John Metchie
Alabama football coach Nick Saban speaks with the media at Alabama's NFL Pro Day, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Saban: Tide receiver Hall suspended for violating team rules

Apr. 06, 2022 08:16 PM EDT

Former Alabama football player Evan Neal participates in position drills at Alabama's NFL Pro Day, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Evan Neal takes center stage at Alabama's pro day

By John Zenor Mar. 30, 2022 04:59 PM EDT

Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott (21) runs for gain after catching a pass as Alabama's Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) and Jordan Battle (9) defend during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Alabama cornerback Armour-Davis declares for NFL draft

Jan. 15, 2022 05:00 PM EST

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) makes a long first down catch in the first quarter at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Silver lining: Young, Alabama should contend again in 2022

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2022 02:46 PM EST

Georgia's Devonte Wyatt hits Alabama's Bryce Young as he throws during the first half of the College Football Playoff championship football game Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Young, Alabama can't summon comeback minus 2 best receivers

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2022 12:38 AM EST

Georgia's Nolan Smith celebrates with head coach Kirby Smart after the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. Georgia won 33-18. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:04 AM EST

Georgia's Brock Bowers is congratulated after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Georgia beats Alabama 33-18 for national title

Jan. 10, 2022 03:11 PM EST

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia plays Alabama in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Dawg D seeks redemption vs Bama in national title game

By Paul Newberry Jan. 09, 2022 04:26 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (7) celebrates after catching a pass and scoring a touchdown against Cincinnati during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Alabama has plenty of replacements for injured WR Metchie

By Michael Marot Jan. 09, 2022 02:27 PM EST

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws a 39 yard touchdown pass to Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) in the 4th quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 1 Alabama, No. 3 Georgia seek national title in rematch

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2022 04:16 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban, center, watches from the sideline during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Cincinnati, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Analysis: Alabama confident it can beat Georgia in rematch

By John Zenor Jan. 08, 2022 12:14 PM EST

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia plays Alabama in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
CFP championship: Matchups that will decide 'Bama-Georgia II

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 04, 2022 05:13 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) misses the catch against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama turning to Brooks, others to fill Metchie's void

By John Zenor Dec. 29, 2021 01:15 PM EST

FILE - Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) is shown in action against Charleston Southern during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Bowers was selected to The Associated Press All-SEC team in results released Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama QB Young, LB Anderson named SEC players of year

By John Zenor Dec. 08, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Cincinnati's Bryon Threats (10) celebrates after defeating Houston in the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bearcats break through, No. 1 Alabama awaits in Cotton Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 05, 2021 02:23 PM EST

Alabama offensive lineman Chris Owens (79) celebrates a touchdown against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama's O-line comes up big in SEC championship vs Georgia

By John Zenor Dec. 04, 2021 09:29 PM EST

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Proud Georgia defense humbled in SEC title game loss to Tide

By Charles Odum Dec. 04, 2021 09:16 PM EST

Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception and touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Playoff bound: Bama rolls No. 1 Georgia 41-24 for SEC title

By Paul Newberry Dec. 04, 2021 07:51 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) makes a touchdown catch against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
CBS: Alabama's John Metchie not expected to return to game

Dec. 04, 2021 06:32 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrates after scoring during the fourth overtime of an NCAA college football game to defeat Auburn 24-22 Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Young, No. 4 Alabama face stiff test from No. 1 Georgia's D

By John Zenor Dec. 01, 2021 10:55 AM EST