Alabama in the Women's College World Series, Amari Allen's Return and Schedules: The Joe Gaither Show
Let's get Thursday's edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez and Katie Windham fired up as we talk about Alabama's outlook in the Women's College World Series, Amari Allen returning to Tuscaloosa for his sophomore season, and adjustments and announcements to the football schedule.
Alabama Softball's Keys to Beating UCLA in WCWS Opener
The program opens with Windham joining us from Oklahoma City as Alabama is the top seed in this weekend's Women's College World Series. She details what makes UCLA dangerous in the Crimson Tide's opening game and which team is the biggest threat to Alabama's hopes of winning a second national title.
Amari Allen Makes Career-Altering Move at NBA Draft Withdrawal Deadline
The show transitions into yesterday's news that Amari Allen is withdrawing from the NBA Draft to come back to Tuscaloosa for his sophomore season. We discuss the impact on the Crimson Tide's roster with Allen returning and what kind of role the sophomore will look to fill next year to improve his NBA Draft stock.
Alabama Learns Kickoff Times, TV Assignments for First Three Games of 2026 Season
Lastly, we briefly mention Alabama's first three football weeks officially receiving kickoff times. Does the announcement move the needle and get you ready for football? The show stays with football and finishes by discussing the SEC getting rid of "cupcake week" in November. Did Greg Sankey bow to outside pressure in this decision?
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