Signing Day Preview, Ryan Williams Discussion and SEC Championship Preview on The Joe Gaither Show

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Let's fire up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we discuss Alabama's recruiting ahead of signing day, the Iron Bowl as it relates to the defense and Ryan Williams' performance before getting into the Georgia Bulldogs and the SEC Championship Game.
The program opens with Woods detailing the latest few moves in Alabama football recruiting. The Crimson Tide lost a commitment last week, but added two other prospects to the Class of 2026. Where does the program stand on signing day-eve? Woods also gives insight to the football players competing for state championships across the country.
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We transition from recruiting to the weekend's Iron Bowl as Woods gives his thoughts on the Crimson Tide's rivalry win. The program dives into the Alabama defensive performance and details how it was a perfect example of Kane Wommack's Swarm D.
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The show moves over to the offensive side of the ball and offers an opinion on Ryan Williams and why he's been underwhelming in 2025. Does Williams fit what the current Alabama offense is capable of?
Finally we spin the dial forward and start looking at how Alabama matches up with Georgia in this weekend's SEC Championship game. What's the most important matchup to keep your eye on this weekend? What happens with Alabama's running back room? Can the Alabama defense limit the explosive running plays the Bulldogs generated in Athens?
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Joe Gaither oversees videos and podcasts for Alabama Crimson Tide On SI/BamaCentral. He began his sports media career in radio in 2019, working for three years in Tuscaloosa covering the University of Alabama and other local high school sports. In 2023 he joined BamaCentral to cover a variety of Crimson Tide sports and recruiting, in addition to hosting the “Joe Gaither Show” podcast. His work has also appeared on the Boston College, Missouri and Vanderbilt web sites.
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