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Alabama looks to avoid three-game losing skid in rematch at Texas A&M

Alabama looks to avoid three-game losing skid in rematch at Texas A&M

It’s been a long, up and down year for the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team. The Tide currently sit tied for sixth in the SEC at 6-6 in conference play and 15-10 overall. They currently ride a two-game losing streak with double digit losses on the road to Mississippi State and at home against…

AAF avoids financial crisis after $250 million investment

AAF avoids financial crisis after $250 million investment

The Alliance of American Football has had a positive first two weeks, including locally with the Birmingham Iron moving to 2-0 on the season with a 12-9 win over the Salt Lake Stallions. The league hit good ratings in week one on CBS and had since transitioned to smaller networks while the public seemed to…

AAF Power Rankings – Week 3

AAF Power Rankings – Week 3

Week two is in the books and not much has changed within the power rankings. Teams like Memphis looked a lot better than week one, but teams like Orlando continue to shine. Although there are three undefeated teams still, all of them struggled at points and were down at halftime before making a comeback. Here…

Richardson TD run caps second half comeback, Iron now 2-0

Richardson TD run caps second half comeback, Iron now 2-0

A former NFL owner who also wore black and silver said it simplest and said it best: “Just win, baby.” No one can say it was ever pretty, but the Birmingham Iron (2-0) found a way to win Saturday afternoon in front of another raucous crowd at Legion Field. In the end, a critical muffed…

Schedule Announced for 2019 SEC Media Days

Schedule Announced for 2019 SEC Media Days

The Southeastern Conference has provided the coaching line-up for the 2019 edition of SEC Media Days. The event will take place July 15-18 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. Alabama head coach Nick Saban will headline the event’s third day on Wednesday, July 17. Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn is slated…

AAF Power Rankings – Week 2

AAF Power Rankings – Week 2

The first week of the Alliance of American Football is in the books and the response seems to be overwhelmingly positive for all of the games that took place in week one. Locally, the Birmingham Iron got a huge 26-0 shutout win over the Memphis Express. With this being the first official week ever, it…

Iron records AAF’s first shutout, stifles Memphis 26-0

Iron records AAF’s first shutout, stifles Memphis 26-0

The last time Birmingham saw professional spring football at Legion Field, the XFL’s Bolts were shut out 22-0 by the NY/NJ Hitmen. Sunday afternoon was a refreshing change for a city that’s seen its share of change since that April day in 2001 as the Iron defeated the Memphis Express 26-0 behind four Nick Novak…

Jox personalities predict Super Bowl 53

Jox personalities predict Super Bowl 53

Super Bowl 53 is almost here and we’ve broken down the game every way possible over the last couple of weeks since the conference championship games. The New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams will meet in Atlanta at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Sunday and we’ve got a the predictions for you! Who is ultimately…

Keeping up with Alabama’s coaching changes

Keeping up with Alabama’s coaching changes

One of the biggest offseason story lines so far in college football has been the large amount of coaching turnover on Nick Saban’s staff since the loss to Clemson in the national title game. There have been plenty of rumors floating around, and while most coaches seem set (at least according to “sources”), there are…

In-state look at final 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings

In-state look at final 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings

The final 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings are out ahead of National Signing Day 2019, and while most major recruits have already signed with their school of choice, there are still some big names out there who haven’t signed yet and the updated rankings can help give a glimpse into what kind of player your favorite…