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When did Dixieland Delight debut at an Alabama football game? Here’s our investigation There's no official record of when Dixieland Delight was first played at Bryant-Denny Stadium for an Alabama football game. So, we opened an investigation to try to find the answer.

When's the first time you remember hearing "Dixieland Delight" (with or without the infamous add-on lyrics) at an Alabama game? 🐘

Nick Kelly with a deep dive into the song's debut 👇

When did Dixieland Delight debut at an Alabama football game? Here’s our investigation There's no official record of when Dixieland Delight was first played at Bryant-Denny Stadium for an Alabama football game. So, we opened an investigation to try to find the answer.

you can always count on al dot com to bring you the investigative journalism that matters (shoutout to @nickkelly.bsky.social, this is delightful)
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How Duke stifled Alabama, ended Crimson Tide’s season in Elite Eight Duke ended the 2024-25 season for Alabama basketball in the Elite Eight with a 20-point victory. Here's how the Blue Devils did it.

How Duke stifled Alabama, ended Crimson Tide’s season in Elite Eight

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Was Alabama’s 2024-25 season a success? The answer’s complicated Alabama basketball reached the Elite Eight for a second consecutive season, but it didn't make the Final Four. Should this season be viewed as a success?

Was Alabama’s 2024-25 season a success? The answer’s complicated

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Where does Mark Sears belong in Alabama basketball history? Mark Sears is the only Alabama basketball player who was part of an unforgettable three-year run with three Sweet 16s, two Elite Eights and one Final Four.

Where does Mark Sears belong in Alabama basketball history?

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Alabama roster breakdown for 2025-26: Who’s staying, leaving? Alabama basketball now must work toward building a roster for 2025-26. Here's an early breakdown of what it could look like.

Which players will stay, leave Alabama basketball roster for next season? Our full breakdown

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What Duke coach Jon Scheyer said about facing Alabama in Elite Eight: ‘They’re relentless’ Duke will face Alabama basketball in the Elite Eight on Saturday. Here's what Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said about the March Madness matchup.

"They're relentless"

Here's what Duke coach Jon Scheyer said about facing Alabama in the Elite Eight: www.al.com/alabamabaske...

Hello from Newark. The other app is down again, so I'll be posting more here for the time being.

Media day today before Alabama faces Duke in the Elite Eight on Saturday

Here’s the path to a No. 1 seed for Alabama basketball in March Madness The latest March Madness bracket predictions from ESPN's Joe Lunardi shows there's still a chance Alabama basketball can get a top seed.

A No. 1 seed is still in play for Alabama basketball. Here's the path: www.al.com/alabamabaske...

Surprised Auburn fell to No. 3. I'd have ranked the teams like this:

1. Duke
2. Auburn
3. Houston
4. Florida
5. Alabama

Latest AP poll is out. Alabama rose, Auburn fell www.al.com/alabamabaske...

Hey now

(Also where’s my text?)

BlueSky found a way to turn on notifications yet? Any help/guidance is appreciated

Guess I’m hanging out here today

How Alabama baseball pulled off dramatic comeback win over Ohio State Alabama baseball trailed Ohio State 10-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning.

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How Mark Sears lived a full-circle moment against Kentucky, a decade in the making Mark Sears scored 30 points for Alabama basketball in a win over Kentucky on Saturday at Coleman Coliseum. He's come a long ways from a decade ago.

How Mark Sears lived a full-circle moment against Kentucky, a decade in the making

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Alabama players: Do any of these 3 things, and Nate Oats will bench you Nate Oats has instituted a zero-tolerance policy that will get Alabama basketball players subbed out. Oats proved it against Kentucky.

Here's how to get benched by Nate Oats: www.al.com/alabamabaske...

Alabama football FOX documentary: 5 things you’ll see in Episode 1 Kalen DeBoer's first season with Alabama football is the subject of a six-part documentary from FOX.

Got an early sneak peak of the Alabama football FOX documentary.

Here are 5 things you'll see in Episode 1, including:
- A fiery assistant coach
- A touching visit to practice
- Kalen DeBoer cursing (!)

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Cliff Omoruyi with 4 turnovers over 7 minutes so far vs. Texas

Jarin Stevenson off to a strong start at first timeout.

5 minutes
2-3 FG
1-2 3FG
3 rebounds
5 points

Terry Oglesby, Byron Jarrett, Owen Shortt are the officials tonight for Alabama-Texas

Alabama vs. Arkansas availability report Friday night:

Arkansas
Boogie Fland: OUT

Alabama
Derrion Reid: OUT
Houston Mallette: OUT
Latrell Wrightsell Jr.: OUT

Nate Oats on approach to the final month of regular season: "Be where your feet are. I know that sounds cliche, but that's what we've really got to do."

Derrion Reid will be out vs. Arkansas and game-to-game moving forward until he can go through a full practice and not experience any significant discomfort, Oats said

Alabama football homecoming 2025 date and opponent announced Alabama football will hold its homecoming game in November.

Get ready for a November homecoming game www.al.com/alabamafootb...

New Alabama basketball facility gets change approved to previous plans Alabama basketball is expected to have a new practice facility completed by 2026.

The plans for the new Alabama basketball facility have been modified slightly.

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Jalen Milroe doesn’t want to change positions in NFL: ‘You never ask a zebra to be a dog’ Jalen Milroe spent the past two seasons as the primary starter at quarterback for Alabama football. Now, he heads to the NFL.

Jalen Milroe doesn’t want to change positions in NFL: ‘You never ask a zebra to be a dog’

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Alabama football 2025 coaching staff as of Feb. 3:

Kalen DeBoer
Ryan Grubb
Kane Wommack
Nick Sheridan
JaMarcus Shephard
Freddie Roach
Robert Gillespie
Maurice Linguist
Chris Kapilovic
Bryan Ellis
Christian Robinson
Chuck Morrell
Jason Jones
Jay Nunez

What does Ryan Grubb as OC mean for Alabama QB competition? Alabama football is hiring Ryan Grubb to be its next offensive coordinator. Now he will have a quarterback competition on his hands.

Ryan Grubb's top order of business: Pick a starting QB.

Some thoughts on what hiring Grubb to be OC will mean for Alabama QB competition www.al.com/alabamafootb...

The impact of hiring Ryan Grubb: How he can fix Alabama football offense Ryan Grubb will be the next offensive coordinator for Alabama football. Here's why that's significant.

Wrote a bunch about the impact of Alabama hiring Ryan Grubb to be OC (spoiler: It's significant) www.al.com/alabamafootb...