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Sam Prestipino

Sam Prestipino

Joined: Aug 5, 2026

Sam Prestipino is a sports media major and has covered some of the biggest events at Alabama over the last three years. He previously worked for The Crimson White, where he was a football/men’s basketball beat reporter and sports editor. He recently worked as an editorial intern for Yea Alabama and writes about Duke athletics for Duke Wire, part of the USA Today network. He is a member of several student organizations on campus including Alabama Hockey and the UA Athletics grounds crew. Sam is originally from Raleigh, N.C., where he was raised as a huge fan of the 2026 Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes.

Previous head coach Nick Saban is all smiles on ESPN's College Gameday before the SEC Championship on Dec. 6, 2025.
Nick Saban

Nick Saban reminded everyone why he was Tennessee’s longtime villain. A few jokes, a cigar reference and one livid crowd later, and the rivalry energy was back in full force.

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Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell runs it in for a touchdown in the second half of the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.
Football

Can't get enough of the Crimson Tide's win at Bryant-Denny Stadium? Check out more photos from Alabama Crimson Tide On SI photographer Sarah Munzenmaier.

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Alabama Wide Receiver Lotzeir Brooks attempts to catch a pass in the first half of the game against FSU on Sept 19, 2026.
Football

Lotzeir Brooks had the best statistical game of his career in Week 3 versus Florida State, with all of his production coming in just the first half of the game. The sophomore stud called his performance just "regular" after the game.

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