BamaOnLine Podcast

Join BamaOnLine senior analyst Travis Reier as he reviews some of the key plays in Alabama's season-opening blowout of MTSU. Among the highlights: * Blue Raiders wasted no time challenging defensive backs not named Kool-Aid McKinstry. * Once the ball started coming out, Jalen Milroe and the rest of the passing game flourished. * Big night for UA linebackers. * Always -- and I mean ALWAYS -- set pu...

The 3 for 3 format: three BOL staffers tackle three Alabama sports-related topics. On the latest edition of the BamaOnLine Podcast, Clint Lamb, Jimmy Stein and Travis Reier consider the following questions for Crimson Tide football: -- Most to prove in the opener: offensive line or defensive front seven? -- Which defender is most likely to record the first UA takeaway of the season? -- In terms of...

Join BamaOnLine.com senior analyst Travis Reier as he works through practice footage provided by the University of Alabama. Tuesday's topics included: -- Inside linebackers both past and present. -- How many UA running backs might we see by halftime Saturday night? -- Latest practice footage spotlights special teams personnel streams. Join BamaOnLine! Have you subscribed to BamaOnLine.com? Get acc...

Alabama added a second tight end for the 2024 recruiting cycle when Jay Lindsey flipped his commitment from Mississippi State to the Crimson Tide. A two-way standout on the prep level, Lindsey will focus on the offensive side of the ball at UA. In the aftermath, BOL publisher Tim Watts joined senior analyst Travis Reier to break down the recruitment of Lindsey, a three-star prospect who hails from...

Join BamaOnLine.com senior analyst Travis Reier as he works through practice footage provided by the University of Alabama. Monday's topics included: -- Latest look at OL groupings. -- MTSU offense will get several UA defensive backs on the field. -- Quarterback depth should help Crimson Tide defense prep for Blue Raiders. #alabamafootball #secfootball Join BamaOnLine! Have you subscribed to BamaO...

On the latest edition of the BamaOnLine Podcast, staffers Clint Lamb, Jimmy Stein and Travis Reier consider the following questions for Alabama football: -- Who is the Crimson Tide's most important player? -- Which Alabama player ranks atop the list of undervalued performers heading into the season? -- As far as most difficult games go, which opponent figures to be the toughest matchup for UA? The...

On the latest edition of the BamaOnLine Podcast, staffers Jimmy Stein and Travis Reier consider the following questions for Alabama football: -- Who are the primary players in the secondary? -- Will it be a by-committee approach at both running back and wide receiver? -- Will this front seven prove sturdier than its predecessor in key moments? -- Is the offensive line set? -- Is the quarterback si...

Join BamaOnLine.com senior analyst Travis Reier as he works through practice footage provided by the University of Alabama. Friday's topics included: -- Under watchful eye of Nick Saban, corners work tandem tackling technique. -- Quarterbacks prep to make final statements. -- Healthy competition has offensive line in position to thrive. -- Still room for reserve defensive linemen to impact pass ru...

Join BamaOnLine.com senior analyst Travis Reier as he works through practice footage provided by the University of Alabama. Tuesday's topics included: -- Positional pairings during individual drills. -- Sled work more than about strength. Experience, technique show up, too. -- Offensive guard and tackle jobs remain up in the air. -- Quarterback and receiver thoughts after scrimmage No. 1. #alabama...

Join BamaOnLine.com senior analyst Travis Reier as he works through practice footage provided by the University of Alabama. Friday's topics included: -- No such thing as a walk-thru at Alabama. -- Objectives for Jaheim Oatis during upcoming season. -- Outside linebacker work. -- How many "biggest scrimmage of his career" scrimmages can a UA quarterback have? -- Why did Danny Lewis make a one-hande...

Join BamaOnLine.com senior analyst Travis Reier as he works through practice footage provided by the University of Alabama. Thursday's topics included: -- When it comes to roles in various packages, corners could impact safeties (and vice versa). -- Deontae Lawson appears poised for breakout year at inside linebacker. -- Opportunity knocks for defensive linemen Tim Kennan and Damon Payne. -- Offen...

Alabama added to its 2024 commitment list Tuesday when Peyton Woodyard, a four-star safety from Bellflower, Calif., flipped his verbal from Georgia to the Crimson Tide. As a junior at St. John Bosco last season, Woodyard amassed 54 tackles, eight pass breakups and an interception. In the aftermath, BOL publisher Tim Watts joined senior analyst Travis Reier to break down the recruitment of Woodyard...

Alabama added to its 2024 commitment list Saturday when Chattanooga (Tn.) wide receiver Amari Jefferson announced his intention to sign with the Crimson Tide. As a junior at Baylor School last season, the one-time Tennessee baseball commit caught 72 passes for 1,370 yards and 17 touchdowns. In the aftermath, BOL publisher Tim Watts joined senior analyst Travis Reier to break down the recruitment o...

Join BamaOnLine.com senior analyst Travis Reier as he works through practice footage provided by the University of Alabama. Thursday's topics included: -- In bringing plenty of energy to the practice field, Nick Saban showing no signs of slowing down. -- Quarterback competition adds Tyler Buchner. -- Running back stable never deep enough. -- Offensive line thoughts from Day 1, including some combi...

On the latest edition of the BamaOnLine Podcast, staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier touch on some prime topics related to the Crimson Tide. -- Alabama's continued presence on preseason all-SEC team. -- Working through various X factors for the Crimson Tide's base, nickel and dime packages. -- Changing SEC venue landscape with Texas and Oklahoma come onboard. The  BamaOnLine Podcast  is now o...

Jacksonville (Fla.)-Mandarin wide receiver Jaime Ffrench committed to Alabama on Saturday, giving the Crimson Tide another elite wide receiver for its 2025 recruiting class. In the aftermath, BOL publisher Tim Watts joined senior analyst Travis Reier to break down the recruitment of the 6-foot-1, 180-pound Ffrench, who checks in as the nation's No. 4 wide receiver prospect for the 2025 cycle. The...

In adding Brookwood (Al.) offensive lineman William Sanders to its haul on Friday, Alabama continued to pile up commitments for the 2024 recruiting cycle. In the aftermath, BOL publisher Tim Watts joined senior analyst Travis Reier to break down the recruitment of the 6-foot-3, 295-pound Sanders, who checks in as the nation's No. 4 interior offensive line prospect. Not a member, Alabama fans? Join...

What do you get when you put BOL old heads Tim Watts and Travis Reier behind open mics? Anything from Alabama sports and recruiting to the latest trends in pop culture.  On the latest installment of the show, topics covered include: -- Takeaways from Alabama Day at 2023 SEC Media Days. -- The guys offer up their predicted order of finish for SEC divisions and overall champion. -- Resetting footbal...

Join BamaOnLine.com senior analyst Travis Reier as he discusses pertinent topics related to the Crimson Tide contingent's trip to 2023 SEC Media Days, including: -- Relate-ability of new coordinators ultra important where transition at key positions is concerned. -- First-team All-SEC quarterback play doesn't always equate to national title. -- In recruiting, it's a small world -- and becoming sma...

On Saturday, Alabama continued its recent run on the recruiting trail, picking up a commitment from Caleb Odom, a four-star prospect from Carrollton, Ga. The nation's fourth-ranked tight end target for the 2024 recruiting cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking, Odom amassed over 1,100 receiving yards during his junior campaign. What does the addition of Odom mean for Nick Saban's latest recru...

What do you get when you put BOL old heads Tim Watts and Travis Reier behind open mics? Anything from Alabama sports and recruiting to the latest trends in pop culture.  On the latest installment of the show, topics covered include: -- Tim recaps strong run of football commits -- with more to come. -- Reasonable expectations for Alabama outside linebackers post-Will Anderson. -- Commit Julian Sayi...

Alabama's momentum on the football recruiting trail continued to pick up steam Wednesday, as elite offensive line prospect Casey Poe became the latest standout to join the Crimson Tide's 2024 haul. What does the addition of the nation's No. 1 interior offensive line prospect for the current cycle mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? In the aftermath, BOL publisher Tim Watts joined senio...

In picking up a commitment from Santa Ana (Ca.)-Mater Dei High School cornerback Zabien Brown Sunday afternoon, Alabama continued to build momentum on the recruiting trail. What does the addition of the nation's No. 7 corner prospect for the 2024 cycle mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? In the aftermath, BOL publisher Tim Watts joined senior analyst Travis Reier to fill in the blanks....

On the latest edition of the BamaOnLine Podcast, staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier consider the following questions for Alabama football and men's hoops: -- In light of recent roster news, is Alabama men’s basketball equipped to maintain its place as a legitimate contender on the conference and national levels? -- Which football student-athletes are most likely to join Nick Saban at SEC Med...

Recruiting analyst Joseph Hastings joins Travis Reier to talk Alabama football and men's basketball, including: -- NDSU men's hoops transfer Grant Nelson makes it official with UA. What went into the decision and what his addition means for the 2023-2024 Crimson Tide. -- 2024 defensive lineman Isaia Faga flips from Utah to the Crimson Tide -- "JoJo on the Road" offers updates on 2024 quarterback c...