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AJ McCarron Slams Thomas Castellanos’ ‘Stupidity’ After His Blunt Nick Saban Comment

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Thomas Castellanos has ruffled some feathers in the college football world this past week. The transfer fired warning shots to all of the ACC, as well as the Alabama Crimson Tide, whom they face in Week 1 of the upcoming season.

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Alabama Athletics Divides the Revenue: The Joe Gaither Show

Let's jump into the Thursday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we discuss A.J. McCarron's comments on leadership, Alabama athletics revenue sharing, Jett Thomalla's performance at Elite 11, recruiting news and New Era Wrestling.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 18

AJ McCarron Predicts Alabama's Starting QB Without Hesitation

Former Alabama Crimson Tide superstar AJ McCarron knows a thing or two about the quarterback position. From 2011 to 2013, McCarron led Alabama to a 36-4 record as the team's starting passer, hoisting two national championship trophies and finishing runner-up in Heisman Trophy Award voting as a senior.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 18

Why AJ McCarron continues to believe Ty Simpson is the guy at QB for Alabama after training him

College football season is less than three months away, and quarterback battles are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. On this week’s episode of The Dynasty: A Podcast on the Alabama Crimson Tide, former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron explained why he believes Ty Simpson is the guy at QB for the Crimson Tide in 2025.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 14

AJ McCarron is Still Scarred From Alabama's 'Skinny Camp'

In 2009, the Alabama Crimson Tide inked four-star quarterback AJ McCarron to a scholarship. McCarron would go on to become one of the most decorated players to ever don the crimson and gray, winning three BCS titles and earning two All-SEC nods.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 13

AJ McCarron Names the 'Most Underrated' Player at Alabama Without Hesitation

Head coach Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide possess one of the most talented rosters in the country heading into the 2025 college football season.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 13

AJ McCarron feels an Alabama WR is the most ‘underrated guy’ on team

Alabama lost key players to the draft and the transfer portal during the past year, but one position that is returning a lot of production and has added more talent to the mix is wide receiver.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 12

AJ McCarron explains how 2009 Alabama summer workouts ‘ruined’ peanut butter for him

Coming out of high school, AJ McCarron was a tall and relatively skinny quarterback, but then he met then-strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 8

Former Alabama QB tells story of Saban ripping Jeremy Pruitt for letting Lane Kiffin visit

When former Alabama quarterback, AJ McCarron was a prized high school recruit, Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban tasked assistant Jeremy Pruitt with making sure no other team came to visit McCarron at his home.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / June 6

Former Alabama QB rips the way College Football Playoff committee considers schedule strength

The 12-team College Football Playoff format look as if it he will not be here for long as new formats are being discussed to replace it. Amidst the intriguing

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5

AJ McCarron shares crazy story about Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin recruiting him

Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin competed against one another for years when the latter was not working under the former, and an incredible story that AJ McCarron shared recently shows just how deep the rivalry ran.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Former Alabama Stars AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson Reveal Huge News

Two of Alabama's most iconic names from the Nick Saban era are teaming up for a new Crimson Tide-centric podcast. On Monday, Touchdown Alabama announced

College Football News / NIL on SI / May 19

Former Alabama QB Trusts Nick Saban to ‘Save College Football’ on New NIL Commission

Legendary retired Alabama Crimson head coach Nick Saban's involvement in President Donald Trump's proposed NIL commission remains a subject of speculation.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 19

A.J. McCarron Shares How Nick Saban Helped Him Create His Favorite Alabama Moment

A.J. McCarron left an indelible mark on the Alabama Crimson Tide. Twelve years after his collegiate career ended, McCarron remains Alabama's all-time leader in completions and passing yards while ranking third in touchdown passes.

College Football News / Roll 'Bama Roll / May 16

Jumbo Package: AJ McCarron shares advice for Ty Simpson, Alabama basketball to host key transfer target

Your latest Crimson Tide news and notes. Happy Friday, everyone. Alabama baseball had a prime opportunity to get a jump on the pivotal series in Gainesville, but were sadly unable to hold on.

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What Two-Time National Champion AJ McCarron has Shared with Ty Simpson

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–– AJ McCarron has known Ty Simpson since the young quarterback was coming out of high school to play at Alabama. McCarron also knows exactly what it feels like to be the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide, being the Alabama starter for three seasons and winning two national championships.