Tommy Deas

Feb 7, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Tommy Deas

Charles Barkley gave his props to retired Alabama football coach Nick Saban on Wednesday night during an ESPN2 telecast of the Crimson Tide's basketball game at Auburn. The former Auburn and NBA star talked about the rivalry between the schools, but his history with the Tigers did not stop him from heaping praise on both Alabama and Saban, who won six national championships in Tuscaloosa. "Alabama is a great school," Barkley said. "I’ve got nothing but admiration.

Feb 7, 2024 | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Tommy Deas

Charles Barkley never minces words. And even though he knew it wouldn't endear him to fans at his alma mater, he did so Wednesday night while sitting in on commentary on ESPN2's telecast of Alabama at Auburn basketball. The former Auburn and NBA star spoke about Auburn's mentality and the rivalry between the schools. The annual basketball showdowns between the schools are known in the state as the Iron Bowl of basketball.

Dec 20, 2023 | sports.yahoo.com | Tommy Deas

Three recruiting cycles into the NIL era, it's more than safe to say Nick Saban has adapted well to this, too. Alabama football pulled in the No. 2-ranked signing class in the country Wednesday, which is to say it was business as usual in Tuscaloosa. That the Crimson Tide's coach assembled yet another crop of elite recruits is so unsurprising, it's now expected. But you'd better believe it's never been harder to pull off.

Dec 2, 2023 | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Tommy Deas

ATLANTA — Nick Saban's postgame speech to the Alabama football team after its 27-24 victory over Georgia in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium won't be hard for players to remember. That's because it was short and sweet. "My speech in the locker room after the game was one word: Celebrate," the coach said after the game. "And I had just enough left within me to do the dance.

Dec 2, 2023 | sports.yahoo.com | Tommy Deas

ATLANTA — Nick Saban's postgame speech to the Alabama football team after its 27-24 victory over Georgia in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium won't be hard for players to remember. That's because it was short and sweet. "My speech in the locker room after the game was one word: Celebrate," the coach said after the game. "And I had just enough left within me to do the dance.