I'm blessed to be starting my 25th year in broadcasting, which includes 11 seasons as the University of Alabama's men's basketball play-by-play announcer for the Crimson Tide Sports Network. In addition to my role as the voice of Crimson Tide Basketball, I also serve as the sideline reporter for CTSN's radio coverage of Crimson Tide Football and as the television host of "The Nick Saban Show". I'm also the radio play-by-play announcer for Bama Baseball, having followed the Tide on the diamond since the 2000 season. My additional work includes CSS, ESPN Regional, and Fox Sports South.
Chris Stewart
From the Sideline — LSU is More Than Ben Simmons
All the talk is about Ben Simmons.
It’s natural. He’s the next… well, you choose.
LeBron?
Kobe?
Magic?
He’s the next can’t-miss superstar, and the numbers indicate the reviews are warranted.
Simmons is the only guy in the league averaging 19 points and almost 13 rebounds per game...
From the Sideline — Alabama Ahead of Expectations but a Tough SEC Schedule Awaits
I recently asked someone close to the Alabama men's basketball team what the "number" was.
From the Sideline — There’s No Place Like Home
I’ve been fortunate enough to broadcast from many of the great college basketball venues in America.
My first game ever as the play-by-play announcer for Alabama Basketball took place at Madison Square Garden. Since then, I’ve had the privilege to work in historic buildings such as Rupp Arena and Pauley Pavillion, as well as places that double as NBA homes – from Dallas to Boston...
From the Sideline — It’s Great to See Derrick Henry’s Success
It's fun to win. It's even more fun to win with guys you like and respect.
From the Sideline — Replacing Dazon Ingram
I’d love to tell you how Alabama’s Men’s Basketball team will replace Dazon Ingram.
From the Sideline — This Iron Bowl Has Unique Qualities
I've lived in the state of Alabama my entire life. There's never been a time where the Alabama/Auburn game didn't matter.
From the Sideline — Early Impressions of Alabama Basketball
It's rather fitting that Alabama's Men's Basketball team is headed to Orlando to play a tournament in the shadows of one of the world's most famous amusement parks.
From the Sideline — The Alabama vs LSU Rivalry is Finally About the Players Again
So here we go again.
You can talk about the Iron Bowl (and you should - it's the best rivalry in college football).
You can talk Alabama/Tennessee (and you should - historically, it's one of college football's best, as well).
But the best rivalry for the past nine years is Alabama/LSU...
From the Sideline — Winning Makes Everything Feel Right
I admit it. I was physically ill.
Not, "I'll be sick if we lose."
I wasn't waiting that long. I was already there.
When Tennessee's offense cut through the Alabama defense like a hot knife through butter, and the Vols took the lead with just under 6:00 remaining, I felt a knot in my stomach that literally hurt...
From the Sideline — Avery Johnson Makes a Great First Impression
As I write this, I'm sitting in traffic in the parking lot at Coleman Coliseum, after a men's basketball event. Haven't moved an inch in more than 10 minutes.