At Roll Tide Wire we are starting a series where each weekday morning we help start your day with a handful of news and notes surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide and the rest of the SEC. Some of the top stories today include the reports that Nick Saban is hiring a former coach at a rival school and former Alabama hoops star Herb Jones’ impressive rookie season.
Former Auburn WR coach Cornelius Williams reportedly to join Alabama’s staff
Reports indicate that former Auburn WR coach Cornelius Williams is set to join Nick Saban’s staff in Tuscaloosa as an analyst. Williams served as the Tigers wide receiver coach for a portion of the 2021 season before being let go by Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin after the narrow victory over Georgia State. Football Scoop was the first to report the hiring.
Former Auburn wide receivers coach Cornelius Williams is expected to join the Alabama staff as an analyst, sources tell @FootballScoop.https://t.co/OIhVXGKZJR
— Zach Barnett (@zach_barnett) March 1, 2022
Herb Jones, NBA rookie of the year?
Former Alabama basketball standout Herb Jones has made easy work of his transition to the NBA. The Pelicans rookie forward has quickly become one of the league’s best defenders along with being one of the most efficient rookies. Jones is making a strong push for NBA Rookie of the Year.
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35. Herbert Jones
"Lost in the Evan Mobley-Cade Cunningham-Scottie Barnes hype is the fact that the advanced stats suggest that Jones is the clear Rookie of the Year.”https://t.co/Btz12BUIhY pic.twitter.com/ipyiyNMeKs
— Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) March 1, 2022
Alabama baseball drops Tuesday game
After starting the season 5-0, Brad Bohannon and the Alabama baseball team have now lost four straight. After being swept by No. 1 Texas over the weekend, the Tide dropped a gimme game to UT Martin on Tuesday. Alabama will host Troy on Wednesday, March 2 at 3:00 p.m. CT.
Alabama hoops host Texas A&M
Nate Oats and the Alabama basketball team will play its final home game of the season on Wednesday night in a matchup with Texas A&M. Winners of five out of their last six, the Tide hopes to finish the regular season on a strong note and improve its position in the NCAA tournament. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m. CT on the SEC Network.
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