On this week’s episode of THE DYNASTY, AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart are getting you ready for the start of training camp by sharing their thoughts on some of the team’s biggest questions!

AJ also explains why preseason polls are meaningless… but while we’re on the topic, he also tells us why the Crimson Tide could EASILY be ranked higher than 11th. The crew also examines Ryan Grubb’s plans for the running game, what it takes to succeed in Alabama’s backfield and why Kevin Riley could become a breakout star. 

And finally, what do we make of the Protect College Sports Act? The guys share their thoughts on the possible game changing new law and wonder if some of these financial figures are truly sustainable for even the biggest universities.

Have a question for AJ, Trent or Chris? Leave it in the comments! 👇

Chapters

(00:00) Intro

(1:18) AJ On Birmingham Stallions Relocation

(6:08) What Was Preseason Camp Like for AJ?

(14:56) Concern Level For Alabama's Preseason Ranking

(26:04) Will Alabama's Ground Game Improve?

(36:47) What is EJ Crowell's Ceiling?

(44:38) What Players Remind AJ & Trent Of Themselves?

(52:40) Breaking Down The Protect College Sports Act

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SEC Network analyst Chris Doering joins Chris Stewart for an opening conversation about SEC Media Days, Alabama's quarterback competition, improving the Crimson Tide's run game and Ryan Coleman-Williams.

Later, AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart to preview Alabama's wide receiver room, react to the Crimson Tide being picked sixth in the preseason SEC media poll and break down whether the SEC could really separate from the rest of college football.

The guys close the show by answering YOUR questions! How does AJ think Alabama's 2013 team would've matched up against Florida State? What's the first thing Trent would do if he was coaching Alabama's running backs? Find out on THE DYNASTY!

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Chapters

(00:00) Chris Doering Joins Chris Stewart

(05:59) Improving Alabama's Run Game

(08:40) Building an Offensive Line

(10:26) Can Ryan Coleman-Williams Bounce Back?

(15:42) AJ McCarron & Trent Richardson Join Chris Stewart

(16:02) Previewing Alabama's WR Room

(29:12) Could the SEC Really Break Away?

(40:00) Alabama Picked 6th in the SEC

(46:41) Answering YOUR Questions

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Former Alabama wide receiver Kenny Bell joins AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart to share behind-the-scenes Alabama football stories. He dives into what it was like playing for Curt Cignetti and explains why he and AJ can no longer eat peanut butter after surviving "skinny camp" in Tuscaloosa.

Kenny also tells his favorite Nick Saban story, reflects on Alabama's legendary 2009 recruiting class and discusses coaching in today's landscape. The guys close the show by breaking down how Alabama's secondary stacks up heading into the season.

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Chapters

(00:00) Kenny Bell Joins the Show!

(07:21) Kenny and AJ Go to "Skinny Camp"

(11:16) Kenny's Progression & the '09 Recruiting Class

(15:39) Coaching in Today's Game

(30:11) Kenny's Bond With Saban

(40:01) Playing for Curt Cignetti

(46:13) Previewing Alabama's Secondary

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Former Alabama quarterback Blake Sims joins AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart for a conversation that touches on everything from the WWE-style celebration he threw at LSU fans to why he felt compelled to call Nick Saban and apologize after becoming a college football coach himself.

He also reflects on playing five different positions at Alabama, winning the starting QB job, leading the Tide to a comeback victory against the Tigers in Baton Rouge and more!

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Chapters

(00:00) Blake Sims Joins the Show!

(04:23) Blake On Playing 5 Positions

(07:43) Blake's Coaching Career

(13:51) Blake on Winning the QB Job

(20:55) Blake's Side of the Shoe Story

(28:49) Bama's QB Room With Blake & AJ

(38:30) More Bama Memories

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National champions AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, for another episode of THE DYNASTY!

The guys kick things off by explaining why you shouldn't panic about Alabama's 2027 recruiting class. They break down what they like about Kalen DeBoer's roster-building strategy, why they think it will pay off in the long run and how the NCAA's new age-based eligibility model could impact the Tide's roster in the years ahead.

Then, AJ and Trent pull back the curtain on what summer workouts at Alabama were really like during their playing days. They share how the legendary Fourth Quarter Program helped turn them into champions, what made those workouts so demanding and why they believe Scott Cochran is the greatest strength coach in college football history.

They wrap up the show by answering YOUR mailbag questions! What were Trent and AJ's favorite games at Alabama? What did AJ learn in Year 1 as head coach of the Birmingham Stallions? And what did Blake Sims have to do after borrowing Trent's shoes?

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Chapters

(00:00) Don't Panic About Bama's 2027 Class

(15:22) NCAA's New 5-for-5 Eligibility Model

(17:55) Benefits of Being a Young Team

(27:48) Inside Summer Workouts

(48:54) Answering YOUR Questions

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National champions AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, for another episode of THE DYNASTY!

Chris opens the show by reacting to Alabama's season-ending loss to Texas in the College World Series and explaining why the Tide's historic run still represents a major step forward for the program despite the disappointing finish.

Then, Trent shares a proud dad moment and AJ goes behind the scenes on his viral halftime speech.

They wrap up the show by answering YOUR Alabama questions. Which Nick Saban lessons still impact them today? What were the loudest moments they experienced at Bryant-Denny Stadium? When does Alabama need to settle the quarterback competition by? They discuss all of that and more!

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Chapters

(00:00) Baseball's Run Ends in Omaha

(10:01) Trent's Proud Dad Moment

(22:05) AJ's Viral Halftime Speech

(32:46) Schedule Breakdown

(45:41) Answering Your Questions

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Alabama baseball is going to the College World Series, two Alabama football legends are on the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot and AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart are back to talk about it all!

They start the show by discussing Barrett Jones and DeMeco Ryans making the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. The guys dive deep into what made Jones such a unique player and what they remember about playing with him.

Next, they tackle one of the biggest debates among Crimson Tide fans: Who is the greatest Alabama running back of all time? From Derrick Henry and Mark Ingram to Shaun Alexander and Trent Richardson himself, they make the case for why Alabama stands alone as the true "RB U" of college football.

They also react to Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne's comments on Kalen DeBoer's contract extension and Nick Saban's latest trip to Washington to discuss the future of college sports.

To close the show, Chris dives into Alabama's Super Regional sweep of St. John's and the Tide's first trip to Omaha since 1999.

Chapters

(00:00) AJ Reflects on Year 1 as a Head Coach

(09:20) 2 Tide Legends on HOF Ballot

(22:51) Who's the GOAT Bama RB?

(31:47) Byrne on DeBoer's Extension

(44:07) Saban's Latest Trip to Washington

(59:49) Alabama Advances to CWS!

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On this edition of THE DYNASTY, Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart are joined by ESPN's Peter Burns and On3's Chris Low for a packed show!

Peter breaks down the biggest topics from SEC spring meetings, including potential College Football Playoff expansion, the elimination of "cupcake weekend" and whether SEC teams should continue scheduling marquee non-conference opponents. Trent also shares his firsthand insight into why those pre-rivalry week games against FCS opponents were actually some of the toughest weeks to navigate as an Alabama player. Plus, Peter reacts to the Tide advancing to the Super Regional round of the NCAA baseball tournament.

Then, On3’s Chris Low joins the show to discuss his in-depth piece on Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams. He explains what may have contributed to an up-and-down 2025 season, why he believes the talented receiver is positioned for a bounce-back season in 2026 and what Coleman-Williams has learned over the last year. He also weighs in on whether Ole Miss-LSU is developing into the SEC's next great rivalry and discusses how Kalen DeBoer has handled the unenviable task of replacing the GOAT.

To close the show, Trent and Chris Stewart take a trip down memory lane as they celebrate the 18th anniversary of Trent's commitment to Alabama.

Chapters

(00:00) ESPN's Peter Burns

(24:56) On3's Chris Low

(57:38) Trent's Commitment in 2008

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On the latest edition of THE DYNASTY, ESPN's Tom Luginbill joins AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart. They discuss five-star quarterback commit Elijah Haven, the Tide's ongoing quarterback competition between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack, Luginbill's thoughts on the SEC in 2026 and more!

The guys also take a trip down memory lane as AJ and Trent reminisce about what the recruiting process was like when they were going through it. They dive into how much they spoke to each other during that time, why AJ was great at recruiting other players and what schools they might have attended if they hadn't chosen Alabama.

They wrap up the show by discussing Brett McMurphy's report that Alabama will still play Ohio State in 2027 and 2028, even with the SEC's move to nine conference games.

Chapters

(00:00) Tales From the Recruiting Trail

(15:02) ESPN's Tom Luginbill

(46:53) The Ohio State Series

(55:55) Short Yardage

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National champions AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, for another episode of THE DYNASTY!

Chris and AJ start the show by discussing Kalen DeBoer's seven-year contract extension. With four years still remaining on DeBoer's deal, why did this extension need to happen now?

Then, they react to the NFL draft. They get into what the Rams saw in Ty Simpson, the situation Simpson is walking into in LA, the nine other Alabama players who were drafted and LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's fall to the seventh round. A Kalen DeBoer-coached QB has been selected in each of the last four drafts. How attractive does that make Alabama to elite QB prospects like Elijah Haven, the top-ranked quarterback in the class of 2027, who committed to the Tide on Saturday?

To wrap up the show, Trent talks to Chris about the running backs selected in this year's draft and whether the NFL is starting to value running backs again.

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Chapters

(00:00) DeBoer's Extension

(21:19) Simpson Is an LA Ram

(37:04) Nussmeier's Fall

(44:09) No. 1 QB Commits to Bama

(46:37) The NFL's View of RBs

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