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Title: Alabama AD Greg Byrne Interview Special
Runtime: 24:23
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Sports Director Gary Harris interviews Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne. 12/2024

Title: Health Matters Holiday Special
Runtime: 23:06
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: WVUA 23 Health Matters Holiday Special

Title: Tider Insider: January 14, 2025
Runtime: 21:27
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Rodney Orr and Gary Harris recap Alabama men's basketball's two recent SEC victories on the road. Tide hoops is the No. 4 team in the country following those wins. Also, Alabama women's basketball bounces back from its loss at Texas. Then, we discuss Alabama's quarterback depth chart. We discuss the three prospects for the starting position.

Next, we feature Alabama gymnastics head coach Ashley Johnston on set.
We also recap the Alabama men's basketball dominant performance against Oklahoma in its SEC season opener. The women are also off to a good start in SEC play, but its is set for its biggest test as it will face No. 5 Texas on Thursday.

Our weekly Alabama in the NFL segment continues to deliver -- find out which former Crimson Tide players flashed in the wild card round.
Alabama baseball gained a talented Tuscaloosa native commitment.
Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame...

Title: Tider Insider: January 7, 2025
Runtime: 22:40
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Rodney Orr and Gary Harris recap the ReliaQuest Bowl, and the Crimson Tide's underwhelming performance against Michigan. We will let you hear Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer's comments on that, and how the team will move forward.

Some Crimson Tide players have declared for the 2025 NFL draft including three who are forgoing their senior season. At the same time, the Tide gained a running back transfer from University of Louisiana. The Tide also signed an offensive tackle from Ball State.

We also recap the Alabama men's basketball dominant performance against Oklahoma in its SEC season opener. The women are also off to a good start in SEC play, but its is set for its biggest test as it will face No. 5 Texas on Thursday.

Our weekly Alabama in the NFL segment continues to deliver -- find out which former Crimson Tide players flashed in week 18.

Alabama gymnastics returns on Friday at home against North Carolina.

And we finis...

Title: Tider Insider: December 30, 2024
Runtime: 22:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Rodney Orr and Gary Harris preview the ReliaQuest Bowl that will take place on Tuesday as Alabama faces Michigan Wolverines. We share what head coach Kalen DeBoer said in a coaches' presser on Monday. Jaylen Mbakwe's will have a new expanded role in Tampa. We will let you hear Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer's comments on that, and give your our game predictions.

One of the top in-state recruits in the Class of 2026 is rolling with the Tide. We've got the details.

Alabama men's and women's basketball finished up non-conference play in dominant fashion. We recap their most recent wins.

Our weekly Alabama in the NFL segment continues to deliver -- find out which former Crimson Tide players flashed in week 17.

Two former Alabama players landed college coaching jobs.

And we finish up by answering viewer questions -- on the phone and via email.

Title: Tider Insider: December 23, 2024
Runtime: 22:23
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Rodney Orr and Gary Harris break down the work that Alabama football has been doing in the NCAA transfer portal. We give you our take on the five transfers that committed to the Crimson Tide in the past week. Plus, Jaylen Mbakwe's could have a new expanded role as soon as next week's bowl game. We will let you hear Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer's comments on that.

Alabama men's basketball moves up one spots in the Top 25 and women's basketball picks up a marquee win over a ranked opponent.

Our weekly Alabama in the NFL segment continues to deliver -- find out which former Crimson Tide players flashed in week 16.

And we finish up by answering viewer questions -- on the phone and via email.

Title: Tider Insider: Dec. 17, 2024
Runtime: 22:23
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss the wild past 24 hours in the NCAA transfer portal, which saw Crimson Tide defensive back Jaylen Mbakwe go into the portal only to re-commit to Alabama a day later. We will discuss Mbakwe's decision to return and the other notable Tide players that are in the transfer portal.

Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne discusses the NIL pay-outs that continue to grow, and tells us why he cautions the members of the Yea Alabama collective to not get carried away with the astronomical figures they may be hearing from other programs.

Alabama men's basketball gears up for a mid-week trip to the mountain west, and Tide women's basketball finds the bounce-back game it needed following its first loss of the season.

All that, plus we answer viewer questions -- on the phone and through email.

Title: Tider Insider: December 10, 2024
Runtime: 22:23
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Gary Harris and Rodney Orr recap Alabama football being left out of the first ever 12-team CFP over SMU. We explain why the committee chose SMU over the Crimson Tide in a tough call.

Alabama will move onto the ReliaQuest Bowl and face Michigan. This is a revenge game for the Tide after losing the the Wolverines in the CFP semifinals last season.

Next, we discuss signing day. The Crimson Tide finished with the No. 3 recruiting class in the country. After that, we discuss Alabama men's basketball's dominant win over North Carolina. This marks the third win over the Tar Heels in the last three seasons.

Then, we have our weekly installment of Bama in the NFL. We also discuss Alabama gymnastics Crimson and White meet, the teams only exhibition before opening the season next month.

Finally, we answer viewer questions -- on the phone and through email.

48th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade

Title: 48th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade
Runtime: 1:17:24
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Watch the 48th annual West Alabama Christmas Parade

Title: Tider Insider: December 3, 2024
Runtime: 22:23
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama's 28-14 win over Auburn in the Iron Bowl. The guys breakdown the key plays and tell us if they believe that the Crimson Tide is back on track.

Then, Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer and UA's Director of Athletics Greg Byrne make their pitches to the College Football Playoff committee and find out what the new CFP rankings reveal about the Crimson Tide's chances of earning a spot in the playoff.

We get you set for National Signing Day, telling you what to expect for the Alabama's class during the early signing period.

Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats confirms what he and Alabama fans feared in regard to injured guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr., and former Crimson Tide star Herb Jones' return to his former high school is a star-studded affair.

Finally, we answer viewer questions -- on the phone and via email.

Alabama OLB Coach Christian Robinson Previews Auburn - Wednesday 11/27/24

Title: Alabama OLB Coach Christian Robinson Previews Auburn - Wednesday 11/27/24
Runtime: 6:38
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Alabama's Christian Robinson previews the Iron Bowl and shares his experience of being on the "other side" of the rivalry the last time the game was played at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Alabama DB's coach Maurice Linguist Previews Auburn - Wednesday 11/27/24

Title: Alabama DB's coach Maurice Linguist Previews Auburn - Wednesday 11/27/24
Runtime: 3:45
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Alabama's Maurice Linguist previews Saturday's Iron Bowl and discusses how to make playing with emotion a positive rather than a detriment

Title: Tider Insider: November 26, 2024
Runtime: 22:07
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Gary Harris and Rodney Orr recap Alabama football's third loss of the season. This is the first three loss season since 2010, and Alabama's second loss to an unranked opponent this season.

Despite the loss, Alabama football gained two commitments.

Next, we discuss one of the biggest rivalries in college football. A matchup that looks different this week than it did last week. This is head coach Kalen DeBoer's first Iron Bowl. Hear what he has to say. After that, we have our weekly installment of Bama in the NFL.

Then, Alabama basketball will face No. 6 Houston in an NIL driven tournament.

Finally, we answer viewer questions -- on the phone and through email.

Alabama DB Malachi Moore Previews Auburn - Tuesday 11/26/24

Title: Alabama DB Malachi Moore Previews Auburn - Tuesday 11/26/24
Runtime: 5:38
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Alabama's Malachi Moore talks about the Iron Bowl rivalry and whether its a better feeling to win a rivalry game on the road or in front of the home fans.

Alabama DL Jah-Marien Latham Previews Auburn - Tuesday 11/26/24

Title: Alabama DL Jah-Marien Latham Previews Auburn - Tuesday 11/26/24
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Alabama's Jah-Marien Latham talks about the Iron Bowl and where the game ranks among sports best rivalries.

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Previews Auburn - Tuesday 11/26/24

Title: Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Previews Auburn - Tuesday 11/26/24
Runtime: 2:29
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Alabama's Jalen Milroe talks about the Iron Bowl rivalry and how he goes about putting last week's struggles behind him.

Title: Tider Insider: Nov. 19, 2024
Runtime: 22:19
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Gary Harris and Rodney Orr recap Alabama's dominating 52-7 victory over the Mercer Bears.

Next, hear what Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has to say about the noise they are expecting in Norman at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium.

Then, we discuss the latest football player to join the transfer portal.

Alabama football lands a four-star commitment flip. He is the son of a two-time Super Bowl champion.

We also recap Alabama basketball's first loss of the season to a competitive Purdue. Alabama women's basketball remains undefeated despite an exhausting schedule.

Then, have our weekly installment of ‘Bama in the NFL’.

We also discuss this week's NCAA Championships that include Alabama men and women's cross country.

Finally, we answer viewer questions—on the phone and through email.

Alabama CB Zabien Brown Previews Oklahoma: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Title: Alabama CB Zabien Brown Previews Oklahoma: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Runtime: 1:09
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: The freshman defensive back talks about playing in Kane Wommack's
"swarm" defense. Brown also talks about the challenges of facing Jackson Arnold and Michael Hawkins Jr.

Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell Previews Oklahoma: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Title: Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell Previews Oklahoma: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Runtime: 3:20
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: The Alabama Linebacker discusses how DC Kane Wommack prioritizes turnovers in his defense. He also explains the challenges of facing a team that like to use two quarterbacks.

Alabama DB Malachi Moore Previews Oklahoma: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Title: Alabama DB Malachi Moore Previews Oklahoma: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Runtime: 9:11
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: The captain of the Alabama secondary discusses the excitement of going to play in Norman, Oklahoma for the first time. Moore also discusses how he wants the team's mindset to be going into the final two regular season games.

Title: Tider Insider: Nov. 12, 2024
Runtime: 22:17
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama football's dominant win over LSU to keep the CFP hopes alive. We also preview the matchup between the Tide and Mercer this Saturday. A matchup that Alabama fans shouldn't dismiss. Stick around to see Rodney and Gary’s game picks.

Alabama is in the hunt for next month's SEC Championship game. Hear what head coach Kalen DeBoer has to say about momentum and staying on track.

Both Alabama men’s and women’s basketball teams remain undefeated. See highlights from both team's most recent wins.

Learn which former Alabama basketball star has earned his stripes in the pros.

Next, we have our weekly installment of ‘Bama in the NFL’.

Finally, we answer viewer questions—on the phone and through email.

Alabama DB DaShawn Jones Previews Mercer: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Title: Alabama DB DaShawn Jones Previews Mercer: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Runtime: 1:35
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: The Alabama defensive back talks about how easy the transition was for him after transferring from Wake Forest. Jones also talks about playing the Husky position in Kane Wommack's defense.

Alabama LB Qua Russaw Previews Mercer: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Title: Alabama LB Qua Russaw Previews Mercer: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Runtime: 2:00
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: The Alabama linebacker explains how the defense stopped a high powered LSU offense. Russaw also talks about how the entire defense has to step up after losing Que Robinson for the season.

Alabama WR Ryan Williams Previews Mercer: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Title: Alabama WR Ryan Williams Previews Mercer: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Runtime: 1:54
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: The freshman wide receiver speaks on how the team moves onto Mercer after winning a night game in Tiger Stadium. Williams also explains some of the challenges of being a wide receiver in the SEC

Alabama RB Richard Young Previews Mercer: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Title: Alabama RB Richard Young Previews Mercer: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Runtime: 2:37
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: The Alabama running back discusses how sitting behind Justice Haynes and Jam Miller has helped him become a runner. Young also explains how the team is moving on after a massive win versus LSU.

Title: WVUA 23 News at 10 - Nov. 10, 2024
Runtime: 46:21
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Watch WVUA 23's News at 10 p.m. - Nov. 10, 2024.

Title: WVUA 23 News at 10 - Nov. 09, 2024
Runtime: 53:16
Date posted: 2 years ago
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WVUA 23 News Football Friday- Nov. 8, 2024

Title: WVUA 23 News Football Friday- Nov. 8, 2024
Runtime: 1:00:16
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: WVUA 23 News Football Friday for Nov. 8, 2024

Title: WVUA 23 News at 10 - Nov. 08, 2024
Runtime: 40:55
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Watch WVUA 23's News at 10 p.m. - Nov. 08, 2024.

Title: WVUA 23 News at 5 - Nov. 08, 2024
Runtime: 3:14:01
Date posted: 2 years ago
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Title: Football Friday: November 8, 2024
Runtime: 46:13
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: WVUA 23 Sports recaps Round 1 of the High School football playoffs. Enjoy highlights from:

Northridge at Russell County
North Sand Mountain at Tuscaloosa Academy
Opp at Bibb County
UMS-Wright at Demopolis
Rogers at Gordo
Addison at Berry
Sipsey Valley at Vigor
Daphne at Thompson
McGill Toolen at Spain Park
St Paul's at Helena
Mountain Brook at Southside
Cullman at Parker
Athens at Homewood
Hale County at Bayside Academy
Fair Hope at Hoover

All the highlights – plus scores, cheerleaders, and ‘Band of the Week’.

Title: WVUA 23 News at 5 - Nov. 08, 2024
Runtime: 10:16
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Watch WVUA 23's News at 5 p.m. - Nov. 08, 2024.

Title: WVUA 23 News at 10 - Nov. 07, 2024
Runtime: 30:46
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Watch WVUA 23's News at 10 p.m. - Nov. 07, 2024.

Title: WVUA 23 News at 5 - Nov. 07, 2024
Runtime: 37:36
Date posted: 2 years ago
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Title: WVUA 23 News at 10 - Nov. 06, 2024
Runtime: 28:06
Date posted: 2 years ago
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Title: WVUA 23 News at 5 - Nov. 06, 2024
Runtime: 3:59:31
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Watch WVUA 23's News at 5 p.m. - Nov. 06, 2024.

Alabama Co-DC & DBs Coach Maurice Linguist Post-Practice Interview -Wednesday 11/6/24

Title: Alabama Co-DC & DBs Coach Maurice Linguist Post-Practice Interview -Wednesday 11/6/24
Runtime: 8:05
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Alabama's Maurie Linguist previews this weekend's game at Tiger Stadium.

Title: WVUA 23 News at 5 - Nov. 05, 2024
Runtime: 36:26
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Watch WVUA 23's News at 5 p.m. - Nov. 05, 2024.

Title: Tider Insider: November 5, 2024
Runtime: 22:16
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Gary Harris and Rodney Orr preview the upcoming Top-25 matchup between Alabama and LSU in Death Valley this Saturday. Stick around to see Rodney and Gary’s game picks.

Next, we discuss SEC Commissioner's Greg Sankey letter address to teams across the league on faking injuries. Hear Alabama head coach Kalen Deboer’s thoughts on the impact of the injuries during games.

Then, for the first time this season, the College Football Playoff committee reveals their inaugural rankings for the new College Football Playoffs. We give live commentary on the initial Top-12.

Also, Alabama football lands another 4-star recruit to the 2026 class.

College basketball is back and both Alabama men’s and women’s teams were impressive in the home doubleheader to begin the season. See highlights from both team's blowout wins.

Then, Alabama soccer rolls in their first matchup of the SEC tournament. Hear w...

Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell Previews LSU: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Title: Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell Previews LSU: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Runtime: 3:16
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: The Alabama Linebacker speaks on the challenges of facing LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Campbell also speaks about how the defense is starving for a defensive touchdown.

Alabama DL Jah-Marien Latham previews LSU: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Title: Alabama DL Jah-Marien Latham previews LSU: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Runtime: 3:30
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: The Alabama defensive lineman speaks about the challenges of facing two elite offensive tackles LSU has. Latham also speaks on the steady improvement of the defense every single game.

Alabama WR Kendrick Law Previews LSU: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Title: Alabama WR Kendrick Law Previews LSU: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Runtime: 3:40
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: The elite Alabama wide receiver speaks about the challenges of playing a night game in Tiger Stadium. Law also speaks on how Alabama can improve the run blocking.

Title: WVUA 23 News at 10 - Nov. 04, 2024
Runtime: 34:26
Date posted: 2 years ago
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Title: WVUA 23 News at 5 - Nov. 04, 2024
Runtime: 39:56
Date posted: 2 years ago
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Outside the Huddle: Behind the mask of school Mascots

Title: Outside the Huddle: Behind the mask of school Mascots
Runtime: 4:44
Date posted: 2 years ago
Description: Becoming a mascot isn't as simple as just putting on a suit. Mascots must prove themselves worthy of the role because schools know the character represents its spirit and value.

Tuscaloosa County Spirit Coordinator Jeromy Shaw says mascot tryouts are as thorough as process for any of the team sports at the school.

"There is a score sheet. There's a sign up," Shaw said. "They come in and learn a skit. They learn how to walk. The training is comprehensive covering everything from character development to safety protocols. These students aren't just wearing a costume. They're learning to become performers."