Alabama fans don’t ask for much. We just expect to win every game. Beat Everyone is focused on the people, stories and discussions that matter most to Bama. Each Tuesday, host Ben Flanagan will be joined by former players, experts and beat writers to discuss the past, present and future of Alabama Football. Beat Everyone is also the new home of Alabama radio legend Eli Gold. Join us every Thursday as Eli shares fascinating and never-before-told stories from nearly four decades as the voice o ...
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Hello and Welcome to the Alabama Football Podcast! This is the place for Alabama fans who enjoy a little intelligent and opinionated football talk. We trust you’ll enjoy our show and we welcome your feedback. We’re reachable at AlabamaFootballPodcast (@) gmail dot com. In the meantime, Roll Tide.
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Join AL.com sports producer Matt Scalici as he discusses the week's biggest Alabama football news with journalists, bloggers and other experts. New episodes post every Thursday.
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The HUGE changes that could be coming to Alabama's schedule
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29:06The SEC and Big Ten have been reportedly privately meeting to discuss a deal that could change the way schools from both conferences schedule opponents in the future. What could that mean for Alabama both in the regular season and the postseason? AL.com Alabama Beat Writer Matt Stahl joins producer Matt Scalici to discuss the shifting sands of coll…
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Building the perfect Alabama QB, and the Tide's scariest players
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47:19We're having some offseason fun on today's episode of Beat Everyone, with host Ben Flanagan and producer Matt Scalici giving their picks for the Alabama quarterbacks with the best arm, the best accuracy, the best intangibles, and more. Later, Matt and Ben blind rank Alabama offensive coordinators and the scariest players to ever don a crimson jerse…
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Does Alabama basketball have what it takes for another deep run?
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31:30Alabama and Auburn squared off in the first. No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in SEC basketball history and the Crimson Tide came out on the wrong side of the matchup. Joe Goodman joins host Ben Flanagan to take an honest look at this year's Alabama basketball team and determine if Nate Oats' squad has what it takes for another deep tournament run this year…
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Former Alabama WR Slade Bolden on Tide's best QBs and catching hell from Nick Saban
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50:05In a time when the Alabama receiver corps was among the most talented of any group in college football history, Slade Bolden became an unlikely stalwart in the group, providing a string of future NFL quarterbacks with an always-reliable target. Bolden shares some of his stories from his time in Tuscaloosa and tells us what it was like to be on the …
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Is Jalen Hurts the best story in sports history?
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50:42With a Super Bowl MVP and a ring, Jalen Hurts is on top of the world. Alabama Crimson Tide fans know just how much that means for a player who has overcome adversity many times throughout his remarkable career. Ben Flanagan and Matt Scalici discuss the latest chapter in the incredible story of Jalen Hurts and what this championship means for Hurts …
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Cole Cubelic says Alabama will win if they do this in 2025
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46:29Kalen DeBoer has set the stage for improvement in 2025 with a strong recruiting class and a new offensive coordinator, but it will take more than that for Alabama to win big against one of the toughest schedules in college football. ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic joins us to talk about what Alabama is bringing to the line of scrimmage in 2025 and what D…
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Former Alabama WR on how changing OCs changes everything
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43:35Alabama made waves with the hiring of Ryan Grubb as their new offensive coordinator. But despite the upgrade in coaching talent, Grubb will be Alabama's fourth offensive coordinator in four years. We talk with former Alabama wide receiver Mac Hereford who experienced a similar amount of turnover in coaching during his time in Tuscaloosa, to get his…
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How NIL really works in college football: D1 AD pulls back the curtain
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43:37NIL has changed college sports dramatically, but how does it really work? Eli Gold returns to the show with his new boss Jacksonville State athletic director Greg Seitz to discuss the inner workings of a Division I athletic department in the age of NIL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Top Five players that will be the key to Alabama's 2025 playoff hopes
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28:07As Alabama heads toward spring practice with a roster made up of an impressive mix of returning starters and highly-touted newcomers, it's time to start establishing which players will be the keys to the season if the Crimson Tide hope to return to the playoffs in 2025. Alabama beat writer Matt Stahl joins host Ben Flanagan and producer Matt Scalic…
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Is college football broken and can it be fixed?
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49:13With the first season of the 12-team College Football Playoff officially in the books, ratings are down and some fans are calling the new system a dud after its first season. Others wonder if college football no longer resembles the game they came to love. Michael Casagrande and Matt Scalici join host Ben Flanagan to discuss the state of college fo…
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What will it take for Alabama basketball to get the attention it deserves?
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48:38Alabama basketball is in the midst of the greatest run of success in the program's history...so why aren't more fans excited about it? We're joined by SEC Network analyst and Alabama basketball legend Richard Hendrix to talk Bama hoops history and what he thinks more fans should understand about this unique time in Alabama basketball history. Learn…
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Craig Young on how Saban recruited Bryce, NFL draft and issues family's face in changing football landscape
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37:43How did Bryce Young go from California high school superstar to Alabama football legend? We asked the man who was instrumental in that very transformation: Bryce's father and former coach, Craig Young. Today on the podcast, we go in depth with Craig Young about how Nick Saban landed Bryce's commitment, how the Young family navigated the dawn of NIL…
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Why Bama is becoming a dominant force in the NFL and college hoops
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48:46College football season may be finished for the year for Bama fans but the playoffs are just beginning in the NFL and the Crimson Tide have an important role to play in the pro football postseason. Ben Flanagan and Matt Scalici break down why this year's NFL playoffs might be the best ever for Bama fans and later, they take a deep dive into Nate Oa…
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Why Finebaum is OUT on Kalen Deboer and says Nick Saban will NEVER be commissioner
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47:48One year ago, the unthinkable happened for many Alabama football fans - Nick Saban's legendary tenure as the Crimson Tide head coach came to an end. The year that followed featured new names and faces, some excitement, and plenty of shock as Alabama fans tried to adjust to their new reality. Paul Finebaum joins us to look back at Alabama's first ye…
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What Alabama needs to see from its offensive coordinator in 2025
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31:01Alabama is closing the book on 2024 and looking for wholesale changes to its offense in 2025, from a new quarterback to a more cohesive playcalling philosophy. Whether it's Nick Sheridan or someone else, Alabama's offensive coordinator will need to bring something new to the table if Kalen DeBoer wants to see a more successful season in 2025. Ben F…
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After a mixed 2024, where does Alabama go from here?
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54:56The 2024 season came to a screeching halt for Alabama and the results of Kalen DeBoer's first season in Tuscaloosa are...well, mixed. Ben Flanagan and Matt Scalici break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from Alabama's 2024 season after an ugly bowl loss and discuss where the Tide will go from here as they try to discover a new identity in a pos…
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The 10 best post-season moments in Alabama football history
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35:16Alabama football fans have enjoyed more thrilling post-season moments than any other fanbase in college sports and we're here to ruminate on our favorites. Host Ben Flanagan and producer Matt Scalici rank their 10 favorite post-season moments in Alabama football history, and not all of them come from national championship games! Presented by Broadw…
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Dear Santa, here's what we need you to bring Alabama in 2025
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26:23The presents are under the tree for this year's Christmas but because we're Bama fans, we're always thinking about what's next. Host Ben Flanagan and producer Matt Scalici have put together their wish lists for Alabama football in 2025 and they're hoping that Santa has room in his bag for what the Crimson Tide will need to get back on top in colleg…
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Does Alabama have what it takes to 'fight back' in the NIL wars?
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46:28College football is in the midst of a chaotic transition and many schools are taking advantage of that chaos at the expense of more traditional powers like Alabama. This week, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne pleaded with fans to help the Crimson Tide fight back against schools attempting to lure away players with big paychecks, but should that…
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Why Alabama may have a huge talent advantage against Michigan
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22:44Alabama and Michigan will face off for the third time in the last six seasons when they meet in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year's Eve, which each having won one of the last two meetings. This time around, however, Alabama may hold a distinct advantage when it comes to the talent level on the field and on the sidelines. To explain why, we're joined …
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Will the transfer portal be Alabama's downfall or its salvation?
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34:27It didn't take long after Alabama's exclusion from the College Football Playoff before Crimson Tide players started entering the transfer portal, marking the beginning of another shift in the makeup of the roster in Tuscaloosa under Kalen DeBoer. But while some players are leaving, can DeBoer and his staff use the portal to bring in new talent that…
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What the Playoff committee got wrong and what Kalen DeBoer must get right
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40:49The Playoffs are set and this time Alabama did not get the benefit of the doubt. The Crimson Tide will be watching the playoffs from home this year and Kalen DeBoer and his staff are left to wonder what they must do differently next year to avoid the same fate again. Kevin Scarbinsky joins Beat Everyone to break down Alabama's disappointing conclus…
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Dan Wolken says Bama always gets the benefit of the doubt. But don't they deserve it?
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29:57The College Football Playoff rankings are out and Alabama is in position to make it into the 12-team playoff...and everyone is furious about it! Everyone except Bama fans, that is. USA Today's Dan Wolken joins us this week to talk about Bama's chances of making the field, whether he thinks the committee got it right, and why he thinks Alabama conti…
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2024 Auburn Post Game Review – Part 2
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22:15The Alabama Crimson Tide accounted for prior mistakes in orchestrating well-balanced efforts on both sides of the ball. While not flawless, the complimentary performances were enough to absorb the mistakes while still allowing the Tide to control the game – Part 2 – Defense Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: htt…
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2024 Auburn Post Game Review – Part 1
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17:22The Alabama Crimson Tide accounted for prior mistakes in orchestrating well-balanced efforts on both sides of the ball. While not flawless, the complimentary performances were enough to absorb the mistakes while still allowing the Tide to control the game – Part 1 – Offense Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: htt…
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Will Alabama make the playoff? What will be Jalen Milroe's legacy?
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52:17After a rocky, up-and-down 2024 season, Alabama must now wait while its fate is decided by a room full of committee members. Will Jalen Milroe and the 2024 Crimson Tide get another chance at the newly-expanded College Football Playoff? If not, what will be their legacy for Tide fans? Host Ben Flanagan is joined by Alabama beat writer Nick Kelly and…
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Eli Gold's better half, Claudette, shares stories from a lifetime of calls and advocating for Eli
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39:00This Thanksgiving, Eli Gold is joined by his wife, Claudette, to share stories with Beat Everyone host Ben Flanagan about their lifetime together. After meeting in New York, Claudette has been with Eli since the very beginning. She describes his weekend routines, her thoughts on his departure from Alabama and what it was like being his main advocat…
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2024 Opponent Interview - Auburn
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20:29Check out our pregame interview with special guest Ike from the War Rapport and Auburn Express as we break down the Tigers on and off the field leading up to our game in Tuscaloosa. Auburn Football; Alabama Football Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir…
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CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Alabama's playoff hopes, Kalen DeBoer's t-shirt & Nick Saban FaceTiming recruits at the White House
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56:04Alabama's showing against Oklahoma was nothing short of a disaster. Today, we've got CNN's primetime anchor, and Alabama super fan, Kaitlan Collins, to help us sort through the wreckage, talks about how she is learning to cope with Alabama's losses, and tries to make sense of Kalen DeBoer's first season as Alabama's head coach. Collins also shares …
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The Alabama Crimson Tide looked miserable Saturday night in Norman as the Sooners dominated with an old school version of complementary football – relentless running game paired with an aggressive defense. Alabama never found their footing and it showed. Oklahoma, congratulations. Alabama, get back to work. Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Ro…
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2024 Opponent Interview – Oklahoma
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35:47Tune in to our Oklahoma pregame interview with special guests from the Schooner Pod. Listen in as we learn more about Oklahoma’s football team, season, and SEC transition. Oklahoma Sooner Football; Alabama Football Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc…
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Verne Lundquist reflects on Alabama, Tiger Woods, Happy Gilmore & a legendary career
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37:21Some of the most iconic calls in sports history belong to Verne Lundquist. The longtime voice of the SEC on CBS, Verne has seen just about every major rivalry in college football. But he says no fanbases hate each other like Alabama and Auburn (and few fanbases like to accuse him of rooting against their team as they do). And as beloved as he is fo…
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What are Alabama's best paths to the SEC Championship and Playoffs?
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41:32The field remains very crowded in the race to the SEC Championship and College Football Playoff. Does Alabama control its own destiny at this point? Not quite. Alabama can win out but will still need Mizzou to win at least one more game or for Texas A&M to beat Texas in their revived rivalry matchup. But that begs the question: does making the SEC …
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The Alabama Crimson Tide understood the drill Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa as they stay on message with a solid performance against the Mercer Bears. Tune in as we break down the action and discuss what’s next for the Tide. Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht…
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2024 Opponent Interview – Mercer
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31:55Tune in to our Mercer pregame interview with Mercer Assistant Athletic Director. Listen in as we learn more about Mercer, the University community, as well as the Bears Football team. Plus, we reveal a podcast first. Mercer Bears; Alabama Football Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P…
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There are very few figures in the history of football with a more unique legacy than Kenny "Snake" Stabler, a former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback who became a pro football legend and later a one-of-a-kind radio personality. Listen as his former radio partner Eli Gold shares his memories and stories of Kenny Stabler's unforgettable career. Prese…
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2024 LSU Post Game Review – Part 2
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21:43The Alabama Crimson Tide seizes control of its playoff destiny Saturday night in Death Valley as the LSU Tigers call Baton Rouge to report they have a problem. Tune is as we break down the action and discuss the state of the Tide – Part 2 – Defense Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …
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2024 LSU Post Game Review – Part 1
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22:19The Alabama Crimson Tide seizes control of its playoff destiny Saturday night in Death Valley as the LSU Tigers call Baton Rouge to report they have a problem. Tune is as we break down the action and discuss the state of the Tide – Part 1 - Offense Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …
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How Alabama revived their playoff hopes in Tiger Stadium
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30:09Tiger Stadium is supposed to be where opponents' dreams go to die but this weekend, Alabama's playoff dreams were reborn as the Crimson Tide pounded LSU in a dominating blowout. AL.com Alabama beat writer Matt Stahl joins guest host Matt Scalici to break down the huge win and what it means for Alabama and for all of college football moving forward.…
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Eli Gold talks about his weirdest and most memorable experiences with fans
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34:14Eli Gold has been a recognizable figure in the Alabama Crimson Tide fan community for decades and while most of his experiences with the fans have been welcoming and cordial, occasionally things can get a little unpredictable. On today's episode, Eli talks with Michael Casagrande and Ben Flanagan about some his most memorable and unusual interactio…
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Tune in to our LSU pregame interview with Tommy from @TalkingTigs podcast. Listen in as we assess the LSU fanbase mood and discuss key matchups in this defacto college football playoff game. LSU Football; Alabama Football. Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/…
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Is Bama ready for LSU and a possible playoff run?
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45:26After two weeks of anticipation, Alabama and LSU will square off this weekend in Baton Rouge for a chance to stay alive in the race for the College Football Playoffs. Do Jalen Milroe and the Alabama offense have what it takes to keep their composure in Tiger Stadium? Michael Casagrande and Matt Scalici join Ben Flanagan to discuss a season-defining…
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Alabama vs. Auburn is the most legendary rivalry in all of college sports and legendary broadcaster Eli Gold has experienced it from a perspective few others have. Hosts Ben Flanagan and Michael Casagrande chat with Eli about his memories of the Iron Bowl, from its days at Birmingham's Legion Field to the memorable, painful, and spectacular games p…
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Has Alabama finally figured it out?
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44:38After three weeks of struggling mightily to find an identity, Alabama finally scored a definitive victory with a 34-0 win over Missouri that included a dominant rushing performance on offense and a commanding shutout on defense. The question now is: has Alabama finally figured things out? Producer Matt Scalici joins host Ben Flanagan to break down …
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2024 Missouri Post Game Review – Part 2
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27:55Did the Alabama Football team turn a corner against the Missouri Tigers Saturday at Homecoming? Tune is as we break down the action and discuss the state of the Tide – Part 2 - Defense Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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2024 Missouri Post Game Review – Part 1
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16:10Did the Alabama Football team turn a corner against the Missouri Tigers Saturday at Homecoming? Tune is as we break down the action and discuss the state of the Tide – Part 1 - Offense Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Tune in for our Missouri pregame interview with Nate from RockMNation, a Missouri site. Listen in as we peek behind the curtains to better understand the Missouri team and fanbase in preparation for game day. Missouri Football; Alabama Football. Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri…
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Eli Gold discusses the unpredictable life of a sports announcer
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42:00The play-by-play announcer has to have all the answers, but what happens when things go sideways? Eli Gold describes how he dealt with unpredictable situations over his decades of experience in the radio booth. Presented by Broadway Joe's Fantasy Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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2024 Tennessee Post Game Review
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35:25Alabama drops a close one in Knoxville against the rival Volunteers, causing elements within the fanbase to lose their minds. While disappointed, the Alabama Football Podcast stakes out a more measured while acknowledging larger opportunities for the Alabama team. Contact Us, Review Us, Support Us, and Roll Tide Advertising Inquiries: https://redci…
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Diagnosing the Tide with Kevin Scarbinsky
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25:42Everything has seemed off for the once-promising Alabama Crimson Tide since halftime of the game against Georgia and while there are a number of different symptoms, nobody seems to have any answers right now. Beat Everyone called in the most experienced voice in the state when it comes to Crimson Tide football in Kevin Scarbinsky to tell us what he…
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