Tag: Alabama

Alabama's Wind Creek casino could offer sports betting if legislation passes this year that would authorize new casinos and sports betting across the state. (Image: Montgomery Advertiser)

Sports Betting Bill Likely in Alabama in 2022

Alabama lawmakers will take another crack at passing sports betting legislation this year. Last year, legislators attempted to pass a wide-ranging bill that would have authorized not only sports wagers, but also a lottery and casinos. It didn’t make it through the House before the end of the session. Pushing […]

The College Football National Championship game on Monday features Alabama and Ohio State, both of whom have potent offenses. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Alabama Considers Far-Reaching Lottery, Casino and Sports Betting Bill

Weeks after it appeared, a plan to allow Alabama residents to vote on legalizing a cornucopia of gaming had died. Now, new legislation is resurrecting the concept. The Alabama Senate passed a package of bills last week that could establish a lottery, casino gaming, and both live and online sports […]

Alabama coach Nick Saban, who was infected with COVID-19 in October, will not lead his Crimson Tide into battle vs. LSU this weekend because of the pandemic. (Image: Getty)

Alabama-LSU and Texas A&M-Tennessee Postponed as COVID Hits SEC Hard

The 14th and 15th NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision games to be postponed or canceled in November also happen to be the season’s most significant. They come as the SEC faces a history-making weekend of missed kickoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Defending national champion LSU versus No. 1 […]

COVID-19 Rips Through College Football as Infection Rates Reach All-Time Highs

COVID-19 Rips Through College Football as Infection Rates Reach All-Time Highs

On Monday, the list of college football COVID-19 casualties started taking shape and, with four days of testing and postponements remaining, it looks like Week 11 could be one of reckoning.  Momentum has been building in COVID’s favor as national infection rates are reaching an all-time high. Last week, schools had […]

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones helped the Crimson Tide score more than 50 points against Western Carolina, but will be tested next week against Auburn. (Image: USA Today Sports)

College Football Betting Recap: Alabama, Auburn Big Blowout Winners

College Football Week 13 saw 18 teams, including LSU, Alabama, and Auburn score 50 or more points in their respective games, while Miami reached a new low. The over on Saturday was definitely a bettor’s best friend. Of the 12 games that offered an over/under, the over was 9-3, including […]

Alabama coach Nick Saban defended himself over criticism that he kept quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the Mississippi State game despite a 35-7 lead. (Image: Getty)

Nick Saban Gets Defensive after Being Slammed for Playing Tua Tagovailoa

Alabama football coach Nick Saban has spent the last few days answering his critics about his handling of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Some fans and media blasted Saban for leaving the star QB in last Saturday’s game against Mississippi State, despite having a big lead. The Crimson Tide led 35-7 with […]

Tua Tagovailoa Hip Repaired, Now Draft Status Needs Rehab

Tua Tagovailoa Hip Repaired, Now Draft Status Needs Rehab

Fixing Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s dislocated hip was easy compared to the damage his NFL draft status suffered. The options for that repair may be far more complicated. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lyle Cain, who is Alabama’s team doctor, said Tagovailoa underwent surgery on Monday in Houston. Though he didn’t perform […]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is carted off the field after an injury in the second quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. (Image: Matt Bush/USA Today Sports)

Tua Tagovailoa Season Over, Dislocated and Fractured Hip Similar to Bo Jackson

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered another bad beat when he prematurely exited the Mississippi State game with a dislocated hip injury. X-rays revealed a posterior wall fracture, which will end the season for Tagovailoa. Bo Jackson, Heisman Trophy winner and dual-sport superstar, suffered a similar career-ending injury with the Oakland […]