Reese alleges a culture of racism in Athens and said that Kirby Smart "manipulated" him into staying with the Bulldogs program after he had expressed his desire to leave Athens. Reese says Smart told him he would advocate on his behalf with the NCAA to expedite his transfer and recommend he receive immediate eligibility.
The long awaited SEC season is scheduled to kick off in 24 days and it is becoming crunch time for players who are considering whether they will play or not this season. The LSU Tigers have seen a number of players recently make the choice to opt out, highlighted by receiver Ja'Marr Chase. Today at the University of Georgia, graduate transfer quarterback Jamie Newman has announced he will opt out of the season and instead prepare for the upcoming NFL Draft.
Scott Cochran is leaving Alabama to join the University of Georgia coaching staff according to Cecil Hurt. Cochran was an original member of the Nick Saban coaching staff at Alabama, assuming the role of head strength and conditioning coach since 2007. Cochran is the architect of the Tide’s offseason spring training routine known as the “Fourth Quarter Program.” He will fill Georgia’s last remaining on-field coaching position, becoming the Bulldog’s Special Teams Coordinator.
The Alabama Crimson Tide sits at number 13 ahead of its Citrus Bowl matchup with the Michigan Wolverines. While the Tide certainly didn't win the games necessary to earn the respect from the College Football Playoff committee, however, the ranking still stinks of disrespect and "Alabama Fatigue...
Dave Bartoo of CFBMatrix joined The Game with Ryan Fowler and praised the recruiting of Nick Saban and credited it to the long-term success of the Crimson Tide.
Here is who the Tide 102.9/100.9 staff has coming out with the SEC Championship between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs with one step closer to another national championship appearance.