Blake Byler

Blake Byler

Blake Byler is a staff writer for BamaCentral and primarily covers Alabama basketball and football. He has covered a wide variety of Crimson Tide sports since 2021, and began writing full-time for BamaCentral in 2023. You can find him on Twitter/X @blakebyler45.

Kane Wommack after Alabama's practice on August 13, 2024
Football

Everything DC Kane Wommack Said After Alabama's 11th Fall Practice

Full transcript of everything defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said after Tuesday's practice.

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Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton at Alabama's fall camp on August 7, 2024
Football

LT Overton to Be Utilized Differently After Transferring to Alabama

A transfer from Texas A&M, Overton has transformed his body to play a more natural position now in Tuscaloosa.

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The Alabama Crimson Tide football team works out Sunday morning in practice as they prepare for the 2024 season. Alabama running back Justice Haynes (22) makes cut around Alabama running backs coach Robert Gillespie.
Football

Alabama Football Fall Camp Practice Report: Day 11

Notes and observations from the Crimson Tide's practice on Tuesday morning.

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The Crimson Tide football team continued practice Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, as they prepare for the season opener and the first game under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. Alabama offensive lineman Wilkin Formby (75) works against Alabama offensive lineman Jackson Howell (71).
Football

Alabama Football Minimizes Penalties in First Fall Scrimmage

Head coach Kalen DeBoer remarked multiple times about the lack of penalties in the Crimson Tide's first scrimmage of fall camp.

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Alabama defensive end Keon Keeley at fall camp on August 1, 2024
Football

Trio of 5-Star Defenders Ready for Leaps in Second Year at Alabama

Three gems from the Crimson Tide's 2023 recruiting class are all looking to make an impact in their second year in Tuscaloosa.

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Alabama soccer
All Things Bama

Alabama Soccer Wins Season-Opening Exhibition: Roll Call, August 8, 2024

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama athletics and how to keep up with the Crimson Tide.

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Sep 2, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA;  Alabama Crimson Tide running back Justice Haynes (22) stiff arms Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders safety Tra Fluellen (17) during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 56-7. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Football

'Unselfish' Relationship Between Jam Miller and Justice Haynes Leading Alabama RB Room

After sitting behind older players in the RB room last year, Miller and Haynes are prepared to share a prominent role in this year's offense.

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Alabama football holds its sixth practice of fall camp on August 7, 2024.
Football

Alabama Football Fall Camp Practice Report: Day 6

Notes and observations from the Crimson Tide's sixth day of fall camp on Wednesday.

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Alabama DC Kane Wommack during his press conference after Alabama's practice on August 6, 2024
Football

Everything Alabama DC Kane Wommack Said After Day 5 of Fall Camp

The Crimson Tide defensive coordinator met with the media to discuss Tuesday's practice as Alabama's fall camp rolls on.

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Mar 6, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack gives directions during practice of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team Wednesday.
Football

Alabama DC Kane Wommack Appreciative of Relationship with Nick Saban

Wommack said his relationship with Saban has been one of his biggest surprises since coming to Tuscaloosa.

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Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer at practice on August 4, 2024
Football

Everything Kalen DeBoer Said After Day 4 of Alabama Fall Camp

DeBoer addressed the media for the second time since fall camp began last week.

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The Crimson Tide football team continued practice Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, as they prepare for the season opener and the first game under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. DeBoer applauds the effort of one of his defensive backs.
Football

Kalen DeBoer Updates Status of Freshman DB Wearing Cast at Practice

While Zabien Brown had a cast on, his participation was hardly limited during Sunday's practice.

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