Tide 100.9 • 18th May 2026

Crimson Tide Battles Top Teams In Final Week Of The Season

The Crimson Tide went 1-1 last week, falling to No. 3 South Carolina 76-57 on Thursday and defeating Florida 76-71 on the road Sunday.Coach Kristy Curry's team faces a tough final week. Alabama visits No. 5 Vanderbilt on Thursday. Notably, Vanderbilt is in the top 5 for the first time since the 2001-02 season. Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes leads the team with 26.6 points per game and has scored 27 or more points in each of the Commodores' last six games.Alabama women's basketball moved up one spot...

Tide 100.9 • 18th May 2026

Zabien Brown Reflects on the Pick-Six and Comeback Victory

The first 20 minutes were far from an ideal start for the Alabama Crimson Tide in their first appearance in the College Football Playoff under Kalen DeBoer. They trailed Oklahoma 17-0 by the 10:51 mark in the second quarter of the first round.To regain control and make the game competitive, the Crimson Tide needed everything to align perfectly. The turning point came with less than two minutes remaining in the first half when Alabama needed a game-changing play to even the score. Quarterback Joh...

Tide 100.9 • 18th May 2026

SEC Championship Showdown: Alabama Faces Georgia For Another Thrilling Matchup

Conference championship week is here, and the Alabama Crimson Tide will compete in the Southeastern Conference Championship, aiming for their 31st title. Alabama has played in more SEC Championship games than any other team.The Crimson Tide last played in the SEC Championship game in 2023, when they defeated the Georgia Bulldogs. Saturday's matchup will mark the fifth time these two teams have met in the SEC Championship, with the Crimson Tide having won the previous four encounters in 2012, 201...

Tide 100.9 • 18th May 2026

Recapping Malachi Moore's Standout Rookie Season in the NFL

The New York Jets' season did not go as planned under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn. The Jets concluded the season with a 3-14 record, and last place in the AFC East, signaling another rebuilding year for 2026 as they seek to acquire solid players.Despite the unsuccessful season, one thing is certain: the Jets have a star in rookie Malachi Moore, a safety from Alabama.Moore, drafted as the No. 130 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, had to earn his spot in the rotation and compete for a star...

Tide 100.9 • 18th May 2026

Bryce Young Made Franchise History on Sunday

On Sunday, former Alabama quarterback and current Carolina Panther Bryce Young made history during the Panthers' 30-27 overtime win against the Atlanta Falcons.Young left the game in the first half, after clutching his right ankle–the same one that caused him to miss Week 8. The Panthers and Falcons were tied at 7-7 when Young exited the game, and it was uncertain if he would return after heading to the locker room.However, Young came back with a heavily taped ankle, ready to lead his team to a...

Tide 100.9 • 18th May 2026

Will Anderson Jr. Caused Havoc in Week 12 Against Buffalo

One of the most physical and defensively dominant performances occurred during Thursday night's matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans.Quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills marched into NRG Stadium hoping to improve their record to 8-3 and continue building momentum for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Texans were playing their fourth game without starting quarterback C.J. Stroud and, with a 5-5 record, desperately needing a win to be in the playoff hunt.The Texans narrowly defeated the...

Tide 100.9 • 18th May 2026

NFL Analyst Highlights Alabama's Proctor And Simpson Ahead Of The Upcoming Draft

As the NFL Combine approaches, draft buzz intensifies, fueled by prospect rankings and mock drafts. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, a draft analyst since 2012 and lead analyst since 2019, recently released his initial Top 50 prospects, which included two Alabama players.This year, Alabama boasts a significant draft class, with 12 players receiving Combine invites. Among them, Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson are drawing considerable attention regarding their potential draft positions.Jeremiah's initi...

Tide 100.9 • 18th May 2026

Panthers Exercise Fifth-Year Option for Former Alabama QB, Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers' season concluded on Saturday, January 10, after a home Wild Card game loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Despite the 34-31 loss, the Panthers organization remains optimistic about Bryce Young, who has shown progress each season during his three-year NFL career.“Bryce did a great job this year, and I’m just really excited about moving forward and still developing chemistry with our receivers and just the pieces around him,” stated General Manager Dan Morgan during the Panth...

Tide 100.9 • 18th May 2026

Alabama WBB Breaks SEC Tournament Losing Streak With Big Win

In the opening round of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, Alabama delivered a commanding 65-48 victory over the Missouri Tigers to cap off the night. The Crimson Tide's win sets the stage for a primetime showdown against the Tennessee Lady Vols on Thursday, March 5.Alabama came into the game eager to make a statement and snap an SEC tournament losing streak, and they asserted control early, finishing the first quarter with a 13-9 l...

Tide 100.9 • 18th May 2026

Will Anderson Jr. Makes Waves With Standout Postseason Performance

The Houston Texans' season concluded after their third consecutive playoff appearance under head coach DeMeco Ryans on Sunday, January 18, with a 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots.Despite the Divisional Round loss, the Texans' defense performed admirably and lived up to its reputation as one the the NFL's most dominant units this season, leading in several key categories: Total Defense: #1 (277.2 yards/game), Points Allowed: #2 (around 16.5 PPG), Yards Per Play: #1, Defensive EPA: #1, and D...

Tide 100.9 • 18th May 2026

Alabama's Defense Looks To New Stars As Veterans Keenan III And Lawson Move On

Per usual, Alabama loses some key pieces on defense. This year, veterans like Tim Keenan III and linebackers Deontae Lawson and Justin Jefferson will depart to pursue professional careers, leaving behind a strong leadership presence and big shoes to fill.Alabama has had some great linebackers over the years, especially at the interior position.  Guys like Rolando McClain (105 tackles in 2009), C.J. Mosley (107 tackles in 2012 and 108 in 2013), Reuben Foster (115 tackles in 2016), and Henry To'oT...

Tide 100.9 • 18th May 2026

Crimson Tide Stuns Lady Vols In SEC Tournament With A 76-64 Victory

GREENVILLE, S.C. – No. 11 seed Alabama women's basketball made history Thursday night in the second round of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament, defeating its rival, the No. 6 seed Tennessee Lady Vols.The Crimson Tide defeated the Lady Vols 76-64 to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2024. That year, No. 4 seed Alabama received a double-bye and lost to No. 5 seed Tennessee in the quarterfinals. Before that, in 2022, Alabama reached the quarterfinals after defeating Georgia...