Joey Blackwell

Joined: Aug 7, 2019

Joey Blackwell is an award-winning journalist and assistant editor for BamaCentral and has covered the Crimson Tide since 2018. He primarily covers Alabama football, men's basketball and baseball, but also covers a wide variety of other sports. Joey earned his bachelor's degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College in 2014 before graduating summa cum laude from the University of Alabama in 2020 with a degree in News Media. He has also been featured in a variety of college football magazines, including Lindy's Sports and BamaTime.

Tommy Rees Brings New Energy, Confidence to Alabama Offense

The Crimson Tide will face the No. 1 Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday morning.

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Three home runs by the Crimson Tide in the sixth inning were enough to rally past the Tigers and take Game 1.

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While quarterbacks Jalen Milroe and Ty Simpson were assigned to different teams, the remaining players have been distributed to both sides regardless of first- or second-team status.

Previewing the Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2023 A-Day Game

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With so much turnover among both players and coaches for the Crimson Tide this offseason, there's a lot to look out for in Saturday's open scrimmage.

Everything Nick Saban Said in his Final Press Conference before A-Day

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Saban met with reporters one final time ahead of the Crimson Tide's final scrimmage of the 2023 spring practice season.

Things We're Looking for at A-Day: Just a Minute

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The BamaCentral crew discusses what they're looking forward to observing and analyzing at the Crimson Tide's annual public spring scrimmage game.

Alabama Baseball Drops First Midweek Game of Season at UAB, 4-3

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The Crimson Tide was a perfect 10-0 in midweek games prior to the teams loss at Regions Field to the Blazers.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Elaborates on Potential Football Schedule Changes

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Just over a month away from SEC Spring Meetings down in Destin, Fla., Sankey answered questions about the potential future football scheduling format in the conference.

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Everything you need to know as the Crimson Team and the White Team get set to face each other at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Mound Gem by McMillan Powers Alabama Past Auburn 4-2, Evens Series

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McMillan surrendered just one hit, walked none and struck out four batters through five innings pitched.

Late Rally Not Enough for Alabama Baseball, Auburn Prevails 8-4

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The Crimson Tide scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth but ultimately left three runners stranded as the Tigers took Game 1.

Disco Inferno: Alabama Baseball's Groovy New Celebration

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From shiny reflective helmets reminiscent of disco balls to photos taken on a Polaroid camera, the Crimson Tide is kicking it old-school in the dugout this season.

Joey Blackwell

Joined: Aug 7, 2019

Tommy Rees Brings New Energy, Confidence to Alabama Offense

Crimson Tide Roll Call: Sunday, April 23, 2023

Instant Analysis - 2023 A-Day Edition: Crimson Team 30, White Team 21

Crimson Tide Roll Call: Saturday, April 22, 2023

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Alabama Men's Golf Advances to Match Play Quarterfinals of SEC Championship

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Four-Run Sixth Inning Propels Alabama Baseball Past Missouri, 6-4

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Alabama Announces Crimson and White Rosters for 2023 A-Day Game

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Previewing the Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2023 A-Day Game

All Things Bama

Everything Nick Saban Said in his Final Press Conference before A-Day

All Things Bama

Things We're Looking for at A-Day: Just a Minute

All Things Bama

Alabama Baseball Drops First Midweek Game of Season at UAB, 4-3

All Things Bama

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Elaborates on Potential Football Schedule Changes

How to Watch: Alabama Football at the 2023 A-Day Game

Mound Gem by McMillan Powers Alabama Past Auburn 4-2, Evens Series

Late Rally Not Enough for Alabama Baseball, Auburn Prevails 8-4

Disco Inferno: Alabama Baseball's Groovy New Celebration