Check out my most recent Sports Anchor/Reporter reel for 2025. From Tuscaloosa to Auburn, to New Orleans, Nashville, and Los Angeles, covering the SEC takes us all over the country and I'm enjoying every stop along the way. Thanks for watching!
FULL REEL: piped.video/watch?v=whLkaSTu…
When I see Chris Christie in Jerry's box, I don't think of anything political, or even the fact that the former Governor of New Jersey is a Dallas Cowboys fan....
I think of him pouring a small bag of M&M’s into a *bigger* bag of M&M’s
Really cool moment. At the end of the 1st half, every UAB Blazer ran over to former Head Coach Bill Clark and took a knee. Clark was forced into retirement this past offseason due to a debilitating back injury which required surgery. They love their coach. @abc3340@UAB_FB
During his 17 seasons at Alabama Nick Saban produced 44 first round draft picks. They’re all displayed on the wall inside the Bryant-Denny press conference room.
To me, it’s still the most mind blowing statistic of the Saban era.
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"I wrote Brian Kelly maybe 8 positive letters during his time at Notre Dame, and I go to the mailbox everyday hoping I'm going to find an answer. He never responded to one of them" - Lou Holtz
Kelly left Notre Dame following last season to become the Head Coach at LSU.
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Recently retired Alabama Defensive Coordinator Kevin Steele walks out of the Mal Moore Athletic Complex. Retiring coaches showing up to the work is the new norm in Tuscaloosa. @abc3340
Alabama AD @Greg_Byrne is one happy camper, celebrating with @AlabamaMBB following their 87-78 victory over #4 Baylor this afternoon in Coleman Coliseum. @abc3340
EAST TEXAS ESPIONAGE ???
Ahead of their Week Zero showdown with Stephen F. Austin this upcoming Saturday, Jacksonville State Head Coach Rich Rodriguez claims SFA allegedly sent a spy with a camera to watch them practice.
"That's really not supposed to happen" -R.R.
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Alabama commits Ryan Williams and Jaylen Mbakwe embrace inside Bryant-Denny Stadium following the conclusion of the 6A State Championship game with Clay-Chalkville dethroning Saraland 31-28.
Williams: 11 rec, 232 yards, 4 Total TDs
Mbakwe: 9-17, 152 yards, 4 Total TDs
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Yesterday afternoon Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze said he'd be open to playing a local school in place of their traditional spring game. One such school he referenced was UAB.
First year UAB HC Trent Dilfer's response?
"Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty please"
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To all my Boston College followers coming to the Tuscaloosa Regional. Feel free to park at the Publix on the strip, it’s totally fine and OK. You definitely won’t get towed.
Alabama Head Basketball Coach Nate Oats with an update on Tide guard Mark Sears who continues to work out with pro teams teams ahead of the 2024 NBA draft. Sears has maintained his college eligibility. The deadline to remain in the draft or return the school is May 29th.
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Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban spoke postgame on the performance of True Freshman running back Jamarion Miller. The Tyler, Texas native had a game-high 15 carries and finished with 44 yards on the ground. #bEastTexas@TylerLegacyFB@CoachJoeWillis@BrandonOSports@reaganroy
Bo Scarbrough is back playing football in the state of Alabama. The former Crimson Tide running back signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL earlier this week. @abc3340@USFLStallions@AlabamaFTBL
Every Monday since he’s taken the job, Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze has sat down at a table to do his Monday morning press conference.
Today, he will stand at this podium.
Probably nothing … but odd.
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The Birmingham-Southern Baseball program is off to the D-III World Series. The Panthers will take on Salve Regina Friday May 31st with first pitch set for 3:45pm CST. The 2024 D-III World Series taking place in Eastlake, Ohio.
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PITTSBURGH BOUND:
The UAB Blazers lead by Head Coach @CoachAK13 are departing the Iron City for the Steel City, as his Blazers have a date with Houston Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. @abc3340@UAB_MBB
Married the love of my life this past weekend. Best day of my life!
Grateful beyond words to everyone who helped make the day so special.
See you back on the news later this week!
On a national stage, Vanderbilt made a statement Friday afternoon and into the evening that the Commodores are a true force to be reckoned with. Vandy proved they are no longer the doormat of the SEC, beating Georgia Tech 35-27 in the annual Birmingham Bowl.
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Rich Rod showed up to his post game press conference puffing on a victory cigar following Jax State’s 21-11 victory over Sam Houston State.
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The UAB Blazers hadn't beaten a ranked team in over a decade. That all changed tonight when the green and gold went toe-to-toe with BYU, winning the 2021 Independence Bowl 31-28, and will leave Shreveport with the biggest upset of bowl season so far.
SWEET HOME ALABAMA:
Thrilled to say I am returning to the great state of Alabama and moving to Birmingham to come work for ABC 33/40 as a Sports Reporter.
To everyone who helped make this move a possibility, I am eternally grateful for your support.
Birmingham, Let's get to work!
A week from tonight Chris Stewart will put on a headset and call Alabama/W. Kentucky for the first time as the official radio voice of Crimson Tide football.
Last week I asked Chris what his all-time favorite call in Alabama history was.
Take a listen.
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Kyle Busch celebrates in victory lane following his victory today in the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. This is Busch’s first victory at Talladega since 2008. A celebration 15 years in the making. @abc3340
UAB Head Football Coach Bill Clark announced his retirement this morning as he prepares for a long recovery following pending back surgery. Clark leaves one of the most unique legacies of any coach in the history of this state. He rebuilt a dead program. He saved UAB.
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USFL President of Football Operations 3x Super Bowl Champion @DarylJohnston had a little surprise waiting for the South Division champs when they walked into their postgame press conference.
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Kalen DeBoer has touched down on Alabama soil and he indeed will be the 28th Head Football Coach in the rich history of the University of Alabama. @abc3340
UAB Head Coach Andy Kennedy isn't going anywhere anytime soon. The Head Coach of the Blazers just inked a 6-year deal that will take him through the 2027-28 season. Last year Kennedy lead UAB a C-USA Tournament title and UAB’s 16th trip to the NCAA Tournament.
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Former Alabama 1st round pick and current Washington Commanders DT Daron Payne is back home in Irondale where his No. 94 Shades Valley High School jersey is being retired in a special ceremony. @abc3340
Don’t look now, but UAB basketball and Head Coach Andy Kennedy have strung together 5 straight victories and are getting big time performances from key pieces such as Butta Johnson and Yaxel Lendeborg. Full report on the state of the Blazers coming up at 6:00pm. @abc3340