Today on The Hard Count, it's the month of June and we have the privilege and honor to talk college football for a full hour! We put out the call to action and you responded. What are the big "What Ifs" that will shape the 2024 college football season? J.D. unpacks your answers around Florida State Seminoles football, Oklahoma Sooners football, and…

Alabama's run on 2025 offensive line commitments continued Tuesday when in-state star Mal Waldrep pledged to the Crimson Tide. What is UA getting in the Central-Phenix City standout? Tim Watts and Andrew Bone joined Travis Reier to discuss that and more! Like and subscribe to BamaOnLine; our YouTube channel for BOL; and the BamaOnLine Podcast! Lear…

What led up to the commitment of elite 2025 offensive lineman Michael Carroll to Alabama? What does the Pennsylvania native bring to the table? BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone join senior analyst Travis Reier to break it all down! Like and subscribe to BamaOnLine; our YouTube channel for BOL; and the BamaOnLi…

BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts and senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone join senior analyst Travis Reier to break down all the news from Alabama's latest official visit weekend; update commitment watch for the Crimson Tide; and MORE! Like and subscribe to BamaOnLine; our YouTube channel for BOL; and the BamaOnLine Podcast! Learn more about your ad …

With the pledge of elite cornerback target Chuck McDonald, the Alabama Crimson Tide added a big piece to its 2025 commitment list. As for what went into McDonald's decision and what he brings to the table, BamaOnLine staff members Tim Watts, Andrew Bone and Travis Reier discussed those topics and more! Like and subscribe to BamaOnLine; our YouTube …

BamaOnLine recruiting soothsayers Tim Watts and Andrew Bone join Travis Reier LIVE to preview a BIG official visit weekend at Alabama. The guys will also outline the current status of a few critical 2025 offensive line targets with the Crimson Tide; hit on some UA commits who are visiting other schools this weekend; highlight a couple of new offers…

Today on The Hard Count, sometimes the truth is a hard pill to swallow. J.D. and Andy Staples unpack the truths in college football that will set us all free including a few takes on Ohio State Buckeyes football and Ryan Day as well as LSU Tigers football and Brian Kelly. Continuing the "State of..." series, J.D. breaks down the current state of th…

Join BamaOnLine senior staff members Tim Watts and Travis Reier as they talk one undervalued and one overvalued opponent on Alabama's 2024 football schedule; CFP kickoff times; major upgrades coming for hoops facility; what's on the football recruiting horizon after the flip of QB Keelon Russell; OL week at BOL; Round Table mailbag and more! Like a…

Today on The Hard Count, it's an electric day to talk some college football! The "State Of..." series rolls on as J.D. unpacks the current state of recruiting in the world of college football. Nebraska Cornhusker football has a massive amount of buzz around them with Dylan Raiola's 1st year on campus and year 2 of the Matt Rhule era getting rolling…

Today on The Hard Count, every college football season brings its own level of pressure but who are the teams that have the "now or never" vibe to them ahead of 2024. J.D. gives his thoughts on Miami Hurricanes football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, and MORE! Florida Gators football has had a lot of buzz this offseason but what win total would the…

Join Tim Watts, Andrew Bone and Travis Reier as they react to the commitment of 2025 four-star quarterback Keelon Russell to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Like and subscribe to BamaOnLine; our YouTube channel for BOL; and the BamaOnLine Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Join BamaOnLine staff members Tim Watts, Andrew Bone, Jimmy Stein and Travis Reier as they discuss Alabama football's first big official visit weekend of June; what's coming up next on the recruiting front; potential starting fives for the men's basketball team; the ceiling for UA's tight end room; and more! Like and subscribe to BamaOnLine; our Yo…

BamaOnLine recruiting soothsayers Andrew Bone and Joseph Hastings join Travis Reier to hit on a number of timely topics, including: * Previewing the 12 official visitors who are scheduled for the Crimson Tide this weekend. * Fresh from Nashville, Bone provides intel from the On3 Elite Series, which hosted several of the nation's top prospects for t…

Today on The Hard Count, Will Compton from Bussin With The Boys joins the Progrum! We talk his Nebraska Cornhuskers and how many wins he would be content with as well Alabama Crimson Tide football, Oregon Ducks football and the CFB tour BWTB took this spring. The guests don't stop there. Tennessee Vols QB commit George MacIntyre also joins us to ta…

Today on The Hard Count, narratives run rampant during this part of the year in college football. However, who are the teams that may have an incorrect narrative around them? J.D. gives his thoughts on Florida Gators football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Clemson Tigers football, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish football. 2023 was a great year on pap…

Join BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter, Jimmy Stein and Travis Reier LIVE as they delve into a myriad of topics, including: * Biggest impact newcomer among football AND men's basketball summer arrivals. * Talking season for football is officially here. * Sport most likely to repeat its success from 2023-2024: Football, men's hoops or softball…

Today on The Hard Count, we are LIVE on location from the On3 Elite Series at The W Hote! With some of the top prospects in America in Nashville this week, J.D. breaks down the big storylines we're watching in the world of college football recruiting. In college football, a year can make all the difference. What could be the big differences we see …

BamaOnLine staff members Andrew Bone and Joseph Hastings join Travis Reier LIVE to talk Alabama football recruiting. Topics include: * Led by Ryan Williams and transfers, summer football enrollees descend on Tuscaloosa. * Bama commits taking visits this summer. * Verbals elsewhere most likely to flip to Crimson Tide. * Spotlighting "Wolf" position …

Today on The Hard Count, there's a lot of talk around more "parity" exisiting in college football as we move into the expanded playoff era... but is there really? J.D. gives his thoughts. We asked and you answered. J.D. unpacks some of your great unknowns for the 2024 college football surrounding Colorado Buffs football, Nico Iamaleava and Tennesse…

Join BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter, Jimmy Stein and Travis Reier as they go in-depth on Crimson Tide topics that include: * Alabama wide receiver over/unders for 2024 (12-game regular season): -- Catches for Germie Bernard: 54.5. -- Total offensive touches for Kendrick Law in 2024: 54.5. -- Kobe Prentice yards per catch: 13.9. -- Games pl…

Today on The Hard Count, Jaden Rashada suing Billy Napier, a former staffer, and a high-level booster was not on our college football bingo card. However, what does this mean for the 2024 season of Florida Gators football? J.D. gives his thoughts. September is absolutely STACKED with great college football games. J.D. breaks down the games that he …

Today on The Hard Count, college football is an absolutely wild sport and we are living in the middle of a 30 For 30. Jaden Rashada is suing Billy Napier, Florida Gators former Director of Player Engagement and NIL, and a high-level booster. Pete Nakos joins the show to break it down and J.D. gives his take on the situation . With an expanded Colle…

Getting the week going with a loaded lineup that includes BamaOnLine staff members Andrew Bone, Charlie Potter, Joseph Hastings, Jimmy Stein and Travis Reier. We hit on a number of team and recruiting related topics including: — Building a new wide receiver rotation. — Toughest month of 2024 football season. -- With two 2026 defensive backs in the …

Alabama picked up its first commitment for the 2026 recruiting cycle Saturday when Jackson (Al.) defensive back Jamarrion Gordon announced in favor of the Crimson Tide. BamaOnLine publisher Tim Watts joined Travis Reier to discuss details of Gordon's recruitment and what the rising junior brings to the table. Like and subscribe to BamaOnLine; our Y…

BamaOnLine staff members Andrew Bone and Joseph Hastings join Travis Reier LIVE to talk Alabama football recruiting. Topics include: * Five-star WR Quincy Porter takes a closer look at Bama this weekend. * Transfer LB Khalil Jacobs still in play for Crimson Tide? * Alabama coaches on the road. * With OVs coming up, commitments to follow? Like and s…

Today on The Hard Count, it's a rankings special! With the dust has settled on the college football and the transfer portal, J.D. ranks his top 25 teams in college football headed into the 2025 season. J.D. reveals how he sees Georgia Bulldogs football, Alabama Crimson Tide football, Miami Hurricanes football, Florida State Seminoles football, Ohio…

On this edition of The Bengal Tiger Podcast, Billy Embody and Matthew Brune break down a pair of transfer commitments as LSU Football lands Jay'Viar Suggs and LSU Basketball lands Noah Boyed. MyPerfectFranchise.net Are you… Ready to leave the corporate Rat Race for the American Dream? Looking for a side hustle while working your current job? Wantin…

Join BamaOnLine staff members Charlie Potter, Jimmy Stein and Travis Reier as they preview a big weekend for Alabama softball and baseball; go in-depth on the running back position at UA and discuss some recent scheduling news involving Crimson Tide football and men's hoops! Like and subscribe to BamaOnLine; our YouTube channel for BOL; and the Bam…

Today on The Hard Count, it's only May but it's NEVER too early to talk about the College Football Playoff. With the expanded field, could we see a 3-loss team make the dance, J.D. gives his thoughts on potential 9-3 teams that could find their way in (including Florida Gators football). Georgia Bulldogs football has been the standard in modern col…

Today on The Hard Count, who will be the top QBs in college football in 2024? J.D. gives you his prediction (not current rankings) of the top QBs in the sport from teams like Georgia Bulldogs football, Alabama Crimson Tide football, Texas Longhorns football, Oregon Ducks football, and more! The transfer portal is wrapping up but a few big names are…

Getting the week going with a loaded lineup that includes BamaOnLine staff members Andrew Bone, Charlie Potter, Joseph Hastings, Jimmy Stein and Travis Reier. We’ll hit on a number of team and recruiting related topics including: — With defensive back King Mack and offensive lineman Geno VanDeMark joining the fold from Penn State and Michigan State…

Shea and Brune break down the latest news on the LSU NIL front as the Tigers continue to look for a defensive tackle and build a roster for 2024. The two also discuss the position unit rankings from earlier this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy On3

Today on The Hard Count, with the dust settled on college football's transfer portal, J.D. gives his thoughts on who were the best gets from the spring portal cycle. In 2024, Georgia Bulldogs football is going to be DIFFERENT. J.D. breaks down why. It is Nico Iamaleava time for Tennessee Vols football. How good can the Vols be in 2024? J.D. gives h…

With key Alabama targets for the 2025 cycle still out there for the taking, On3 director of recruiting Chad Simmons joins Tim Watts, Andrew Bone and Travis Reier to provide insight on where the Crimson Tide stands in the mix. Simmons and the guys also goes in depth on UA's three linebacker commits from the state of Georgia; the ever-changing landsc…

Today on The Hard Count, the college football transfer portal has calmed down enough for us to talk through who the big winners are. J.D. gives his thoughts on Miami Hurricanes football, Oregon Ducks football, Auburn Tigers football, and MORE. Speaking of Auburn, J.D. believes the Hugh Freeze coached offense could make a massive leap in 2024. Anoth…

Join BamaOnLine senior staff members Tim Watts and Travis Reier as they discuss what the addition of Wake Forest transfer cornerback DaShawn Jones means for the Alabama secondary! Like and subscribe to BamaOnLine; our YouTube channel for BOL; and the BamaOnLine Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Join BamaOnLine senior staff members Tim Watts and Travis Reier as they talk Kalen DeBoer (and Nick Saban) at the Regions Tradition; work through college football point spreads for Alabama's biggest games of the 2024 season; react to some big scheduling news for UA men's hoops; provide the latest intel on transfer portal movement; head into the Rou…

Today on The Hard Count, the college football transfer portal had itself a weekend! Where did some of the big names land and how will they impact their next team? J.D. talks Oklahoma Sooners football, Miami Hurricanes football, Oregon Ducks football, and MORE! Next, J.D. unpacks why there needs to be more nuance when discussing Deion Sanders and Co…

From more on Clifford Omoruyi joining Alabama men's hoops to football transfer portal targets trending UA's way, BamaOnLine gets the week going with wall-to-wall Crimson Tide talk. Join staff members Tim Watts, Andrew Bone, Jimmy Stein, Joseph Hastings and Travis Reier as they crank up another big week on BOL! Like and subscribe to BamaOnLine; our …

In picking up a commitment from Rutgers transfer Clifford Omoruyi on Sunday, Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats added a big piece to his 2024-2025 roster. Join BamaOnLine senior staff members Tim Watts and Travis Reier as they react to the news and provide insight into what went in Omoruyi’s recruitment and how he’ll impact the roster. L…

Discussion of Alabama football and basketball recruiting, featuring BamaOnLine senior recruiting editor Andrew Bone and recruiting analyst Joseph Hastings. -- Transfer portal defensive back targets descend on Tuscaloosa. -- Trio of talented prep stars check in on Crimson Tide. -- Football staff working trail from coast to coast. -- Alabama men's ho…

Today on The Hard Count, it's May and we're you would think it's mid October with how much college football there is to talk. Anything Deion Sanders and Colorado Buffs football does makes waves. Regardless, J.D. gives his thoughts on the tweets from Coach Prime. The transfer portal in college football saw several late entires. J.D. unpacks the late…

Join BamaOnLine senior staff members Tim Watts and Travis Reier LIVE as they review comings and goings in the Alabama secondary; update the roster makeover for Crimson Tide men's hoops; ponder UA's top three prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft; head into the Round Table Mailbag; and more! Like and subscribe to BamaOnLine; our YouTube channel for BOL; …

Today on The Hard Count, Deion Sanders and Colorado Buffs football are in the news for the aftermath of 2023's transfer portal exodus. J.D. gives his thoughts on the article written about it and how big of a deal it is/isn't. Speaking of the transfer portal, college football's transfer portal window is now closed but that does not mean the action h…

On this edition of The Bengal Tiger Podcast, Billy Embody is joined by On3 national college sports reporter Pete Nakos to break down where LSU stands with some of the top defensive tackles in the transfer portal. Can LSU reel in Damonic Williams or Simeon Barrow? Plus, LSU basketball lands Dji Bailey from Richmond out of the transfer portal. MyPerf…

Today on The Hard Count, the transfer portal is about to close up shop? What's the latest from the transfer portal in college football for the grand finale? J.D. breaks down some of the latest news and, Transfer Portal Authority, Pete Nakos joins the Progrum to unpack what he's hearing. Speaking of the transfer portal, Miami Hurricanes football was…

On the (tar) heels of some heroic performances in the recently-completed NCAA Tournament, Alabama men’s basketball forward Grant Nelson is set to return for a final run with the Crimson Tide. Nelson's continued presence further cements a roster that should rank among the best in college basketball. Join BamaOnLine senior staff members Tim Watts and…

Join BamaOnLine staff members Tim Watts, Andrew Bone, Jimmy Stein and Travis Reier as they discuss Alabama's latest work on the football and men's basketball recruiting fronts; the Crimson Tide's major presence in the NFL Draft and more! Like and subscribe to BamaOnLine; our YouTube channel for BOL; and the BamaOnLine Podcast! Learn more about your…

Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats added to an already impressive 2024 signing class when in-state star Labaron Philon announced he would be joining the Crimson Tide for the upcoming season. After being released from the letter of intent he signed with Kansas last November, Philon wasted no time shifting his focus to UA. Join BamaOnLine …

BamaOnLine.com senior staff members Charlie Potter and Travis Reier send you into the weekend with some Crimson Tide football talk that centers on JC Latham, Dallas Turner and Terrion Arnold having their names called in the opening round of the 2024 NFL Draft and a potential addition to the Alabama linebackers room via the transfer portal! Like and…