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Nelson propels Tide to Elite 8

Nelson scored 24 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked five shots in a monumental 89-87 win over top seed North Carolina, and the Crimson Tide is headed to the Elite Eight vs. Clemson on Saturday night in L.A.

A few quick scrimmage notes

Today's scrimmage was closed to the media but TI did speak to an observer. Here are a few quick notes. We'll have more later.

What Kalen DeBoer said following Thursday's scrimmage

Coach DeBoer addressed the media following today's closed scrimmage. Here are his comments.

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 to preview Alabama's Sweet 16 matchup with #1 seed North Carolina tonight. Rodney also previewed today's first spring scrimmage of the Kalen DeBoer era in Tuscaloosa.

North Carolina predictions

Make your predictions before the start of the men's basketball game at 8:30 Thursday evening on CBS.

Quick visitors update

A few of the nation's top prospects are expected in Tuscaloosa on Thursday to attend Alabama's first scrimmage of the spring. Here's list of some of the top 2025 prospects slated to visit.

Tider Insider TV for March 26

Day 7: WR Kobe Prentice speaks after practice

Tide WR Kobe Prentice spoke with the media following Tuesday's practice.

Day 7: JaMarcus Shephard speaks to the media

Alabama wide receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard spoke to the media following Tuesday's practice.

Day 7: OL Jaeden Roberts speaks after practice

Tide right guard Jaeden Roberts spoke with the media following Tuesday's practice.

Practice 7 photos

Here are scenes from the Tide's seventh day of spring practice.

Tuesday spring football notes

The Tide's defensive line is talented and deep, the outside linebacker room appears loaded, and the freshmen secondary players have been impressive.

Sweet 16, spring football, recruiting & more on the Monday morning conversation on Gary Harris Show

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

Oats has Tide back in Sweet 16

For the third time in the last four years, Alabama basketball is back in the Sweet 16.

Georgia linebacker picks Tide

As expected, Hoschton-Mill Creek, GA three-star linebacker Luke Metz has committed to the Crimson Tide. The 6-3, 220-pounder released his decision on Sunday afternoon. Metz chose Alabama over LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma and Ole Miss, among others. More later.

Grand Canyon predictions

Make your predictions before the start of the men's basketball game at 6:10 Sunday evening on TBS.

Practice 6: Wommack upbeat about defensive progress

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack fielded questions from reporters following today's practice in full pads.

Tide carries state banner past Charleston

The Yellowhammer State still has one team left in the 2024 NCAA tournament. That team wears crimson and it advanced tonight with a 109-96 win over Charleston in Spokane, WA.

Weekend visitors

The Tide staff will host several highly-rated prospects over the next few days. Here's a quick rundown of some of the top players expected in town on unofficial visits.

TI member shares practice observations

Here are some observations posted on the All Sports Forum from practice 5 of spring drills on Thursday.

Charleston predictions

Make your predictions before the start of the men's basketball game at 6:35 Friday evening on truTV.

What Kalen DeBoer said following Thursday's practice

Coach DeBoer spoke to the media following Thursday's practice. Here are some of his comments.

Practice 5 video

Here is video from day five of practice on Thursday. Courtesy WVUA 23 in Tuscaloosa, the home of Tider Insider TV.

Practice 5: On the hoof report

The media was given its second viewing period of the spring this afternoon. It was roughly a 30-minute opportunity to watch the team go through positional drills in full pads.

Tide lands another top 2025 linebacker

Four-star linebacker Abduall Sanders of Santa Ana-Mater Dei, CA announced his commitment the Alabama. The 6-2, 212-pound Sanders chose Alabama over offers from Auburn, Florida, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Tennessee, among many others. More later.

TI Thursday on Three Man Front

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

TI on Sports Radio 740 in Montgomery

Rodney joined host John Longshore on Sports Radio 740 WMSP in Montgomery for his weekly Thursday morning segment.

JessN ranks Bama's portal losses and evaluates its portal gains

Alabama lost nearly 30 players from its 2023 roster to the transfer portal after the season. But it's not nearly as bad as it sounds. To get to the 85 scholarship limit, the Tide would have needed to trim its roster, and most of the players who transferred out would have likely been among those looking for another place to play. Longtime TI poster and Tidefans.com contributor Jess Nicholas ranks the Tide's portal losses and evaluates the transfers Alabama has gained.

Football players impress at Alabama's 2024 Pro Day

The University of Alabama football program hosted its annual Pro Day inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility Wednesday, with 12 draft-eligible Crimson Tide athletes meeting with and showcasing their talents in front of representatives from all 32 NFL teams.

Bama lands four-star linebacker

Four-star linebacker Darrell "Duke" Johnson of Eastman-Dodge County, GA has announced his commitment to Alabama. The 6-2, 205-pound Johnson chose Alabama over FSU, Tennessee, Texas A&M and UCF, among others. Johnson ranks as one of the nation's top five linebackers and among the top 50 prospects overall in the 2025 class.

SEC releases 2025 conference schedule

The SEC has released the 2025 football schedule for conference games. The schedule will include eight conference opponents. Alabama will play away games at Georgia, Auburn, Missouri and South Carolina. The Tide will host Oklahoma, Tennessee, LSU and Vanderbilt. Times and dates will be released later.

Decision day for Duke

2025 four-star linebacker Darrell "Duke" Johnson will announce his college decision on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. CT. The Eastman-Dodge County, GA standout will choose between Alabama, FSU, Florida, Tennessee, Texas A&M and UCF. The 6-2, 205-pound Johnson could play linebacker or safety in college. Alabama is his projected choice. Click on the title link to watch his announcement live on the 247Sports You Tube channel.

Practice 4 photos

Here are scenes from the Tide's fourth practice of spring.