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Fox News
31-03-2025
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CRIMSON PRIDE: Alabama football seniors reflect on personal legacies in final episode of Fox Nation series
The Alabama Crimson Tide football team is regarded as one of the premiere college programs in the country — and for players who get to help shape the team's legacy, emotions can run as high as the game's score. For graduating seniors on the team, just before the final game of the season is the perfect time to reflect on personal legacies made throughout their tenure in Tuscaloosa. In the sixth and final episode of "The Tides That Bind," streaming exclusively on Fox Nation, several Alabama players opened up about their thoughts going into their final regular season game against the Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl. The Alabama-Auburn football rivalry spans over a century, and is considered to be one of the most intense rivalries in sports. The matchup usually marks the final game of the season, giving Crimson Tide seniors extra motivation to end their college careers on a high note against a storied FOOTBALL STAFF MEMBERS REVEAL THE 'PANIC' THAT SET IN DURING NICK SABAN'S RETIREMENT "When I leave college, I can't come back," quarterback Jalen Milroe said during the episode, weighing the gravity of playing his final game with the Crimson Tide. "I can never come back and play another snap at Alabama." The projected NFL draft pick also touched on what he personally hopes to leave behind as he exits the program. "I just want to touch someone in this world. I don't care who it is," Milroe continued. "I just want to inspire somebody that they can say, 'Man, Jalen went through this — I can do it, too.'" Former long snapper Kneeland Hibbett admitted the final game would be bittersweet during a team practice prior to the Iron Bowl. "I'm just preparing like any other week," he said. "But when that 'Dixieland Delight' hits in the fourth quarter, there will be some emotions. It's been a fun journey with a lot of good guys." The Crimson Tide conquered the Tigers in the 2024 edition of the yearly gridiron battle 28-14, sending Milroe and his fellow graduating seniors off on a high note. To stream all six episodes of Fox Nation's "The Tides that Bind," sign up today. Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from your favorite Fox Nation personalities.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fox Nation goes inside Alabama's iconic 'Million Dollar Band,' catches up with the Crimsonettes
The sights and sounds of college football include much more than just what happens on the gridiron. They come from the marching band, as well. In episode 3 of the Fox Nation series, "The Tides That Bind," the Alabama Crimson Tide's 'Million Dollar Band' is showcased during practices and before major football games. As the latest installment explores, perhaps the loudest sound of all is the immense pride that's shared among members of the band — to whom it's much more than just an extracurricular activity."It became a big goal of mine to make the drumline at Bama," drumline member of the 'Million Dollar Band' and University of Alabama senior Cade Wilson said in the new episode. "It was probably the best day of my life so far."'The Tides That Bind': Alabama Coach Kalen Deboer Offers Inside Access To Debut Season For Wilson, it's an honor and a legacy; both his parents were members of the band in their younger years. His father was a drummer and his mother was a member of the Crimsonettes, the baton-twirling group that performs alongside the 'Million Dollar Band.' "Fulfilling that family legacy meant a lot," Wilson Worker Reveals Alabama Football Team 'Inspired' His Late Son In New Fox Nation Special The episode also spotlighted the Crimsonettes, during which captain Sally Otts expressed how intimidating the road environments are for the Crimson Tide — especially when the team travels to Knoxville to play their rivals, the Tennessee Volunteers. "This week, we will talk about how to react in a positive manner when things aren't going well," Otts said."Because that environment [Tennessee] is so negative and scary, and if we lose, it can be really intense," she explained of the Volunteers fan base, known for being passionate and, to some, downright annoying. Read On The Fox News App Wilson stressed the significance of being part of such a historic band before kickoff between the Crimson Tide and the Volunteers. "I'm an ambassador of the university every time I put on that script 'A'," Wilson said. "I'm in uniform with all my best friends. I have a purpose to serve." "You have a chance to represent the university at the highest level. That is as far as you can go without being literally on the football team." To watch the first three episodes of "The Tides that Bind," subscribe to Fox Nation. Click Here To Join Fox Nation Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from your favorite Fox Nation article source: Fox Nation goes inside Alabama's iconic 'Million Dollar Band,' catches up with the Crimsonettes
Fox News
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Fox Nation goes inside Alabama's iconic 'Million Dollar Band,' catches up with the Crimsonettes
The sights and sounds of college football include much more than just what happens on the gridiron. They come from the marching band, as well. In episode 3 of the Fox Nation series, "The Tides That Bind," the Alabama Crimson Tide's 'Million Dollar Band' is showcased during practices and before major football games. As the latest installment explores, perhaps the loudest sound of all is the immense pride that's shared among members of the band — to whom it's much more than just an extracurricular activity."It became a big goal of mine to make the drumline at Bama," drumline member of the 'Million Dollar Band' and University of Alabama senior Cade Wilson said in the new episode. "It was probably the best day of my life so far."'THE TIDES THAT BIND': ALABAMA COACH KALEN DEBOER OFFERS INSIDE ACCESS TO DEBUT SEASON For Wilson, it's an honor and a legacy; both his parents were members of the band in their younger years. His father was a drummer and his mother was a member of the Crimsonettes, the baton-twirling group that performs alongside the 'Million Dollar Band.' "Fulfilling that family legacy meant a lot," Wilson WORKER REVEALS ALABAMA FOOTBALL TEAM 'INSPIRED' HIS LATE SON IN NEW FOX NATION SPECIAL The episode also spotlighted the Crimsonettes, during which captain Sally Otts expressed how intimidating the road environments are for the Crimson Tide — especially when the team travels to Knoxville to play their rivals, the Tennessee Volunteers. "This week, we will talk about how to react in a positive manner when things aren't going well," Otts said."Because that environment [Tennessee] is so negative and scary, and if we lose, it can be really intense," she explained of the Volunteers fan base, known for being passionate and, to some, downright annoying. Wilson stressed the significance of being part of such a historic band before kickoff between the Crimson Tide and the Volunteers. "I'm an ambassador of the university every time I put on that script 'A'," Wilson said. "I'm in uniform with all my best friends. I have a purpose to serve." "You have a chance to represent the university at the highest level. That is as far as you can go without being literally on the football team." To watch the first three episodes of "The Tides that Bind," subscribe to Fox Nation. Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from your favorite Fox Nation personalities.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Tides That Bind': Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer offers inside access to debut season
When Coach Kalen DeBoer stepped onto what is now called the Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium sideline as the Alabama Crimson Tide's new head coach, he wasn't just filling the shoes of a legend – he was stepping into history. Taking over for the iconic Nick Saban, DeBoer led the Tide through a season marked by tough losses, triumphant victories and a defining win over Georgia. Now, Fox Nation is pulling back the curtain on Alabama football's new era. "The Tides that Bind," a six-part docuseries debuting this week, takes fans behind the scenes of DeBoer's first year at the helm, offering an inside look at the triumphs and trials that shaped perhaps one of the most storied seasons in college football history. "Anytime you have a platform like this, where Alabama and Fox Nation joined together to put this documentary out for everyone to get the behind-the-scenes look and feel at least a little bit of what it's like here in our program, it's just an awesome opportunity for us," DeBoer told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview on Tuesday. Kirby Smart Reflects On Decision To Leave Alabama And Nick Saban For Georgia "I think a lot of people really enjoy what they see and what they'll be intrigued by our program and want to hopefully follow even closer down the road." Read On The Fox News App The former Washington Huskies coach got the call to take over the SEC powerhouse franchise shortly after Saban stunned the sports world by announcing his retirement at the end of the 2023 season. Following on the heels of a sports legend with an overall 201–29 record seemed to be nothing short of a daunting task to many. "You really try to simplify it down and not let it be as big as it probably really is when it comes to being here at Alabama and especially as the head coach," DeBoer said. "You understand the dynamics that are here when it comes to Alabama, but really you try to keep the focus on the players, the staff and just helping everyone be the best they can be and creating an environment to bring out their best." Nick Saban Reveals 'Biggest Mistake' Of Illustrious Coaching Career Though some things changed with the dawn of the new era, what remains unchanged are the thousands of screaming, houndstooth-wearing, "Dixieland Delight"-singing, Auburn-loathing students and Tide loyals who pour into the stadium year-after-year to root for their favorite team against rivals like the Tennessee Volunteers, the LSU Tigers, the Texas Longhorns and the neighboring Georgia Bulldogs. The university's marching band, the Million-Dollar Band, only partially drowns out the sounds of a fan base notorious for their passion and high standards. The Crimson Tide emerged victorious in one of the most highly-anticipated rivalry games of the season after handing the Bulldogs a 41-34 loss in DeBoer's SEC opener. But triumphs were not without trials. After three crushing losses, including one to the Vanderbilt Commodores and another to the Tennessee Volunteers in one of college football's most storied rivalries, some of that passion turned to anger, and fans' frustrations turned on staff members and players. What Are The 10 Best Individual Performances In Cfp History? "We want expectations to stay high. That's why everyone came here. For myself, to our staff, the team, we remind each other of that. We understand that's the reason why everyone wants to be a part of this program, to be a part of the great tradition and history, and our goal is to make it even better for those that follow us," DeBoer said. "I think for us, for me, it's just trying to really get back to the basics and making it about growth and development, and that starts with the individuals that are here, the players in particular, and really focusing on them… and I think this docuseries shows a little bit of all of that with some behind the scenes that specifically it is football, but I think a lot of it is really cool stories that our players or even those that surround the program and even fans have that people don't know about." "I think the journey is special, and to have this documentary hit on a lot of the journeys of different people that touch the program is really cool." The first episode of "The Tides that Bind: Inside Alabama Football" drops today, with five more episodes following. Click Here To Join Fox NationOriginal article source: 'The Tides That Bind': Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer offers inside access to debut season
Fox News
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
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'The Tides That Bind': Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer offers inside access to debut season
When Coach Kalen DeBoer stepped onto what is now called the Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium sideline as the Alabama Crimson Tide's new head coach, he wasn't just filling the shoes of a legend – he was stepping into history. Taking over for the iconic Nick Saban, DeBoer led the Tide through a season marked by tough losses, triumphant victories and a defining win over Georgia. Now, Fox Nation is pulling back the curtain on Alabama football's new era. "The Tides that Bind," a six-part docuseries debuting this week, takes fans behind the scenes of DeBoer's first year at the helm, offering an inside look at the triumphs and trials that shaped perhaps one of the most storied seasons in college football history. "Anytime you have a platform like this, where Alabama and Fox Nation joined together to put this documentary out for everyone to get the behind-the-scenes look and feel at least a little bit of what it's like here in our program, it's just an awesome opportunity for us," DeBoer told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview on Tuesday. "I think a lot of people really enjoy what they see and what they'll be intrigued by our program and want to hopefully follow even closer down the road." The former Washington Huskies coach got the call to take over the SEC powerhouse franchise shortly after Saban stunned the sports world by announcing his retirement at the end of the 2023 season. Following on the heels of a sports legend with an overall 201–29 record seemed to be nothing short of a daunting task to many. "You really try to simplify it down and not let it be as big as it probably really is when it comes to being here at Alabama and especially as the head coach," DeBoer said. "You understand the dynamics that are here when it comes to Alabama, but really you try to keep the focus on the players, the staff and just helping everyone be the best they can be and creating an environment to bring out their best." Though some things changed with the dawn of the new era, what remains unchanged are the thousands of screaming, houndstooth-wearing, "Dixieland Delight"-singing, Auburn-loathing students and Tide loyals who pour into the stadium year-after-year to root for their favorite team against rivals like the Tennessee Volunteers, the LSU Tigers, the Texas Longhorns and the neighboring Georgia Bulldogs. The university's marching band, the Million-Dollar Band, only partially drowns out the sounds of a fan base notorious for their passion and high standards. The Crimson Tide emerged victorious in one of the most highly-anticipated rivalry games of the season after handing the Bulldogs a 41-34 loss in DeBoer's SEC opener. But triumphs were not without trials. After three crushing losses, including one to the Vanderbilt Commodores and another to the Tennessee Volunteers in one of college football's most storied rivalries, some of that passion turned to anger, and fans' frustrations turned on staff members and players. "We want expectations to stay high. That's why everyone came here. For myself, to our staff, the team, we remind each other of that. We understand that's the reason why everyone wants to be a part of this program, to be a part of the great tradition and history, and our goal is to make it even better for those that follow us," DeBoer said. "I think for us, for me, it's just trying to really get back to the basics and making it about growth and development, and that starts with the individuals that are here, the players in particular, and really focusing on them… and I think this docuseries shows a little bit of all of that with some behind the scenes that specifically it is football, but I think a lot of it is really cool stories that our players or even those that surround the program and even fans have that people don't know about." "I think the journey is special, and to have this documentary hit on a lot of the journeys of different people that touch the program is really cool." The first episode of "The Tides that Bind: Inside Alabama Football" drops today, with five more episodes following.
