Alabama Crimson Tide's historic Final Four victory was accompanied by a touching shoutout from TNT Sports' Ernie Johnson to radio announcer Chris Stewart, who has battled through health issues including a stroke and bypass surgery. Stewart's call was played on the postgame show, marking a special moment in his 11-year career as the voice of Alabama basketball and upcoming role as the new voice of Alabama football.
Chris Stewart, the longtime voice of Alabama basketball, has been named the lead play-by-play announcer for Crimson Tide football, following in the footsteps of the legendary Eli Gold. Stewart expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing his understanding of the responsibility and the standard set by his predecessors. His full-time appointment coincides with new head football coach Kalen DeBoer taking the reins from Nick Saban, marking a new era in Tide athletics.
After 35 years as the voice of Alabama football, radio announcer Eli Gold is being replaced by Chris Stewart, who will take over starting with the spring football game. The decision was not health-related, as Gold stated that he is healthy and does not plan to retire. Alabama's vice president and general manager expressed gratitude for Gold's service and welcomed Stewart as the new announcer.
After over 30 years, Eli Gold will no longer be the voice of the Crimson Tide, with Chris Stewart set to replace him. The decision was not Gold's, and Stewart, who temporarily filled in for Gold during the 2022 football season, will officially take over during the Golden Flake A-Day Spring Football Game on April 13.
After 35 years as the voice of Alabama football, play-by-play announcer Eli Gold will not return to the Crimson Tide Sports Network in fall of 2024. Chris Stewart, the current play-by-play voice for Alabama basketball, will take over the role. Gold, who announced a cancer diagnosis 13 months ago, is expected to call radio play-by-play for the AFL's Nashville Kats professional arena team and will not retire from broadcasting.
Utah Republican Chris Stewart has announced his retirement from the House of Representatives due to his wife's health concerns. Stewart, who has served six terms, said he needed to step away from Washington D.C. and take care of his family. His retirement would temporarily reduce the GOP's already razor-thin majority in the House. Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox will have a week from Stewart's resignation to set the dates for a special primary and general election to replace the departing lawmaker.
