Locked On Bama - Daily Podcast On Alabama Crimson Tide Football & Basketball

HUGE pick up in Kingston Preyear as the dynamic Q from benjamin Russell in Alexander City makes it official to ALABAMA! The Tide's 2028 class is ROLLIN'! We also discuss Rico Scott today on the roster countdown! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all bu...

SEC quarterback rankings heat up as Trinidad Chambliss, Gunner Stockton, and Arch Manning battle for the top spot. Can Chambliss maintain his edge, or will Stockton’s playoff pedigree put him over the top? The conversation focused on key quarterback prospects from Ole Miss, Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, and how newcomers like Austin Simmons and Keelon Russell could shake up the top 10. T...

Alabama Crimson Tide enter the season with high expectations as Locked On Bets expert Lee Sterling shares his top wagers, projecting over 8.5 wins yet questioning the Tide’s College Football Playoff odds. Can Keelon Russell emerge as the quarterback the team needs to compete with SEC powerhouses like Georgia and Texas? Insightful analysis spotlights the vital role of Alabama’s secondary, including...

Locked On recruiting expert joins the show to discuss Alabama commitment Tyler Younger. Smith saw Younger in person this week and was BLOWN AWAY! Could Younger be the best sleeper in the country? Also, the guys discuss the PFF All SEC Decade teams and Stein's roster countdown! AND: GREAT hoops news for the Tide! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the...

Alabama Crimson Tide fans are buzzing as linebacker Luke Metz emerges as a breakout candidate for the upcoming college football season. With fierce competition for starting roles, Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein spotlight Metz’s rapid rise, the ripple effect of the new “five for five” eligibility rule, and how inside linebacker depth could shape Alabama’s defensive identity. Is Alabama great Reuben...

Alabama Crimson Tide fans are buzzing as true freshman Cederian Morgan climbs to No. 30 in the latest roster countdown, with his impressive high school stats and standout A-Day performance fueling speculation about his immediate impact. Could Morgan be the breakout receiver this season, especially with Noah Rogers sidelined? The conversation breaks down how Morgan’s size and athleticism complement...

Alabama Crimson Tide reevaluate their depth as Kedrick Bingley-Jones and Kevin Riley become focal points in the roster countdown—can these underrated veterans fuel a postseason surge? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down Bingley-Jones’ rise from overlooked transfer amidst fan backlash to potential NFL-caliber contributor, and assess Riley’s need to evolve from a “home run hitter” in waiting to...

Alabama Crimson Tide football’s roster shakes up as Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein spotlight linebacker Cayden Jones’ rise and the fierce competition at inside linebacker. With Caleb Woodson, QB Reese, and Luke Metz rounding out a loaded group, can Jones carve out a defining role? Derrick Henry’s legacy and iconic number swaps fuel fresh debates on program history and branding. Recruiting takes cen...

Alabama Crimson Tide fans are buzzing about EJ Crowell—could this freshman phenom lead the backfield in rushing yards? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein spotlight Crowell’s natural talent, drawing bold comparisons to Bijan Robinson, while weighing the challenges of reclassifying and skipping his senior season. The roster countdown heats up with debates over where Crowell slots among returning backs li...

Alabama Crimson Tide land at No. 8 in Phil Steele’s 2026 preseason bowl rankings, sparking debate—is this a fair projection or are the Tide being undervalued? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down Steele’s surprising numbers, analyze Alabama’s quarterback outlook, and compare the Tide’s standing to powerhouses like Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, and Ohio State. The duo explores reasons Alabama isn...

Alabama Crimson Tide face a quarterback conundrum as the battle between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell heats up. Will veteran leadership win out, or is the true freshman ready to seize the spotlight? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down the roster countdown, shine a spotlight on Mack’s spring performance, and debate the strategy behind splitting reps in early-season showdowns against East Caro...

Alabama Crimson Tide score a major recruiting victory as Osani Gayles commits, injecting new life into a roller-coaster recruiting cycle. Can Gayles’ arrival and the emerging IMG Academy pipeline elevate Alabama’s rankings and future offensive firepower?\n\nLuke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down Gayles’ projected impact, the significance of his five-star potential, and how the Tide’s composite r...

Alabama Crimson Tide adapt their recruiting strategy as NIL money and expanded roster limits reshape college football. With the new "5 for 5" rule and an increased focus on retention, Head Coach Kalen DeBoer must navigate the challenges of competing with elite spenders like Oregon and Miami—without overextending Bama’s resources. Are smart financial choices setting the Crimson Tide up for sustaine...

Alabama Crimson Tide football fans get two major recruiting updates as Jeremiah Beverly and Osani Gayles are both projected to commit. Can these key additions change the narrative for Kalen DeBoer’s 2025 class and help Alabama make up ground in the national rankings? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down the latest on the Crimson Tide’s roster moves, including the impact of industry ranking alg...

NCAA shakes up college football with sweeping eligibility changes and new scheduling proposals—could this signal the end of the wild “super senior” era? Lawsuits erupt as players like Missouri’s Sean Phillips Jr. challenge the five-for-five age-based eligibility model, while SEC insiders argue the need for simpler, ironclad rules. The SEC Squad breaks down how revised practice calendars, possible...

Alabama Crimson Tide basketball’s NBA pipeline surges as LeBaron Philon heads to the Philadelphia 76ers, joining a roster packed with established stars like Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Can Phylon’s blue-collar mentality and clutch playmaking thrive in Philadelphia’s gritty environment, and will teams regret passing on him in the draft? Meanwhile, Herb Jones generates trade rumors, sparking debat...

Auburn and Alabama brace for a rivalry revival as Kalen DeBoer and Alex Golesh bring fresh energy to the Iron Bowl. Recruiting momentum shifts, player loyalty questions, and evolving NIL strategies set the stage—will Auburn’s high-profile class finally deliver, or does roster management give Alabama the edge? Byrum Brown’s SEC readiness, Alabama’s stacked quarterback room led by Keelan Russell, an...

The conversation heats up as Auburn fans tout their top-ranked class, yet star ratings tell a different story. Plus, find out why returning production and depth of “good” could be Alabama's winning edge, even with questions about star power at inside linebacker. Listener-favorite banter rounds out the episode, with rapid-fire references to legendary Pistons sixth man Vinnie "The Microwave" Johnson...

Alabama Crimson Tide football lands a key commitment from Darrius White, beating out Georgia and Tennessee for the rising defensive back. Is this the spark the Tide’s 2025 recruiting class needs to surge up the national rankings? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down White’s potential, discuss Stafford Willis’s upcoming announcement, and evaluate the Tide’s strategy with in-state and out-of-sta...

Alabama Crimson Tide set the recruiting trail ablaze as major targets prepare to announce their commitments. Can highly-touted prospects like Tyler Younger tip the scales in Bama’s favor, or will rivals Auburn and Texas Tech crash the party with aggressive NIL offers? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down the latest recruiting news, ranking updates, and the outlook for in-state stars like Staff...

Alabama Crimson Tide flip highly touted cornerback Braylon Gibbs from Vanderbilt, challenging early recruiting narratives and fueling new optimism for the 2028 class. As Gibbs’ commitment—despite his initial Vanderbilt pledge—signals Alabama’s continued focus on stacking elite, versatile talent, Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein debate if Nick Saban’s successors are shifting the Crimson Tide’s long-te...

Alabama Crimson Tide target top recruits as roster strategy raises eyebrows. Junior Tu'upo and Antonio Berry headline a pivotal recruiting weekend, but with Texas leading for Tu'upo and NIL debates swirling around Kamara, can Alabama secure their in-state priorities? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein dissect the recruiting climate, address the mass departure of local talent, and weigh the long-term im...

Did the Big 12 save college football from a gambling scandal? The SEC Squad tackles the fallout from Brendan Sorsby's betting violations at Texas Tech, examining the Big 12's stance, the NCAA's role, and why conference power could shape the future of the sport. Heated opinions fly about the need for a hard reset, NIL influence, and whether legal threats are now driving college football's biggest d...

Alabama Crimson Tide fans are sounding the alarm as the team currently ranks last in SEC football recruiting—should supporters panic, or is patience all that’s needed in the new NIL and transfer portal era? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein sort fact from fiction, breaking down why a smaller class, roster retention, and NIL budgets matter more than ever. The hosts dismiss Clay Travis’s viral panic and...

Is Alabama Crimson Tide football still a top-tier contender, or are recent setbacks signs of a seismic shift? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein dissect the program’s current national standing, facing doubters and breaking down recruiting anxieties, quarterback questions, and the impact of Kalen DeBoer’s arrival. Surprising playoff rankings, key player retention, and future schedule strength fuel a deb...