Roll Pod: An Alabama sports show from Bama247

What do you get when you put BOL old heads Tim Watts and Travis Reier behind open mics? Anything from Alabama sports and recruiting to the latest trends in pop culture. As for their latest installment on the Built By BamaOnLine podcast, here are some topics the fellas touched on: * Putting a wrap on Alabama's 41-24 win over UGA. * Perception vs. reality: How far away is UT under Jeremy Pruitt? * Where do the guys stand on sports and superstitions? * Base running and the Braves: A tradition unlike any other. * Roadmap of the recruitment of Ga'Quincy McKinstry, who will announce his commitment on Sunday. * As UA men's hoops continues to roll on recruiting trail, what's the ceiling for Nate Oats' 2021 haul? * Canada, the country that keeps Alabama athletics stocked with talent. * Streaming recs from the fellas. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In taking down No. 3 Georgia, 41-24, at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide improved to 4-0 on the season. When it was over, BOL senior analyst Travis Reier provided some thoughts and interacted with UA fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of the bombshell that Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and athletics director Greg Byrne had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the day, an asymptomatic Saban wasn't ready to break from his normal Wednesday practice routine. Instead, there he was, on the electronic devices of a large virtual gathering of college football media from coast to coast, providing his usual post-practice update. With No, 3 Georgia set to visit Tuscaloosa Saturday, though, the set of circumstances still unfolding around the Alabama program couldn't be described as routine. From awaiting additional tests to additional coaching staff scenarios, join BOL senior analyst Travis Reier as he takes you through the day's biggest news and ponders what might be in the offing for the Crimson Tide. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier attempt to fill in some blanks as UA pivots from Ole Miss to No. 3 Georgia. Topics include: * ____________ is why UA fans should have a sense of optimism where the Crimson Tide defense is concerned. * If you were rank the three levels of the Alabama defense through games, __________________ would be first; followed by the _____________ and ______________. * The Alabama defensive player most likely to breakout this week is ___________________. * Mac Jones aside, __________________ is Alabama’s most important player on offense this week.. * The most impressive stat for the UA offense through three games is __________________. * If Saturday’s game comes down to special teams, the Crimson Tide will be _____________________. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In outscoring Ole Miss, 63-48, on the road Saturday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide improved to 3-0 on the season. When it was over, BOL senior analyst Travis Reier provided some thoughts and interacted with UA fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you get when you put BOL old heads Tim Watts and Travis Reier behind open mics? Anything from Alabama sports and recruiting to the latest trends in pop culture. As for their latest installment on the Built By BamaOnLine podcast, here are some topics the fellas touched on: * Navigating the high school football season in a pandemic. * Nate Oats and UA men's basketball staff continue to land top talent. * Area of 2020 Crimson Tide football team that has lived up to preseason billing. * Areas where this UA team is still a work in progress. * Defensive finish to 2021 football recruiting effort? * Roundtable Mailbag includes: -- When do the blue bloods come for Oats? -- Pro prospects for Mac Jones. -- Making the case for "Cobra Kai" as a must-see stream. -- Ceiling for 2021 Alabama men's basketball recruiting class. -- The guys' first experience(s) with beer. -- One fast food burger for the rest of your life: who ya got? -- Potential for Brian Branch to join Malachi Moore on the field in the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An assortment of more-likely-to-happen scenarios for some Alabama players at Ole Miss this Saturday were among the topics the fellas hit on during their most recent conversation. First, though, Trav and Charlie pour one out for the virtuoso, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen. As for more-likelies in Oxford, they consisted of: * Najee Harris rolling to his first 100-yard game on the ground or DeVonta Smith posting his first 100-yard receiving game of the season.? * Christian Barmore or Will Anderson recording his first sack of the season. * Carl Tucker or Slade Bolden catching a pass. * Patrick Surtain II or Josh Jobe picking off a pass. * Chase Allen or Will Reichard handling kickoffs. * Brian Robinson or Miller Forristall scoring a touchdown. Wrap with some JD Davison-to-Alabama discussion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With his team besting Texas A&M, 52-24, Saturday afternoon, Alabama head coach Nick Saban improved to 20-0 in games against former assistants. When it was over, BOL senior analyst Travis Reier provided some thoughts from Tuscaloosa and interacted with UA fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football and men's basketball recruiting-related topics. Specifics include: -- What we know about a possible announcement from hoops five-star JD Davison. -- Overview of a home football opener during a dead period. -- Bama/A&M recruiting battles in recent years. -- Tide has continued presence with nation's top prospect for 2021 cycle. -- True or false: Tide will close out with two or more DLs; UA will sign a RB; One more WR more likely than an OL. -- Ole Miss, MSU or Jackson State most likely to poach current Alabama commitment? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier attempt to fill in some blanks as UA pivots from Missouri to Texas A&M. Topics include: * The atmosphere last Saturday in Columbia was __________________________. * The most encouraging individual performance from a UA player in Columbia came from _______________. * The performances from Bryce Young and Trey Sanders could best be described as _______________ and _________________. * Given the circumstances surrounding Texas A&M’s lackluster win over Vanderbilt, Nick Saban’s biggest challenge this week is __________________. * One area of this team that is most likely to experience change in the coming weeks is ____________________. * Not much of a sample size to work with, but ___________________ is the one player Alabama can least afford to lose moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In besting Missouri, 38-19, on the road Saturday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide improved to 14-0 in season openers under head coach Nick Saban. When it was over, BOL senior analyst Travis Reier provided some thoughts from Columbia, Mo., and interacted with UA fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football recruiting-related topics. Specifics include: -- With his place as a starter at Mizzou cemented, revisiting the recruitment of Ennis Rakestraw. -- Hank's thoughts on where some 2020 UA signees landed on the initial depth chart. -- Dead period from here on out for 2021 cycle? -- Upcoming Amarius Mims decision and what it could mean for UA's approach to OL as spots tighten. -- How preseason practices might influence how Alabama's 2021 class finishes up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier jumpstart your Wednesday with a cup of Crimson Tide. An attempt at filling in some blanks as UA prepares to head to Columbia, Mo., including: * The biggest surprise on the initial depth chart released by UA was _________________. * He wasn’t a starter on the depth chart but _______________ has a good chance to be at some point during the season. * Alabama’s first touchdown of the 2020 season will come from ___________________. * _______________ is the one UA player who has the most to prove against Missouri. * _______________ will be Alabama’s leading tackler in the opener. * UA game captains at Missouri will be ___________; ______________; and ______________. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Game week is finally here for the Alabama Crimson Tide. With that, Charlie Potter and Travis Reier hit on an assortment of topics, including: * Assessing the injury to cornerback Ronald Williams. * With Mike Norvell out for Florida State, pondering a COVID-19 contingency plan for Alabama sans Nick Saban. * With Depth Chart Day upon us, areas of this UA team where there is little in the way of ongoing competition. * Areas of this UA team where competition is likely to continue beyond the season opener. * Pregame warmups in Columbia might be as revealing as any in Alabama football history. * Nate Oats not shying away from expectations for UA men's hoops in Year 2. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An assortment of most-likely-to-happen scenarios were among the topics the fellas hit on during their most recent conversation. * Najee Harris with another 1,200-yard rushing season or DeVonta Smith with another 1,000-yard receiving season? * Miller Forristall with 30 or more receptions on the season or John Metchie with 30 or more receptions? * Christian Barmore with 10 or more sacks or Patrick Surtain II with four or more interceptions? * Jaylen Waddle with two or more kick returns for scores or Ale Kaho with two or more blocked punts? * Dylan Moses with 80 or more tackles or LaBryan Ray with eight or more tackles for loss? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide struck on the recruiting trail once again Tuesday, heading to South Carolina to land top tight end target Robbie Ouzts. Join BOL publisher Tim Watts and senior analyst Travis Reier as they discuss the addition of Ouzts to UA's 2021 class from every angle and look ahead to which prospect(s) might be next up on the UA commitment list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On one of their recent podcasts, 247sports.com staff members Bud Elliott and Barton Simmons made the case for the Alabama Crimson Tide as the clearcut favorite to win the SEC in 2020. Join BOL senior analyst Travis Reier as he dissects the guys' assessments and offers some thoughts of his own. Among them: * A rundown of opposing offenses and the likelihood of their success level against this Alabama defense. * Most important game on UA's schedule in the first half of the season. * What kind of game will both Georgia and Texas A&M likely need if they are to win in Tuscaloosa? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football recruiting-related topics. Specifics include: -- Outlining Hank's Crystal Ball switch for OL William Parker. -- Room for one more, but four may be enough for 2021 OL class. -- Ouzts next guy in for Crimson Tide? -- Early signing period not a certainty for December. -- In-state 2022 star makes RB less of a priority for 2021. -- IMG duo/Bama commits set to play on national television Friday night. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you get when you put BOL old heads Tim Watts and Travis Reier behind open mics? Anything from Alabama sports and recruiting to the latest trends in pop culture. As for their latest installment on the Built By BamaOnLine podcast, here are some topics Tim and Travis touched on: * Putting the commitment of NT Tim Keenan into perspective. * With spots in the 2021 class getting tight, what's the focus moving forward? * Staff continuity doesn't mean much without chemistry. * Is it time to reset expectations for Bryce Young? * First- and second-year players all over the depth chart. * Reviewing three seasons of "Yellowstone". * One seafood dish for the rest of their lives: what are the boys riding with? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier jumpstart your Monday with a cup of Crimson Tide. An attempt at filling in some blanks following Alabama's first scrimmage, including: *With all the jobs that are up for grabs in the secondary, ___________________ is the best way to describe how things currently sit for the back end of the Alabama defense. *______________ and _____________ are two freshman you will see a lot of on defense when UA opens the season at Missouri. *______________ and _____________ are two freshman you will see a lot of on offense when UA opens the season at Missouri. *With less than a month to go before the opener, _______________ is the biggest concern for the Alabama offense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2020, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa. As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included: * Tide adds another big defensive tackle with Birmingham ties. * The first scrimmage of the 2020 calendar year took place on August 29. * Youth continues to be served on perimeter of UA defense. * Mac Jones produces; Bryce Young can't catch a break. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier jumpstart your Wednesday with a cup of Crimson Tide. True or false scenarios for the 2020 football season include: -- Jordan Battle will lead UA in interceptions this season. -- In a 10-game regular season, Trey Sanders will surpass 100 carries. -- When the dust settles, Landon Dickerson will be the starter at center. -- Will Reichard will convert 80 percent of his field goal attempts. -- Bryce Young will see action in every regular season game. -- Will Anderson will have no fewer than five sacks as a true freshman. -- Alabama has/will be able to avoid positive COVID-19 tests entirely in the preseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier jumpstart your Monday with some Crimson Tide talk. Topics include: -- AP Poll pouring one out for opt outs. -- ACC, Big 12 and SEC don't have a lot in common, but all have a lot to lose. -- Shift to all remote learning at UA inevitable? -- Between outside linebacker and the secondary, opportunities o'plenty. -- Quality personnel available at inside linebacker, but how many roles? -- Interior offensive line might be oldest of Saban era. -- How UA plays on offense will spotlight next guys up at wide receiver and tight end. -- No attempts to hide Young's potential early on. -- Pads go on, scrimmages on the horizon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football recruiting-related topics. Specifics include: -- What went into the flip of Jalen Milroe from Texas to UA. -- Comparisons to another Jalen are inevitable. -- Updating another Katy, Texas native: Tunmise Adeleye. -- With Milroe secured, looking at other skill spots for 2021 class. -- Alabama makes cut for state's top 2021 hoops prospect. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide struck on the recruiting trail in the state of Texas once again Monday, flipping four-star quarterback Jalen Milroe from the Texas Longhorns. Join BOL publisher Tim Watts and senior analyst Travis Reier as they discuss the addition of Milroe to UA's 2021 class from every angle and look ahead to which prospect(s) might be next up on the UA commitment list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier jumpstart your Monday with some Crimson Tide talk. Topics include: -- Previewing a team -- again -- that we haven't seen since New Year's Day. -- With six Saturdays until the opener, practice schedule not heavy on consecutive days. -- COVID-19 impact on preseason media coverage. -- Opt outs likely to become a bigger storyline. -- Saban and schedule drop at 6 on Monday. -- Pause and pushback beneficial to injured players? -- Bryce buzz dampened by pause? -- Position battles not named quarterback that will be home to intrigue. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide doubled its recruiting pleasure Saturday when it landed a commitment from cornerback Khyree Jackson, who, according to 247sports.com, ranks as the top junior college prospect at his position. Join BOL publisher Tim Watts and senior analyst Travis Reier as they discuss the addition of Jackson to UA's 2021 class from every angle and look ahead to which prospect(s) might be next up on the UA commitment list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama's momentum on the recruiting trail continued Saturday, as the Crimson Tide landed a commitment from four-star defensive end Monkell Goodwine. Join BOL publisher Tim Watts and senior analyst Travis Reier as they discuss the addition of Goodwine to UA's 2021 class from every angle and look ahead to which prospect(s) might be next up on the UA commitment list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football recruiting-related topic. Specifics include: -- What to make of the de-commitment of Tunmise Adeleye from Ohio State. -- Cornerback talk, including new position coach for Kool-Aid and Marshall-to-UF. -- Impact of pandemic on potential early enrollees. -- Updating the QB position in UA's 2021 class. -- Previewing upcoming decisions by Monkell Goodwine and Khyree Jackson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fifth installment of the hit Neflix series Last Chance U. sets up shop in Oakland, Calif., home of Laney College. One of the central figures in Season 5 is RJ Stern, a wide receiver long on confidence and short on targets during his third and final campaign on the junior college level. Today, Stern joins BamaOnLine.com senior analyst Travis Reier to fill in some blanks, including how his relationship with head coach John Beam was portrayed on camera and where Stern might be headed next. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the actual schedule won't be released until next week, Alabama and its SEC brethren learned of their two additional league opponents on Friday. Join BOL staff members Travis Reier and Charlie Potter as they react to the news of Missouri and Kentucky filling out UA's conference-only slate for the 2020 campaign. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of Tuesday's announcement that SEC teams would begin fall practice on Aug. 17, 247sports.com national college football writer Chris Hummer joined BOL senior analyst Travis Reier to hit on a myriad of topics. Included in the discussion: -- SEC makes the call on preseason practice format. Where does it put the league in comparison to other Power 5s? -- What does Group of 5s attempt at playing 12 games come down to? -- Conference-only or plus-one scheduling: which leagues got it right? -- Opt outs more of an NFL thing? -- What are some of the Pac-12 student-athlete demands that are sustainable? -- Bowl eligibility scenarios in a COVID-19 shortened season. -- Bryce Young among freshmen with a chance to be very good very early. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier jumpstart your Monday with some Crimson Tide talk. The guys go in-depth on multiple topics, including: -- It's Monday morning, do you know when your favorite MLB team plays again? -- Justin Thomas back to No. 1; working to make Charlie a golf fan. -- Graduation weekend and fall check-in converge on UA, Tuscaloosa. -- Iron Bowl Week 1, UGA-Bama final regular-season game? Hey, why not, it's 2020. -- Fall camp start date still up in the air. -- Reality of potential for opt outs in college football. -- As decision day arrives for John Petty, what UA hoops will look like with/without him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football recruiting-related topic. Specifics include: -- Finally, a weekend off from commitments? -- August 15 shaping up as date to watch. -- Anything to read into move of Amarius Mims commitment date? -- Tennessee commitment Dylan Brooks still in contact with UA staff. Interest in flipping the in-state star? -- Is the dead period here to stay for the remainder of 2020? -- Most important targets still on the board. -- UA men's hoops continues to mine JUCO ranks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier jumpstart your Wednesday with some Crimson Tide talk. In addition to hitting on some headlines from a newsy Tuesday, the guys go in-depth on the Alabama offense, including: -- Quality on UA offensive line extends well beyond four starters. Plenty of talent, versatility. -- Addition of grad transfer at tight end might answer multiple questions. -- Extended absence for Najee Harris could bring a number of running backs into play. -- Weighing experience vs. talent at wide receiver. -- Laying out scenarios for quarterback competition, in-season reps. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama's momentum on the recruiting trail continued Sunday, as the Crimson Tide landed a commitment from elite defensive tackle Damon Payne. Join BOL publisher Tim Watts and senior analyst Travis Reier as they discuss the addition of Payne to UA's 2021 class from every angle and look ahead to which prospect(s) might be next up on the UA commitment list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football recruiting-related topic. Specifics include: -- Outlining events leading up to five-star DL Damon Payne's announcement on Sunday. -- Crystal Balls to UA that might be on the horizon. -- Connect the dots prudent where uncommitted cornerbacks are concerned? -- Quarterback talk, both for 2021 and 2022. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's breakfast menu: Tuesday ride along takes you to Bryant-Denny Stadium and the Mal Moore Athletic Facility and the individual award watchlist grows from Alabama perspective. We also check in with 247sports.com national analyst Charles Power. Topics include: -- With Alabama's latest run on the recruiting trail, can it reach No. 1 overall. -- How the OL haul stacks up historically with others. -- Is there a Bryce Young-like QB in the 2021 cycle? -- Alabama player comps for Tommy Brockermeyer. -- Stay or go for prospects in states moving football from the fall? -- Way-too-early Arch Manning discussion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the third time in as many days, the Alabama football recruiting effort welcomed one of the nation's top offensive line prospects for the 2021 cycle. This time, it was four-star Terrence Ferguson who verbally committed to the Crimson Tide, adding to a stellar big man haul that might not be done just yet. Join BOL publisher Tim Watts and senior analyst Travis Reier as they discuss the addition of Ferguson to UA's still-forming class from every angle and look ahead to which prospect(s) might be next up on the UA commitment list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Alabama football recruiting effort for the 2021 cycle doubled its fun on Friday, landing commitments from the Brockermeyer twins, four-star center James and five-star offensive tackle Tommy. Join BOL publisher Tim Watts and senior analyst Travis Reier as they discuss the additions of the Brothers Brockermeyer to UA's 2021 class from every angle and look ahead to which prospect(s) might be next up on the UA commitment list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jumpstarting your Wednesday with some Crimson Tide talk. Topics include: -- In landing Kendrick Blackshire, Crimson Tide adds another key defensive piece to 2021 recruiting puzzle. -- Tossing out some comps for the 6-foot-2, 245-pound linebacker from Duncanville, Tex. -- Commitment countdown is on for some line of scrimmage four and five stars. -- Tide moves into next phase of ramp up to fall camp. -- Loss of 2020 season would result in lost opportunity for veteran and talented UA squad. -- Providing some UA context and projections as CFB award watchlist season commences. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jumpstarting your Monday with some Crimson Tide talk. Topics include: * We should be in Atlanta today for SECMD20. * Which pie-in-the-sky conference pairing would make the most sense for UA in 2020? * Previewing 2020 Alabama through the lens of "conference only" production. * Alabama's best on offense in 2019 were at their best against SEC competition. * Alabama's defense vs. SEC competition in 2019? Not so much. * UA field goal kicking in SEC play last two years probably better than you thought. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to take Crimson Tide fans through the events that led up to ATH prospect Kadarius Calloway's flip from Mississippi State to UA. Specifics include: -- Change of staff -- on both sides --- worked in Alabama's favor with Calloway. -- Projecting initial position for Calloway, an outstanding two-way player on prep level. -- Secondary focus shifting heavily to cornerback? Also: -- Updating 2021 five-star DL Korey Foreman and UA. -- Tight end has UA in top two. -- Who's up next for 2021 commitment watch? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jumpstarting your Wednesday with some Crimson Tide talk. Topics include: * Routine physical results in heart procedure for Steve Sarkisian. * E-ticketing is here to stay. * Nate Oats' first full recruiting cycle produces length, athleticism and optimism. * Tuesday campus ride checks in on Bryant-Denny Stadium and new vehicular access to Coleman Coliseum. * Weighing [gulp] the post-JK Scott era where Alabama punting is concerned. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier jumpstart your Monday with some Crimson Tide talk. Topics include: -- Another mega-talented reclassifier joins Alabama's 2020 men's basketball recruiting class. -- Not to come off all if-Colt-hadn't-gotten-hurt because Tua Tagovailoa's resume includes a national championship. Still, it is amazing how the what ifs extend from his recruitment all the way to the 2020 NFL Draft. * What if Jake Fromm doesn't flip to UGA? * If Fromm had signed with UA, would he have unseated Jalen Hurts as the starter? * If Tua plays against Auburn in 2017 and 2019, is Gus Malzahn still the Tigers' head coach? * If Tagovailoa sits out the Mississippi State game, does Alabama make the CFP? * What would have been 2019 Alabama's ceiling with Hurts? * Is a healthy Tua the No. 1 overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals? * How much money could you have won by going under 1.5 national championships over the last three seasons? * Are all these hypotheticals like nails on a chalkboard to Nick Saban? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hank South joins Travis Reier to talk Crimson Tide football recruiting. Topics include: -- Fourth of July grill selections. -- Recapping commitments from earlier in the week. -- Who's next up on 2021 commitment watch: Blackshire, Brockermeyers, Payne, McKinstry ... ? -- LSU and Alabama battling for top WR class. -- Unprecedented number of football/basketball combos in 2021 cycle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama's momentum on the recruiting trail continued Wednesday, as the Crimson Tide landed a commitment from elite edge defender Dallas Turner. Join BOL publisher Tim Watts and senior analyst Travis Reier as they discuss the addition of Turner to UA's 2021 class from every angle and look ahead to which prospect(s) might be next up on the UA commitment list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jumpstarting your Wednesday with some Crimson Tide talk. Topics include: * Tuesday evening campus ride along reveals glassing over Bryant-Denny, Sports Science Center. * Decision day is here for four-star edge defender Dallas Turner. * Piecing together a two-deep for the Alabama defense in the midst of a pandemic: -- Outlining potential rotations at each spot. -- Personnel options within specific packages. -- Fork in the road season for some OLBs and DBs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama's momentum on the recruiting trail continued Monday night, as the Crimson Tide landed a commitment from cornerback Devonta Smith. Join BOL publisher Tim Watts and senior analyst Travis Reier as they discuss the addition of Smith from every angle and look ahead to which prospect(s) might be next up on the UA commitment list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier jumpstart your Wednesday with some Crimson Tide talk. Topics include: -- Would Greg Byrne and other Power 5 ADs take a 10-game football season right now? -- Social injustice response by Nick Saban and Alabama football in line with what we've seen in past. -- Spring practice or not, new pass rushers and pass defenders likely needed early on in 2020 season. -- Takeaways from Will Reichard and Najee Harris social media updates. -- Early look at Georgia-Alabama. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices