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: * Reviewing the Iron Bowl. * Putting on the job counselor hat where Steve Sarkisian is concerned. * LSU look ahead. * Tide men's hoops faces big challenges in Asheville. * ROUNDTABLE MAILBAG: -- Pondering how long the starters will play against the defending national champions. #2020 -- Considering a CFP Playoff that could have as many as three SEC teams. -- Current Bama commits most likely to make early impact in 2021. -- Recent on-their-own visitors of note. -- Xavier Worthy update. 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 Auburn, 42-13, Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide ran its winning streak over the Tigers in Tuscaloosa to five games. In the aftermath, 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

On Wednesday morning, the University of Alabama announced that head football coach Nick Saban had tested positive for COVID-19. Unlike the situation from a month ago, UA isn't treating Saban's latest result as a potential false negative. With that Saban, despite suffering from minimal symptoms, entered isolation, leaving offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian as the interim boss heading into Saturday's Iron Bowl matchup with Auburn. In the aftermath, BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier convened to discuss the ramifications of Saban's absence, including how the remainder of the practice week will likely play out; how contact tracing might come into play; prospects for a Senior Day ceremony on Saturday; and where and when Saban might coach his next game. 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 approaching Thanksgiving holiday won't result in a break for Alabama football, men's basketball and recruiting. With that, BamaOnLine.com staff members Charlie Potter and Hank South joined Travis Reier to talk Crimson Tide in all three areas. Charlie and Travis fill in some blanks for Nate Oats' team in advance of its season opener against Jacksonville State on Wednesday before considering Alabama football's most important players on offense and defense in advance of the Iron Bowl. They also discuss where exactly UA's game on Dec. 5 might take place. As for Hank, he updates us on his to trip catch Alabama football commitments Tommy and James Brockermeyer in action before breaking down three potential Iron Bowl visitors of note -- Xavier Worthy, Tunmise Adeleye and Terrion Arnold -- and a 2022 quarterback who has the attention of the UA staff. 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 Kentucky, 63-3, Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide ran its record to 7-0 on the 2020 season. In the aftermath, 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: * Kira Lewis Jr. latest UA hooper to go in first round. Who might be next? * Uncle Tim recalls the flip of Mac Jones from Kentucky to Alabama. * Pushed back playoff bring Jaylen Waddle into play? * Focus on finish but most of heavy lifting done for Tide football recruiting. * ROUNDTABLE MAILBAG: -- Tim talks prime closing candidates for 2021 cycle. -- Never too early to talk 2023s, especially with what the state of Alabama has coming. -- College football coaching carousel. -- Favorite Saturday Night Live cast member; guest host and skit. 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 Travis Reier and Charlie Potter hit on a number of topics, including some true or false scenarios involving the Alabama football and men's basketball teams. Specifics include: -- Spending an unscheduled bye weekend doing yard work; smoking chicken; consuming the Masters; and watching UA 2021 football commitment Deontae Lawson. -- With Alabama-LSU postponed, Florida and Kyle Trask make most of unexpected big stage. -- Tua improves to 3-0 as a starter and more help is on the way. -- True or false segment: Najee Harris will set UA career marks for rushing yards and touchdowns. DeVonta Smith will set UA career marks for receiving yards and receptions. Christopher Allen currently leads UA in tackles for loss, but Dylan Moses will top the list at season's end. Alabama men's basketball will get through November and December non-conference games with no more than one 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

Recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football and men's basketball recruiting-related topics. Specifics include: -- With JD Davison set to become official on Saturday, Nate Oats has strong early period. -- Doing some math and considering how the rest of the 2021 class might play out for UA men's hoops. -- Dead period running over into 2022 cycle? -- Two 2022 football targets to know. -- With slots tight, previewing how early and late football signing periods might shake out. 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 the status of Saturday's Alabama-LSU game up in the air, we venture to Louisiana, where long-time Geaux247 staff member Sonny Shipp joins us to update where things sit from the Tigers' perspective. In addition to LSU's COVID-19 concerns, Travis and Sonny touched on the following topics: * Piecing together the Tigers' roadmap from a national championship season to a forgettable 2020. * Potential scenario where neither Alabama-LSU or LSU-Florida is impactful on division races. * Matchups of particular interest where this week's game is concerned. * The Tiger Stadium experience in a pandemic season. * Tide and Tiger recruiting battles of the past and present. 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 provide a bye week update from Tuscaloosa. Topics include: * UA men's basketball non-conference schedule is in place. * Even with multiple injuries in play, Nate Oats' second Alabama team is deep and talented. * Speaking of injuries, the fellas discuss, Jaylen Waddle, LaBryan Ray and others. * Assessing Dylan Moses' season six games in. * Five true freshmen who will have an impact on Alabama's title drive. * Bye weekend plans, early Christmas decoration pass in 2020 and ornamental preference for tree top. 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: * Assessing the Crimson Tide at the bye week: Area where team is ahead of schedule, area where still trying to get there. * Freshmen we've seen to date and those we'll see more of down the stretch. * UA staff member that has the most recruiting targets still out there for the 2021 class. * Is 18 the right age for voting? * Halloween trick or treat traffic #analysis. * ROUNDTABLE MAILBAG: -- Forecasting how opposing defenses will look to exploit absence of Jaylen Waddle. -- Mac Jones stay or go? -- Analytics and Alabama football in-game. -- Projecting a starting five for UA men's hoops. 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 Mississippi State, 41-0, Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide ran its winning streak over the Bulldogs to 13 games. In the aftermath, 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

Alabama picked up its fifth five-star commitment for the 2021 cycle Sunday when in-state cornerback Ga'Quincy McKinstry announced he will roll with the Crimson Tide. Join BOL publisher Tim Watts and senior analyst Travis Reier as they discuss the addition of McKinstry to UA's nearly-completed 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

In taking down Tennessee, 48-17, Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide ran its winning streak over the Vols to 14 games. It didn't come without a price, however, as star wide receiver/return man Jaylen Waddle was lost for the season on the game's opening kickoff. In the aftermath, 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: * 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