Tony Tsoukalas

Almaty, Tuscaloosa

Managing Editor at Alabama Crimson Tide Sports

Sports Reporter at Victoria Advocate

Managing editor for @TideIllustrated of @Rivals

Articles

Ranking the opposing quarterbacks on Alabama's 2025 schedule

6 days ago | bvmsports.com | Tony Tsoukalas

Alabama's secondary figures to be one of the most improved units from last fall. It will need to be if the Crimson Tide wants to survive the collection of talented passers on its upcoming schedule. The Tide's regular-season slate features four quarterbacks who ranked in the top 20 nationally in passing yards per game last season.
Alabama basketball to play St. John's in Madison Square Garden

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Tony Tsoukalas

Alabama basketball is adding another marquee matchup to the docket next season. According to a report from CBS Sports, the Crimson Tide will take on St. John's at Madison Square Garden in New York on Nov. 8. The two schools will also play each other in Birmingham during the 2026-27 season. Led by legendary head coach Rick Pitino, St. John's finished 31-5 last season, winning the Big East regular-season and tournament titles.
Nick Saban expected to co-chair presidential commission on college sports

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Tony Tsoukalas

Nick Saban is expected to become a co-chair of a presidential commission on college sports, The Athletic reported on Wednesday. According to the report, the other co-chair will be a "prominent businessman with deep ties to college athletics." Earlier Wednesday, Yahoo! Sports reported President Donald Trump is planning to form a commission to examine the current issues facing college sports, including booster-funded payments, transfer rules, conference alignment and Title IX.
Texas A Transfer Kam Dewberry Boosts Alabama's OL with SEC Toughness

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Tony Tsoukalas

Kam Dewberry might be new to Alabama, but the Texas A&M transfer guard is no stranger to the physical play of the SEC. Before transferring to the Crimson Tide in December, Dewberry started eight games over 32 appearances during his three seasons in College Station, Texas. So when it comes to a "Welcome to Alabama" moment, the 6-foot-4, 335-pound lineman made sure he wasn't on the receiving end.
Texas A&M transfer Kam Dewberry gives Alabama's OL more SEC physicality

1 week ago | alabama.rivals.com | Tony Tsoukalas

Kam Dewberry might be new to Alabama, but the Texas A&M transfer guard is no stranger to the physical play of the SEC. Before transferring to the Crimson Tide in December, Dewberry started eight games over 32 appearances during his three seasons in College Station, Texas. So when it comes to a “Welcome to Alabama” moment, the 6-foot-4, 335-pound lineman made sure he wasn’t on the receiving end.
Will Alabama's Wolf pack show more bite this season?

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Tony Tsoukalas

Alabama's Wolf pack was deep last season, but the unit lacked much bite when it came to pressuring opposing quarterbacks. Outside of Que Robinson, who led Alabama's Wolf position with four sacks and 19 pressures, the rest of the unit combined for just 22 pressures and 1.5 sacks. That contributed to an Alabama defense that ranked tied for 69th nationally, recording just 1.92 sacks per game, its lowest average since 2013 (1.77).
Nate Oats talks Labaron Philon's draft status, Alabama's upcoming roster

1 week ago | alabama.rivals.com | Tony Tsoukalas

Labaron Philon’s draft status is by far the biggest storyline surrounding Alabama basketball heading into the summer. The starting guard declared for the NBA Draft last month but has until May 28 to withdraw his name and return to the Crimson Tide. Upon declaring for the draft, Philon said he was fully focused on turning pro. However, he left the door open for a possible return to the Tide during an interview last week.
Tony's takes: Were receivers a problem for Alabama last season?

1 week ago | alabama.rivals.com | Tony Tsoukalas

We reached the point of the year where news is hard to come by. Both the basketball and football transfer windows have slammed shut, and barring a couple of roster additions by Nate Oats, most of Alabama’s offseason business has been handled. Oats and Kalen DeBoer are both on the docket for next week’s Regions Tradition Pro-Am. Outside of that, you’ll need to tune into podcasts and radio appearances if you want to hear from the two head coaches over the next few weeks.
Alabama basketball adds Ivy League power to its non-conference schedule

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Tony Tsoukalas

By Tony Tsoukalas, Managing Editor Alabama added Yale to its non-conference schedule for the coming season, according to a report from CBS Sports. The Crimson Tide will host the Bulldogs in inside Coleman Coliseum on a date yet to be announced. Yale finished 22-8 last season, winning the Ivy League Tournament before losing to Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. This story will be updated.
Five questions for Alabama basketball heading into the summer

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Tony Tsoukalas

Following another deep run in the NCAA Tournament, Nate Oats is looking to retool Alabama basketball into a contender again next season. While he's off to a solid start, the head coach still has plenty of work to do. Alabama experienced another roster upheaval this offseason, as only four members of last year's team are returning at the moment. The spring basketball transfer portal window is closed, and Alabama still has two more scholarship spots to fill.