The Heisman Trophy race is heating up and the drama only increases as the weeks progress. Names like Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts, and surprise-newcomer Joe Burrow have received majority of the chatter. One could hardly argue against those three candidates. Their stats have been phenomenal up to this point in the season. However, there is…
Author: Justin Riley
I am a 2003 graduate from the University of Alabama with a degree in Exercise Science. While at the Capstone, I served as a student assistant with the head strength and conditioning coach of the Crimson Tide football team. I have competed in both powerlifting and bodybuilding for several years. In addition, I have served athletes and people through the arena of personal training. Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I am a passionate fan of Alabama, but do not make other fan bases miserable because of it. College football has my heart first, but I cover all areas of sports.
4 Crimson Tide WRs Named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List
Strength indeed comes in numbers. There is no other receiving corps in college football that has produced more than the four who reside in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Recently, Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs III, Devonta Smith, and Jaylen Waddle have been named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List. Most schools are hard pressed to find one playmaker…
Alabama Crimson Tide DL Antonio Alfano Enters the Transfer Portal
Unfortunately for the Alabama Crimson Tide, they may be losing a former 5-Star player who has been a bit of a mystery as of late. Antonio Alfano has been absent from practices as well as classes this fall. Until now, not much light has been shed on the whereabouts of Antonio or the “why” behind…
Injured but Not Dead: Crimson Tide Still Alive
Alabama typically makes the headlines quite often, but not for the reasons that have come about here as of late. The eyes of the college football world have shifted back to Tuscaloosa on the eve of their season opener against Duke in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic. In case you have lived under a rock, let…
Crimson Tide Lose Dylan Moses for the Season
As of late, it seems that the University of Alabama has a curse on it when it comes to players at the LB position. In 2017, Alabama lost Christian Miller and Terrell Lewis for the majority of the season to injury. However, they would return in the postseason. In 2018, LBs Terrell Lewis and Christopher…
Help for Le’Ron McClain
One of those thrilling parts of the game of football is the “big hit”. We enjoy the physicality the sport brings to us week after week. One of the most watched hits from college football was a tackle of former LSU running back Leonard Fournette made by former Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster on a kickoff…
SEC West: Important Notes
Below are some key points that stood out to me going into this season for each team in the SEC Western Division. The teams are listed in order of how I expect them to finish. Alabama: • Tua is back after a Heisman Trophy campaign in 2018 (3,966 yards and 43 TDs) • Najee Harris’…
Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic: Alabama vs Duke Preview
As the minutes pass, I hear the voice of WWE Superstar/Icon/Leader of D-Generation X, Triple H, ring loudly in my mind, “Are you ready….I SAID….ARE YOU READY???!!!” The answer for all across the college football landscape and myself is a resounding “YES”. For Alabama fans, that moment cannot come sooner. On Saturday afternoon, August 31st,…
Is Tua Tagovailoa Overrated?
Off in the distance, on a remote island composed of a small minority of people, rumblings are heard about the legitimacy of Heisman finalist Tua Tagovailoa. Claims are being made that the phenom who broke every passing record at the University of Alabama is overrated. To the clear majority, these claims are quite absurd. However,…
Which Bulldog QB Will Have His Day?
For 2nd year Mississippi State head football Joe Moorehead, this season could easily be called his rebuilding season. In this previous NFL Draft, the Bulldogs had one of their most successful outings in recent memory with a record number of players being drafted in early rounds. Not only is Moorehead replacing incredible defensive talent, but…
Crabtree Almost a Cardinal, but Not Really
It seems as though veteran journeyman WR Michael Crabtree is still looking for an NFL home since being released from the Baltimore Ravens in February. Briefly, Arizona appeared to be the most likely destination after he completed a workout recently with the team. It was not to be as the team decided to go a…
Redskins Name McCoy QB1
The mystery surrounding the quarterback situation for the Washington Redskins has been solved, at least for the preseason. According to NBC Sports, the Redskins posted their first unofficial depth chart this past Sunday. For now, former Texas QB Colt McCoy has been named the starter. Following behind is recently acquired Case Keenum and 1st round…
Tide’s Robinson Jr. Primed for Breakout Season
It goes without saying, when it comes to finding talent at the running back position, the University of Alabama has never struggled with fulfilling that need. Through the years, names like Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson, Derrick Henry, Kenyan Drake, Damien Harris, Josh Jacobs, and host of others have been featured on many Sports Center highlight…
The Lakeshow Starring Anthony Davis
The Greatest Reality Show on Earth, or the Los Angeles Lakers as we know them, is back in the news again. In the latest installment of the seemingly ongoing mini-series, they have acquired the services of former New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis. This came at a hefty price. It feels like they gave away…
Quick Take: A Review of the NBA Finals
The 2019 NBA finals finished much better than how it started. There was a moment where it looked as if the championship would end with a resounding thud. Debris from fallen Warriors filled the court, but the Raptors couldn’t see to put them away. This allowed the defending champs to heal somewhat or have a…
Ex-Tide RB, Harris, Rolls in Patriots Minicamp
After wrapping up a 3-day mandatory minicamp, it seems that the New England Patriots have something to be excited about. Former 87th overall pick out of Alabama, RB Damien Harris, has caught the interest of his coaches. Due to Sony Michel missing workouts for undisclosed reasons, Harris was given the platform to shine by gaining…
Not So “Golden” State
For the Raptors to hang around and possibly win the NBA Finals, winning Game 1 at home was a feat they had no choice but accomplish. Last night, in front of a rabid home crowd in Soctiabank Arena, Toronto would do just that. Many felt that Toronto did not have the horses beyond Kawhi Leonard…
Updates Worth Your While
No-Brainer: When you are an early enrollee at a major program, facing adversity while earning your place on the team is to be expected. However, for freshman QB D’Wan Mathis, it became life threatening. This past Monday, he was released from the hospital after undergoing emergency surgery for a brain cyst. After experiencing severe sinus…
Corey Ballentine: From Triumph to Tragedy and Back to Triumph
For Corey Ballentine, his young life has taken some dramatic turns. Last April, he was drafted in the 6th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. What should have been one of the most joyous moments to date quickly turned to tragedy that night. Early Sunday morning, he and his fellow Washburn University teammate, Dwane Simmons…
“It’s Not My Job to Be a Mentor”
In the latest carousel that is the Denver Broncos’ QB situation, Joe Flacco will be the newest signal caller to step under center since being acquired via trade from Baltimore. Behind him will be Drew Locke, rookie QB from Missouri. While many see it as the veteran’s job to groom the presumed future at that position,…
What Stood Out About the 2019 NFL Draft
The 2019 NFL Draft has come to a close and the 200,000 plus attendees have vacated historic downtown Nashville. Fans of each of the 32 franchises now have a clearer picture as to what level of success their team will experience next season. Some came away overly optimistic, while others left frustrated and scratching their…
NFL Draft: Day One Takeaways
The first round of the 2019 NFL Draft has been completed. It was probably one of the more interesting opening rounds in recent memory. Some picks played out the way many us expected, while others seemed to have come out of nowhere. Here are a few takeaways: Arizona Drafts Kyler Murray, but Doesn’t Deal Rosen:…
When’s It Miller Time?
In this year’s edition of the NFL Draft, there is no shortage of EDGE rushers. Some believe this may be the best collection of players assembled at that position. Names like Nick Bosa, Josh Allen, Rashan Gary, Montez Sweat, and Brian Burns monopolize a lot of experts’ top spots in the draft order. However, there…
NFL Draft Dark Horses, Who’s Worth Riding?
The NFL Draft is upon us. By now, everyone knows the marquee names and experts across the board swear by their predictions as to where they will land. Another aspect of the draft that intrigues us is the guys flying under the radar. These players are the darkhorses who may pan out to be the…
The Case for Trent Richardson
The dust has just about settled on the defunct Alliance of American Football, but the cloud of negativity still circulates. While there are plenty of talking points regarding that aspect of the AAF, the focus of this article will center around the positive. The Alliance, in theory, was supposed to be a developmental league for…