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In outgunning Florida, 52-46, Saturday night in the SEC Championship Game, the Alabama Crimson Tide captured its 28th conference crown and ninth of the championship game era. In the aftermath, BOL senior analyst Travis Reier provided some thoughts and interacted with UA fans.

What do you get when you put BOL old heads Tim Watts and Travis Reier behind open mics? Anything from Alabama sports and recruiting to the latest trends in pop culture. 

As for their latest installment on the Built By BamaOnLine podcast, here are some topics the fellas touched on:

* Recapping Alabama's latest top-ranked football recruiting class.

* Which team did UA hurt the most on Wednesday?

* One more signee on the way for Crimson Tide prior to end of early period?

* What the guys will be looking for in Saturday's SEC Championship Game.

* Return of Rick Stansbury to Coleman Coliseum Saturday sends Uncle Tim into story time mode.

* 1980's Christmas music is undefeated.

In blasting Arkansas, 52-3, Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide became the first team in SEC history to win 10 games in a season. In the aftermath, BOL senior analyst Travis Reier provided some thoughts and interacted with UA fans.

What do you get when you put BOL old heads Tim Watts and Travis Reier behind open mics? Anything from Alabama sports and recruiting to the latest trends in pop culture. 

As for their latest installment on the Built By BamaOnLine podcast, here are some topics the fellas touched on:

* LSU fanbase downplaying importance of football is exactly how Alabama wants it.

* Why DeVonta Smith should win the Heisman, why he won't.

* Ranking LSU, Texas A&M and Auburn in terms of who should have highest championship expectations.

* With minimal spots available in 2021 class, best player available or positional focus?

* Tide men's hoops will be challenged by Clemson in Atlanta.

* ROUNDTABLE MAILBAG:

-- Favorite Christmas cookie and Christmas mornings spent at the Waffle House.

-- Comparing LSU 2019 and Alabama 2020.

In blasting LSU, 55-17, Saturday night at Tiger Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide ran its winning streak over the Tigers in Baton Rouge to five games. In the aftermath, BOL senior analyst Travis Reier provided some thoughts and interacted with UA fans.

What do you get when you put BOL old heads Tim Watts and Travis Reier behind open mics? Anything from Alabama sports and recruiting to the latest trends in pop culture. 

As for their latest installment on the Built By BamaOnLine podcast, here are some topics the fellas touched on:

* Reviewing the Iron Bowl.

* Putting on the job counselor hat where Steve Sarkisian is concerned.

* LSU look ahead.

* Tide men's hoops faces big challenges in Asheville.

* ROUNDTABLE MAILBAG:

-- Pondering how long the starters will play against the defending national champions. #2020

-- Considering a CFP Playoff that could have as many as three SEC teams.

-- Current Bama commits most likely to make early impact in 2021.

-- Recent on-their-own visitors of note.

-- Xavier Worthy update.

In taking down Auburn, 42-13, Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide ran its winning streak over the Tigers in Tuscaloosa to five games. In the aftermath, BOL senior analyst Travis Reier provided some thoughts and interacted with UA fans.

On Wednesday morning, the University of Alabama announced that head football coach Nick Saban had tested positive for COVID-19.

Unlike the situation from a month ago, UA isn't treating Saban's latest result as a potential false negative. With that Saban, despite suffering from minimal symptoms, entered isolation, leaving offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian as the interim boss heading into Saturday's Iron Bowl matchup with Auburn.

In the aftermath, BOL staffers Charlie Potter and Travis Reier convened to discuss the ramifications of Saban's absence, including how the remainder of the practice week will likely play out; how contact tracing might come into play; prospects for a Senior Day ceremony on Saturday; and where and when Saban might coach his next game.

The approaching Thanksgiving holiday won't result in a break for Alabama football, men's basketball and recruiting. With that, BamaOnLine.com staff members Charlie Potter and Hank South joined Travis Reier to talk Crimson Tide in all three areas.

Charlie and Travis fill in some blanks for Nate Oats' team in advance of its season opener against Jacksonville State on Wednesday before considering Alabama football's most important players on offense and defense in advance of the Iron Bowl. They also discuss where exactly UA's game on Dec. 5 might take place.

As for Hank, he updates us on his to trip catch Alabama football commitments Tommy and James Brockermeyer in action before breaking down three potential Iron Bowl visitors of note -- Xavier Worthy, Tunmise Adeleye and Terrion Arnold -- and a 2022 quarterback who has the attention of the UA staff.

In taking down Kentucky, 63-3, Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide ran its record to 7-0 on the 2020 season. In the aftermath, BOL senior analyst Travis Reier provided some thoughts and interacted with UA fans.