Alabama Crimson Tide
Coverage of Alabama Crimson Tide in the Nexus archive.
- Nick Saban's comments during senate hearing don't change his legendary status as head coach
Nick Saban testified before the Senate regarding college football's future, facing online criticism for alleged hypocrisy. The article argues his 2023 season success, including an SEC Championship, refutes claims he quit due to the NIL era, emphasizing his legacy as a top coach.
- Here's why Nick Saban and Notre Dame's Pete Bevacqua are wrong about NIL ruining college football
Nick Saban and Pete Bevacqua argue that NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) is transforming college football into a pay-for-play system, but the article counters that the dominance of major programs has existed for decades. They criticize the arms race in spending and unlimited transfer portals, yet the list of national champions since 2000 shows no small schools have won titles in recent years, indicating systemic imbalance predates NIL.
- Georgia football's fall from grace in a post-NIL era: debunking a longstanding narrative
The article argues against the narrative that Georgia's football program has declined since the introduction of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) laws in 2021, citing continued success including back-to-back national championships (2021, 2022), multiple SEC titles, and strong recruiting performance post-NIL. It highlights Georgia's 65-7 record from 2021 to 2025 as evidence of sustained dominance.
- College football national champion who wore wigs in fraud scheme pleads guilty to charges
Former Alabama Crimson Tide player Luther Davis and co-conspirator CJ Evins pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft for impersonating NFL players to defraud investors of $20 million. Davis used disguises, wigs, and fake accounts to pose as athletes during video calls, while proceeds were spent on luxury assets like real estate and cars.