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USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Social media reacts to Alabama's season-ending loss at Oklahoma in Norman Super Regional
Social media reacts to Alabama's season-ending loss at Oklahoma in Norman Super Regional Oklahoma has now scored as many runs in this third inning as it did in the entire regular season series at Alabama. — Katie Windham (@katiewindham_) May 24, 2025 The 2025 college softball season for the Alabama Crimson Tide has now officially come to an end. After winning the Tuscaloosa Regional a week ago, Alabama traveled to face four-time defending national champion Oklahoma in the Norman Super Regional this past Friday and Saturday, dropping both games by final scores of 3-0 and 13-2, respectively. As a result, Alabama's ends the season with a 40-23 overall record, one that also included a 12-12 mark in SEC play during the regular season. The Crimson Tide also fall just short of a return trip to Oklahoma City for the Women's College World Series. Here are some reactions on social media to the Crimson Tide's sweep at Oklahoma in the Norman Super Regional. Alabama's season comes to an end as the Crimson Tide falls in game two of the Norman Super Regional to Oklahoma#Team29 #RollTide — Alabama Softball (@AlabamaSB) May 24, 2025 Alabama has allowed 8 consecutive runs without an out to Oklahoma in the third inning of Game 2 of the NCAA softball super regionals, and trails, 9-0. — Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) May 24, 2025 SEE YOU SOONERS IN OKC ☝️ (2) @OU_Softball defeats (15) Alabama, 13-2 (5 inn.), to advance to the #WCWS for the 18th time in program history!#RoadToWCWS — NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) May 24, 2025 I think Alabama had a pretty good season & I believe if they keep their core players & add a solid transfer pitcher along with their incoming freshmen class they are LEGIT OKC contenders next season!! — College Softball Fan (@NCAASBFan) May 25, 2025 Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Texas A&M told Rob Vaughn he 'wasn't good enough': How it shapes Alabama baseball today
Long before he finished sentences with "Roll Tide," Alabama baseball coach Rob Vaughn grew up saying "Gig 'Em." Earl Vaughn, now 78, played baseball at Texas A&M in 1967 and 1968, so like any son whose favorite superhero was dad instead of Iron Man, little "Robby" wanted to suit up for the Aggies. Advertisement Vaughn's earliest memories of football were made in the Home of the 12th Man. Hour-and-a half long car rides to Blue Ball Park followed suit in the spring. Once he knew he had the potential to play at the next level, he set his sights on College Station, a little over 90 miles from his native Humble, Texas. Only Texas A&M had different plans for the backyard legacy. REQUIRED READING: Rob Vaughn hitting milestones with Alabama baseball, but he almost didn't take the job TRANSFER PORTAL OR 'SPEED DATING'? How Alabama baseball flipped 2025 roster with 13 additions "My senior year, I went there, and I played great. I'm thinking, 'Alright, I played really good. I think I'm getting an offer." Vaughn told the Tuscaloosa News. Advertisement "Literally, their words were, 'You're not 6-foot, 200 pounds.' " Vaughn was listed at 5-foot-11, 160 pounds on his last high school scouting report. Perfect Game evaluators said he had an "advanced bat" and ran well "for a catcher," but then came the inevitable criticism: "He's not big in size." Vaughn never forgot those words from A&M, but his mindset has shifted since the initial sting of rejection. Being able to say he had a successful career at Kansas State, where he found his wife, Kayleigh, and helped the Wildcats to their first ever NCAA Tournament, before getting drafted to the White Sox in 2009, doesn't hurt. Advertisement "That was the best thing that ever happened to me was Texas A&M's crew saying, 'Sorry, Rob, you're not good enough to play here,' because it draws me to those kind of kids," Vaughn said. Texas A&M denied Alabama baseball coach Rob Vaughn his dream: Why it was 'the best thing' ever The Crimson Tide added 13 transfers to its 2025 roster. About half of them have come through the JUCO system at some point in their career, including starters Bryce Fowler and Richie Bonomolo Jr., who were plucked straight from standout seasons at community college. "If you look around our team, there's a reason there's a heavy JUCO influence," Vaughn said. "Those kids were all, at some point, told they weren't good enough, and they had a choice to feel bad for themselves. But if you're going to go to JUCO and play baseball, it's because you want to be a lead baseball player, not for the glitz and the glamour of it." Advertisement "It's not sexy to say you're going to Wallace Dothan to play community college baseball, leaving Auburn, but you do it because you want to turn yourself into a guy," Vaughn said, referencing second-year member of the Crimson Tide Kade Snell. "That's what these kids did because they want to be good at baseball. They care. It's important to them to be good. And that's really what grit is." Vaughn finds the trials and tribulations that some Alabama players have faced are the reasons they're mentally battle-tested enough to take a run-rule on the chin in the opener and bounce back for a series win against Georgia. Or why Vaughn would be able to return as a coach to the same school he "wasn't good enough" to catch for and lead the Crimson Tide to sweep the Aggies, who have fallen from their status as the No. 1 team in the nation entering the season to standing as the 14th seed in the SEC Tournament. Advertisement No. 9 seed Alabama kicks off the week of tournament play in Hoover against No. 16 seed Missouri at 9:30 a.m. CT on SEC Network before A&M wraps up the first round against No. 11 seed Mississippi State later on Tuesday evening. Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn watches his team from the dugout during the game wtih Mississippi State at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa Friday, April 11, 2025. Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@ This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Texas A&M told Alabama baseball coach Rob Vaughn he 'wasn't good enough'
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sydney Thomas, viral ring girl from Tyson vs. Paul fight, graduates early from University of Alabama
Sydney Thomas , the ring girl who went viral during the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight in November 2024, has celebrated a major milestone: her college graduation. The 21-year-old influencer earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama , completing her studies in just three years. This achievement comes amidst significant personal and public events, including the loss of her mother and her unexpected rise to fame. Operation Sindoor India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far How India used 'Sudarshan Chakra' to take down Pak drones, missiles Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Thomas took to Instagram to share her excitement about her graduation. "Did it in 3🎓 @univofalabama," she wrote, alongside photos of herself in a white dress and graduation gown. In her post, Thomas reflected on her college journey, acknowledging the challenges she faced and how they helped shape her into the person she is today. 'As I look back and reflect on my college experience, I can't help but acknowledge how monumental each of these years has been in shaping me into who I am today,' Thomas shared. 'From navigating the loss of my mother to the whirlwind of unexpected overnight fame, Alabama has been the one constant through it all, continually welcoming me with open arms and keeping me grounded in who I am.' Her post also conveyed gratitude for the time she spent at Alabama, despite the 'non-typical' college experience. "This has been such a beautiful chapter in the story of my life—one I'll look back on often,' Thomas wrote. 'And while it's bittersweet that it's come to an end a year early, I know that wherever my path leads next, Alabama will always be sweet home to me.❤️ Roll Tide, forever & always.' The Rise to Fame Sydney Thomas became a viral sensation when she appeared as a ring girl during the highly-publicized Tyson vs. Paul fight in November 2024. The event, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, garnered massive attention, especially after being featured in a Netflix broadcast. Her striking appearance and confidence captivated viewers, leading to a flood of social media attention. Since then, Thomas's life has been a whirlwind. She quickly amassed millions of followers on TikTok , signed with Creative Artists Agency , and landed numerous brand deals. In fact, she reached the impressive milestone of one million followers on TikTok, marking her transition from a ring girl to an influencer with substantial social media clout. 'I still haven't been able to fully wrap my head around it all,' Thomas previously told PEOPLE. 'Just the fact that I'll go on Snapchat or something and all the news stories have my face in front of the weirdest mind game to me.' Reflecting on the Journey Despite her rapid rise to fame, Thomas has remained grounded and reflective. Her college experience, while extraordinary, was deeply personal, marked by both triumph and loss. As she celebrated this achievement, she shared with her followers that she was grateful for the stability and support Alabama had provided throughout her journey. One of her friends, gymnast Olivia 'Livvy' Dunne, who graduated from Louisiana State University in December 2024, also congratulated her on the milestone. 'I came for a time, and I fell short. I also came to NOT give up, and I absolutely didn't,' Thomas wrote in a separate post about her marathon of achievements, both in school and beyond. Also Read: Who is Sydney Thomas and why is she trending?
New York Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Viral ring girl Sydney Thomas celebrates college graduation after ‘far from typical' journey
Sydney Thomas, the viral ring girl from the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight in November 2024, recalled 'the whirlwind of unexpected overnight fame' while celebrating her college graduation on Wednesday. The 21-year-old influencer revealed on her Instagram that she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in three years amid highs and lows, including the passing of her mother. 'Did it in 3🎓 @univofalabama,' Thomas wrote, including snapshots of her wearing a white dress and her graduation gown. 'As I look back and reflect on my college experience, I can't help but acknowledge how monumental each of these years has been in shaping me into who I am today. From navigating the loss of my mother to the whirlwind of unexpected overnight fame, Alabama has been the one constant through it all- continually welcoming me with open arms and keeping me grounded in who I am. Advertisement 3 Sydney Thomas recalled 'the whirlwind of unexpected overnight fame' while celebrating her college graduation on Wednesday, May 6, 2025. Instagram/Sydney Thomas 'Though my college journey was far from typical, I've found such beauty and comfort in the abnormalcy of it all, trusting that everything unfolded in alignment with Gods divine timing. 'This has been such a beautiful chapter in the story of my life—one I'll look back on often. And while it's bittersweet that it's come to an end a year early, I know that wherever my path leads next, Alabama will always be sweet home to me.❤️ Roll Tide, forever & always.' Advertisement 3 Sydney Thomas recalled 'the whirlwind of unexpected overnight fame' while celebrating her college graduation on Wednesday, May 6, 2025. Instagram/Sydney Thomas One image showed Thomas wearing a red dress while chugging a bottle of champagne. She posed with her friends in other snapshots. Advertisement Thomas, who is a native of St. Louis, previously said she was enrolled in online classes in Alabama due to her travel schedule. The blonde beauty became an overnight sensation during the Paul-Tyson rumble, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 15, 2024. 3 Sydney Thomas is embracing her newfound fame after the ring girl nearly stole the spotlight during the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight on November 15, 2024. TikTok/Sydney Thomas Thomas, who garnered massive attention after that, landed brand deals on social media and interviews. Advertisement She celebrated reaching one million followers on TikTok after the fight and eventually signed with Creative Artists Agency for representation. Thomas previously shared that she was discovered by Paul's company through social media.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘One degree hotter' – Ring girl Sydney Thomas puts on busty display as she chugs Champagne to celebrate graduation
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SYDNEY THOMAS stunned fans with a busty display as she attended her graduation. The stunning ring girl graduated from the University of Alabama with great pride. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 15 Sydney Thomas has graduated from the University of Alabama Credit: instagram @iamsydneythomas 15 She wore a busty white dress for the event Credit: instagram @iamsydneythomas 15 She also wore a bold red dress Credit: instagram @iamsydneythomas 15 The stunning blonde treated herself to some champagne on campus Credit: instagram @iamsydneythomas Sydney, 21, wowed her 886k followers as she wore a short and busty white dress. She wore the dress with the traditional robes and with her six friends in front of the restaurant Rama Jama's. It was not the only outfit she wore as she was also pictured in a bold red dress drinking champagne on a set of stairs at the Tuscaloosa campus. Her fans loved the snaps posted on Instagram as they flooded the comment section. One posted: "Beauty queen! Congratulations." A second wrote: "So proud of you angel." A third commented: "One degree hotter." A fourth said: "Congrats Sydney!! Bama was lucky to have you." Another added: "Goodness gracious, could you be any more amazing and perfect?" Sydney also shared a touching message on the post as she revealed the challenge of dealing with the loss of her mother to gaining massive fame. Sydney Thomas stuns in daring ring girl outfit and is branded 'so perfect' by awestruck fans 15 Sydney shared the snaps on social media Credit: instagram @iamsydneythomas 15 She wore the white dress for the ceremony Credit: instagram @iamsydneythomas 15 She kept a sentimental picture in her mortar board Credit: instagram @iamsydneythomas 15 She celebrated with her pals Credit: instagram @iamsydneythomas She wrote: "As I look back and reflect on my college experience, I can't help but acknowledge how monumental each of these years has been in shaping me into who I am today. "From navigating the loss of my mother to the whirlwind of unexpected overnight fame, Alabama has been the one constant through it all- continually welcoming me with open arms and keeping me grounded in who I am. "Though my college journey was far from typical, I've found such beauty and comfort in the abnormalcy of it all, trusting that everything unfolded in alignment with Gods divine timing. "This has been such a beautiful chapter in the story of my life—one I'll look back on often. "And while it's bittersweet that it's come to an end a year early, I know that wherever my path leads next, Alabama will always be sweet home to me. "Roll Tide, forever & always." Sydney rose to fame following her appearance as a ring girl for Jake Paul's boxing fight with Mike Tyson in November 2024. She has continued to add fans with her glamorous pictures on social media. Earlier this month, fans were left stunned as she wore a busty bikini. Back in March, she opted for a daring outfit as she attended the Grammys. 15 Sydney and friends posed for a picture outside a restaurant Credit: instagram @iamsydneythomas 15 She rose to fame for her appearance at Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Credit: Instagram / @iamsydneythomas 15 She has built up a huge online following Credit: Instagram / @iamsydneythomas 15 She has nearly 900k followers on Instagram Credit: Instagram 15 She often wows them with her stunning pictures Credit: Instagram 15 She wore this pink dress to the Sports Illustrated Super Bowl party Credit: AP
