Roll Pod: An Alabama sports show from Bama247

If it happened in Alabama football recruiting between 2008-2015, there is a good chance Trevor Hewett has an understanding of the way things went down. Between his time as a recruiting assistant at UA to his stint with us at BOL, Hewett has a two-sided perspective of the process most can't begin to grasp. Check out the latest episode of the Built By BamaOnLine podcast, as Trevor joins host Travis Reier for a conversation about his experiences -- yes, even some from his time as the gatekeeper at Innisfree Irish Pub -- in Tuscaloosa.  

BamaOnLine.com publisher Tim Watts joins senior analyst Travis Reier to discuss Alabama's latest commitment for its 2020 football recruiting class. Plus, UA's interest in a previous commit who went the junior college route.

Ever wonder what goes into building a college basketball schedule? From conference play, to "buy" games to landing spots in premier early-season events and conference challenges, Colton Houston, co-founder of HD Intelligence and former director of basketball operations at Alabama, takes you through the process. 

With commitments and official visits currently dominating the recruiting landscape for the Alabama football program, the month of June has resembled a month better known for shopping and sharing of gifts. After a flurry of commitments in recent days, UA now sits at 20 commitment for the 2020 recruiting cycle. To breakdown exactly where Alabama stands -- and where it is likely headed next -- recruiting analyst Hank South joined senior analyst Travis Reier for an in-depth discussion on the Tide's latest effort.

With left tackle Jonah Williams and center Ross Pierschbacher off to the NFL, Alabama must replace a pair of important offensive line starters. Join Charlie Potter, Hank South and Travis Reier as they go in-depth on the Crimson Tide's front five. 

In Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama welcomes back a record-setting quarterback who will be expected to take his game to an even higher level in 2019. But what about the rest of the quarterback roster? Join Charlie Potter, Hank South and Travis Reier as they go in depth on UA signal callers. 

After 15 newcomers showed up on campus for the start of the spring semester, the remaining 12 signees for Alabama's 2019 recruiting class will make their way to Tuscaloosa in the coming days. Join Travis Reier, Charlie Potter and Hank South as they review the recruitment of each of the dozen newcomers while also previewing how they might impact different areas of the Crimson Tide during the upcoming season. 

The middle of May isn't known for producing major recruiting news in the two biggest sports on the Power 5 level. That was the case for the University of Alabama on Monday, though, as both the men's basketball and football programs were in the mix for commitments from top prospects.

For new men's basketball coach Nate Oats, he was hoping to overcome the huge advantage LSU, Indiana and Memphis had on the relationship front with five-star forward Trendon Watford. Ultimately, the bond between Watford and Will Wade and the rest of the LSU staff was the difference. On a positive note, Oats has exhibited a trait common in all good recruiters: the ability to pivot to another prospect who doesn't represent much of a drop-off from the primary target.

As for Nick Saban, he and his staff are showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to recruiting South Florida. Tonight, the Crimson Tide hit pipeline one more time, adding four-star Thaiu Jones-Bell to its commitment list for the 2020 recruiting class.

Once the dust settled, BOL recruiting analyst Hank South joined senior analyst Travis Reier to put a bow on the day's events.

Charlie Potter and Hank South join Travis Reier to offer up a nuts and bolts look at the running back position at Alabama. What's the ceiling for five-star signee Trey Sanders as a true freshman in 2019? How will new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian look to get another deep and talented stable involved in the attack? The trio also preview five-star hoops prospect Trendan Watford's upcoming decision and head to the Built By BamaOnLine mailbag to interact with BOL subscribers.

Charlie Potter and Hank South join Travis Reier to discuss the long-range prospects for Nick Saban, both from a coaching and recruiting standpoint. Are there noticeable signs of decline or have the events of the last five months only further motivated Alabama's head coach? Also, a two-way look at the Crimson Tide linebacker positions -- both inside and outside -- with an emphasis on players already on campus and others who will be added through the 2020 recruiting cycle.