Dog days of summer? Nah. As everything turns into an inferno in Alabama, the Alabama Crimson Tide have followed suit on the recruiting trail. The offensive line class looks supreme. The entire crew is rounding into form and suddenly the 'Coach KDB can't recruit' chorus is decidedly silent. We've said it on the show once, but it bears repeating: Rep…

Surprise episode of BAMS during this week. Coach DeBoer and his staff picked up a pair of 2026 commits, and many members of the staff are out talking to fans at various functions. The unprecedented access has spawned all manner of discussions among Drew, William and Thomas. Tune into this episode to hear a bit of watercooler discussion about what t…

College sports continues to turn into a year-round gig. Where Alabama would be finishing exams and getting ready for a small breather before the start of summer conditioning in football and some minor roster shuffling in basketball in previous years, this year has a different feel. Kalen DeBoer is all over speaking to fans, as is Nate Oats, and the…

Whew. Mardi Gras, participation in weddings, and taxes kept BAMS away for far too long, but we are back! Drew, William and Thomas discuss what we saw from A-Day, some of the transfer portal discussions, as well as remember the Final Four run for the Tide basketball team. Listen in to another full episode of BAMS!…

What a strange, post Nick Saban world that we live in. Kalen DeBoer has a new staff in place and they're out on the recruiting trail trying to adjust for some of the transfer portal attrition that the Alabama Crimson Tide sustained following Nick Saban's retirement. What do we like? What do we dislike? We discuss all of that and more so join Drew, …

After a stunning week, Alabama hired Kalen DeBoer to be its next head football coach. He does not come without questions, but that is what BAMS is here for. We talk staff, as well as our general thoughts on the hire on this episode of BAMSRadio. Sit back, tune in, and revel in our expectations with Drew, Fish and Thomas!…

Nick Saban decided to retire. What's next? We discuss that, and more, on this special edition of BAMS. Redfish & Thomas talk favorite stories, who Nick picked to replace, and more. Listen in!By Bamabird29

That happened. Alabama lost to Michigan in what was a comedy of errors across multiple fronts. It was not a fun way to end the season, but end it did. We look back on that game, as well as what we expect for spring ball on this episode of BAMSRadio. Join Drew, Fish and Thomas for their roundtable as we look into what happened for the Tide, and what…

Merry Christmas, listeners. We talk the Rose Bowl where we are all confident that the Michigan Wolverines will take a much-deserved L for their effrontery. It helps that they simply aren't as good, or battle-tested, or talented too. Listen to Drew, Thomas and Redfish for another episode of BAMSRadio!…

Whew! Holidays don't slow down 'round these parts. Alabama will welcome multiple signatures from players this week in the 2024 recruiting class. We've got some recent basketball news as well on deck for this episode of BAMS, so strap in to Drew, Fish and Thomas for another hour of discussion ahead of the holiday season!…

Even as the Rose Bowl is three weeks away, some early thoughts on the Wolverines are in order. There'll be plenty of other discussions to be had. With Drew under the weather, BAMS welcomed Hampton Sipper from the Pigskin Cafe to talk Meat Cheaters, as well as recruiting and a bit of basketball. Join Thomas, Redfish, and Hampton on this episode of B…

27-24 and a playoff berth sounds like a great weekend. That just happened for Alabama after vanquishing Georgia in Atlanta. Nick Saban's Padawan, Kirby Smart, may have been added to the college football Jedi Council, but he has not been granted the rank of Master. Following the win, Alabama was put into the College Football Playoff at 4 and will fa…

Whew. Cardiac Alabama tried everything it could to lose the Iron Bowl in a mistake filled mess of a game, and it didn't matter. A 4th and 31 bomb to Isaiah Bond forestalled a massive upset, and set up a brawl in Atlanta between Bama and Georgia. We relive the Iron Bowl and add a healthy dollop of UGA discussion. Make no mistake. These are the two b…

That was a delicious cupcake. The Alabama Crimson Tide came out and did what they needed to do in a 66-10 throttling of Chattanooga. Milroe was impressive, Ty Simpson was impressive, and everyone with an erg of eligibility left got to see the field. On deck is a visit to the Voodoo Hellhole in West Georgia for this team. Without the Kentucky game, …

Whew. In what was generally thought to have been a bizarrely difficult contest due to circumstances outside of the Crimson Tide's control, Alabama showed up, and annihilated a good Kentucky team this past Saturday. A sleepy 11 AM kick coming off of an emotional game against LSU was no match for the Crimson Tide's execution on both sides of the ball…

The Alabama Crimson Tide scored a win, and virtually clinched the SEC West, against the LSU Tigers this past Saturday. Defense came optional for large swaths of the game, but the Tide found a way. No, Dallas Turner's hit was not dirty. Hush. Yes, Alabama beat the snot out of LSU in the second half. No, BAMSRadio didn't send a "Thank You" fruit bask…

The Alabama Crimson Tide had a chance to take a deep breath after eight straight weeks of games last week. A visit from the LSU Tigers now looms. The Tigers have arguably the best offense in college this year, but the Tide D is no slouch either. The LSU secondary looks to be trotting out the nacho guy against the Tide given injuries. Who has the ad…

Whew! Wild game in Tuscaloosa where Alabama couldn't do anything right in the first half, and then could do no wrong in the second. After the 34-20 win, cigars were smoked, and sighs of relief were had. Now Alabama gets a bye week before an even tougher challenge against the LSU Tigers. We talk Tennessee, a bit of LSU, and have a revel over how the…

While the Tide beat the Arkansas Razorbacks this past Saturday, the performance did not inspire confidence ahead of a major revenge game against Tennessee. Is this what Alabama is? A deep-throwing, mediocre bunch on offense with a defense that can go Godzilla at any point in a game? It isn't the worst overall formula, but it sure is frustrating to …

Major test: passed. The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Texas A&M Aggies in College Station. It was a physical rockfight throughout, and Alabama may have found another pitch in their offensive repertoire. The defense remains wonderful as well. After a tough couple of road games, Alabama gets to return to the friendly confines of Bryant-Denny for home…

It was a good weekend for the Alabama Crimson Tide. As road teams struggled across college football, Alabama came out and took care of business in Starkville against Mississippi State. That win was a defensive tour de force, and the offense was able to stitch together enough consistent success to put up 40 points. The challenge steps way up this we…

Tale of two halves for the Alabama Crimson Tide. The first half was same song, different verse for the 2023 Alabama Crimson Tide. The second half, though, was impressive. The defense clamped down on an explosive Ole Miss offense, and the Alabama offense got some things figured out en route to a 24-10 total team win. If Alabama sustains that level o…

Two weeks of poor performance have put a tremendous dent in the Alabama Crimson Tide football season. Quarterback is a problem, and it isn't as easy as "insert Milroe back in the lineup." In fact, Milroe would make the problem several orders of magnitude worse given a deeper film review of his performance against the Longhorns. The offensive line f…

Well. That happened. The Texas Longhorns came to town and laid a whoopin' on the Alabama Crimson Tide. Jalen Milroe struggled. The defense was put in horrid positions and finally broke. The so-called astounding offensive line was beaten to a bloody pulp over the course of that game. The Tide have a lot of soul searching to do to figure themselves o…

The Alabama Crimson Tide started off with a stunning win over MTSU last Saturday. The surprise wasn't in the victory itself, but in how easy it appeared on both sides of the ball. The offense was crisp and efficient while the defense was completely smothering. That does inspire confidence heading into a big game against Texas, but the team still ne…

Whew. The long, hot summer continues, but at least football gives Alabama fans a glorious excuse to stay inside and watch some football. Alabama kicks off their season against Middle Tennessee next Saturday, and while Drew, William and Thomas all expect a big win, the particulars of that win are a bit murkier. We talk MTSU, recruiting, and some nib…

Offseason, I hardly knew ye. Now go 'way. The college football season is upon us and BAMS is back and ready to roll. We had our collective ears to the ground this past weekend and have some rumors, innuendo, and general intel from the scrimmage this past Saturday. Who made moves? Who may languish on the bottom of the depth chart for the upcoming se…

After another BAMS hiatus, we are back to discuss Alabama spring football. All three hosts are excited based on what we saw on several cocasions this past spring. Bama isn't national champs yet, but they sure do look good. Join us for another great episode of BAMSRadio with Drew, Fish and Thomas!By Bamabird29

The offseason is in full swing for Crimson Tide football. New coordinators, the rumor mill operating at peak efficiency, and sources galore. Tommy Rees is expected to take over for Bill O'Brien, and Kevin Steele appears to the leader in the clubhouse for defensive coordinator. The Senior Bowl happened down in Alabama and some Tide players made good…

The final game of the 2022 season for the Crimson Tide is this upcoming Saturday. Kansas St won the Big 12, and can potentially cause headaches for Bama through a punishing ground game. After giving up over 300 yards on the ground to Auburn, can Bama stop K. St? We think so if for no other reason than the decided talent advantage Alabama will be br…

In what could end up being the surprise of the football season for Tide fans, the Alabama Crimson Tide football team looks to have zero opt-outs for the clash with Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl. It is a shocking decision, but one that should be respected for what it means. That also blows up a big piece of the season's narrative, and we discuss th…

It was always a long shot for Alabama to make the College Football Playoff, and it simply didn't pay off for the Tide this year. While it is unequivocal that this season is a disappointment for everyone around the Bama organization, the Sugar Bowl presents a unique opportunity for the Tide to get rolling into the new year with several fresh faces. …

A good win for the Crimson Tide against the Auburn Tigers is never something to ignore. The 49-27 win gave Alabama another ten win season, and with losses around them set Alabama up for a New Years Six bid at worst. The crew is excited about that opportunity in order to see a look at the 2023 Tide. With Alabama basketball starting to soar, we discu…

Easy 34-0 cupcake win? Check. Iron Bowl coming up against an overmatched Auburn team? Check. The Alabama Crimson Tide will not be advancing to the College Football Playoff this year barring chaos, but look to finish the year strong against the Auburn Tigers. We break down that game, and discuss how Carnell Williams will have that team believing the…

Bama On The Road is officially a thing, even if Thomas seems to think it is overblown. The Alabama Crimson Tide had another squeaker against a solid team on the road this past weekend. While defeating the Rebels puts Alabama in line for a New Years Six bowl, the team showed that maddening inconsistency that has become this team writ large. Overall,…

The Alabama Crimson Tide were unable to overcome the acculumated issues of the season in Baton Rouge. Untimely mistakes, poor scheme, frustrating decision making all contributed to a stunning overtime loss to the LSU Tigers. This team feels very 2010 Tide for all of the wrong reasons. We triage what is left of the season, and what changes need to b…

Halloween ghosts and ghouls aplenty on this BAMSRadio. The team is healthier, and the next two games will decide whether this team is what we hoped at the start of the season, or one of Nick Saban's biggest coaching misses. Up first are the LSU Tigers. They've taken surprising steps forward after a rough start under new coach Brian Kelly, and provi…

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Woo. Thank heavens for a bye week. After a lethargic 30-6 victory that was not entirely satisfying, the Alabama Crimson Tide head into their bye week. BAMS is still here talking everything we saw this past Saturday so join Drew, Fish & Thomas for another episode!By Bamabird29

And this one I got done the same day we recorded...how about that! ----more---- If you are one of the few people on this planet who takes pity on us enough to give us money...God bless your soul! Here is the link: https://patreon.com/optionalopinions?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Optional Opinions M…

Sooo....this is awawkword....I'm late...just just role the film. ----more---- If you are one of the few people on this planet who takes pity on us enough to give us money...God bless your soul! Here is the link: https://patreon.com/optionalopinions?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Optional Opinions Mer…

That was not fun. The end of Alabama's winning streak against Tennessee was tough to watch. Between penalties, boneheaded plays, and schemes that have run their course, the Crimson Tide put on a tour de force of terrible against the Tennessee Volunteers. Not all is lost, but some tough conversations need to be had in the Mal Moore Athletic Facility…

Alabama is officially snake bitten by the state of Texas this year. After a tough, closer-than-BAMS-predicted win over the Aggies, the Tide get the prize of traveling to Rocky Top to brawl with a top 10 Tennessee Vols team. Josh Heupel has the Vol offense humming, but is that defense going to be good enough to slow down an Alabama team that gets to…

This one Brandon was not able to join in...until the end...don't miss his thoughts at the end of the episode. ----more---- If you are one of the few people on this planet who takes pity on us enough to give us money...God bless your soul! Here is the link: https://patreon.com/optionalopinions?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campai…

That game went sideways quickly with the injury to Bryce Young, but backup QB Jalen Milroe was up to the task for the Crimson Tide. Following a 49-26 win, the health of Young moving forward is a topic of conversation, but we also discuss whether the Tide need worry with a reeling Texas A&M team coming to town. The Fighting Jimbo Fishers are not ver…

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That was a bunch of fun for Crimson Tide fans. The passing game erupted, and the defense continues to be world-class as Alabama beat Vanderbilt 55-3. We discuss what was easily Alabama's most complete game to-date, and look ahead to the next three games. It is time to find out exactly what this team is made of. First up is Arkansas. Is their putrid…

Today we talk about the 5th episode of HOTD and we all made it...someone may have been late...we wont say who. ----more---- If you are one of the few people on this planet who takes pity on us enough to give us money...God bless your soul! Here is the link: https://patreon.com/optionalopinions?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campa…

Nothing like a get-right game back in the friendly confines of Bryant-Denny Stadium. The 63-7 whalloping of the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks saw plenty of good come from Alabama. Most importantly, this team is getting better. Are they generational? Nope, and Thomas has some hot sauce with his crow pie over that preseasoun pronouncement. With Vanderbil…

This week Kyle is not able to be with us this episode but Davis and I will go on and give you our unfiltered, unthought out, thoughts. Stay till the end to hear our thought on the Rings of Power. I also definitely didn't wait till the last second to post this, its not like episode 5 comes out in 10 minutes... ----more---- If you are one of the few …