Roll Pod: An Alabama sports show from Bama247

What do you get when you bring together long-time BamaOnLine staffers Tim Watts, Travis Reier and Trevor Hewitt and hit record on the ol' podcast machine? 

Answer: Discussion on topics ranging from casting "The Godfather" with BOL staffers; UA's rash of injuries; Tim Tebow's impact on the innerwebs; the chances of Mac Jones succeeding Tua Tagovailoa behind center; all-time recruiting flips in the Nick Saban era; and the best football movie ever made.

It's all inside this edition of the Built By BamaOnLine podcast.

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa.

As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included:

* Keeping up with fallout from injuries at inside linebacker and running back.

* Another defensive lineman sidelined. 

* Death, taxes and various offensive line combinations in fall camp.

* Depth providers at RB, WR and LB who might factor big on special teams.

* Tons of interaction in the Q&A segment!

Once pads go on during fall camp, no news is good news. 

With that thought in mind, Alabama fans got some news Saturday morning -- and it wasn't good.

Prior to today's scrimmage, five-star freshman running back Trey Sanders was on crutches and sporting a boot on his left foot as he got off the team bus at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The scene confirmed what had been feared since Thursday night. 

Join BOL staffers Travis Reier and Charlie Potter from Bryant-Denny, as they talk about what Sanders' setback means for the running back position and provide additional updates on the Crimson Tide.   

As the Alabama football staff looks to close out its haul for the 2020 recruiting class, a handful of moving pieces will define the cycle for the Crimson Tide. In more than one instance, it appears as if either/or scenarios involving the SEC's top two programs -- Alabama and Georgia -- will play out.

On the latest edition of the Built By BamaOnline podcast, BOL recruiting analyst Hank South joins colleague Travis Reier to lay out exactly where UA sits with remaining targets for the class of 2020. Among other topics Hank hammers on include:

* Musical chairs possibilities at wide receiver, defensive line and the secondary.

* A player comparison for running back commit Roydell Williams.

* Are we still under a Bryce Young watch?

* Way-too-early look at in-state stars for the Class of 2022.

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa.

As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included:

* Another key absence for the Crimson Tide defensive line.

* Young safeties learning multiple roles.

* Tons of interaction in the Q&A segment!

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa.

As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included:

* For all the talk about Tua's weight loss, what about Taulia's offseason?

* Upcoming scrimmages could feature wide range of combinations in a couple of areas.

* Is it important for Alabama to have a 1,000-yard rusher?

* Tons of interaction in the Q&A segment!

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysishas been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa.

As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included:

* Why should you believe Terrell Lewis is back to full go?

* Summer enrollee defensive linemen working to get up to speed.

* Are both the punting and placekicking jobs within the reach of Will Reichard?

* Tons of interaction in the Q&A segment!

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa.

As for items senior analyst Travis Reier touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included:

* Who is in  non-contact jerseys and does it matter (right now)?

* Outlining competitions at a number of positions, including safety, tight end, punter and in the trenches.

* How Trevon Diggs responded to a mid-practice injury scare.

* Tons of interaction in the Q&A segment!

The Alabama Crimson Tide held its annual media day Saturday, with head coach Nick Saban and his coordinators -- Steve Sarkisian and Pete Golding -- kicking things off at the Mal Moore Athletic Facility. From there, the team transitioned to Bryant-Denny Stadium, where select players were made available to reporters before the 2019 version of the Tide posed for its team picture. In this midday update, we provide a few thoughts on the morning media session and also check in with defensive backs Trevon Diggs and Shyheim Carter and offensive tackle. 

Since 2008, BamaOnLine.com's Instant Analysis has been a staple of Crimson Tide football coverage. That won't change in 2019, as we'll continue to provide Alabama fans with insight and interaction fresh from Tuscaloosa.

As for items we touched on during the latest edition of IA, they included:

* Position-by-position thoughts from Day 1 of camp.

 * Who's filling in for injured players at defensive end and tight end?

* Florida State transfer Landon Dickerson has first-off-the-bus potential.

* Getting reacquainted with "Sunseri-nese". 

* Tons of interaction in the Q&A segment!