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Michael Hanich

Michael Hanich is a long-time sports writer/analyst with a wide variety of experience in print, online, and television journalism. He is currently a producer for the top news market in South Alabama, Northwest Florida, and Southeast Mississippi. He has in-person coverage of Alabama football, Auburn football and basketball, all South Alabama Jaguars athletic teams, and the New Orleans Saints.

Five notable early-season Clippers games

After the NBA schedule release on Aug. 14, storylines bubbled to the surface for the Los Angeles Clippers (50-32), who finished fifth in the Western Conference last season.  Here are five intriguing early-season games for the Clippers: Oct.

Three reasons why Ty Simpson is the right choice as Alabama QB

Earlier this week, Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer named redshirt junior Ty Simpson the team's starting quarterback, succeeding Jalen Milroe.

Seahawks CB Riq Woolen turning heads, but can Seattle keep him?

After a down 2023 season, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen re-established himself last season as one of the team's more reliable defenders. In training camp, the 26-year-old seems to be picking up where he left off.

Ryan Grubb's offense could be a recipe for disaster at Alabama

Grubb is coming off a lackluster performance last season as the OC of the Seattle Seahawks. 

Two big reasons why the Seahawks could trade for Micah Parsons

Why the Seahawks are a team to watch if the Micah Parsons-Cowboys partnership proves to be broken beyond repair.