Skip to main content

    Tony Tsoukalas

    Tony Tsoukalas has been covering Alabama since 2016, working for the Anniston Star and Rivals before joining BamaCentral. A native of The Woodlands, Texas, Tsoukalas attended the University of Alabama from 2008-12. He served as the sports editor of the student paper, The Crimson White, during his senior year. Before covering Alabama, Tsoukalas covered high school sports at The Meridian (Miss.) Star and the Victoria (Texas) Advocate. He also served as a copy editor for The Tuscaloosa News.

    Articles From This Author

    2023 running back Richard Young
    Recruiting

    Five-Star RB Richard Young Commits to Alabama

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Alabama Crimson Tide quarterbacks Bryce Young (9) and Jalen Milroe (2) embrace during warm ups before the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
    All Things Bama

    2022 Alabama Crimson Tide Position Preview: Quarterbacks

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Caleb Downs
    Recruiting

    Nation's Top Safety Caleb Downs Commits to Alabama

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Barrett Jones
    All Things Bama

    Crimson Tide Roll Call: Wednesday, July 27, 2022

    By Tony Tsoukalas and Blake Byler
    Julio Jones, Tennessee Titans
    Bama/NFL

    Report: Julio Jones to Sign One-Year Deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Clay-Chalkville's Jaylen Mbakwe (9) breaks up a pass intended for Hueytown's De Andre Coleman (10) on a two-point conversion attempt during the Class 6A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Clay-Chalkville defeats Hueytown 46-42.
    Recruiting

    Elite 2024 CB Jaylen Mbakwe Commits to Alabama

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) celebrates as he leaves the field after defeating the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Alabama defeated Auburn in four overtimes.
    All Things Bama

    2022 Alabama Crimson Tide Position Preview: Defensive Backs

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.
    All Things Bama

    Former Alabama WR John Metchie III Diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Nick Saban on stage at 2022 SEC Media Days
    All Things Bama

    Alabama Predicted to Win SEC in Media Days Poll

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Bryce Young
    All Things Bama

    Alabama Lands League-Best 19 Members on SEC Media Days Preseason Team

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Olaus Alinen during his official visit to Alabama
    Recruiting

    Four-star OL Olaus Alinen Commits to Alabama

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher shown on the stage during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame.
    All Things Bama

    Fisher Downplays Feud with Saban: 'I have great respect for Nick’

    By Katie Windham and Tony Tsoukalas
    Nick Saban at 2022 SEC Media Days
    All Things Bama

    Crimson Tide Roll Call: Thursday, July 21, 2022

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Alabama quarterback Bryce Young
    All Things Bama

    Bryce Young Wins ESPY for Best Male College Athlete

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Martavious Collins
    Recruiting

    Alabama Receives Commitment from Four-Star 2024 TE Martavious Collins

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Conor Talty
    Recruiting

    Alabama Lands 2023 Kicker Conor Talty

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama scrimmage 4/9/22
    All Things Bama

    Why Alabama is Raving Over Transfer RB Jahmyr Gibbs

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Will Anderson Jr. at 2022 SEC Media Days
    All Things Bama

    Despite Changes in Fame and Fortune, Will Anderson's Focus Remains on Leading Alabama

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) chucks Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) in pass coverage during Alabama's game with Texas A&M Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Bryant-Denny Stadium.
    All Things Bama

    Alabama Players Waiting to Address Jimbo Fisher's Comments on the Field

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks
    All Things Bama

    Former LSU Teammates Wish Eli Ricks Well at Alabama

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    SEC commissioner Greg Sankey delivers comments to open 2022 SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame.
    All Things Bama

    SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey: 'We Are a Superleague'

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban talks to (28) Javier Arenas during the game against the LSU Tigers at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
    All Things Bama

    Crimson Tide Roll Call: Monday, July 18, 2022

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    IMG_0291
    Recruiting

    Elite 2023 RB Justice Haynes Commits to Alabama

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Nick Saban
    All Things Bama

    Alabama's Latest Roster Update Includes New Numbers, Omission of Defensive Lineman

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Kenny Stabler and Bear Bryant
    All Things Bama

    Crimson Tide Roll Call: Sunday, July 17, 2022

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Family
    All Things Bama

    Crimson Tide Roll Call: Saturday, July 16, 2022

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Caleb Downs
    Recruiting

    Recruiting Rundown: A Look at Where Alabama Stands at QB and DB

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Oct 2, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian laughs with defensive back D'Shawn Jamison (5) after the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
    All Things Bama

    2022 Alabama Football Early Opponent Preview: No. 2 Texas

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    2022 SEC Media Days logo
    All Things Bama

    How to Watch: 2022 SEC Media Days in Atlanta

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Dylan Lonergan
    All Things Bama

    Four-Star QB Dylan Lonergan Commits to Alabama

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Dallas Turner vs. LSU
    All Things Bama

    2022 Alabama Football Early Opponent Preview: No. 6 LSU

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Alabama commit Elliot Washington II
    Recruiting

    Four-Star DB Elliot Washington II Flips from Alabama to Penn State

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Screen Shot 2022-06-08 at 1.59.37 PM
    All Things Bama

    New Jersey Numbers, Measurements for Alabama Basketball's Upcoming Roster

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Class of 2023 defensive lineman Peter Woods
    Recruiting

    Recruiting Rundown: Will Peter Woods Choose Alabama?

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Javion Cohen
    All Things Bama

    Alabama OL Javion Cohen Shares Struggle with Mental Health

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Hutchinson's Malik Benson (11) celebrates after hauling in a Hail Mary touchdown with Cortez Braham (1) and Demariyon Houston (10) during the Salt City Bowl against Hinds Community College Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Gowans Stadium.
    Recruiting

    JUCO WR Malik Benson Commits to Alabama

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Chandler Rogers
    All Things Bama

    2022 Alabama Football Early Opponent Preview: No. 11 Louisiana Monroe

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    2023 offensive lineman Ryqueze McElderry
    Recruiting

    Former Georgia Commit Ryqueze McElderry Flips to Alabama

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates with linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) after their win during the SEC championship game after the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
    All Things Bama

    BamaCentral 22 for '22: Who is Alabama’s Most Important Player this Season

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Jahmyr Gibbs
    All Things Bama

    BamaCentral 22 for '22: Will this be Trey Sanders Breakout Season?

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Hutchinson Blue Dragons receiver Malik Benson (11) scores on the opening play of the game in the KJCCC semifinals against the Independence Pirates Sunday, Nov 14, 2021 in Independence.
    Recruiting

    Recruiting Rundown: After Busy Run, What’s on Deck for Alabama?

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman DJ Dale (94) celebrates with defensive lineman Byron Young (47) after making a sack during the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the 2021 Cotton Bowl college football CFP national semifinal game at AT&T Stadium.
    All Things Bama

    BamaCentral 22 for '22: Which Alabama Defensive Lineman Will Make the Most Impact?

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Eli Holstein
    Recruiting

    Eli Holstein Talks Bryce Young, Alabama Commitment During Elite 11 Finals

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Bear Bryant hugs Gene Stallings after the 1968 Cotton Bowl
    All Things Bama

    Crimson Tide Roll Call: Thursday, July 1, 2022

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Lexi Kilfoyl
    All Things Bama

    Former Alabama Softball Pitcher Lexi Kilfoyl Announces Transfer to Oklahoma State

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Bryce Young holding the Heisman Trophy.
    All Things Bama

    BamaCentral 22 for '22: Will Alabama produce a third straight Heisman Trophy winner?

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    2023 WR Cole Adams
    Recruiting

    Four-Star WR Cole Adams Commits to Alabama

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Jahvon Quinerly
    All Things Bama

    BamaCentral Three-and-Out: Predicting Alabama Basketball's SEC Record

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
    All Things Bama

    BamaCentral 22 for '22: Predicting This Year’s College Football Playoff Teams

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver JoJo Earle (10) is forced out of bounds against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 63-14.
    All Things Bama

    BamaCentral 22 for '22: Who Will Return Punts for Alabama this Season?

    By Tony Tsoukalas
    © 2024 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Gambling content intended for 21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.