Roll Pod: An Alabama sports show from Bama247

BamaOnLine.com recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football recruiting items, including: * Commitment of four-star DL Edric Hill, as UA continues to fill out 2023 class. * Nation's top-ranked class hasn't reached its ceiling.  * After busy June, official visits crank back up in coming weeks. * Between Alabama staffers and commits, spotlighting top recruit...

With game week rapidly approaching, 247sports.com national college football writer Chris Hummer joined BOL senior analyst Travis Reier to hit on a myriad of topics. Included in the discussion: -- With the trip to Austin rapidly approaching, Chris, a local, provides quick preview to eating and drinking in the area. -- Nick Saban's new deal takes him into 2030. Over/under on retirement age: 78.5. --...

Join BamaOnLine.com senior analyst Travis Reier as he discusses pertinent topics related to Alabama football, including: -- 2023 running back commitment Justice Haynes makes major statement. -- Friday practice watch along features defensive backs, running backs and wide receivers. -- Some opposing quarterback situations clearing up, others not so much. The  BamaOnLine Podcast  is now on  Apple Pod...

Join BamaOnLine.com staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier as they discuss pertinent topics related to the Crimson Tide, including: * With a scrimmage in the books, the guys revisit five questions for the 2022 Crimson Tide: -- The impact of injuries to Cameron Latu, JoJo Earle, Khyree Jackson and others. -- Incoming transfers having desired effect on two-deep? -- Encouraging signs for OL, but "b...

The "California Quake" has chosen the Crimson Tide. On Saturday, Alabama picked up its fifth offensive line commitment for the 2023 cycle when 6-foot-6, 345-pound Raymond Pulido pledged to UA. With Pulido in the fold, Alabama now has four OL commitments who check in at 340 pounds or more. What does the addition of the Apple Valley, Calif., native mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? BOL...

A big -- and we mean big -- piece of Alabama's offensive line class for the 2023 recruiting cycle fell into place Thursday when four-star offensive lineman Miles McVay announced his intention to sign with the Crimson Tide. What does the addition of the four-star prospect from East St. Louis, Ill., mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? BOL publisher Tim Watts joins senior analyst Travis R...

Join BamaOnLine.com staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier as they discuss pertinent topics related to Alabama athletics, including: -- The guys offer up a watch along of Monday practice video provided by UA. -- Is Nick Saban superstitious, a creature of habit or both? -- Extensive look at tight end position. -- Projecting involvement of running backs in passing game. -- Mixing and matching alon...

Join BamaOnLine.com staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier as they discuss pertinent topics related to 2022 fall camp, including: * No media viewing periods, so the guys offer up a watch along of video provided by UA. -- Positive takeaways at cornerback, offensive line, running back and wide receiver. -- Fresh faces make practice video debuts. -- Nick Saban in sunglasses. * Reviewing Saban's pos...

A longtime Buckeye commitment is headed to Bama instead. After checking out Alabama in recent days, four-star tight end Ty Lockwood went public with his change of heart, announcing via social media that Tuscaloosa was his new college destination. In doing so, the standout from Independence High School in Thompson's Station, Tn., became UA's first (and perhaps only) tight end commitment for the 202...

On the heels of an impressive run of commitments from top offensive targets, the Alabama recruiting effort for the 2023 cycle got a big defensive boost when four-star end Hunter Osborne announced he would be joining the Crimson Tide. What does the addition of the 6-foot-3, 250-pound Osborne mean for Nick Saban's latest haul? BOL publisher Tim Watts joins senior analyst Travis Reier to discuss the...

Alabama's 2023 recruiting class picked up a Friday night five-star when running back Richard Young committed to the Crimson Tide. Young, a 5-foot-11, 200-pound standout from Lehigh (Fla.) High School, chose UA over Oregon, Georgia, Oklahoma and Notre Dame. What does the addition of the nation's No. 2 running back prospect for the upcoming cycle mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? BOL p...

Join BamaOnLine.com staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier as they discuss pertinent topics related to the Crimson Tide, including: * Prior to its departure for Europe, glimpse at revamped men's hoops team. * With the start of fall camp days away, five questions for Nick Saban's 2022 Crimson Tide: -- What is the health status and availability for several players? -- Will the transfer portal impa...

Alabama continued its run on top prospects from the Peach State Wednesday when Caleb Downs, Georgia's top overall recruit and the nation's top safety prospect for the 2023 recruiting cycle, committed to the Crimson Tide. What does the addition of Downs 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.

Anyone thinking Nick Saban and his staff were resting on their 2023 defensive back recruiting laurels, well, should know better than that by now. With the Crimson Tide in the midst of putting together an elite secondary class, Saban and company got a jump on things for 2024, landing a commitment from Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School playmaker Jaylen Mbakwe. A game-changing talent in all three ph...

The Finnish Finisher is headed to Tuscaloosa. Alabama's 2023 recruiting class went global Friday when four-star offensive tackle Olaus Alinen committed to the Crimson Tide. A native of Finland, Alinen spent his junior season serving up pancakes at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, CT. What does the addition of the 6-foot-6, 315-pounder mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? In the aft...

In picking up a commitment from Buford (Ga.) High School running back and UGA legacy Justice Haynes Sunday afternoon, Alabama continued to roll on the recruiting trail. What does the addition of the nation's No. 4 running back prospect for the 2023 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 blank...

Make it two top 10 quarterback commitments for Alabama's 2023 recruiting class. In securing a verbal from Dylan Lonergan of Brookwood High School in Snellville, Ga., the Crimson Tide has gone the two-quarterback route once again, adding another four-star prospect at the position to its latest haul What does the addition of the 6-foot-2, 215-pound Lonergan, a pitcher/corner infielder who is also ex...

Alabama’s recent run on commitments on the offensive side of the ball continued Tuesday when the nation’s op overall junior college prospect for the 2023 cycle, Hutchinson (Ks.) Community College wide receiver Malik Benson, followed two high school standouts, wide receiver Cole Adams and offensive lineman RyQueze McElderry, in pledging to the Crimson Tide. What does the addition of the 6-foot-1, 1...

Alabama continues to be active on the junior college trail, with Peal River (Ms.) Community College linebacker Justin Jefferson being the latest standout to commit to the Crimson Tide. What does the addition of the 6-foot-1, 215-pound Jefferson mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? BOL publisher Tim Watts joins senior analyst Travis Reier to discuss Jefferson's decision from every angle.

A big piece of the 2023 recruiting puzzle fell into place when 247sports Composite five-star defensive back Tony Mitchell announced his intention to sign with the Crimson Tide. What does the addition of the nation's No. 15 overall prospect for the upcoming cycle mean for Nick Saban's latest recruiting effort? BOL publisher Tim Watts joins senior analyst Travis Reier to discuss Mitchell's decision...

BamaOnLine.com recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football and basketball recruiting items, including: * What Alabama is getting in offensive tackle commitment Wilkin Formby. * Where does UA sit with elite JUCO WR Malik Benson ahead of commitment date? * Previewing wide mix of four-star talent visiting Capstone this weekend. * Nate Oats leaves nothing to...

BamaOnLine.com recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football recruiting items, including: * Of last weekend's five-star official visitors, two most likely to end up in Alabama's 2023 class. * Top targets set commitment dates. * Standout kicker latest to earn offer at UA specialist camp. * Previewing wide mix of elite talent visiting Capstone this week(end)...

Join BamaOnLine.com staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier as they discuss pertinent topics related (and unrelated) to the Crimson Tide, including: * Braves/MLB, NBA Finals, U.S. Open and College World Series consumption levels ranked. * Tide players serve as counselors at Tuscaloosa-area football camp. * Alabama's 2022 football opponents ranked from worst to best. The  BamaOnLine Podcast  is no...

BamaOnLine.com recruiting analyst Hank South joins Travis Reier to hit on a number of Alabama football and men's basketball recruiting items, including: * Hank's commitment watch for men's hoops target Sam Walters was on point. * Arch Manning one of five, five stars set to OV to Alabama this weekend. * From Finland to nearby Northridge High School, plenty of big men on campus this weekend. * Still...

Join BamaOnLine.com staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier as they discuss pertinent topics related (and unrelated) to the Crimson Tide, including: * Has Charlie screened Top Gun: Maverick? * Ranking Alabama football and men's hoops Transfer Portal imports in terms of importance. * Most important Transfer Portal departure for UA football and men's hoops. * Worse look: cargo shorts or fanny pack...