Tag: 2023-2024

How did former Alabama defensive players perform statistically during the 2023 season?

Alabama is well-represented in the NFL. Roll Tide Wire takes a look at how former Alabama defensive players performed statistically during the 2023 NFL season.

It is difficult for a program to say that they have developed talent at the level that Alabama has in recent memory. Over the years, the Crimson Tide have produced some of the more elite talent in the NFL.

With that being the case, the general expectation is that Alabama will help send multiple players to the league year in and year out.

Defensively, Alabama is known for placing some of the top players into the league.

Several former Alabama players on the offensive side of the ball put their talents on display during the 2023 season.

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at how former Alabama players performed on the offensive side of the ball during the 2023 season.

How did former Alabama offensive players perform statistically during the 2023 season?

Alabama is well-represented in the NFL. Roll Tide Wire takes a look at how former Alabama offensive players performed statistically during the 2023 NFL season.

It is difficult for a program to say that they have developed talent at the level that Alabama has. Over the years, the Crimson Tide have produced some of the more elite talent in the NFL.

With that being the case, the general expectation is that Alabama will help send multiple players to the league year in and year out.

Offensively, Alabama is known for placing some of the top skill position players into the league.

Several former Alabama players on the offensive side of the ball put their talents on display during the 2023 season.

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at how former Alabama players performed on the offensive side of the ball during the 2023 season.

Alabama vs. Liberty: Predictions and analysis

Alabama will take on Liberty on Saturday afternoon in Birmingham, Alabama. Roll Tide Wire provides its analysis and prediction for the game!

The Alabama men’s basketball team will make a quick trip east to take on the Liberty Flame in Birmingham, Alabama. The Crimson Tide come into the game with a 7-5 record. As for the Flame, they come into the contest with a 10-3 record.

In 2022, Alabama defeated Liberty 95-59. That will be more difficult to duplicate this season. The Flame average over 77 points per game and have made things difficult against elite competition.

Liberty shoots 48% from the field and 37.9% from beyond-the-arc. Thus far, Alabama has struggled against teams that shoot the ball effectively from distance.

However, those teams were each ranked inside the top-10. Liberty is not. While Alabama will likely be tested on both ends of the floor, I think that Alabama’s size and ability to stretch the floor will present problems for the Flame’s defense. For that reason, I like Alabama to win by a final score of 87-64.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama men’s basketball team.

 

Alabama vs. Arizona: Predictions and analysis

Alabama will take on Arizona on Wednesday night in Phoenix, Arizona. Roll Tide Wire provides its analysis and prediction for the game!

The Alabama men’s basketball team is on a two-game losing streak. The Crimson Tide have dropped the last two games to No. 1 Purdue and No. 12 Creighton. Tonight, Nate Oats’ squad will take on the No. 4-ranked Arizona Wildcats inside Footprint Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.

It will be another difficult test for a struggling, Alabama team. This game will be just as tough as the past two. The Wildcats are out-scoring their opponents 416-242 in the paint in the past nine games. The two areas that Alabama has struggled significantly in are defending the paint and getting in foul trouble.

Arizona could look to exploit those two areas that Alabama has struggled to fix. Not to mention, the Wildcats lead the country in rebound margin (+17.9 per game) and scoring margin (30.1). Those are two significant factors that could impact the game on Wednesday night.

However, I think the deciding factor will be which team can make more threes. The Wildcats have shot 38.9% from distance through the first nine games. The Crimson Tide have shot 39.1% from beyond the arc in their first 10 games. Alabama has not lost three consecutive games since 2021.

That said, I believe Alabama gets back in the win column. The Crimson Tide are desperate for a win and need to create some sort of momentum with conference play steadily approaching. Therefore, I am going with Alabama pulling off a narrow upset. I like Alabama to win by a final score of 82-78.

5 reasons why fans should not be worried about the Alabama men’s basketball team

The Alabama basketball team has seemingly struggled through non-conference play. Here are 5 reasons why Tide fans should not go into panic mode just yet.

The Alabama men’s basketball team is off to a less-than-stellar start to the 2023-2024 season. In five games against power-five opponents this season, the Tide hold a 1-4 record.

Yes, Alabama fans expected there to be some trouble navigating a tough non-conference schedule without the likes of Brandon Miller, Noah Clowney, and Charles Bediako. However, I am not sure that Tide fans expected the team to have four losses this early in the season.

Regardless, there is still a lot of basketball left to be played. Everything is still in front of this Alabama basketball team. The goals remain the same.

Roll Tide Wire lists five reasons why Alabama fans should not be worried about the Alabama men’s basketball team.

Five takeaways from Alabama MBB’s 85-82 loss to Creighton

The Alabama men’s basketball team fell in an absolute heartbreaker against No. Creighton on Saturday night. Roll Tide Wire provides five takeaways from Alabama’s fourth loss of the season.

The Alabama men’s basketball team fell in a gut-wrenching loss to No. 8 Creighton on Saturday night. The Bluejays defeated the Crimson Tide by a final score of 85-82.

Alabama has now lost two consecutive games against No. 4 Purdue and No. 8 Creighton. This marks the first time that Alabama has lost two games in a row since the 2021-22 season.

It was a game that was decided in the paint. Both teams combined to make 10 three-pointers. Alabama got in a lot of foul trouble early and was never able to stay out of its own way in that department.

Creighton came away with the win, but Alabama made them earn it. The Crimson Tide will return to action on Wednesday when they travel to Phoenix to take on Arizona. Tip-off is set for 11:00 EST / 10:00 CST.

Roll Tide Wire provides five takeaways from Alabama’s three-point loss to Creighton.

Alabama vs. Creighton: Predictions and analysis

Alabama will take on Creighton on Saturday afternoon in Omaha, Nebraska. Roll Tide Wire provides its analysis and prediction for the game!

The Alabama men’s basketball program will be looking to bounce back from a close loss a week ago to No. 4 Purdue. The Crimson Tide have had a week to prepare for a road contest against No. 8 Creighton.

The Bluejays come into the game with an 8-2 record. Their lone losses of the season came against UNLV and Colorado State. Greg McDermott’s squad loss to the Rebels earlier in the week, so it will be interesting to see how they respond against the Crimson Tide.

Alabama has had its share of ups and downs this season as well. Nate Oats’ squad sits at 6-3 with losses coming against Ohio State, Clemson, and Purdue. Alabama is desperate for a win at this point in the season. That will not come easy, however.

Creighton ranks No. 1 in the nation with 12.6 three-pointers made per game. The Bluejays rank No. 28 on offense and No. 50 on defense in college basketball this season. The offensive production has been there. The inconsistency on the defensive end has been a lingering problem.

Considering that Alabama just scored 91 points against a very good Purdue team, it should be even easier to put points on the board against Creighton. Thus far, Alabama has been led by senior guard Mark Sears. He has been the catalyst on the offensive end for the Crimson Tide.

On Saturday, I expect other players like Nick Pringle, Aaron Estrada, and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. to step up and make some shots. It will likely be an offensive battle in Omaha on Saturday night. With that said, I am going to take Alabama 90, Creighton 85.

Predicting the winner of each bowl game for the 2023-2024 season

With College Football postseason getting underway, here are predictions for every single bowl game (including the College Football Playoff)

The 2023 college football regular season was intriguing, to say the least. The controversy surrounding which programs should reach the College Football Playoff was the cherry on top. Despite the CFP-FSU debacle, the bowl game matchups are now fully set and fans across the country are ready for them to get started.

Several programs that were left out of the playoffs will meet in bowl games which creates even more intrigue. The bowl season is full of surprises from players deciding to sit out to coaching changes being made before bowl games are played.

Needless to say, this year’s bowl slate will be one to follow. Here predictions for each bowl game for the 2023-2024 season.

Alabama vs. Purdue: Predictions and analysis

Alabama will take on Purdue on Saturday afternoon in Toronto, Canada. Roll Tide Wire provides its analysis and prediction for the game!

The Alabama men’s basketball team will take on Purdue on Saturday afternoon. The Crimson Tide find themselves in a contrasting environment as they will play the Boilermakers in Toronto, Canada. The last time that Alabama played in Canada was for a preseason tour several years ago.

Alabama comes into the game with a 6-2 record. The Crimson Tide suffered two losses in as many weeks to Ohio State and Clemson. As for Purdue, they will come into the game with an 8-1 record. Their lone loss of the season came against a conference opponent in the Northwestern Wildcats.

The Boilermakers are a high-scoring team that plays excellent on defense as well. This could very well be Alabama’s most challenging matchup of the season. Matt Painter’s squad is led by 7-footer Zach Edey who averages 23.7 points per game and 11.2 rebounds per game.

Another interesting statistic to note is that Purdue shoots 49.1% from the field as a team. In comparison, Alabama shoots 49.9% from the field as a team. Therefore, I look for this to be a high-scoring matchup between these two programs.

With the status of Alabama forward Grant Nelson currently unknown, there is reason for doubt. Nelson is currently the team’s third-leading scorer and leads the team with 6.2 rebounds per game.

Therefore, I am going to take Purdue 82, Alabama 75 in the Hall of Fame Series game.

Alabama vs. Arkansas State: Predictions and analysis

Alabama will take on Arkansas State at Coleman Coliseum on Monday night. Roll Tide Wire provides its analysis and prediction for the game!

Alabama (5-2) will return to Coleman Coliseum for the first time in six days to play host to the Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-6). The Red Wolves are led by former Alabama assistant coach Bryan Hodgson.

Through the first eight games of the season, Arkansas State has struggled to find their footing. On the offensive end, the Red Wolves have averaged around 70 points per game. Meanwhile, their defense has struggled severely thus far. Opponents average over 80 points per game.

One of the bright spots for Arkansas State this season has been its backcourt presence. Guard Taryn Todd, forward Dyondre Dominguez, and guard Freddy Hicks average 13.0 points per game and have carried the weight on the offensive end. If they can generate some production on the offensive end, it could create some problems on Monday night.

The Crimson Tide have struggled mightily on the defensive end of the floor this season. Nate Oats and the rest of the coaching staff have prioritized performing at a higher level on defense.

In Game No. 8, I anticipate that Alabama will come out and make it difficult for the Red Wolves to put points on the board. This game will be a “get right” game for the Crimson Tide.

Arkansas State will present some challenges early on. However, I firmly believe that Alabama will pull away in the second half. My final score prediction is Alabama 95, Arkansas State 67.