The 'Bama Beat: Recent Episodes
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Brought to you by The Tuscaloosa News and TideSports.com, Cecil Hurt and Clint Lamb team up to talk all things Alabama football and Alabama sports.
Clint Lamb and Nick Kelly sit down to discuss Texas and Oklahoma attempting to make a leap over to the SEC. What does that mean as far as the East-West structure, and how will that impact top programs such as Alabama and Georgia? The two also break down the wide receivers leading up to fall camp.
Clint Lamb and Nick Kelly kick off the position breakdowns for Alabama, starting with the outside linebackers. Before diving into that discussion, the two share their thoughts on the recent passing of the new law allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness.
Clint Lamb takes questions from Alabama fans on this week's episode. How many running backs will be in the Crimson Tide's rotation? Who are Clint's top 5 returning rushers in the SEC? Which game should fans be most excited to see now that stadiums are back at full capacity? All that and more!
Folks, The Bama Beat podcast is BACK! After a long hiatus, Clint Lamb is back and now welcomes new co-host Nick Kelly, the new Alabama beat writer for The Tuscaloosa News and TideSports.com. Clint takes some time to get to know his new co-host, and the two give listeners a run down on what to expect from the podcast moving forward.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson are back from Indianapolis to break down Alabama's NCAA Tournament wins over Iona and Maryland. They then look ahead to the Sweet 16 matchup with UCLA.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson discuss Alabama's first SEC Tournament Championship in 30 years. They then look at Alabama's draw in he NCAA Tournament and preview the Iona game against Rick Pitino.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson break down Alabama's comeback win over Georgia and look ahead to the upcoming SEC Tournament where the Crimson Tide are the top seed.
The final edition of the Bama Beat podcast for outgoing co-host Brett Hudson covers Alabama baseball’s weekend series win at College of Charleston, break out performances from Jackson Tate and others. Then Hudson and Hunter Johnson turn their attention forward to five home games to wrap up Alabama’s non-conference schedule.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson discuss Alabama clinching the SEC title in Starkville on Saturday, as well as Alabama's Iron Bowl of Basketball win on Tuesday night. They then look ahead to the Tide's season finale in Athens on Saturday.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down for Brett's final football podcast to answer questions from fans. They tackle: the Bryce Young-Paul Tyson QB debate, will the defense be better this year, Alabama's chances of landing Henry To'o To'o, biggest freshman contributor and more! Plus, a recap of what Ty Simpson's commitment means for the 2022 class.
Brett Hudson and Hunter Johnson sit down to break down all the recent happenings surrounding Alabama Baseball, including a weekend series against Wright State that puts the team's record at 7-1.
Brett Hudson and Hunter Johnson sit down to provide updates on the Alabama baseball season, including the sweep of McNeese State to start the year.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson discuss Alabama's wins over Georgia and Vanderbilt. They then look ahead to one of the biggest Alabama Basketball games in years.
Brett Hudson and Clint Lamb take a deep dive into the various coaching changes for Alabama this offseason, including the move from Steve Sarkisian to Bill O'Brien at offensive coordinator. How did Nick Saban do replacing the five on-field coaches who have left?
Brett Hudson and Hunter Johnson discuss Alabama's 2021 baseball schedule, the opening series against McNeese State and make a list of preseason predictions, including opening day lineup and starting rotation.
NOTE: UA coach Brad Bohannon announced the starting rotation -- Connor Prielipp, Antoine Jean and Dylan Smith -- in between the recording and publication of this episode.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson look back on Alabama Basketball's contests with LSU, Missouri & South Carolina. They then look ahead to the upcoming week and discuss events around the SEC.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to compare the 2021 and 2017 recruiting classes side-by-side. It would be difficult to definitively say one way or another which is better, but the similarities are intriguing.
Brett Hudson and Hunter Johnson break down Alabama baseball’s corps of position players and what they expect in contributions at the plate and defensively, doing so position by position.
Brett Hudson and Hunter Johnson sit down with Alabama head baseball coach Brad Bohannon to discuss the upcoming season.
Brett Hudson and Hunter Johnson sit down to discuss Alabama's upcoming baseball season, starting with the pitchers.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson discuss the Kentucky and Mississippi State wins as well as the loss to Oklahoma. They then look ahead to what could be a big week for Alabama Basketball.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson recap Bama's blowout wins over Arkansas and LSU. After discussing Alabama's NCAA Tournament outlook, they look around the SEC and preview the upcoming Mississippi State game.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss all the coaching and player turnover happening with the Alabama football program. Who are those losses and who can fans expect to replace them? It's going to be a major question in the Crimson Tide's national title run in 2021.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to review Alabama's 2020 season. The two also discuss the Nick Saban-Paul "Bear" Bryant and 2020 Alabama-2019 LSU debates. How did Lamb and Hudson do with their preseason predictions for the Crimson Tide?
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson discuss Alabama's wins over Florida and Auburn and look ahead to the Arkansas and LSU games.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to recap Alabama's big 52-24 national championship victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes. Buckeyes were in no-win situation going against Alabama's offense. Landon Dickerson's appearance, Jaylen Waddle's return and Steve Sarkisian's focus were also talking points.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson break down Alabama's first 3-0 start in conference play since 1987 and look ahead to The Iron Bowl Of Basketball.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson preview the upcoming national championship game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Ohio State Buckeyes. Key matchups, both offensively and defensively, that could ultimately decided the outcome. Plus, the two react to DeVonta Smith winning the Heisman, as well as new developments with Jaylen Waddle's return.
Clint Lamb on Brett Hudson sit down to review the Rose Bowl game between Alabama and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The two also dive into Steve Sarkisian to Texas, Jaylen Waddle's return and Heisman Trophy talk.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama's upcoming semifinal game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. How does the injury to Landon Dickerson affect this game? What does Notre Dame need to do to have a chance? Plus, a recruiting update with the impressive haul of 2021 recruits.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to preview Alabama's upcoming game against the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship Game. Who covers Kyle Pitts? What are some of the other key matchups? All that and more on this episode of The Bama Beat!
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama's big 52-3 win against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday. DeVonta Smith contributing in new ways, the defensive front was incredible and a lot more!
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson discuss Nate Oats taking a flame-thrower to Coach K. They then breakdown Alabama's performance in The Maui Invitational and look ahead to the upcoming Clemson game on Saturday.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama's final regular season game against the Arkansas Razorbacks. The two talk about the 32.5-point line, how things will get more interesting from here and how close some of the current stars are to setting Alabama, SEC and college football records.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to talk about Alabama's dominate 55-17 win over the LSU Tigers, as well as College Football Playoff standings and more!
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to preview Alabama's upcoming game against the LSU Tigers. After originally being postponed in mid-November, the rivalry matchup is set to get underway on Saturday. The Crimson Tide are massive favorites, but it is a game worth watching nonetheless. The guys explain why.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama's 42-13 victory over the Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl. The first part of the episode includes an in-depth breakdown of the defense, while the second half shifts focus to the offensive standouts.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson sit down to discuss Alabama basketball's opening season win against Jacksonville State. The two then turn their attention to upcoming games during The "Maui" Invitational.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama's dominate 63-3 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats. How was it that lopsided? What about the defense's improvement? Should fans be concerned about Dylan Moses? All that and more on this episode of The Bama Beat podcast.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama's upcoming game against the Kentucky Wildcats. How will the Crimson Tide look after the long layoff? What are some of the things that can be taken away from a game where Alabama is favored by 30 points? All that and more on this episode of The Bama Beat!
Cecil Hurt, Clint Lamb and Hunter Johnson make their Week 7 picks for the SEC season (Week 12 for college football). Games include Alabama-Kentucky, Auburn-Tennessee, Arkansas-LSU, Ohio State-Indiana and more!
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson sit down to discuss the upcoming Alabama hoops season along with Bama's most recent recruiting class.
Cecil Hurt, Clint Lamb and Hunter Johnson make their Week 7 picks for the SEC season (Week 10 for college football). Games picked includes Florida-Georgia, Clemson-Notre Dame, Oregon-Stanford and Tennessee-Arkansas.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama's most recent game against Mississippi State. The Crimson Tide moved to 6-0 with a 41-0 victory over the Bulldogs, and it was a complete performance from all three facets of the game.
Cecil Hurt, Clint Lamb and Hunter Johnson are back with picks for Week 6 of the SEC football season. Some of the top games include LSU-Auburn, Missouri-Florida, Georgia-Kentucky, Penn State-Ohio State and, of course, Alabama-Mississippi State.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to preview Alabama's upcoming game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Mike Leach's first year in Starkville has been interesting to say the least. Do the Bulldogs of the SEC West have a chance at beating the Crimson Tide?
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson break down Alabama's game against Tennessee. The two discuss the improvement from the defense, the devastating injury to Jaylen Waddle and more. They also cover the commitment of 5-star cornerback Ga'Quincy McKinstry.
Cecil Hurt, Clint Lamb and Hunter Johnson are back with picks for Week 5 of the SEC football season. Some of the top games include Alabama-Tennessee, Michigan-Minnesota, Auburn-Ole Miss and LSU-South Carolina. Can the crew bounce back after a rocky start?
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama's upcoming game against the Tennessee Volunteers. How do they think the game is going to shake out? Do the Vols have a chance?
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama's 41-24 win over No. 3 Georgia on Saturday. Topics include: offensive dominance, why Jamil Burroughs played, what's wrong with Dylan Moses and more!
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson break down Alabama's upcoming game against the Georgia Bulldogs. They break down reasons why Tide fans should feel confident in this game, as well as reasons for concern. Who comes out on top? Will these two teams see each other again in the SEC Championship?
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson break down Alabama's 63-48 victory over Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels. The offense was pretty much flawless, but the defense left a lot to be desired. So, what went wrong/right? Check out the episode to find out!
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson sit down to talk about the commitment of JD Davison and look ahead at how Alabama Basketball's upcoming recruiting class could end up looking before it's all said and done.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson break down the upcoming road game for Alabama against Ole Miss and former Nick Saban assistant Lane Kiffin. How will the weather impact how this game plays out? Will we see more John Rhys Plumlee? Differences between the Rebels and the Crimson Tide.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson break down Alabama's 52-24 win over Texas A&M in Week 2. Topics include the concerns on defense, top performances from Mac Jones and John Metchie III and more!
Clint Lamb and Hunter Johnson make their picks for Week 2 of the SEC football season. The two also share the picks for Cecil Hurt and Brett Hudson, who were both unable to join in on the episode. Some of the games include: Alabama-Texas A&M, Auburn-Georgia, Kentucky-Ole Miss, Oklahoma-Iowa State and more!
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to recap the Alabama-Missouri game this past weekend, including the play of the offensive line, the tackling issues and more. The two then turn their attention upcoming game against Texas A&M on Saturday.
Cecil Hurt, Clint Lamb and Hunter Johnson all sit down to make their picks for Week 1 of the SEC football season. The games include all seven games on the SEC slate, as well as Florida State-Miami, Louisville-Pitt and NC State-Virginia Tech. Brett Hudson also released his picks despite not being on the podcast.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson break down the opening week game between Alabama and Missouri, including key matchups, betting lines and more! Brett also breaks away to interview Eric Blum, the Missouri beat writer for the Columbia Daily Tribune with USA TODAY Sports.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson break down the Alabama depth chart release with position-by-position analysis. The two discuss things that stood out to them, including interesting developments at running back, inside linebacker, special teams and the offensive line.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down and predict several awards for the upcoming season, including offensive and defensive MVPs, breakout player, newcomer of the year and more!
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama football camp updates, including: Nick Saban speaks about extra eligibility for players Punter competition comes down to three players Freshman standouts continue to shine Quarterback battle getting tighter? And more!
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson take on a special mailbag episode of The Bama Beat to answer your questions on the upcoming basketball season and Alabama Basketball history.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss how things are progressing for Alabama in fall camp, including developments with Ben Davis, true freshmen and more! The two also dive into the topic of defensive substitutions and how that will play into the Crimson Tide's success this season.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss the current state of Alabama's 2021 recruiting class after the Tide added five new commitments between late July and the end of August. Some of those prospects include five-star Damon Payne, four-stars Monkell Goodwine and Jalen Milroe and more!
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson are joined by The Voice of Alabama Basketball Chris Stewart as they do a deep dive on the 2003-2004 Alabama Basketball team and their run to the Elite Eight.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson team up to talk about fall camp updates surrounding Alabama's football program. The two discuss the two-week bar ban, updates from Steve Sarkisian and Pete Golding, and specific position groups such as the outside linebackers and secondary.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss the decisions from the Big Ten and Pac-12 to cancel fall sports, including football. The two talk about how that is going to affect those conferences in the short and long term, as well as what it means for the rest of college football.
Brett Hudson had a conversation with Matt Reida, the Alabama baseball volunteer assistant now taking over as an assistant coach at Pitt. Hudson and Reida discussed being a volunteer assistant and his new job at Pitt, plus what it's like to play and work for Brad Bohannon, the 2020 season that could have been and his own playing career.
Cecil and Hunter discuss John Petty returning for his senior year and what it means for Alabama's roster. They then look around the league to see how the NBA Draft deadline affected other SEC teams.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson discuss John Petty and what Greg Byrne's letter to fans could mean for Alabama Basketball. The two then do a deep dive on Alabama's 2002 SEC title team, bringing fans a blast from the past.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama's huge surge on the recruiting trail, which includes the additions of the Brockermeyer twins, Terrence Ferguson and Kendrick Blackshire within the last week. The two then start to look at the 2021 class as a whole, where it's coming together and areas the Tide still need to address.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss the Big Ten and Pac-12 going to conference-only schedules, and what that means for Alabama and the SEC. In addition, the two look at the potential impact of a spring season on the Crimson Tide and other major programs, as well as a few other topics.
Brett Hudson and Hunter Johnson discuss the holes in Alabama's roster left by the MLB Draft and undrafted free agent signing period, plus a quick look at the streak of recruiting wins UA has collected.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson sit down to discuss Alabama's recent basketball commitment in four-star power forward Alex Tchikou. Included in the conversation is how the Glendale, Arizona product will fit into the Crimson Tide's roster in 2020-21 and beyond!
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson sit down with legendary Alabama broadcaster Chris Stewart to talk about the history of Alabama basketball, the 2020 basketball, baseball seasons and favorite road trips. The group then turn its attention to the 2020-21 basketball season for the Crimson Tide.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson cover Tyrell Shavers and Chadarius Townsend transfer destinations, JC Latham and Christian Leary commitments, Alabama's COVID-19 procedures, SEC Media Days going virtual and home-and-home series with Ohio State!
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson sit down to discuss updates to Alabama's basketball schedule, as well as an update on John Petty's status. The two then turn their attention to a series of questions asked by Tide fans for a mailbag!
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson sit down to discuss Alabama and USC announcing that in-person classes will take place in the fall before getting into the news that five Tide players tested positive for COVID-19. The two then break down Tyrell Shavers' decision to enter the transfer portal and what that means for the receivers left on the roster. Does Alabama have a problem with transfers? Listen to find out!
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson discuss the current state of Alabama's 2021 recruiting class, which has been growing steadily over the last six weeks. During the show, the news broke that four-star linebacker Ian Jackson had committed to the Crimson Tide, bringing the total number of commitments to six.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson cover the SEC's plan for returning college athletes to campus, the COVID-19 outbreak at Bryant-Denny Stadium and the announced home-and-home series with Arizona. The two also discuss Taulia Tagovailoa ending up at Maryland and what that means for him.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson are back to give Alabama basketball updates! The topics discussed include: the NCAA pushing back the draft deadline indefinitely and how it affects Alabama offering two football-basketball recruits, how that could work Tuscaloosa and the state slowly opening back up.
Cecil Hurt, Clint Lamb, Brett Hudson and Hunter Johnson all come together to answer a variety of questions surrounding various topics on college football. Some of the questions are meant to be fun and entertaining with a couple of more serious topics sprinkled in. One question: favorite restaurant in an opposing SEC town that you'd love to bring to Tuscaloosa?
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson discuss Alabama backup quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa entering the transfer portal. What does that mean for the Tide's depth chart moving forward, and where are some ideal landing spots for the talented sophomore?
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson finish up the spring position breakdown series for the Alabama Crimson Tide with the defensive line. How good can the group be? Will Christian Barmore become a full-time wrecking ball? Is this the deepest position on the roster? All those questions answered and more!
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson bring Alabama fans an update on the Crimson Tide's basketball program as we navigate the current state of sports with COVID-19.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson continue the spring position breakdown series with the running backs. Najee Harris will continue to act as the top option at the position, but who will check in as the No. 2 back? Can any of the talented true freshmen get involved in the rotation?
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson take a look back at the 2020 NFL Draft results to determine what situations former Alabama standouts landed in. How many of them will be in a position to make an immediate impact for the franchise that drafted them? Are there any concerning landing spots? All that and more in this episode of The 'Bama Beat podcast!
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson dive into the rosters that Hudson and Cecil Hurt drafted for a mock A-Day game. Who does Lamb think had the better team, and what were some of the other questions he had about the decision-making process?
Brett Hudson and Cecil Hurt draft 25-man teams for the 2020 Alabama A-Day Game that will not happen thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Who ends up with the better squad between the two?
Cecil Hurt, Clint Lamb, Brett Hudson and Hunter Johnson all come together to answer a variety of questions surrounding Alabama athletics, including which defensive position groups will take a step back/forward, the correlation between high-powered offenses and struggling defenses and more!
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson continue the spring position breakdown series with the safeties. Topics include who starts next to Jordan Battle and which true freshmen who end up making an immediate impact.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson sit down with Alabama head basketball coach Nate Oats to discuss navigating the current landscape in sports due to the coronavirus, as well as to talk about the future of the program.
Brett Hudson and Hunter Johnson are joined by Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon to recap the 2020 season, cut far too short, and get a glimpse into his life trying to work while social distancing. The trio also looked to the future of UA baseball in the aftermath of changes made by the NCAA after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the 2020 college baseball season four weeks in.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson break down the last two wild weeks as it pertains to Alabama basketball. Afterwards, the two move on to next year and what the roster could look like for the Crimson Tide.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson continue the spring position breakdown series with the wide receiver position. Topics include optimism for DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle, Alabama's options for third and fourth wide receivers and how those players could be used in 2020.
Brett Hudson and Hunter Johnson discuss the unfortunate nature of losing the 2020 Alabama baseball season at the time it was lost. Then the conversation spins forward to the future of the program and the sport, and how a potential extra year of eligibility and changes to the MLB Draft can change both.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson continue on with the position breakdowns for Alabama. But first, the two discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the Crimson Tide's upcoming football season and why things might be a little different.
Clint Lamb and Brett Hudson continue on with the pre-spring position breakdowns for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Next position on the list is cornerback, which should see a lot of changes with the departures of Trevon Diggs, Shyheim Carter, Scooby Carter and even Nigel Knott.
Cecil Hurt and Hunter Johnson discuss Alabama basketball's disappointing close to the regular season with losses against Vanderbilt and Missouri. The two then turn towards the SEC Tournament and where the Crimson Tide go from here.