Joey Blackwell

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.

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Apr 22, 2023; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; White team coach Tommy Rees, Alabama s offensive coordinator, talks to players on the sideline during the A-Day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 24, 2023 7:00 AM EDT

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Apr 23, 2023 5:19 AM EDT

Alabama A-Day Walk of Champions

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Apr 22, 2023 7:35 PM EDT

Nick Saban with arms cross in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium

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Apr 22, 2023 1:04 AM EDT

Alabama golfer Canon Claycomb

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 21, 2023 7:20 PM EDT

Alabama catcher Dominic Tamez (3) runs around the bases after hitting a home run in the Crimson Tide's 11-6 win over the Samford Bulldogs on March 7, 2023 at Joe Lee Griffin Field in Birmingham, Ala.

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 21, 2023 9:50 PM EDT

Trenches

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 21, 2023 3:40 PM EDT

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) carries the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 21, 2023 8:01 AM EDT

Nick Saban

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 20, 2023 8:02 PM EDT

Nick Saban, A-Day Game 2018

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 19, 2023 12:00 PM EDT

Alabama's Kade Woods pitches at UAB

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 18, 2023 10:13 PM EDT

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey talks before the 2022 Peach Bowl between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 17, 2023 5:25 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) answers questions from the media during team availability at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix on Feb. 7, 2023.

By Joey Blackwell and Hunter De Siver

Apr 17, 2023 11:09 AM EDT

Nick Saban, 2022 A-Day Game

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 20, 2023 8:47 AM EDT

Alabama RHP Garrett McMillan (39) walks off the field with excitement in the Crimson Tide's 4-2 win over the Auburn Tigers on April 15, 2023 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 16, 2023 12:14 AM EDT

Alabama pitcher Luke Holman (33) pitches in relief against Binghamton Friday, March 11, 2022, in Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Alabama Vs Binghamton Baseball

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 14, 2023 10:37 PM EDT

Jim Jarvis dons the disco helmet

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 14, 2023 7:00 AM EDT

Nick Saban, Alabama football practice - April 10, 2023

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 12, 2023 8:20 PM EDT

Alabama Guard Brittany Davis (23) shoots a three against Arkansas at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR on Thursday, Jan 26, 2023.

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 10, 2023 9:31 PM EDT

Ty Simpson, Alabama football practice - April 10, 2023

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 10, 2023 7:34 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Brad Bohannon sits on the bench before the game at Sewell-Thomas Stadium Sunday, April 3, 2022. The Crimson Tide defeated Texas A&M 8-4.

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 10, 2023 3:02 PM EDT

Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon argues a call at Arkansas - April 1, 2023

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By Joey Blackwell and Katie Windham

Apr 10, 2023 12:05 PM EDT

Nick Saban, Alabama Football Practice - March 20, 2023

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 7, 2023 5:25 PM EDT

Joey Blackwell, Blake Byler and Katie Windham at the Sweet 16 in Louisville, Ky. (March 2023)

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 7, 2023 11:00 AM EDT

Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon argues a call at Arkansas - April 1, 2023

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 2, 2023 1:00 AM EDT

Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al performs during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 1, 2023 10:55 AM EDT

Mar 16, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako (14) shoots against Texas A&M-CC Islanders forward De'Lazarus Keys (13) during the first half in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

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By Joey Blackwell

Apr 1, 2023 3:24 PM EDT

Nate Oats, Alabama basketball team in Neville Arena

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 31, 2023 11:25 AM EDT

Nick Saban, Alabama football practice - March 30, 2023

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 30, 2023 8:16 PM EDT

Mar 16, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats looks on against the Texas A&M-CC Islanders during the first half in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 27, 2023 5:25 PM EDT

Alabama players celebrate winning the championship SEC Men s Basketball Tournament game over Texas A&M at Bridgestone Arena Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Sec Basketball Alabama Vs Texas A M

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By Joey Blackwell and Katie Windham

Mar 26, 2023 11:22 AM EDT

Mar 24, 2023; Louisville, KY, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jahvon Quinerly (5) looks to pass against San Diego State Aztecs guard Darrion Trammell (12) during the first half of the NCAA tournament round of sixteen at KFC YUM! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 24, 2023 9:51 PM EDT

San Diego State Aztecs guard Matt Bradley (20) dribbles against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jaden Bradley (0) during the first half of the NCAA tournament round of sixteen at KFC YUM! Center.

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 24, 2023 10:08 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nate Oats put his hand on his forehead after the Volunteers scored during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide held at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 24, 2023 2:13 PM EDT

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By Joey Blackwell, Katie Windham and Blake Byler

Mar 23, 2023 6:00 AM EDT

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kobe Prentice (80) celebrates his touchdown scored against the Kansas State Wildcats with wide receiver Jermaine Burton (3) during the second half in the 2022 Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome.

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 22, 2023 12:00 PM EDT

Five-star 2023 cornerback Tony Mitchell

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By Joey Blackwell and Katie Windham

Mar 20, 2023 7:59 PM EDT

Ja'Corey Brooks, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama Football Practice - March 20, 2023

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 20, 2023 10:37 PM EDT

Nick Saban, Alabama Football Practice - March 20, 2023

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 20, 2023 8:29 PM EDT

Alabama forward Brandon Miller (24) looks to make a move against a Maryland defender at Legacy Arena during the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 19, 2023 2:28 AM EDT

Mar 18, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard talks to guard Jahmir Young (1) during the second half at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 19, 2023 12:14 PM EDT

Mar 18, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Nate Oats gestures to fans as he leaves the court at Legacy Arena during the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Alabama advanced to the Sweet Sixteen with a 73-51 win over Maryland. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News Ncaa Basketball March Madness Alabama Vs Maryland

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 19, 2023 2:01 AM EDT

Mar 16, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats reacts against the Texas A&M-CC Islanders during the first half in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 17, 2023 4:38 PM EDT

Mar 16, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Brandon Miller (24) brings the ball up against the Texas A&M-CC Islanders during the first half in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

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By Joey Blackwell

Mar 17, 2023 4:31 PM EDT