Roll Pod: An Alabama sports show from Bama247

On Wednesday, Alabama picked up a major piece for its 2021 recruiting class when four-star quarterback Drake Maye cast his lot with the Crimson Tide. Shortly after the news broke, BOL publisher Tim Watts joined senior analyst Travis Reier to provide insight on the addition of Maye. Watts also previewed what/whom might be next for UA at the position. 

Travis Reier sat down with Jerry Jeudy and Dylan Moses on Radio Row at SEC Media Days to talk about their individual achievements and what Alabama has to do to bring the national title back to Tuscaloosa.

At SEC Media Days in Hoover next week, media will cast their votes for divisional winners and an overall conference champion. Alabama is once again expected to be the pick in the West and for the league, but what are the obstacles that await Nick Saban's team? BOL staff members Charlie Potter and Travis Reier take you through UA's potential path to a second trip to Atlanta and  pay a visit to the...

On the heels of a whirlwind month that saw Alabama host camps and official visitors, Hank South, who was in attendance for a pair of major events -- The Opening and Elite 11 -- that recently took place in Frisco, Tx., joins Travis Reier to break down where the Crimson Tide currently sits on the recruiting front. Hank also ventures into the BOL Round Table mailbag!

In the latest episode of the Built By BamaOnLine Podcast, team insider Charlie Potter joins senior analyst Travis Reier to breakdown Alabama's secondary for the 2019 season. What are some of the potential combinations at cornerback, star, safety and even the money position? Which newcomer(s) are most likely to make an early impact in the secondary? Charlie and Travis answer those questions and tou...

If it happened in Alabama football recruiting between 2008-2015, there is a good chance Trevor Hewett has an understanding of the way things went down. Between his time as a recruiting assistant at UA to his stint with us at BOL, Hewett has a two-sided perspective of the process most can't begin to grasp. Check out the latest episode of the Built By BamaOnLine podcast, as Trevor joins host Travis...

BamaOnLine.com publisher Tim Watts joins senior analyst Travis Reier to discuss Alabama's latest commitment for its 2020 football recruiting class. Plus, UA's interest in a previous commit who went the junior college route.

Ever wonder what goes into building a college basketball schedule? From conference play, to "buy" games to landing spots in premier early-season events and conference challenges, Colton Houston, co-founder of HD Intelligence and former director of basketball operations at Alabama, takes you through the process. 

With commitments and official visits currently dominating the recruiting landscape for the Alabama football program, the month of June has resembled a month better known for shopping and sharing of gifts. After a flurry of commitments in recent days, UA now sits at 20 commitment for the 2020 recruiting cycle. To breakdown exactly where Alabama stands -- and where it is likely headed next -- recrui...

With left tackle Jonah Williams and center Ross Pierschbacher off to the NFL, Alabama must replace a pair of important offensive line starters. Join Charlie Potter , Hank South and Travis Reier as they go in-depth on the Crimson Tide's front five. 

In Tua Tagovailoa , Alabama welcomes back a record-setting quarterback who will be expected to take his game to an even higher level in 2019. But what about the rest of the quarterback roster? Join Charlie Potter , Hank South and Travis Reier as they go in depth on UA signal callers. 

After 15 newcomers showed up on campus for the start of the spring semester, the remaining 12 signees for Alabama's 2019 recruiting class will make their way to Tuscaloosa in the coming days. Join Travis Reier, Charlie Potter and Hank South as they review the recruitment of each of the dozen newcomers while also previewing how they might impact different areas of the Crimson Tide during the upcomi...

The middle of May isn't known for producing major recruiting news in the two biggest sports on the Power 5 level. That was the case for the University of Alabama on Monday, though, as both the men's basketball and football programs were in the mix for commitments from top prospects. For new men's basketball coach Nate Oats , he was hoping to overcome the huge advantage LSU, Indiana and Memphis had...

Charlie Potter and Hank South join Travis Reier to offer up a nuts and bolts look at the running back position at Alabama. What's the ceiling for five-star signee Trey Sanders as a true freshman in 2019? How will new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian look to get another deep and talented stable involved in the attack? The trio also preview five-star hoops prospect Trendan Watford's upcoming de...

Charlie Potter and Hank South join Travis Reier to discuss the long-range prospects for Nick Saban, both from a coaching and recruiting standpoint. Are there noticeable signs of decline or have the events of the last five months only further motivated Alabama's head coach? Also, a two-way look at the Crimson Tide linebacker positions -- both inside and outside -- with an emphasis on players alread...

Charlie Potter joins Travis Reier to discuss another massively successful NFL Draft for Alabama (0:16). BOL recruiting reporter Hank South spins the conversation ahead to which Alabama players — including early enrollees we got our first look at this spring — might be high selections in future NFL Drafts (26:30).

Having players go early and often in the NFL Draft has become among the top selling points for the Alabama football program, and Thursday night promises to add a few more bullet points to Nick Saban's CV. Could Quinnen Williams go No. 1 overall? What Crimson Tide players have a chance to position themselves well for the 2020 Draft? Will Nick Saban's hip surgery prevent him from making the drive up...

BOL Senior Analyst Travis Reier here to welcome you to the Built by BamaOnLine podcast, a podcast hosted and produced by the team of 247sports reporters and analysts dedicated to covering all things Alabama Crimson Tide for 247Sports.com .  With multiple reporters with boots on the ground in Tuscaloosa, we will offer listeners unique insight into the daily workings of the University of Alabama ath...