WVUA 23 News
Episode 14 | February 20, 2026
- Title
- Episode 14 | February 20, 2026
- Runtime
- 35:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Welcome to West Alabama Weekly, episode 14.
Digital reporter intern J. Calister Clemons and social media intern Sydney Reinke bring you our 14th episode of the podcast. They talk about a handful of local stories from around West Alabama including increasing nursing enrollment at UA, college hazing, Alabama men's and women's basketball games recap, upcoming local events and more.
Additional Senate Seat Spotlights will be available in the coming weeks.
You can view all stories and much more on our website (https://open.spotify.com/episode/www.wvua23.com) .
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- Episode 15 | February 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 36:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Welcome to West Alabama Weekly, episode 15.
Digital reporter intern J. Calister Clemons and social media intern Sydney Reinke bring you our 15th episode of the podcast. They bring up a handful of local stories from around West Alabama including Aliceville drama in Pickens County, Alabama men's and women's basketball game recaps, the State of the Union* reactions from West Alabama, upcoming local events and more.
*State of the Union audio clip courtesy of AP Newsroom.
Additional Senate Seat Spotlights will be available in the coming weeks.
You can view all stories and much more on our website (https://open.spotify.com/episode/www.wvua23.com) .
Roll tide!
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- Episode 11 | January 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 33:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Welcome to West Alabama Weekly, episode 11.
Digital reporter intern J. Calister Clemons and social media intern Sydney Reinke bring you our 11th episode of the podcast. They talk about a handful of local stories from around West Alabama including an MLK Day honoring, space heater safety, new state judge appointments and more. Calister and Sydney also talk about all of the new bills being introduced to the house and senate in Montgomery.
You can view all stories and much more on our website (www.wvua23.com) .
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- Episode 12 | February 6, 2026
- Runtime
- 30:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Welcome to West Alabama Weekly, episode 12.
Digital reporter intern J. Calister Clemons and social media intern Sydney Reinke bring you our 12th episode of the podcast. They talk about a handful of local stories from around West Alabama including a walking trail bridge closing, Alabama basketball, the Tuscaloosa National Airport and more.
WVUA 23 News digital reporter Madison Brainerd talks about an interview she had with UA student Christian Martin, who has entered the race for House District 16 in West Alabama. J. Calister and Sydney also chat about Alabama politics with some other bills being filed and a Senate seat wrap up.
More Senate Seat Spotlights will be available in the coming weeks.
You can view all stories and much more on our website (www.wvua23.com) .
Roll tide!
- Title
- Episode 13 | February 12, 2026
- Runtime
- 28:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Welcome to West Alabama Weekly, episode 13.
Digital reporter intern J. Calister Clemons and social media intern Sydney Reinke bring you our 13th episode of the podcast. They talk about a handful of local stories from around West Alabama including a Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent update, Tuscaloosa Public Library funding, Alabama men's and women's basketball and more.
Additional Senate Seat Spotlights will be available in the coming weeks.
You can view all stories and much more on our website (https://open.spotify.com/episode/www.wvua23.com) .
Roll tide!
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- Episode 10 | January 16, 2026
- Runtime
- 32:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Welcome to West Alabama Weekly, episode 10.
We are back after a UA holiday break. Digital reporter intern J. Calister Clemons and social media intern Sydney Reinke bring you our tenth episode of the podcast. They talk about a handful of local stories from around West Alabama in a new quick-fire segment called 'Lightning Round', where they cover stories that happened over the holiday break. Calister and Sydney also talk about Lake Lurleen renovations and Pickens County emergency services.
J. Calister Clemons has his third edition of his series, Senate Seat Spotlight, where he will be highlighting individual profiles of every Senate candidate for the upcoming 2026 U.S. Senate race, where Alabamians will decide who will join Katie Britt as Alabama’s new junior Senator. Today, he highlights candidate Rodney Walker, a Republican businessman and entrepreneur.
You can view all stories and much more on our website...
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- Episode 16 | March 13, 2026
- Runtime
- 38:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Welcome to West Alabama Weekly, episode 16.
Digital reporter intern J. Calister Clemons and social media intern Sydney Reinke bring you our 16th episode of the podcast. They bring up a handful of local stories from around West Alabama including a Tuscaloosa City Schools entrepreneurship program, controlled burns in Alabama, septic tanks, West Alabama crime, upcoming local events and more.
A new Senate Seat Spotlight will be released next week.
You can view all stories and much more on our website (https://open.spotify.com/episode/www.wvua23.com) .
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- WVUA 23 News Digital Daily - 03/13/26
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Happy Friday! Rosie Harper is here to bring you today’s WVUA 23 News Digital Daily. Roll tide!
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- Michael Carroll Spring Practice Presser 3-12-26
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Alabama right tackle Michael Carroll meets with the media as the Tide continue its spring practice.
- Title
- Ryan Coleman-Williams Spring Practice Presser 3-12-26
- Runtime
- 4:54
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Alabama junior WR Ryan Coleman-Williams meets with the media as Alabama continues spring practice.
- Title
- WVUA 23 News Digital Daily - 03/11/26
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Happy hump day! Hudson Thomas is here to bring you today’s WVUA 23 News Digital Daily from outside Bryant-Denny. Roll tide!
- Title
- Tider Insider: March 10, 2026
- Runtime
- 22:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama football spring practice, which started on Sunday. We take a look at new contributors from players to coaches.
We also share our tidbits from the past two practices. Hear what Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer has to say about offensive and defensive contributions so far. Also, Alabama’s offensive line will have a new look with a recently hired coach and five new starters.
Alabama basketball finishes the regular season with a dominant Iron Bowl win. Hear what Alabama basketball coach has to say about the Tide finishing out games.
Next up is the SEC Tournament, and Alabama is a No. 2 seed. We also recap Alabama women’s basketball performance at the SEC Tournament, including a rivalry win.
Alabama softball remains perfect after its first SEC series of the season at Ole Miss.
Alabama baseball swept North Florida over the weekend.
Alabama gymnastics had a succe...
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- WVUA 23 News Digital Daily - 03/10/26
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Logan Small-Williams is back with your Tuesday edition of WVUA 23 News Digital Daily. Roll tide!
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- WVUA 23 News Digital Daily - 03/05/26
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Zoie Hamman is here to bring you Thursday’s WVUA 23 News Digital Daily. Roll tide!
- Title
- WVUA 23 News Digital Daily - 03/04/26
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Devon Hughes is on the Quad and he has your Wednesday edition of WVUA 23 News Digital Daily. Roll tide!
- Title
- Tider Insider: March 3, 2026
- Runtime
- 22:23
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss how Ty Simpson and other Alabama athletes performed at the NFL combine this past weekend.
The crew talk about men's and women's Tide hoops, with the women heading into the SEC tournament with a game against Missouri, and the men wrapping up season play against Georgia and Auburn.
Alabama baseball won the Frisco College Classic, and softball is one of the final three teams in the NCAA that remain undefeated.
The two talk about Doris Lemngole and Samuel Ogazi taking gold at the SEC Championships in College Station and celebrate former Alabama football coach Gene Stalling's 91st birthday.
All that, plus we answer viewer questions -- on the phones and through email.
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- WVUA 23 News Digital Daily - 03/03/26
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Alejandro Montoyo is at the UA Student Center with your WVUA 23 News Digital Daily on this Tuesday. Roll tide!
- Title
- Tider Insider: February 24, 2026
- Runtime
- 22:21
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama men’s basketball six-game winning streak following a tough Florida loss earlier this month. Nate Oats is looking for an Alabama player to take on a bigger role in the Tide’s next matchup against Mississippi State.
We also update you on Charles Bediako’s latest efforts to return to college basketball. Then, women’s basketball wins a tough one on the road after losing to South Carolina.
Alabama softball is hot and remains undefeated after a win against UAB on Tuesday. Also, baseball swept Rhode Island over the weekend and won seven consecutive games.
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson will participate in the NFL Combine over the weekend.
Alabama gymnastics beat Auburn in a close one over the weekend for its first win at Neville Arena since 2018.
2x Alabama national champion, Bradley Bozeman, retires from NFL after eight seasons.
All that, plus we an...
- Title
- Tider Insider: February 17, 2026
- Runtime
- 22:24
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama basketball’s fourth consecutive SEC win. Hear what Nate Oats has to say about facing one of the top point guards in the conference in the Tide’s upcoming matchup. We also look ahead at Alabama’s Top 25 matchup against No. 20 Arkansas.
Next, we recap Alabama women’s basketball’s close loss to the Sooners.
Alabama football has many new faces joining the program, including a new tight end coach who has 16 years of coaching experience. Also, the Tide brings on a pair of recruiting professionals.
Then, we look at Alabama baseball’s performance during the opening weekend against Washington State.
Alabama softball continues to roll at the Easton Bama Bash.
All that, plus we answer viewer questions -- on the phones and through email.
- Title
- Tider Insider: February 10, 2026
- Runtime
- 22:19
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss the ruling in Charles Bediako's eligibility hearing. Find out if we expect Alabama to appeal the court's decision to side with the NCAA and we'll tell you what Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats says about players returning from the G League and Bediako's situation. We also recap the Tide's, 96-92, in the Iron Bowl. Then, we look into Alabama women's basketball loss to Texas A&M.
With former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson declaring for the NFL draft, that leaves the Alabama quarterback position up to question, and we discuss the contenders. After that, find out which former Alabama players played at the Super Bowl.
Alabama softball is off to a perfect start.
Samuel Ogazi wins SEC Runner of the Week after winning the men's 400-meter title, and he finished with a personal-best during the New Mexico Collegiate Classic.
Former Alabama golfer Bud Cauley wins the Ben Hogan Award.
All that, pl...
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- Tider Insider: February 3, 2026
- Runtime
- 22:18
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
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- A House Divided: Sipsey Valley's Cormier set to be an Auburn Tiger
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Lance Cormier is one of the most accomplished pitchers in Alabama history, so it turned a lot of head when his son signed with Auburn baseball.
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- Outside the Huddle: Northridge football embraces the Prayers for Libby movement
- Runtime
- 3:44
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The story of a young lady, Libby Barrett, who's courage and determination inspired the Northridge football team and showed them that quitting is never an option.
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- Outside The Huddle: Tony Dixon & Friends Podcast brings heart, experience to mental health awareness
- Runtime
- 5:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Close friends Tony Dixon, Eric McCalpine, and Kecalf Bailey share personal stories, both successes and failures, with their audience. Through their conversations, the podcast looks to put "wisdom, vulnerability, and heart" on display.
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- Outside the Huddle: Drone technology is a game changer
- Runtime
- 3:27
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Drone technology is giving high school football teams an edge when it comes to preparation and in-game adjustments.
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- Gary Harris Sports Personality ABBY Nomination 2025
- Runtime
- 10:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Official nomination for WVUA 23 Sports Director Gary Harris for the ABBY Awards.
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- Outside The Huddle: The spirit of Fayette County's Jake Rickman wins out
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Jake Rickman proves his spirit is greater than any physical limitation. The Fayette County High School student-athlete finds a way to manage his diagnosis of Juvenile Multiple Sclerosis in order to be a standout in multiple sports.
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- Tider Insider: January 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 22:26
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama parting ways with offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic and reportedly replacing him with former USC defensive analyst Adrian Klemm. The two also discuss Alabama landing a commitment from Aubrey Walker.
Alabama men’s basketball fell short at home against Tennessee on Saturday In the loss against the Volunteers, Alabama had five players out due to injury. Hear's what Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats has to say about the injuries and the loss to the Volunteers. Then, we discuss the latest on Charles Bediako and his eligibility battle with the NCAA. Alabama women’s basketball snapped their two game losing streak by beating Mississippi State at home.
See which former Alabama stars will be represented in Super Bowl 60.
Gary and Rodney also pay tribute to longtime Alabama practice referee Eddie Conyers, who passed away at the age of 97. Conyers was the referee for Alabama football practices since Coach ...
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- Tider Insider: January 20, 2026
- Runtime
- 22:14
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama football roster’s latest with the addition of four transfer portal players in the past week and the remake of the offensive and defensive lines. The Tide also picked up a high school wide receiver over the weekend.
Alabama men’s basketball rallied in the second half to pick up its first win ever in Norman, Oklahoma. Hear what Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats has to say about the Tide’s wins over Oklahoma and Mississippi State. Then, we preview Alabama’s next matchup against Tennessee on Saturday.
Alabama women’s basketball looks to get back into the winning column after its loss to Tennessee in the “We Back Pat” Honors Summit.
See which former Alabama stars flashed in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.
An Alabama football signee takes home the highest honor a high school athlete can receive.
Alabama Cheer returned to Tuscaloosa as national champions. The pro...
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- Tider Insider: January 13, 2026
- Runtime
- 22:19
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss the state of the Alabama football program and question areas we see going into the offseason. Plus, we talk about latest news with the roster -- which players are staying, who is leaving, and the team has added out of the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Alabama men's basketball looks to bounce back following back-to-back SEC losses. We preview the Crimson Tide's game with Mississippi State.
Women's basketball is on a roll with wins over No. 6 Kentucky and Missouri.
Find out which former Tide players stoodout on the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs, and Alabama gymnastics begins the season on a record-setting note.
All that, plus we answer viewer questions -- on the phones and through email.
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- Tider Insider: January 6, 2026
- Runtime
- 22:23
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama's loss to Indiana in the rose bowl on Saturday and react to both Kalen DeBoer and players after the game.
The two discuss how the Tide is affected by the transfer portal and draft declarations, and well as key pickups and returners.
Alabama men's and women's hoops both picked up and SEC win this weekend, and Derrick Henry passed a milestone accomplishment on Sunday.
Finally, we answer viewer questions -- on the phone and through email.
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- Tider Insider: January 30, 2025
- Runtime
- 22:16
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Gary Harris and Rodney Orr preview No. 9 Alabama and No. 1 Indiana as the two are set play in the ‘The Granddaddy of Them All.’ Hear from offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s take on Ty Simpson’s performance in the Tide’s victory against No. 8 Oklahoma.
Next, hear what Indiana coach Curt Cignetti has to say about playing Alabama and not it’s tradition. From there, find out why Indiana is the No. 1 seed and the challenges Alabama football players, including Ty Simpson, Deontae Lawson and Bray Hubbard believe they will face.
Also, Alabama basketball continues to roll, and we recap it’s most recent victory against Yale.
We share our weekly segment of Bama in the NFL. See which former Alabama players flashed in Week 17.
Women’s basketball completed a perfect non-conference schedule and will play its first conference game against No. 3 South Carolina on New Years Day.
Finally, we answer viewer questions ...
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- Alabama LB Yhonzae Pierre meets with the media ahead of the Rose Bowl
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama LB Yhonzae Pierre meets with the media ahead of the Rose Bowl against Indiana.
- Title
- Alabama DT Tim Keenan meets with the media ahead of the Rose Bowl
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama DT Tim Keenan meets with the media ahead of the Rose Bowl against Indiana.
- Title
- Alabama DB Keon Sabb meets with the media ahead of the Rose Bowl
- Runtime
- 3:43
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama DB Keon Sabb meets with the media ahead of the Rose Bowl against Indiana.
- Title
- Alabama DB Zabien Brown meets with the media ahead of the Rose Bowl
- Runtime
- 3:58
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama DB Zabien Brown meets with the media ahead of the Rose Bowl against Indiana.
- Title
- Alabama DC Kane Wommack meets with the media ahead of Rose Bowl
- Runtime
- 17:37
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama DC Kane Wommack meets with the media ahead of Rose Bowl versus Indiana.
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- Tider Insider: December 23, 2025
- Runtime
- 22:16
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Gary Harris and Rodney Orr discuss Alabama come-from-behind win over Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Hear from Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer on what fueled the offensive resurgence, and we go deep on what changed for the defense after halftime.
Alabama men's basketball moves up the Top 25 rankings but what improvement does head coach Nate Oats want to see.
And Alabama women's basketball stays perfect, finishing unbeaten through its non-conference schedule.
Plus, Alabama track star Doris Lemngole wins college track's equivalent of the "Heisman Trophy".
Finally, we answer viewer questions -- on the phone and through email.
- Title
- Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer Press Conference - Monday 12/22
- Runtime
- 32:51
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer gives his early thoughts on the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal showdown with Indiana. It includes injury updates (Tim Keenan III, LT Overton, Red Morgan) and the challenge of facing a third straight opponent that ranks in the Top 5 in rushing defense.
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- 49th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade (YouTube Edit)
- Runtime
- 1:16:55
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Watch the 49th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade edited for YouTube!
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- Tider Insider: December 16, 2025
- Runtime
- 22:19
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Gary Harris and Rodney Orr preview Alabama's showdown with Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoff. We discuss how the factor of familiarity, and what Alabama's offense needs to do to get back on track. We also look at what Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer said about the coaching rumors that link him to the opening at Michigan.
Alabama basketball comes up short in the annual C.M. Newton Classic game. We'll tell you if we think the rebounding issues are fixable.
We also highlight the top plays by former Alabama players in Week 15 of the NFL, and answer viewer questions -- on the phone and through email.
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- Alabama OC Ryan Grubb meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma Playoff Game 12-16-25
- Runtime
- 10:06
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama OC Ryan Grubb meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma Playoff Game on Friday.
- Title
- Alabama DC Kane Wommack meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma Playoff Game 12-16-25
- Runtime
- 11:55
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama DC Kane Wommack meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma Playoff Game on Friday.
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- Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma Playoff Game 12-16-25
- Runtime
- 6:16
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma Playoff Game on Friday.
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- Alabama DB Bray Hubbard meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma Playoff Game 12-16-25
- Runtime
- 6:10
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama DB Bray Hubbard meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma Playoff Game on Friday.
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- Alabama CB Zabien Brown meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma Playoff Game 12-16-25
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama CB Zabien Brown meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma Playoff Game
- Title
- Alabama WR Germie Bernard meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma Playoff Game 12-16-25
- Runtime
- 6:30
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama WR Germie Bernard meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma Playoff Game on Friday.
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- Alabama LB Deontae Lawson meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma CFP game 12-15-25
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama LB Deontae Lawson meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma CFP game on Friday.
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- Alabama Center Parker Brailsford meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma CFP game 12-15-25
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama Center Parker Brailsford meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma CFP game on Friday.
- Title
- Alabama DT Tim Keenan meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma CFP game 12-15-25
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Alabama DT Tim Keenan meets with the media ahead of Oklahoma CFP game on Friday
