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Tide Talk Live
Hosted by Stacey Blackwood & Jake Thomas · EN
Welcome to Tide Talk Live, you're home for non-stop Alabama football content. Join your hosts Stacey Blackwood (formerly of USA TODAY SMG and Cover Crimson) and Jake Thomas for a deep dive into the Crimson Tide. Jake is a lifelong Tide fan who offers a fun and unique perspective on his favorite team. Aside from covering the greatest college football program of all time, we will also look around at the other elite sports at the Capstone such as the Alabama men's basketball team, the Alabama softball team, and much more! Roll Tide!
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Alabama Recruiting EXPLODING? New Commitment + Major 5-Star Momentum!
2w ago00:24:27Tap to summarizeJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Alabama recruiting is starting to heat up in a big way. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down Alabama's massive recruiting weekend, including the commitment of four-star running back Nigel Newkirk and the growing momentum surrounding five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales. We also discuss several prospects who could be nearing decisions, including Tai Phillips, Antwan Jackson, and Darrius White. Plus, we preview another loaded weekend of visitors headlined by Alabama quarterback commit Elijah Haven. Topics Covered: Nigel Newkirk commits to Alabama Latest recruiting buzz on 5-star WR Monshun Sales Commitment watch: Tai Phillips, Antwan Jackson & Darrius White Elijah Haven continues recruiting for the Tide Weekend visitors: Majay Thompson, Michael Nnabuife, CJ Johnson & Luke Cody What's next for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama recruiting? Do you think Alabama lands Monshun Sales? Who will be the next commitment to join the Crimson Tide? Let us know in the comments! #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #AlabamaRecruiting #MonshunSales #NigelNewkirk #KalenDeBoer #CrimsonTide #CollegeFootball #TideTalkLive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Why Alabama's Defensive Line Could Be ELITE in 2026
2w ago00:17:27Tap to summarizeJoin this channel to get access to perks: / @tidetalklive Could Alabama's defensive line be one of the best units in the SEC this season? In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down three reasons why the Crimson Tide's defensive front may be poised for a breakout year under Kalen DeBoer. Why Alabama's transfer portal additions are being overlooked How Steve Mboumoua could become the interior pass-rush threat Alabama needs Why the Crimson Tide's depth along the defensive front could be the biggest difference-maker in 2026 Players discussed include Devan Thompkins, Terrance Green, Dez Zulu, Kedrick Bingley-Jones, Steve Mboumoua, and Yhonzae Pierre. Do you think Alabama's defensive line can become one of the top units in college football this season? Let us know in the comments. #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #BamaFootball #CrimsonTide #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #KalenDeBoer #TideTalkLive #AlabamaCrimsonTide #CFBNews #RTR Subscribe to Tide Talk Live for Alabama football news, recruiting updates, game analysis, and everything Crimson Tide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Alabama’s NEW Offensive Line Could Be a Massive Upgrade in 2026
3w ago00:21:15Tap to summarizeJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... The Alabama Crimson Tide offensive line is entering the 2026 season with plenty to prove — but this group may have the talent and physicality to take a major step forward. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down Alabama’s projected starting five: Jackson Lloyd at left tackle William Sanders at left guard Racin Delgatty at center Michael Carroll at right guard Jayvin James at right tackle We discuss why this unit could develop into a much stronger group than Alabama’s 2025 offensive line, how continuity and physicality could help the run game, and which key depth pieces could emerge throughout the season. Can this offensive line become one of the SEC’s most improved units? We dive into the strengths, concerns, and overall ceiling of the group. Subscribe to Tide Talk Live for more Alabama football coverage, recruiting news, roster breakdowns, and SEC analysis. #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #AlabamaCrimsonTide #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #TideTalkLive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Why Alabama’s Tight Ends Could Change EVERYTHING in 2026
4w ago00:18:24Tap to summarizeJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Alabama’s tight end room could quietly become one of the biggest strengths on the roster in 2026. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down why the combination of Kaleb Edwards and Josh Ford could completely transform the Crimson Tide’s running game with their physicality and blocking ability. We also discuss why Marshall Pritchett may be one of the most underrated players in the room and why true freshman Mack Sutter has the potential to become a future star for Alabama football. Could this be one of the most important position groups on the team heading into 2026? Subscribe to Tide Talk Live for Alabama football news, recruiting updates, film breakdowns, and Crimson Tide analysis all season long. #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #KalenDeBoer #SECFootball #BamaFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Alabama’s WR Room Is WAY Better Than People Think
May 1600:17:43Tap to summarizeJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Alabama’s wide receiver room may be one of the most underrated position groups in college football heading into the 2026 season. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down why people are sleeping on the Crimson Tide’s WR corps and why this group could become one of the SEC’s biggest strengths this year. We discuss: Why Lotzeir Brooks could become a breakout playmaker Ryan Williams’ superstar potential in Alabama’s offense Why true freshman Cederian Morgan could make an immediate impact The underrated upside of Derek Meadows and Rico Scott Why Alabama may quietly have elite depth at wide receiver Could this become one of the most dangerous receiving groups in the SEC by the end of the season? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know which Alabama WR you think has the biggest breakout season in 2026. Subscribe to Tide Talk Live for Alabama football news, recruiting updates, game analysis, and more daily Crimson Tide coverage. #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #CollegeFootball #SECFootball #RyanWilliams #KalenDeBoer #BamaFootball #TideTalkLive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Why Austin Mack COULD Be Alabama’s Starting QB in 2026 | Tide Talk Live
May 1300:20:52Tap to summarizeJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Could Austin Mack really win the starting quarterback job for Alabama Crimson Tide football in 2026? In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down the THREE biggest reasons why Mack has a legitimate shot to become QB1 for Alabama football under coach Kalen DeBoer. We discuss: Why Mack’s experience in DeBoer’s system matters The physical tools that fit Alabama’s offense Why experience could give him the edge in the QB competition What it would mean for Alabama’s offense and championship hopes Could Austin Mack emerge as the surprise leader in Alabama’s quarterback room? We break it all down in today’s episode. Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more Alabama football coverage, recruiting news, game analysis, and SEC talk from Tide Talk Live. #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #AustinMack #KalenDeBoer #CollegeFootball #SECFootball #AlabamaCrimsonTide #TideTalkLive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Why Joel Klatt Is WRONG About Alabama Under Kalen DeBoer
May 700:25:21Tap to summarizeJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Did Alabama really fail to improve under Kalen DeBoer… or is the national media missing the bigger picture? In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we react to comments from Joel Klatt claiming Alabama did not improve in Year 2 under Kalen DeBoer after the Crimson Tide struggled physically against Indiana in the College Football Playoff. But here’s the problem with that argument… Indiana turned around and did the exact same thing to Oregon the very next week. So why is Alabama being used as the example of failure while other elite teams get a pass? We break down: Joel Klatt’s criticism of Alabama Why the Indiana argument falls apart The unrealistic Nick Saban standard How NIL and the transfer portal changed college football Why national media still misunderstands modern Alabama football The reality is Alabama is still being judged against near-perfection from a completely different era of college football — and that may be the biggest flaw in the conversation surrounding Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide. Subscribe for daily Alabama football coverage, recruiting news, game analysis, and more! #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #KalenDeBoer #CFP #CollegeFootball #TideTalkLive #NickSaban #JoelKlatt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Alabama RB Room Breakdown: Why Freshman EJ Crowell Might Change EVERYTHING in 2026
Apr 3000:20:23Tap to summarizeJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Alabama’s running back room is loaded—but could a true freshman be the X-factor? In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down the Crimson Tide’s post-spring outlook at running back and explain why five-star freshman EJ Crowell is already generating serious buzz heading into 2026. We dive into: The full post-spring evaluation of Alabama’s RB room Who stood out during spring practices Where the biggest questions still remain Why EJ Crowell’s skill set could elevate the entire offense How this group fits into Kalen DeBoer’s system moving forward Is Crowell the next elite Alabama back? Or is the hype getting ahead of reality? We break it all down. Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more Alabama football content! #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #EJCrowell #CollegeFootball #SECFootball #TideTalkLive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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5-Star QB Elijah Haven Commits to Alabama, This Changes EVERYTHING
Apr 2500:11:18Tap to summarizeJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9nykzECWAUFXwnguzijRQ/join Alabama football has landed a major commitment with five-star quarterback Elijah Haven announcing his decision to join the Crimson Tide. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we give our instant reaction to Haven choosing Alabama and break down what this means for the future of the quarterback position. We discuss: What makes Elijah Haven a five-star prospect Why Alabama winning this recruitment is so significant How Haven fits into the future QB room What this means for Alabama’s long-term outlook on offense Is Elijah Haven the next great Alabama quarterback? #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #ElijahHaven Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Rams SHOCK NFL Draft, Take Ty Simpson at No. 13 + Alabama’s Round 1 Takeover
Apr 2400:12:14Tap to summarizeJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9nykzECWAUFXwnguzijRQ/join Alabama football showed out in the 2026 NFL Draft as Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson were both selected in the FIRST ROUND! In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down: Kadyn Proctor’s fit and long-term upside in the NFL Ty Simpson’s landing spot and development outlook Why both players could become major impact starters Day 2 and Day 3 Alabama prospects to watch Why Germie Bernard could be one of the biggest STEALS in the draft The Crimson Tide continues to dominate the NFL pipeline, and this draft class is no different. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Who will have the BEST NFL career — Proctor or Simpson? Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Alabama football coverage! #AlabamaFootball #NFLDraft #RollTide #KadynProctor #TySimpson #GermieBernard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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