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Tide basketball signs Allen, waiting on Jemsion; 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.

Tider Insider TV for November 12

Bama comes in at #10 in CFP poll

After it's blowout win over LSU last Saturday night, Alabama moved up just one spot in this week's CFP poll. See the complete poll in Ryan Fowler's tweet.

Tuesday player interviews

Here are the player interviews following Tuesday morning's practice. Courtesy Stu McCann of WVUA 23, the home of TI TV.

A few Tuesday morning thoughts

The last 8 quarters Alabama has played it's most consistent football of the season. Very encouraging. The thing I'm looking for this Saturday vs Mercer: does Alabama play to the opponent or to the standard?

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 defense is playing with swarm mentality

Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack spoke to the media at today's press conference.

Sheridan discusses offensive success against LSU

Offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan spoke to the media at today's press conference.

Grant Nelson scores 22 in win over McNeese State

No. 2/2 Alabama men's basketball team capped off its three-game home stretch with its third consecutive win of the season, following a 72-64 victory over the McNeese State Cowboys inside Coleman Coliseum Monday night.

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 defense is playing with swarm mentality

Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack spoke to the media at today's press conference.

Sheridan discusses offensive success against LSU

Offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan spoke to the media at today's press conference.

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

Two weeks ago in this column, I said that from start to finish, Alabama had just played it's best game of the season against Missouri. The Tide's 34-0 shutout win over the Tigers wasn't flawless, but there were signs that Alabama was beginning to come together as a team. The question was, would that performance carryover to the LSU game?

Milroe runs wild in Tide's domination of LSU

Alabama's offensive plan vs LSU was simple. Let Jalen Milroe run. And run he did. While Milroe only carried 12 times, he made the most of every opportunity, finishing with 185 yards and four rushing touchdowns in Alabama's 42-13 "playoff elimination game" victory over number 15 LSU in Baton Rouge.

LSU box score

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Men's hoops beats Arkansas State for second win

The No. 2/2 Alabama men's basketball team continued its early-season home stretch with a hard-fought 88-79 victory over the Arkansas State Red Wolves inside Coleman Coliseum on Friday night.

Inside the 5: Alabama vs. LSU

No. 11 Alabama (6-2, 3-2 SEC) returns to action in a pivotal matchup on the road against No. 15 LSU (6-2, 3-1 SEC). Kickoff inside Tiger Stadium is set for shortly after 6:30 p.m. tomorrow. Here are five storylines for the game.

LSU predictions

Make your predictions before the start of the game at 6:30 Saturday evening on ABC.

Arkansas State predictions

Make your predictions before the start of the men's basketball game at 7:00 Friday evening on SEC Network+.

TI Thursday on Three Man Front

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

TI breaks down Bama-LSU on Longshore & McKnight

Rodney joined hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight on the Thursday edition of the Longshore & McKnight show.

Roach talks about the progress of Keeley, Renaud, and other DLs

DL coach Freddie Roach spoke to the media following today's practice. Here are some of his comments.

Mo Linguist on the secondary

Tide cornerbacks coach/co-defensive coordinator Maurice Linguist spoke to the media following Wednesday's practice.

Tider Insider TV for November 5

Bama #11 in first CFP poll

Alabama opens season with 110-54 win over UNC Asheville

The No. 2/2 Alabama men's basketball team opened its 2024-25 season by defeating UNC Asheville, 110-54, inside Coleman Coliseum on Monday night.

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 defense taking steps in the right direction

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

Sheridan looking for better communication from offense at LSU

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

A few Sunday thoughts

Even though Alabama had a bye week, after watching some of the top teams on TV this weekend, I feel a little better about how the Tide stacks up. Based on what I saw yesterday, there's very little separation between the top 10-15 teams.

Tide lands four-star 2026 DL

The Tide has landed a commitment from four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland of Birmingham-Parker. The 6-3, 305 Cleveland is regarded as one of the state's top prospects for the 2026 class. Cleveland, an interior DL, is a good pickup at a priority position.

Post-practice player interviews

OL Tyler Booker, LB Qua Russaw and TE Robbie Ouzts were among the players made available to media following practice.

TI Thursday on Three Man Front

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

Drew's five takeaways on basketball

Nate Oats' squad flashed impressive potential in its exhibition wins over Wake Forest and Memphis. But heading into the season, there is still plenty of room for improvement for the second-ranked Crimson Tide.