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NFL execs react to Rams drafting Simpson, potential McVay controversy

NFL executives react to Rams drafting Ty Simpson, potential Sean McVay controversy

For a piece published on Thursday, Mike Sando of The Athletic spoke with team executives about what the Rams did and didn't do on the night of April 23.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 30
Why Rams brushed off this huge Ty Simpson concern before 2026 NFL Draft

Why Rams brushed off this huge Ty Simpson concern before 2026 NFL Draft

Rams assistant general manager John McKay explained why the club wasn't "overly concerned about" how one critique about Simpson.

Rams' Ty Simpson draft move sends one message to NFL
Why win-now Rams drafted Ty Simpson over these offensive weapons
Rams GM Les Snead addresses Ty Simpson, Sean McVay situation
The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 29
Nick Saban says he's not retired, and he's right

Nick Saban says he's not retired, and he's right

Nick Saban hasn't coached college football since the 2023 season.

Nick Saban has intriguing answer about whether he misses coaching
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Aden Holloway News / ESPN / April 29

Bama holding scholarship for suspended Holloway

Alabama has a scholarship waiting for suspended guard Aden Holloway depending on the outcome of his marijuana case, coach Nate Oats said Wednesday.

Reuben Foster News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 29
Reuben Foster says this Birmingham native resembles him at ILB

Reuben Foster says this Birmingham native resembles him at ILB

The University of Alabama may be back to having feared inside linebackers again. Reuben Foster, a Butkus Award winner and All-American at Alabama, is regarded

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 29
DeBoer updates timeline for return to the field for North Carolina State transfer

DeBoer updates timeline for return to the field for North Carolina State transfer

Kalen DeBoer provided an update on the timeline for when Alabama wide receiver Noah Rogers is expected to return to the field on “McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning.” Rogers went down with a lower-body injury during the Crimson Tide’s spring game.

Preview: No. 3 Alabama Softball vs. No. 21 South Carolina

Preview: No. 3 Alabama Softball vs. No. 21 South Carolina

Alabama has a quick turnaround to flush its first SEC series loss of the season at Tennessee as the No. 3 Crimson Tide prepares to face No. 21 South Carolina in the regular-season finale at Rhoads Stadium for a three-game series beginning on Thursday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Alabama Crimson Tide expect to receive a big boost on offense following latest update on highly anticipated true freshman

The Alabama Crimson Tide has been pretty quiet since the end of spring ball, but before you know it, the Tide will be back for summer workouts, the SEC meetings, and ultimately, fall camp.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / April 29
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 29
Nick Saban reacts to massive Kalen DeBoer extension

Nick Saban reacts to massive Kalen DeBoer extension

Alabama raised some eyebrows earlier in the offseason when it gave head coach Kalen DeBoer a massive contract extension.

Saban says he's not retired
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Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 29
Nate Oats Updates 2026-27 Roster Construction at Regions Tradition

Nate Oats Updates 2026-27 Roster Construction at Regions Tradition

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama basketball finds themselves in familiar territory. The Crimson Tide saw multiple players enter the transfer portal, has two two players in the NBA Draft pool and despite the roster turnover has high expectations for year eight under head coach Nate Oats.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / April 29
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29
Rams GM calls Ty Simpson ‘poor guy’ for staying on script after NFL Draft

Rams GM calls Ty Simpson ‘poor guy’ for staying on script after NFL Draft

One of the many surprises in the 2026 NFL Draft was the Los Angeles Rams taking Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick.  The surprise later turned into drama after Simpson said he had yet to meet Rams head coach Sean McVay following the draft.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / April 28
Former star for the Alabama Crimson Tide is suing the SEC, Big-10, and NCAA to get what he believes he deserves monetarily

Former star for the Alabama Crimson Tide is suing the SEC, Big-10, and NCAA to get what he believes he deserves monetarily

College Football has changed rapidly since the beginning of the decade. When NIL was first introduced, I remember seeing Bo Nix advertising for a sweet tea company in Alabama when he played for the other guys.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 28

Jocelyn Briski, Kade Snell Headline Crimson Tide Athletes of the Week

There have been plenty of weeks where it has been exceedingly difficult to make the picks for Athlete of the Week given the number of strong performances from Crimson Tide athletes.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / April 28
Lady Vols softball twists the knife in the perfect way after winning crucial series over Alabama

Lady Vols softball twists the knife in the perfect way after winning crucial series over Alabama

Tennessee turned to an old tradition to stick it to their interstate rival on Monday. The Tennessee Lady Vols got some long awaited revenge over the Alabama Crimson Tide on the softball diamond over the weekend.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 28

Three Takeaways from Alabama Softball's Series Loss at Tennessee

Alabama softball is in an unfamiliar spot. For the first time this season, the Crimson Tide is coming off back-to-back losses after dropping the final two games of the series at Tennessee on Sunday and Monday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / April 27
Alabama Predicted to Lose 4-Star Running Back to Big Ten Team

Alabama Predicted to Lose 4-Star Running Back to Big Ten Team

The Alabama Crimson Tide is in the mix for class of 2027 running back Tyson Robinson out of Jackson, Mississippi. At 5-foot-9 and 195 pounds, he is a four-star recruit, the No.

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