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Bama takes care of business on Day 1. ALABAMA 8, USC UPSTATE 0 (5 Inn. run rule) The Spartans’ starting pitcher had no problem with the Tide’s first three batters. It was the middle and the bottom of the Alabama order in the second frame that broke this game open. The inning looked like a […]
Happy Friday, everyone. Alabama softball kicks off their WCWS pursuit at noon today against USC Upstate. It has been noted that their regional draw is tougher than it appears. Alabama (49-7) is joined by Southeastern Louisiana (46-14), Belmont (40-11) and USC Upstate (36-21) in the Tuscaloosa Regional. All three teams have played a postseason weekend […]
Hmm. I am having deja vu all over again. That could be because two of Alabama’s opponents this year were also in the Tuscaloosa Regional in 2024. They sure aren’t match-ups suitable for a top seed. Two Mays ago, Alabama struggled to defeat USC Upstate in the 2024 NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional opener, 1-0. Next, the […]
No intro blah-blah-blah. You know what this is. Let’s get to it. 1. What is the biggest thing on your mind right now about Alabama Football? Brent Taylor: The biggest thing to me is just seeing what the identity of the team is next year. In my opinion, it will be the first season where Kalen […]
Happy Thursday, everyone. Kalen DeBoer spoke to Greg McElroy yesterday and had some interesting things to say. For starters, he is demanding that the team be more physical this season which will be music to Alabama fans’ ears. “You work around your personnel,” DeBoer said. “I really do believe you don’t win championships without a […]
Happy Gump Day, everyone. We got word yesterday that Alabama will enjoy its season opening cupcake for breakfast. The Crimson Tide will start its season at 11 a.m. CT on Sept. 5. at Bryant-Denny Stadium, ESPN announced Tuesday. The game will broadcast on ABC. The matchup between Alabama and East Carolina will be the first of […]
As Alabama enters the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament, they will do so as the No. 1 overall seed for the first time since 2010. A season ago, Texas A&M was in the same position and the Aggies were upset in their home regional by a scrappy Liberty team. With as inconsistent as the Crimson Tide […]
The main news yesterday was that Alabama picked up a commitment from 2027 linebacker Kenneth Simon II. Simon built strong connections with the defensive staff, especially linebackers coach Chuck Morrell and Kane Wommack’s group, and saw a clear path for development. “He promised he’d put everything into making me the best version of myself,” Simon […]
The 17th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide overcame devastating injuries to sweep the South Carolina Gamecocks in a three game series this weekend in Columbia, SC. The Tide lost superstar shortstop Justin LeBron in the 7th inning of the 1st game, and lost leading hitter catcher/outfielder Brady Neal in the second inning of game two. Both […]
Happy Monday, everyone. As you already know, the softball team landed the top overall seed in the NCAA tournament, which is an honor but also adds some pressure. And, the baseball team swept South Carolina in Columbia. Not bad, folks. Not bad. Nick Kelly wrote about the best DeBoer era plays to date. The 17-year-old […]
[Sorry for the late post. I had a Mother’s Day thing. Thanks to Josh for filling in.] NATIONAL Okay, so the NCAA decided to get stupid and follow the NCAA Basketball model of awarding four number ones, four number twos, etc. But we know what this really means and we are going to follow the […]
Alabama softball has had a bounceback season for the ages and, despite losing to Texas in the SEC semifinal round, was awarded the top overall seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Regional action is up first, and Alabama will be heavily favored to advance as one might expect. The Crimson Tide’s ranking means it will host […]
TEXAS 7, ALABAMA 1 Alexis Pupillo got the Tide going in the 1st inning with a monster bomb over the right field fence. I must confess, I did not watch every game in this tournament but Beth Mowins has. Despite the hope of that big bop, Pup’s teammates were not doing much of anything at […]
ALABAMA 9, FLORIDA 1 (5 Innings) It was a shaky start for Bama starter Vic Moten as she walked the first two batters. [To be honest, the ball/strike calls were a bit questionable.] However, she came back to strike out the next three Gators swinging. UF coach Tim Walton made an unusual choice of starting […]
ACCOLADES The Southeastern Conference announced their yearly awards for the 2026 softball season and several Alabama names made their lists. Jocelyn Briski was named SEC Pitcher of the Year. Additionally, Briski and Brooke Wells earned All-SEC First Team honors while Marlie Giles and Alexis Pupillo took home All-SEC Second Team accolades. It is the first […]
Happy Friday, everyone. Fresh off a rout of Arkansas, the softball team faces off against Florida today. The game will start at 4pm on ESPN. Baseball is at South Carolina this weekend, starting at 4:30pm CT on SEC Network. In football news, Alabama has canceled a series with Oklahoma State that will preserve two matchups […]
ALABAMA 7, ARKANSAS 1 Patrick Murphy retooled the lineup in a way we have been pining for for a couple of weeks now. He moved Alexis Pupillo out of the leadoff spot and moved her down to third in the batting order. Jena Young took her spot at the top of the order. Alabama put […]
The second season begins today for the Crimson Tide. Both Alabama and Arkansas are locks to make the NCAA Tournament and host an opening round Regional. This week’s SEC Tournament might seem like the reward is just bragging rights. However, there is much jostling for seeding positions in “May Madness”. The Top 16 host Regionals, […]
Happy Thursday, everyone. Alabama softball begins SEC Tournament play today against Arkansas. The game will be televised on SEC Network, 30 minutes after the conclusion of the 11 am tilt between Auburn and Florida. Matt Stahl thinks that an early trip to Kentucky could prove daunting for Alabama. Stein joins up after a stint as […]
Charles Scott Jr. became the first to commit to the Crimson Tide for the class of 2028. A rising junior, he is already 6-5 and 255 lbs. He plays for his father, Charles Scott Sr., at Huguenot High School in Richmond, VA. To give you an idea to the size of this kid, below are […]
The 17th ranked Crimson Tide wrapped up their midweek schedule with a road trip to Troy and took a 6-1 loss. Alabama is now 32-17 and Troy improved to 24-25 on the season. After a 25-0 record in out of conference last season, this year’s Tide team finished 19-6, including 9-4 in midweek. Of the […]
Happy Gump Day, everyone. Alabama softball is enjoying a resurgent season that seemingly came out of nowhere, and some personal hardware has followed. The 2026 USA TODAY Sports Network’s All-SEC team named Jocelyn Briski as SEC Pitcher of the Year and Patrick Murphy as SEC Coach of the Year. Briski has gone 20-2 with a 1.46 earned-run […]
Alabama is currently a slight underdog to Georgia when the Bulldogs come to Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 10. There is not a point spread posted by BetMGM, but the sports book has Georgia as a -135 favorite on the money line to Alabama at +115. Alabama has been an underdog to Georgia in the teams’ […]
Happy Monday, everyone. The brooms were out this weekend, as baseball swept Vanderbilt while the softball team took care of South Carolina. Patrick Murphy’s squad has its eye on the prize. Patrick Murphy has been around a lot of good pitchers during his time at Alabama, and he said after Saturday’s win that Briski had one of […]
The 23rd ranked Alabama Crimson Tide welcomed the Vanderbilt Commodores this weekend and got back on track by sweeping the series. The Tide won game one in walk-off fashion 5-4 on Thursday, shut the Dores out 5-0 on Friday, and took game three by a score of 8-5. Bama improved to 32-16 overall and 13-11 […]