Tider Insider TV for April 30

Mitchell hits the portal

Tide sophomore defensive back Tony Mitchell, a former five-star at Thompson HS, is headed to the transfer portal. Mitchell was slated to be a backup safety/Husky next season.

Tuesday morning basketball notes

As reported, Cliff Omoruyi, fresh off his Bama visit, will visit UNC later this week.

Tide freshman safety enters portal

Former four-star safety Peyton Woodyard, a true freshman from Bellflower-John Bosco, CA, has entered the transfer portal. Woodyard originally committed to Georgia before flipping to Alabama. He signed with the Tide last December and participated in spring drills, running mainly with the second unit at safety. Join the forum discussion.

Monday on The Gary Harris Show

Rodney joined host Gary Harris on Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa to discuss Alabama sports. Here is that interview.

Nelson makes return official

TI has reported for the past several days that Tide basketball standout Grant Nelson was expected to announce his return to the team rather than declare for the NBA draft. Nelson followed through today publicly announcing he'll be back in Tuscaloosa next season. Discussion on the forum.

Safety announces transfer to Alabama

Kameron Howard, a 5-11, 190-pound safety, has announced his transfer from Charlotte (North Carolina) to Alabama. Howard has three years of eligibility remaining.

Philon flips

Just as predicted several days ago here on TI, four-star guard Labaron Philon has flipped from Kansas to Alabama. The 6-4 Philon, who was released from his national letter of intent with Kansas earlier this week, is on a visit to Tuscaloosa this weekend. He's generally considered among the nation's top 35 prospects in the 2024 class.

Adams' solid start, late offense lead to 10-3 series-clinching win at Ole Miss

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Alabama baseball used late offense and a solid start from Zane Adams to clinch the series at Ole Miss with a 10-3 victory on Saturday afternoon at Swayze Field. With the win, the 18th-ranked Crimson Tide is now 28-16 overall and 9-12 in Southeastern Conference play.

Four former Tide players selected on final day of NFL Draft

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The University of Alabama football program had 10 total former players selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, including Justin Eboigbe (No. 105, Los Angeles Chargers) in the fourth round, Jase McClellan (No. 186, Atlanta Falcons) and Will Reichard (No. 203, Minnesota Vikings) in the sixth round and Jaylen Key (No. 257, New York Jets) who heard his name called with the final pick of the draft, as the event concluded Saturday afternoon.

More on Philon

Labaron Philon is now in Tuscaloosa on his official visit. Here's the latest we've heard.

Saturday note on Grant Nelson

Speculation has been rampant on Grant Nelson's decision whether to enter the NBA draft or return for another year to Alabama. With the deadline to enter the draft at hand, here's what we've heard this morning.

Friday notes on Omoruyi, Philon

On Rutgers transfer Cliff Omoruyi (6-11, 240), sources tell TI that, heading into his Sunday visit to Tuscaloosa, the Tide staff is confident in its chances to land the big man.

Three former Tide players selected on day 2 of NFL Draft

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The University of Alabama football program had three former players selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Detroit, Mich. Offensive tackle JC Latham was selected by the Titans at No. 7, followed by linebacker Dallas Turner at No. 16 to the Vikings and cornerback Terrion Arnold at No. 24 to the Lions.

Three former Tide players selected on opening night of NFL Draft

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The University of Alabama football program had three former players selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Detroit, Mich. Offensive tackle JC Latham was selected by the Titans at No. 7, followed by linebacker Dallas Turner at No. 16 to the Vikings and cornerback Terrion Arnold at No. 24 to the Lions.

TI Thursday on Three Man Front

Rodney joined hosts Pat Smith and Landrum Roberts on Three Man Front on WJOX in Birmingham.

TI on WMSP in Montgomery

Rodney joined host John Longshore on Sports Radio 740 WMSP in Montgomery on Thursday morning.

Brockermeyer hits the portal

On the heels of backup defensive lineman Khurtiss Perry's announcement on Tuesday that he's transferring, another Tide lineman is entering the transfer portal. Today, it was announced that redshirt junior center James Brockermeyer is leaving the program. Brockermeyer finished spring drills as the number one center on A-Day and he would have had an opportunity to seriously challenge redshirt sophomore Parker Brailsford for the job in August camp. Instead, the former four-star prospect from Ft Worth has decided to move on to another program.

A few quick Wednesday basketball notes on Philon, Nelson, etc.

Spoke to a basketball source a few minutes ago for an update on four-star guard Labaron Philon, who, as reported yesterday, has asked for his release from his NLI (national letter of intent) from Kansas.