Sydney Hunte

Atlanta

Freelance Football Writer at Saturday Down South

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'I didn't like playing against him'

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Sydney Hunte

Otega Oweh well remembers facing Mouhamed Dioubate when the latter was a member of the Alabama basketball program. Now, the 2 are teammates, as Dioubate joined Kentucky out of the transfer portal after a pair of seasons with the Crimson Tide. "I know what he brings, and I didn't like playing against him," Oweh, who declared for the NBA Draft but opted instead to return for another year with the Wildcats, said on Tuesday. One memory that might be in the mind of Oweh is Feb.
Rhett Lashlee jokes about upsetting Alabama fans at SMU, Auburn

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Sydney Hunte

By Sydney Hunte via Saturday Down South, Rhett Lashlee has felt the full force of Alabama fans' wrath during his head coaching career. Lashlee led SMU to a College Football Playoff berth in his 3rd season with the Mustangs. The Mustangs got in despite losing to Clemson in the ACC Championship Game. Right below SMU in the final Playoff rankings at No. 11? Alabama. For what it's worth, it's not the first time Lashlee has found himself on the bitter end of the Tide's emotions.
Otega Oweh discusses addition of Mouhamed Dioubate to Kentucky roster: 'I didn't like playing against him'

2 weeks ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Sydney Hunte

Otega Oweh well remembers facing Mouhamed Dioubate when the latter was a member of the Alabama basketball program. Now, the 2 are teammates, as Dioubate joined Kentucky out of the transfer portal after a pair of seasons with the Crimson Tide. “I know what he brings, and I didn’t like playing against him,” Oweh, who declared for the NBA Draft but opted instead to return for another year with the Wildcats, said on Tuesday. One memory that might be in the mind of Oweh is Feb.
Rhett Lashlee jokes about upsetting Alabama fans at SMU, Auburn

2 weeks ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Sydney Hunte

Rhett Lashlee has felt the full force of Alabama fans’ wrath during his head coaching career. Lashlee led SMU to a College Football Playoff berth in his 3rd season with the Mustangs. The Mustangs got in despite losing to Clemson in the ACC Championship Game. Right below SMU in the final Playoff rankings at No. 11? Alabama. For what it’s worth, it’s not the first time Lashlee has found himself on the bitter end of the Tide’s emotions.
Michigan lands commitment from 2026 defensive lineman from Texas

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Sydney Hunte

Michigan on Tuesday picked up a commitment for its 2026 recruiting class, and it's a defensive lineman. Alister Vallejo, from Liberty Hill, Tex. - just outside Austin - announced his pledge to the Wolverines on Tuesday during a commitment ceremony at his high school. He becomes the 9th player to commit to the Wolverines this cycle and is the 3rd defensive lineman to pledge.
Kamhariyan Johnson, elite edge rusher committed to Alabama, shuts down recruitment

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Sydney Hunte

Kamhariyan Johnson is one of Alabama 's priority recruits for the 2026 recruiting cycle. Despite his commitment on April 12, he opted to take a series of official visits to other schools. On Tuesday, though, Johnson announced that his recruitment was shut down. He made the announcement on his X account: Johnson took an official visit to Ole Miss on May 30, followed by one to Clemson.
Liam Doyle wins Perfect Game Pitcher of the Year

2 weeks ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Sydney Hunte

Liam Doyle’s terrific 2025 season has earned him Perfect Game’s Pitcher of the Year, it was announced Tuesday. Doyle transferred to Tennessee after a season each with Coastal Carolina and Ole Miss. And the left-hander from New Hampshire, who broke the Volunteeers’ single-season strikeout record on June 2, was a key part of a Vols team that won 46 games despite a 16-14 record in SEC play. In 19 appearances and 17 starts, Doyle pitched to a 10-4 record with a 3.20 ERA across 95.2 innings.
Myles Garrett has amusing reaction to Aaron Rodgers signing with Steelers

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Sydney Hunte

Myles Garrett hasn't had many opportunities to face Aaron Rodgers throughout his career. After Rodgers signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, though, the Browns' defensive end will get to face off against the veteran quarterback twice in 2025. Garrett, who has 102.5 sacks to his credit, hopes that he'll be able to finally get the best of Rodgers. "It's a good opportunity to put him in the graveyard," Garrett told reporters on Tuesday.
Kamhariyan Johnson, elite edge rusher committed to Alabama, shuts down recruitment

2 weeks ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Sydney Hunte

Kamhariyan Johnson is one of Alabama‘s priority recruits for the 2026 recruiting cycle. Despite his commitment on April 12, he opted to take a series of official visits to other schools. On Tuesday, though, Johnson announced that his recruitment was shut down.
Myles Garrett has amusing reaction to Aaron Rodgers signing with Steelers

2 weeks ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Sydney Hunte

Myles Garrett hasn’t had many opportunities to face Aaron Rodgers throughout his career. After Rodgers signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, though, the Browns’ defensive end will get to face off against the veteran quarterback twice in 2025. Garrett, who has 102.5 sacks to his credit, hopes that he’ll be able to finally get the best of Rodgers. “It’s a good opportunity to put him in the graveyard,” Garrett told reporters on Tuesday.