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DeVonta Smith on Auburn: ‘Never going to be y’all’s time’

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February 25, 2024

DeVonta Smith on Auburn: ‘Never going to be y’all’s time’

Former Auburn All-American quarterback Cam Newton looks at SEC football without Nick Saban as Alabama’s coach and sees better Saturdays ahead for his alma mater.

“I think it’s our time now,” Newton said during his “4th & 1″ podcast.

But Newton’s guest, DeVonta Smith, didn’t agree.

“It ain’t never going to be y’all’s time,” Smith replied.

Before he was a 1,000-yard receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, Smith was an All-American at Alabama.

Both Newton and Smith won the Heisman Trophy while playing for an undefeated team. Newton won the 2010 Heisman Trophy as the Tigers captured the BCS national championship. Smith won the 2020 Heisman Trophy as the Crimson Tide captured the CFP national championship.

Saban stepped down in January after 17 seasons as Alabama’s coach.

Newton said he had “the utmost respect” for Saban, who lost his only meeting with the quarterback 28-27 on Nov. 26, 2010, in the Iron Bowl known as the “Camback.”

The NFL MVP in 2015 with the Carolina Panthers, Newton said former Alabama and seven-time NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones had provided him with insight on the coach.

“Julio was like, ‘No, bro, Saban, he’s just an accountability type of guy,’” Newton said. “‘If you run away from it, you’re not going to like him. If you lean into it and you stand on business, he’s going to be your type of coach.’”

Smith agreed with Newton this time.

“I think that’s what people don’t realize: You get what you give,” Smith said. “You going to be an asshole, he’s going to treat you like an asshole. … But if you go in, do what you’re supposed to do, handle your business, you’re going to love him.”

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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1.

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North Alabama Primary Runoff Election Results – June 16, 2026

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2 hours ago

June 16, 2026

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(WHNT) — Residents of North Alabama made it out to the polls on Tuesday for the 2026 Primary Runoff Elections, and News 19 is following the results as they come in.

We are following several runoff races, including multiple state races.

News 19 is updating the election results as they become available. You can find the results for each runoff race below:

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Oklahoma beats Georgia, Texas eliminates Alabama at MCWS

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22 hours ago

June 16, 2026

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Oklahoma beats Georgia, Texas eliminates Alabama at MCWS

Oklahoma outlasted Georgia, winning 4-3, to move to 2-0 in the Men’s College World Series and is now one win away from the championship series.

The Bulldogs will next rematch with Texas at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday.

OU freshman right-hander Xander Mercurius shined in the win, unfazed by UGA’s high octane offense, lasting 7.1 innings with nine strikeouts while holding the Bulldogs to three runs.

Check out some of the most notable numbers and moments from the contest:

Mercurius and Georgia’s Caden Aoki both duked it out for seven-plus innings. The last MCWS game where both starting pitchers threw seven-plus innings was Game 13 in 2023
- Wake Forest’s Rhett Lowder (7 IP) and LSU’s Paul Skenes (8 IP)
- They threw a combined 219 pitches
Oklahoma handed Georgia its first loss since May 16 (Auburn)
Oklahoma scored three runs in the first after scoring two in the first in the Sooners’ MCWS opener
UGA went 0-for-12 with runners on base, scoring all runs via solo homers
- The Bulldogs were also 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position
Th 4-3 victory marks the Sooners’ fourth 2-0 start in MCWS history
Georgia’s Daniel Jackson hit his 32nd home run of the season 447 feet, the third longest homer at the MCWS since the move to Charles Schwab Field
With brothers Kolby (Georgia) and Kyle (Oklahoma) Branch playing, the game marked the first time in MCWS two brothers played against each other in the same game. You can read more about the Branch brothers and the family here.

The Texas-Georgia game will be the second time the two have met in Omaha, with Georgia topping the Longhorns 7-1 on Saturday. Now the two will meet again in an elimination game.

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Live Game, Weather Updates: College World Series, No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 6 Texas

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June 15, 2026

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Live Game, Weather Updates: College World Series, No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 6 Texas

OMAHA, Neb. — Alabama baseball has its back against the wall at the College World Series as the Crimson Tide opens up an elimination game against the Texas Longhorns.

The Crimson Tide was blanked in its opening game of the event, losing 9-0 to Oklahoma, and faces a Longhorns program that fell to Georgia 7-1. The game begins at 1 p.m. CT with the winner playing on Wednesday against the loser of this evening’s Georgia-Oklahoma matchup.

Follow along for live score updates and analysis from Charles Schwab Field. Be sure to frequently refresh your browser, as the most recent information will appear right below this paragraph.

Top 1 Inning

Pregame

12:50 p.m. CT – The national anthem has been sung and we’re about to get underway at Charles Schwab Stadium.

11:31 a.m. CT – The skies are completely clear and the temperature reads 77-degrees. It’s perfect weather for an afternoon baseball game.

Starting Lineups

Alabama

CF – Bryce Fowler
SS – Justin Lebron
C – Brady Neal
3B – Jason Torres
DH – John Lemm
LF – Eric Hines
2B – Brennan Holt
1B – Luke Vaughn
RF – Peyton Steele

Starting Pitcher: LHP – Zane Adams – 3.96 ERA, 8-4, 98 SO, 27 BB, 88.2 IP

Texas

RF – Aiden Robbins
C – Carson Tinney
LF – Anthony Pack Jr.
DH – Ethan Mendoza
SS – Adrian Rodriguez
2B – Temo Becerra
1B – Ashton Larson
3B – Casey Borba
CF – Dariyan Pendergrass

Starting Pitcher: RHP – Ruger Riojas – 4.04 ERA, 5-2, 113 SO, 19 BB, 75.2 IP

How to Watch: 7-Seed Alabama at the College World Series

Who: 7-seed Alabama (39-20, 18-12 SEC) vs. 6-seed Texas (45-14, 19-10)

What: NCAA Baseball College World Series

When: Monday, June 15, 1 p.m. CT

Where: Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, NE

TV: ESPN

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network. LISTEN LIVE

Series: The Crimson Tide is 1-7 all time against the Texas Longhorns, dating back to the first matchup in 1983. Alabama is 1-2 against the Longhorns since Texas moved into the Southeastern Conference in 2024.

Last Meeting: Texas defeated Alabama two games to one in a weekend series in the middle of April. Alabama struck out 49 times across the three games, but did take the Sunday matchup 2-1 to avoid being swept.

Last time out, Alabama: The Crimson Tide swept St. John’s in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional behind two strong performances by starting pitchers Tyler Fay and Zane Adams. Alabama endured a 17-hour rain delay in game two and saw senior Jason Torres hit a seventh-inning grand slam to eliminate the Red Storm and advance to the College World Series for the first time since 1999. However, it opened with the College World Series with an uncharacteristic 9-0 loss to Oklahoma.

Last time out, Texas: The Longhorns ace Dylan Volantis took the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs and gave up four runs in the first inning. Designated hitter Ethan Mendoza got Texas’ only RBI in the fifth inning, cutting Georgia’s lead to 4-1, but that’s as close as the Longhorns got as the Bulldogs won 7-1 to stay in the winner’s side of the College World Series bracket.

Omaha Weather Information

Saturday, June 13 – Partly cloudy early, followed by increasing clouds with showers developing later in the day. High around 80 degrees. 10-15 miles per hour winds with chances of rain at 50-percent.

Monday, June 15 – Forecasts call for 79-degrees at first pitch with sunny skies and just 24-percent humidity and an eight mile per hour western wind.

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