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Alabama defeats Illinois in C.M. Newton Classic

The No. 8/7 Alabama men's basketball team defeated No. 25/20 Illinois, 100-87 in the 2024 C.M. Newton Classic on Wednesday evening inside Legacy Arena at the BJCC.

Linguist pushing DBs to play to the standard

DBs Coach Maurice Linguist spoke to the media at today's press conference. Here are some of his comments.

Shephard wants WRs to focus on the task at hand

"The small things you do affect the big things in life. Our job is to help young people see that. They can't see the future right now, so we guide them to focus on the present and do what's necessary today," wide receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard said following today's practice.

Illinois predictions

Make your predictions before the start of the men's basketball game at 8:00 Wednesday evening on SEC Network.

Alabama moves up three spots in CFP poll

The CFP playoff released tonight showed that the Tide moved up three spots this week to number 7. Alabama travels to Norman this Saturday to face the Oklahoma Sooners. Kickoff on ABC is set for shortly after 6:30.

Tider Insider TV for November 19

Tide flips nation's number two ranked safety from Michigan

After three Alabama commits flipped to other schools last week, this evening it was Kalen DeBoer's staff doing the flipping, as four-star safety Ivan Taylor of Winter Garden, FL flipped his commitment from Michigan to the Crimson Tide. The 6-1, 180-pound Taylor ranks as the nation's number two safety, according to 247sports. Taylor becomes the third prospect to flip to Alabama in the past month. The Tide flipped Kevonte' Henry (6-4, 248), the nation's number one JUCO edge prospect, from Mississippi State. Alabama also flipped four-star tight end Marshall Pritchett from North Carolina last month. The Tide's 2025 class currently sits at number three in the 247 rankings.

Tide inks top 10 hoops class; Still pursuing more prospects

Alabama men's basketball has officially announced the signings of the three committed student athletes on Monday. All three are now locked in to be a part of the Crimson Tide's 2025-26 season, the seventh at Alabama for head coach Nate Oats.

What Kalen DeBoer said at his Monday press conference

Coach DeBoer spoke to the media at his Monday press conference. Here are some of his comments.

Wommack says creating turnovers is identity of Tide defense

Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack spoke to the media at today's press conference. Here are some of his comments.

Nick Sheridan discusses Bama's offense, OU's defense, and more

Offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan spoke to the media at today's press conference. Here are some of his comments.

TI 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.

A few Sunday thoughts

Dominance is now a thing of the past. In today's college football world, it's all about surviving. And as the end of the regular season draws near, several SEC teams are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Tide rolls over Mercer in solid fashion

Nobody thought Mercer would be much of a challenge for Alabama today. The question was, coming off its impressive victory over LSU last week, would Alabama play to the level of its opponent or to the Tide's standard?

Mercer box score

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Alabama men's hoops falls at Purdue

The No. 2/2 Alabama men's basketball team fell at No. 13/12 Purdue, 87-78, Friday Night inside Mackey Arena. The Crimson Tide held a six-point lead midway through the second half, however, the Boilermakers went on a 13-0 run to take the lead for good and pull out the nine-point win.

Tide lands four-star combo guard

As TI basketball recruiting guru Drew DeArmond predicted earlier this week, the Tide has landed a commitment from Link Academy-Branson, MO four-star combo guard Davion Hannah. The 6-5, 175-pound Hannah is a national top 40 prospects. More later.

Inside the 5: Alabama vs. Mercer

No. 9 Alabama (7-2, 4-2 SEC) steps out of conference play to host Mercer (9-1, 6-1 SoCon). Kickoff inside Bryant-Denny Stadium is set for shortly after 1 p.m. tomorrow. Here are five storylines for the game.

Mercer predictions

Make your predictions before the start of the game at 1:00 Saturday afternoon on SEC Network+.

Purdue predictions

Make your predictions before the start of the men's basketball game at 6:00 Friday evening on Peacock.

TI Thursday on Three Man Front

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

Christian Robinson goes in-depth about his outside backers

OLB coach Christian Robinson spoke to the media following today's practice.

Recruiting notes on Cunningham, Montgomery and Taylor

To no one's surprise, five-star receiver Caleb Cunningham of Ackerman, MS flipped his commitment today from Alabama to Ole Miss. The Tide is slated to host a top receiver committed to Florida and Bama is expected to pull off a major flip of it own.

Tide basketball signs Allen, waiting on Jemison; Bama favored to land a third top player on Friday

TI basketball recruiting guru Drew DeArmond confirms that small forward Amari Allen has signed with the Tide today. Drew says power forward commit London Jemison will also sign with Alabama this week and to watch for the Tide to add a third major prospect to the class on Friday.