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'He's Not Going Anywhere': Nate Oats Signs Contract Extension with Alabama

'He's Not Going Anywhere': Nate Oats Signs Contract Extension with Alabama

Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats signed a contract extension on Sunday, per Yea Alabama, the school's NIL collective. "Nate Oats has signed a new contract that will make him one of the top five compensated men’s basketball coaches in the country," Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne wrote in a statement.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 5
Alabama’s defense clapped back in scrimmage No. 2

Alabama’s defense clapped back in scrimmage No. 2

Alabama’s offense was the highlight in the first scrimmage, but its defense responded last week with physicality and big plays. The Crimson Tide has a complete team heading into Kalen DeBoer’s third season, yet fans want everything to be unleashed on the field.

Disruptive Mississippi sophomore defensive lineman reacts to Alabama offer

Geraci Carson reported an offer from Alabama football Saturday ahead of visiting the Crimson Tide. Carson is a sophomore at Lanier High School in Jackson, Mississippi.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 4

Alabama Baseball Claims Third Straight Ranked Series With Win Over Oklahoma

For the third straight week, Alabama has won a series against a ranked SEC opponent. Despite being held hitless over the game's final six innings, the Crimson Tide beat Oklahoma 3-2 on Saturday afternoon behind a dominant bullpen performance to take the series over the No.

Nate Oats News / The Spun / April 4
Alabama Coach Nate Oats Facing Scrutiny For His Relationship Age Gap

Alabama Coach Nate Oats Facing Scrutiny For His Relationship Age Gap

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats didn't make the Final Four this year, but he's still making headlines in Indianapolis. Oats, 51, got divorced from his wife, Crystal, back in 2023.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 4

Views From Alabama Softball's Series Win Over No. 1 Texas: Photo Gallery

No. 5 Alabama softball officially won the home series over No. 1 Texas following a tie-breaking 7-4 victory in Game 3 on Saturday. This is the first time in ten years that the Crimson Tide won a series against a No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 4

Alabama Softball Knocks Off No. 1 Texas to Clinch Series

Alabama delivered a statement 7-4 win over No. 1 Texas on Saturday at Rhoads Stadium, handing the Longhorns their first rubber-match loss of the season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 4

Alabama Softball Knocks Off No. 1 Texas to Clinch Series Behind Big Innings, Late Resilience

Alabama delivered a statement 7-4 win over No. 1 Texas on Saturday at Rhoads Stadium, using back-to-back three-run innings to secure the series and hand the Longhorns their first rubber-match loss of the season.

Nate Oats News / The Spun / April 4
Nate Oats Reveals He's Engaged To Alabama Assistant

Nate Oats Reveals He's Engaged To Alabama Assistant

Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats won't be on the sidelines for the Final Four this weekend, but he still found a way to grab people's attention. Oats, 51, has been Alabama's head coach since the 2019-20 season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 4
Alabama football offers Mobile freshman DB: 'That’s always been my dream school'

Alabama football offers Mobile freshman DB: 'That’s always been my dream school'

Alabama football extended an offer to Captain Munnerlyn on Friday. Munnerlyn is a freshman at Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama, and he is a member of the 2029 recruiting class.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 4
Which Alabama LBs are working as green dot communicators?

Which Alabama LBs are working as green dot communicators?

It does not get as much attention as some of the offensive position battles, but the middle “Mike” linebacker role is highly important for Alabama football.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 4
Why DeBoer is confident in growth Alabama football’s offensive line is showing after scrimmage No. 2

Why DeBoer is confident in growth Alabama football’s offensive line is showing after scrimmage No. 2

Alabama football’s offensive line continues to put in work this spring, according to Kalen DeBoer. The Crimson Tide made its way to Bryant-Denny Stadium Friday for its second scrimmage of the spring.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 4
Where this Alabama QB has improved the most in spring practice

Where this Alabama QB has improved the most in spring practice

Scrimmage No. 2 was not the offensive fireshow we heard about in the first one, yet something promising did happen in the quarterback room. Keelon Russell,

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 4
Former 4-star TE had ‘best showing’ in second scrimmage for Alabama

Former 4-star TE had ‘best showing’ in second scrimmage for Alabama

Quarterbacks and wide receivers were the topics for discussion after Alabama’s first scrimmage, but another offensive position took over on Friday. The Crimson Tide held its second game-like practice on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 4

The Alabama Wide Receiver Who 'Stood Out the Most' in Second Spring Scrimmage

Alabama's wide receivers room has a major question. It's all but certain that junior Ryan Coleman-Williams and sophomore Lotzeir Brooks will be starting in Week 1, but who takes that third spot?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 3
How Alabama running backs performed in 2nd spring scrimmage

How Alabama running backs performed in 2nd spring scrimmage

Alabama’s running back room has garnered plenty of attention following the conclusion of the 2025 season, mainly because the run game was so unexpectedly ineffective throughout the season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 3

The 'Good Problem' Alabama QB Keelon Russell is Building on this Spring

"I think the command in the huddle, your two guys that have been around the offense the longest, Ty and Austin, when they get in the huddle and they've

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 3

New-Look Alabama Tight End Room Taking Strides in Second Spring Scrimmage

 Alabama has a big hole to fill at tight end with the departure of Josh Cuevas. Cuevas was a rock for the Crimson Tide last fall, a reliable blocker and pass-catcher who had a profound impact on the offense.

Kalen Deboer News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 3

What Kalen DeBoer Said About Alabama Football's Running Game After Second Scrimmage

Alabama football's offense is looking for a total makeover in spring practice. The Crimson Tide got to the SEC Championship Game and qualified for the College Football Playoff in 2026 with a largely non-existent running game.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 3
Jets reporter sends clear message about Simpson draft rumors

Jets reporter sends clear message about ongoing Ty Simpson draft rumors

Mock drafts updated throughout the recent NFL offseason meetings repeatedly linked a New York Jets team in need of a long-term answer at quarterback with Simpson.

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Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 2
New mock draft predicts slide for Alabama QB Ty Simpson

New mock draft predicts slide for Alabama QB Ty Simpson

Simpson is widely considered the second-best passer in the 2026 NFL Draft behind Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza.

Major Simpson concern among the latest NFL Draft intel
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Likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza evaluates his Indiana pro day
Cowboys could eye trade-up in draft
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