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Transfer LB 'setting a dominant tone' on defense for Alabama, per Kane Wommack

One of three things Kane Wommack said in Friday’s media availability with reporters is wanting Alabama’s defense to be consistently dominant. He stated how the Crimson Tide had flashes of dominant potential in 2025, but he did not see it enough.

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Mae Jemison 15-year-old OL attracting SEC attention

Samuel Bailey is expected to see his recruitment pick up in the near future. Bailey is a product of Mae Jemison High School in Huntsville, Alabama, and he is a member of the 2028 recruiting class.

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North Carolina 4-Star Edge thinks Alabama is an ‘elite program’

Rashad Streets is looking forward to getting to Alabama this spring as his relationship with the Tide’s coaching staff continues to grow. Streets attends Millbrook High School in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 14

How landing this talented SEC pass rusher was a ‘big win’ for Alabama’s defense

Kane Wommack could teach a masterclass on roster retention with the job he’s done for Alabama’s defense in the last two years. He is good at getting current players to stick around in Tuscaloosa (Ala.), but he’s just as effective in landing some of the best transfers on defense.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 14

What Kane Wommack feels Alabama has to do to have a dominant defense in 2026

Alabama football’s defensive coordinator Kane Wommack wants to have a dominant defense in 2026. The Crimson Tide ranked 13th in the country in total defense in 2025.

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'Everybody's Playing for Their Lives': Alabama Shows Complacency in Loss to Ole Miss

NASHVILLE — Alabama basketball doesn't lose to Ole Miss very often, but when it does, it isn't pretty. In fact, head coach Nate Oats has a better way of saying it.

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Alabama Baseball Falls to No. 21 Kentucky in SEC Opener: Roll Call

Alabama baseball fell to No. 21 Kentucky 7-4 on the road in the SEC opener on Friday evening. The loss snaps the Crimson Tide's six-game winning streak Justin Lebron hit his ninth home run of the season in his first turn at the plate, a solo homer that gave the Tide the initial lead.

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New Alabama WR coach has ‘transitioned smoothly’ to the Crimson Tide

An energetic assistant coach is gone, but Alabama’s offense appears to have not skipped a beat. JaMarcus Shephard graduated from wide receivers coach in Tuscaloosa (Ala.) to now head coaching his program at Oregon State University.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 14

Alabama legacy DB set to impact Kane Wommack’s defense

Mistakes are part of maturing, but sometimes all it takes is one wake-up call to put things in perspective. Alabama football has a legacy defensive back on its roster that has an understanding of his second opportunity.

Red Morgan News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 14

Alabama returning defensive back taking his game to another level, per Wommack

Alabama football’s defensive back, Red Morgan is back in Tuscaloosa for his third season with the Crimson Tide. Morgan started in five games in 2025 while playing in every game last season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 14

Pennsylvania 4-Star LB high on Alabama after spring visit

Brandon Lockley feels good about where Alabama football stands in his recruitment after his spring visit to Tuscaloosa. Lockley attends St. Joseph’s Prep High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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BamaCentral Courtside After Alabama's 80-79 Loss to Ole Miss in SEC Tournament

NASHVILLE — 2-seed Alabama fell to 15-seed Ole Miss 80-79 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinal on Friday evening. The Crimson Tide came into this one with the double-bye, meaning it hadn't played a game and got to rest for nearly a week.

Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 13

Why Nate Oats was 'Disappointed with Myself' in SEC Tournament Loss to Ole Miss

NASHVILLE — Alabama did not expect to see Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament. As the Crimson Tide prepared for an SEC Tournament quarterfinal matchup with Texas or Georgia, the Rebels would go on to defeat both of them, outplaying both projected NCAA Tournament teams in two games where they never trailed.

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Alexis Pupillo's Clutch Hit Secures Win for No. 6 Alabama over No. 9 Arkansas

Leaving the bases loaded was a big issue in Alabama's SEC opening series last weekend at Ole Miss, and senior Alexis Pupillo made sure that wasn't going to be a problem for the Crimson Tide on Friday night against No.

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 13

Ole Miss Guard Ilias Kamardine's Fearless Shot-Making Sunk Crimson Tide in SEC Tournament

NASHVILLE -- Basketball is a make-or-miss game. On Friday night in Bridgestone Arena, two-seed Alabama was upset by 15-seed Ole Miss 80-79 in a game the Rebels outshot the Crimson Tide and sent Nate Oats' program home from Nashville after just one game.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 13

Ole Miss Rebels Shock No. 15 Alabama Crimson Tide In Quarterfinals Of SEC Tournament

Nobody told Ole Miss they weren’t supposed to be here. The No. 15 seed Rebels walked into Bridgestone Arena on Friday night in Nashville and did something nobody saw coming — they knocked off No.

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Everything Kane Wommack Said After Alabama's Fourth Spring Practice

Alabama football concluded its fourth spring practice session on Friday as the program prepares for the new season. Crimson Tide defensive coordinator Kane Wommack spent time with the media after and highlighted players returning to the program, incoming freshman and transfers and areas his unit can get better in 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 13

2 Alabama freshmen defensive backs on pace to contribute in 2026

A pair of Alabama football freshmen look to be on pace to make an impact in year one in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide signed four defensive backs from the high school ranks during the early signing period of the 2026 recruiting cycle.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / March 13

New theory on Steelers' Howard, Simpson, Rodgers plans emerges

New theory on Steelers' Will Howard, Ty Simpson, Aaron Rodgers plans emerges

During the latest edition of his "Pro Football Talk Live" program, NFL insider Mike Florio discussed the Steelers' intentions for their quarterback room.

New timeline for Aaron Rodgers, Steelers decision emerges

Steelers reportedly will pivot from Aaron Rodgers to Kirk Cousins only in this scenario

Mike Tomlin makes first public comments since stepping down as Steelers head coach

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The '2025 NFL quarterback draft class' quiz

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Ty Simpson flirting hard with team that may not draft him

Ty Simpson seems to be flirting hard with team that may not draft him

Multiple reports from this winter have indicated that the Cleveland Browns won't have much interest in selecting Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson with either overall pick No.

New theory on Steelers' Will Howard, Simpson, Aaron Rodgers plans emerges

Steelers expected to frustrate the entire city as terrible trend may continue

Giants eyeing their next Saquon Barkley ahead of 2026 NFL Draft?

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

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