to step away seemed near for quite some time.
Nexstar Names New GMs in Huntsville, Lubbock
Nexstar Media Group said it promoted Olivia Pennington and Britt Milstead to VP and general manager, effective immediately.Pennington will run Nexstar’s stations in Huntsville, Alabama: CBS affiliate WHNT and CW affiliate WHDF. Milstead will manage KLBK, the CBS affiliate in Lubbock, Texas, and will oversee Nexstar’s agreement to operate KAMC, ABC’s Mission Broadcasting-owned Lubbock affiliate.Both execs had been senior sales execs at Nexstar owned stations.“Olivia and Britt are outstanding leaders within the company’s management ranks,” Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, said. “Each has been successful at driving revenue and profitability, developing highly collaborative sales teams, and creating customized solutions for their...
South Alabama Jaguars add Guntersville’s Julyon Jordan
The South Alabama Jaguars have added yet another 2025 commitment with a pledge from Guntersville High School running back Julyon Jordan. The 5'10,175 recruit from Guntersville High School also had offers from Virginia, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt,Mississippi State and Troy. Along with his official visit to South Alabama this summer, Jordan...
Troy Rookie All-Stars compete in World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy All-Stars represented Alabama at the Dixie Ozone Rookies (11U) World Series in Mississippi this past weekend. Troy went 2-2 at the World Series. They opened up the World Series with a 8-5 win over Livingston on July 18. Cole Cleveland led Troy at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run, while Elliot Cochran went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Barrett Powell and Cochran pitched two innings each. Cochran struck out two and gave up two hits and two earned runs, while Powell struck out three and gave up no hits or earned runs.
This week in history: 1969
The headlines from The Greenville Advocate this week in 1969, covered topics ranging from space exploration to advancements in highway safety technology. The week’s headlines include the historic moon landing and the introduction of Vascar speed devices in Alabama. Astronauts on the Moon: In a picture viewed by millions of people all over the […] The post This week in history: 1969 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Danger: Large Coyotes Causing Havoc In Alabama
This is one reason we should all own a rifle. Recently people have been spotting some giants roaming closer and closer to heavily populated residential areas. Be on the lookout a very large COYOTE roaming Chigger Ridge Road. Joyce Kidd Kephart added this pic. And said.. Something has bothered my...
Decatur firefighter demoted after alleged incident
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A Decatur firefighter was demoted after city officials say he made an inappropriate comment while responding to a medical emergency. However, he denies the accusations. According to our news partners at the Decatur Daily, Mayor Tab Bowling demoted Lt. Kevin Jackson last month. Jackson has been...
Huntsville man arrested on capital murder charge
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A man is sitting in jail after being arrested on a capital murder charge Friday morning. Isaiah Henry was booked into the Madison County Jail Friday morning right before 10 a.m. He’s charged with capital murder during a robbery. The arrest comes from a shooting...
Two pedestrians fatally struck by vehicles in Madison this weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Detectives are investigating two deadly crashes involving vehicles hitting pedestrians in the town of Madison over the weekend. A 48-year-old man was struck and killed by a Jeep on Gallatin Pike late Saturday night. The report states the man was found lying in the middle of the road near Walton Lane.
Bibb County capital murder suspect makes first court appearance Monday morning
CENTREVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - A man accused of killing five people, including four children in Bibb County made his first appearance in court Monday morning. Prosecutors say 32-Year-Old Brandon Kendrick shot and killed His wife, his two children and two other children with a 9mm gun. The arraignment was shown...
Tuscaloosa Police Respond to Fatal Car Accident Monday Morning
Police in Tuscaloosa are on the scene of a deadly car accident near Hargrove Road Monday morning. Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of Hargrove Road and 45th Street East around 8 a.m. Monday morning. Taylor said...
Huntsville City FC falls 2-0 at Inter Miami CF II
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (July 21, 2024) – Huntsville City Football Club fell 2-0 against Inter Miami CF II at Chase Stadium. Following the match, defender Chris Applewhite will fly to Columbus, Ohio to participate in the 2024 MLS All-Star Week alongside Nashville SC’s leading scorer Hany Mukhtar. Applewhite will participate in the 2024 MLS NEXT All-Star Game Presented by Allstate on Tuesday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. CT at Historic Crew Stadium. Fans can stream the match on MLSSoccer.com.
Will Alabama's wide receivers fall flat despite improved offense in 2024?
The SEC is a conference loaded with talent all across the football field and on the sidelines. As the game continues to evolve, teams will emphasize certain positions. In 2024, a long list of wide receivers will receive national attention for their skills and abilities. However, it’s been some time since the Alabama Crimson Tide had a group of receivers that turned heads.
Tyler Booker Wins SEC Media Days with Response to Nick Saban, Lane Kiffin Spars with Paul Finebaum and Utah State Fires Blake Anderson
Own the group chat with The Weekender, highlighting the biggest stories in college sports, standout writing from Eleven Warriors, and a glance at what's next. Alabama guard issues perfect response to Nick Saban. Despite coaching Alabama for the last 17 years, Nick Saban isn’t picking the Crimson Tide to make...
ESPN analyst names four SEC teams that have a better chance of making College Football Playoff than Alabama
The 2024 college football season is going to look very different. From conference realignment to a 12-team playoff, the new era is hoping to attract more fans to the sport. Another notable change will be Nick Saban sitting behind a desk while watching the new Alabama head coach, Kalen DeBoer, try to continue the great work Saban did in his 18 years with the program. With the changing of the guard comes questions. Can Alabama continue the success they had under Saban?
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