Christopher Walsh

Joined: Aug 5, 2019

Christopher Walsh is the founder and publisher of Alabama Crimson Tide On SI, which first published as BamaCentral in 2018, and is also the publisher of the Boston College, Missouri and Vanderbilt sites. He's covered the Crimson Tide since 2004 and is the author of 26 books including “100 Things Crimson Tide Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die” and “Nick Saban vs. College Football.” He's an eight-time honoree of Football Writers Association of America awards and three-time winner of the Herby Kirby Memorial Award, the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s highest writing honor for story of the year. In 2022, he was named one of the 50 Legends of the ASWA. Previous beats include the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks. Originally from Minnesota and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, he currently resides in Tuscaloosa.

A high school football helmet resting in the grass.

Nick Saban

Part II in our series: At how many positions was the Crimson Tide considered the best in college football during its 2007-2023 dynasty? We factored in NFL earnings to add perspective.

Nick Saban

At how many positions was the Crimson Tide considered the best in college football during its 2007-2023 dynasty? We factored in NFL earnings to add perspective.

Tommy Hicks (left) and Creg Stephenson (right) present Randy Kennedy the Bill Shelton Award at the Alabama Sports Writers Association awards banquet on June 16, 2026 at the Jacksonville State.

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association honored Mike Botlon, Phillip Marshall, Rubin Grant and John Pruett during its annual awards ceremony.

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The ASWA's highest awards include the Hall of Fame, Hall of Honor, Herby Kirby Award, the Bill Shelton Award and the Presidents' Award

Whitesburg Christian’s Lillie Meeks is presented with the Jimmy Smothers Courage Award by the Alabama Sports Writers Association Banquet on June 14, 2026 at Jacksonville State University.

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association also honored Whitesburg Christian’s Lillie Meeks with the Jimmy Smothers Courage Award.

May 8, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Evan Malone pitches for Northridge against Chelsea at Northridge High in the third round of the AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs.

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The Alabama high school baseball All-State teams, along with the player, hitter, pitcher and coach of the year in each classification for the 2025-26 academic year.

Whitesburg Christian track standout Lillie Meeks, the 2026 Jimmy Smothers Courage Award Winner

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association will honor the Whitesburg Christian standout during its annual awards banquet on Sunday, June 14

Quarterback Andrew Body, the 2025 Alabama Small College Athlete of the Year

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association will honor the Alabama State quarterback during its annual awards banquet on Sunday, June 14

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association is a professional organization for sports writers and editors throughout the state.

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young on the digital cover of Sports Illustrated

Bama/NFL

A complete listing of Alabama players selected, dating back to the first NFL draft in 1936, plus AFL, expansion and supplemental selections, and by round and position.

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Boys and girls high school baseball and softball rankings as determined by the Alabama Sports Writers Association:

Former Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles on the digital cover of Sports Illustrated

Bama/NFL

Alabama set a very high bar when its former legendary quarterbacks were named the MVP of the first three Super Bowls, and then joined by Jalen Hurts in Super Bowl LIX.

Christopher Walsh

Joined: Aug 5, 2019

2026 Alabama High School Football Rankings: Preseason

Bama in the NFL: Every Active Alabama Player By Team and Position, Plus Free Agents

Every Alabama Player in NFL's Contract Info and Status: Bama in the NFL

Career NFL Earnings Among Nick Saban's Former Alabama Players Reaches New Milestone

Nick Saban

The Defense's Turn, Was Alabama DLU, LBU, DBU During Nick Saban Era: The Money Factor

Nick Saban

Was Alabama QBU, RBU, WRU, OLU During Nick Saban Era: The Money Factor

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ASWA Pays Tribute to Four Journalism Greats; Awards Ceremony Photo Gallery, Videos

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Alabama Sports Writers Association Honors

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ASWA: Hoover’s Will Adams Named Mr. Baseball, Hewitt-Trussville’s Cory Goguts Wins Miss Softball

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2026 All-State Baseball Teams by the Alabama Sports Writers Association

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ASWA: Track Athlete Lillie Meeks Named Jimmy Smothers Courage Award Award Winner

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ASWA: Quarterback Andrew Body Named Alabama Small College Athlete of the Year

Welcome to the Alabama Sports Writers Association; ASWA Bylaws

All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Draft Selections: Bama in the NFL

Final 2026 Alabama High School Baseball and Softball Rankings

Crimson Tide's Rich Super Bowl Legacy Goes Way Beyond Its Four MVPs: Bama in the NFL