Takin' On Sports

This week we go on about such things as Alabama's Jekyll and Hyde routine, Texas' comeback, Oregon's no good terrible day, a rock fight in Ann Arbor, and more from Week 2 of the college football season. We also talk about a (mostly) fun weekend of NFL football, discuss whether the Clippers are about to enter a dark age, check in on the MLB pennant races, and more.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Few things are finer than a Saturday full of college football. Week one delivered the drama, a bunch of crooked numbers, and connection/computer issues for TD. Greg is not a fan of the interNational Football League. Sorry it took so long this week.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Football is finally back, even if it's just a small portion. We talk Week 0, Week 1, NFL, and preview Notre Dame's season, which we meant to do last week and forgot. So, we did it this week, after almost forgetting again. Go Irish!You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

We'd like to apologize to the following fanbases: Miami, Oregon, BYU, Western Michigan, Boise State, and James Madison. You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Hey, we finally did the thing. Russ retires, practice brawls, and baseball first. The we look ahead to Alabama's season -- unknowns on offense, but plenty of potential, maybe the nation's best secondary, it all comes down to the line play on both sides of the ball. SEC preview: Can Georgia get their swagger back? Can Texas live up to the hype and talent level? Lane at LSU and new coaches at Auburn, Florida, Kentucky, and Arkansas. More stuff, too.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Saddle up, partners, it's time for the Big 12 preview!What makes the Big 12 so fun? Pure, unmitigated chaos, that's what. Think Pac-12 After Dark as a default setting. You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

I can't wait until my kid is old enough to like sleep. Recap of the week that was, and then our Big Ten preview. There's so many teams. You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

We start off with some Lebron to Philly talk, and then dive into our ACC preview. If Miami doesn't finally win the ACC this season... woo boy. Can Louisville stop losing close games? Clemson in a pivotal year for Dabo, Georgia Tech enters the post-Haynes King era, James Franklin begins his tenure in Blacksburg, and who the hell knows what's gonna happen in Tallahassee.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

We reflect on a great World Cup, finished off in dominant fashion by Spain. After that is our G6 preview, where we talk about what teams, coaches, players, and stories in college football's non-power conferences have our attention.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

A sports podcast without technical difficulties, how about that? World Cup, NBA offseason, taking a trip back to 2000s Tuscaloosa, and much more.Oh, and next week we'll start our annual college football preview series by taking a look at the Group of 6 non-power conferences in FBS. You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

The World Cup is awesome, who knew? Cape Verde and Africa are showing out, France and Argentina look headed for a finals rematch, Messi is ageless, and the U.S. is actually fun to watch (and winning!). Other things: Giannis is now in Miami, along with Bam... other than that, who the hell knows who takes the court for the Heat this fall. The draft came and went with no real surprises (which is good news for TD's Pels). Oklahoma wins the CWS, and we recap an outstanding year of Alabama athletics and look forward to the next steps.There's also a little rasslin' talk to wrap things up, as we touch on Night of Champions and Forbidden Door.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

An outstanding NBA Finals, a crazy Stanley Cup Finals, the FIFA World Cup, the College World Series, NBA Draft, MLB All-Star Game... man, what a great summer for sports.We cover the first Knicks title in 53 years, an incredible start for the USMNT in the World Cup, a bad day for Alabama in Omaha, and a great sports schedule to liven up the summer. You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Bama baseball is back in Omaha for the College World Series, for the first time since 1999. We talk about how big this is for the program, and how it caps an absolutely amazing year for Alabama athletics, how Tide fans need to celebrate the accomplishment despite the lack of titles, and how AD Greg Byrne deserves all the flowers for what he's done while in charge. Other things: a disappointing end to a great season for Bama softball, a fabulous weekend of Super Regionals, a raucous NBA Finals, a thrilling Stanley Cup Finals, the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and we actually side with the NCAA for once.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.*Greg had some connection issues so there may be some hiccups in there, particularly at the end, nothing too bad, though*

Looking ahead to the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, covering a great weekend on the NCAA diamonds -- especially for the Tide (not so much for UCLA and Nebraska), griping about the ESPN app again, and a bunch more.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Our three-week hiatus is over, as we hath returned to talk about the sporting events. NBA & NHL Playoffs, Bama rolling on the diamond, a huge upset in Norman, a party 22 years in the making in North London, and more. You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Here's a fun game: see if you can pinpoint the moment TD realizes his mic is turned away from him. NFL Draft, NBA playoffs, Bama sports, WWE releases, you know.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Takin' on...The NBA & Stanley Cup Playoffs, Bama softball, Bama baseball, Bama hoops transfer stuff, dumb social media stuff, MLB, and an okay WrestleMania.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

More of a meandering conversation this week that touches on Michigan's National Championship, the NBA playoffs, The Masters, college hoops transfer portal, WNBA draft, Bama spring sports, WrestleMania, and more.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Things discussed: Final Fours, what makes a blue blood, the Temple Owls, a great week on the diamonds for Alabama, Nate Oats getting paid, and a few other things.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

This week we ruminate on good teams getting their butt's kicked, another tragic season-ending loss for Duke, a mammoth semifinal matchup between Arizona and Michigan, and all chalk in the women's Final Four. We also review the Alabama basketball season, discuss how successful it was, what defines success for the program these days, and what it'll take for Nate Oats' squad to leap to the next level. On the women's side, another close loss in the round of 32 was made worse with the news that we lost coach Kristy Curry to USF and what that means going forward.There's also a little NBA and MLB talk in there.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Mostly March Madness talk this week, with a Bama baseball no-hitter sprinkled in there. You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

An XL-sized episode, what is this, football season? Nope, just a whole lotta talk about the NCAA Tournaments, including our outlook on Alabama's chances, the favorites in each bracket, teams we think will be tough outs, and matchups we'd like to see.We begin the show with about 10-15 minutes of discourse on the hypocrisy of weed laws in America, stemming of course from Aden Holloway's arrest. There's also a good bit on NFL Free Agency, some World Baseball Classic, and remembering the character that was Lou Holtz.!!!DON'T FORGET TO JOIN OUR BRACKET CHALLENGE!!!You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

A whole lotta hoops talk this week. Along with a few big NFL trades, dumb college sports meetings, and such.A big thank you to everyone who donated, we truly appreciate it. You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Naturally, Alabama's big win in Knoxville is our main topic, but there's also college hoops at large, some Bama baseball and softball, some other stuff from around the sports world, and then we do our best Taking It Down impression and ramble on about TV for a lot longer than we expected to, among other topics - like the time Greg got kicked out of a gymnastics meet. A HUGE THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN TO EVERYONE WHO HAD DONATED TO HELP KEEP THE ALABAMA TAKE GOING. If you're feeling so kind, you can do the same right here.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Hey, we're back. We talk Bama hoops and some other college basketball from around the country, a fun Winter Olympics, a NBA All-Star Weekend that was better than expected, good starts for Bama softball and baseball, and other stuff, too.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Here's to hoping your immune system does to illness what the Seahawks defense did to Drake Maye and the Patriots offense. Of course we talk Super Bowl, and there's also a big week for Bama hoops, a big move for North Dakota State, not so many big trades in the NBA, a bittersweet end to football season, and more.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

A little Super Bowl lookahead, a little "can we at least not get blown out by Florida?", a little NBA trade deadline, a little Royal Rumble. You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Things we talk about this week: an excellent NFC title game, a snowy AFC title game, Bama hoops loses to Tennessee again, the Ravens and Steelers start new, drastically different eras, looking ahead to the Royal Rumble, and more.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Live reactions to Indiana's national title win over Miami, recapping a wild NFL weekend, Bama hoops' good week for the guys, but bad for the gals. Also transfer portal, NFL coaching changes, and other stuff.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Aside from the Hoosiers obliterating poor Oregon, it was quite the weekend in football. Miami and Ole Miss played a classic, and the NFL Wild Card round has absolutely brought the goods. Unlike Alabama basketball, which had a rough week. All of that, plus transfer portal talk and HOLY HELL THE BALTIMORE RAVENS ACTUALLY FIRED JOHN HARBAUGH.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

We review year 2 under Kalen DeBoer in Tuscaloosa - what went right, what went wrong, and what we'd like to see going forward. New year, same old ending for the Ravens. At least the NFL playoffs look fun. Bama hoops rolls in their SEC opener. The transfer portal is wide open. More sports stuff.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

The Tide rolls through Norman on their way to Pasadena. Miami wins a rock ifhgt in College Station. Ole Miss and Oregon cruise. The quarterfinals look awesome, the NFL is fun as long as you're not a Ravens fan, FCS semis, Bobby P rides into Chapel Hill, the portal is full of QBs, and more.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

We thought this would be a chill episode where we previewed the CFP, talked a little lower division action, some NFL and such. Then the Sherrone Moore saga exploded, so we spend the better part of the first half hour discussing his dismissal and just what the hell is going on in Ann Arbor, and what happens next.Kyle Wittingham stepped down at Utah, which would be huge news any other week. The Kansas City Chiefs will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014, and to throw salt in the wound Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL. We talk about what that might mean for the franchise going forward.Alabama basketball had a dissapointing second half in their loss to #1 Arizona.John Cena 's last match ended with him tapping out to Gunther.All of that and other stuff, too.You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

You'd think we'd show some humility about backing into the College Football Playoff... but nah, we're Bama fans, that ain't our style. The SEC Championship game was ugly, but the Tide has a shot at revenge in Norman.Notre Dame has a legit gripe, but they're also being really petulant about it, so we don't feel sorry for them. Unfortunately, this probably leads to some changes no one wants to see.The NFL remains crazy, and the refs can go screw themselves.Other things: Bama hoops, conference title games, a gigantic upset in FCS, please stop saying the BCS was good, is UCLA an upgrade over James Madison?You click this link to see all of the other links.You get some sweet Takin' On Sports merch here.

Another Iron Bowl in the wretched, cursed hellhole that is Jordan-Hare Stadium, another heart attack... and another Tide win. Fear the finger! Also, the conference title games are set, so we yap about them. Oh, and Lane Kiffin ruined all of the goodwill he's built up by jetting Ole Miss in the ugliest way possible. Then the whole coaching carousel started spinning like a top, yet somehow Penn State still doesn't have a coach - and no, you can't have Kalen DeBoer, for better or worse he's ours, and we want him (but check back next week). NFL is still crazy, Bama hoops rebounded well, Michigan might be the best team in the country.The link that has all the other links is right here.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.As always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

Conference title game scenarios, Jordan-Hare Voodoo, live reactions to Gonzaga/Alabama, the NFL starts to heat up, and a great sports week ahead. The link that has all the other links is right here.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.As always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

When you think about it, having the ball for 7 minutes and not crossing the 50 is kind of impressive. Anyway, conference races are heating up across college football, Josh Allen goes monster mode, the Pels and Mavs have something to celebrate, and Google and Disney finally work things out. The link that has all the other links is right here.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.As always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

Things we talk about: a great weekend for Bama athletics, an amazing catch in Happy Valley, an ACC no one wants to win, dominance for the Seahawks and Rams, and a lot of great football to look forward to. The link that has all the other links is right here.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.As always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

Some weeks you get to just kick up your feet and watch other fan bases suffer the joys of fandom. This was one of those weeks.Oh, my mic disconnected at some point so that's why it sounds that way.The link that has all the other links is right here.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.As always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

Insert that Danny Glover line from Lethal Weapon here. Bama survives, A&M thrives, Lane jives, I once met a man from St. Ives... anyway, LSU kicks Brian Kelly to the curb, Vandy keeps on winning, we feel bad for State, we love what Willie Fritz is doing in Houston, TD is actually happy after a Ravens game, the NBA tips off and then we find out about some other tip offs, and the World Series is also mentioned. The link that has all the other links is right here.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.As always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

Things we talk about this week: the Tide lighting up the Vols, UGA beating up Ole Miss, Vandy smacking around LSU, a Bad Carson Beck sighting, holy hell UAB actually won, bye bye Billy, we wonder who's next? Also, a crazy NFL, Ohtani is really good at baseball, and more.The link that has all the other links is right here.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.As always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

Surprise! A little Tuesday podcastin' coming at you. Anyway, Bama, Hoosiers, Texas, Georgia, USC = good. Penn State (bye bye James Franklin), SEC refs, Auburn's second half offense = bad. The American is almost as fun as the Big 12, Ohio State is probably the best team in the country, next week's schedule is a banger, and UAB finally got rid of Trent Dilfer. NFL, Aces dynasty, MLB playoffs, too.The link that has all the other links is right here.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.As always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

Down go the mighty Commodores... no, seriously. Also, what in the world is happening at Penn State? Is Texas actually good? Maybe this is actually Miami's year? Can I frame another topic in the form of a question? I could, but I won't. We talk more college ball, MLB playoffs, and WNBA finals, too. TD has pretty much given up on the Ravens. Greg's Cowboys get a win, and the NFL has a sneaky good weekend.The link that has all the other links is right here.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.As always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

Yet another fantastic weekend of football, highlighted by the Tide's win in Athens. We also discuss yet another Jame Franklin flop, Ole Miss' big win over LSU, 5-0 Vandy, and a wild Friday night that saw Virginia upset Florida State, and Arizona State and Houston comeback wins. TD also laments what is looking like a disastrous season for the Ravens, and we get Greg's live reactions to the Cowboys' thriller with Green Bay. There's also a little WNBA, MLB, some fired coaches, and other stuff.The link that has all the other links is right here.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.As always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

It was a wonderful weekend of football, and there ain't much better than that. Some things we cover: Ryan Williams reintroducing himself, Georgia breaking Vol hearts, A&M stealing one in South Bend, whatever the hell that was between Florida and LSU, Georgia Tech's big win, and a whole lot more. The link that has all the other links is right here.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.As always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

FOOTBALL! ALABAMA FOOTBALL! COLLEGE FOOTBALL! NFL FOOTBALL!FOOTBALL!Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.Follow us on Bluesky: @TakinOnSports.bsky.socialAnd on Instagram: @TakinOnSportsAnd on Threads: @TakinOnSportsAnd on Twitter: @TakinOnSportsAs always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

Thanks be to all of the sporting gods, for football season has finally arrived! This week we wrap up our preview series by taking a deep look at Alabama and the SEC. We also recap the Week 0 action, react to news from the CFP and SEC, and go over some of our predictions for this season, which you can find here.REMINDER: Our ESPN College Pick 'Em groups are open and ready for you to join. The Alabama Take confidence points group is here, and our against the spread group is here. Sign up and see if you can win and get some sweet Take or TOS merch.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.Follow us on Bluesky: @TakinOnSports.bsky.socialAnd on Instagram: @TakinOnSportsAnd on Threads: @TakinOnSportsAnd on Twitter: @TakinOnSportsAs always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

Can an entire conference be full of wild cards? Yes, and that conference is the Big 12. We sort out the face cards from the low cards and preview the wildest conference in college football.Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.Follow us on Bluesky: @TakinOnSports.bsky.socialAnd on Instagram: @TakinOnSportsAnd on Threads: @TakinOnSportsAnd on Twitter: @TakinOnSportsAs always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

This week we cover the ACC -- a more wide open than you think conference. Is Clemson truly back? Can SMU repeat last year's run? What the hell is gonna happen in Tallahassee? We try to answer those questions and more. Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.Follow us on Bluesky: @TakinOnSports.bsky.socialAnd on Instagram: @TakinOnSportsAnd on Threads: @TakinOnSportsAnd on Twitter: @TakinOnSportsAs always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.

This week we look at the Big Ten - is it just a race between Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon? Probaby, yeah, but with 18 teams there's plenty to look at, with a lot of those schools falling into our wild card tier. There's also some MLB banter, a little NFL training camp talk, and some Summer Slam reactions. Want some Takin’ On Sports merch? Visit The Alabama Take store on TeePublic.Follow us on Bluesky: @TakinOnSports.bsky.socialAnd on Instagram: @TakinOnSportsAnd on Threads: @TakinOnSportsAnd on Twitter: @TakinOnSportsAs always, keep it Done Up Real Good out there and be sure to check out all the other great podcasts and more on The Alabama Take.