Christopher Walsh

Joined: Aug 5, 2019

Christopher Walsh is the founder and publisher of BamaCentral, which first published in 2018. He's covered the Crimson Tide since 2004, and is the author of 26 books including Decade of Dominance, 100 Things Crimson Tide Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, Nick Saban vs. College Football, and Bama Dynasty: The Crimson Tide's Road to College Football Immortality. 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.

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

Bama/NFL

Bama in the NFL: Active Crimson Tide Players by Team, Position

Former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen signs his free-agency contract with the Minnesota Vikings

Bama/NFL

Contract Info, Status of Former Alabama Crimson Tide Players: Bama in the NFL

ASWA

Alabama Sports Writers Association Athlete Awards

Crimson Tikes: Shell Game

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

Bama/NFL

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

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.

Bama/NFL

All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL

The most complete listing of all-time Alabama Crimson Tide Football Players in the NFL by team

Spring Garden’s Ace Austin, 2025 Miss Basketball and Hoover’s DeWayne Brown, 2025 Mr. Basketball, pose for photos during the Alabama Sports Writers Association Basketball Banquet at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Ala., on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

ASWA

Alabama High School 2025 Mr. and Miss Basketball Winners Named

Spring Garden’s Ace Austin and Hoover’s DeWayne Brown were named the basketball players of the year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association.

Players gloves before the start of a high school softball game.

ASWA

Final 2025 Alabama State High School Baseball and Softball Rankings

The last high school rankings of the baseball and softball seasons as determined by the Alabama Sports Writers Association

Nov 26, 2010; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide receiver Julio Jones (8) avoids the tackle of Auburn Tiger safety Mike McNeil (26) during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Football

The Saban 250, 6-10: The Great Debate, Julio Jones vs. DeVonta Smith

BamaCentral marks the end of the Nick Saban coaching era with the definitive rankings of his top 250 players with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Bama in the NFL: Crimson Tide's Impact Nothing Short of Immense

A team-by-team look at the Alabama Crimson Tide's impact on each franchise in the NFL:

A basketball drops through the net at a high school basketball game.

ASWA

Alabama High School Basketball Player of the Year Finalists Announced

Finalists for the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s major high school basketball awards for the 2024-25 season.

All Things Bama

Crimson Tikes: Bounced

A different way of looking at all things Alabama athletics through the eyes of Anthony Sisco.

ASWA

2025 Alabama High School All-State Basketball Teams

The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State high school basketball teams, honorable mentions and coaches of the year

ASWA

Alabama Sports Writers Association Bylines and Writing Contest Rules

The ASWA is a professional organization for sports writers and editors throughout the state, or any person involved in disseminating sports information or publicity in Alabama including but not limited to sports information personnel, publicists of profes

ASWA

Alabama Sports Writers Association Honors

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

Dec 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) gestures after a play in the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High.

Bama/NFL

Nick Saban's Final Imprint With Alabama Position Group Will Jolt Canton: Walsh

Just A Minute: The legendary Crimson Tide coach had impressive players at every position, but the defensive backs have risen to another level, the Pro Football Hall of Fame.