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sports1 year ago

Salute to Veterans Bowl: South Alabama vs. WMU Highlights and Predictions

Lance Taylor, head coach of Western Michigan, returns to his home state of Alabama for the Salute to Veterans Bowl against South Alabama. Taylor, who has a rich history with Alabama football, began his coaching career under Nick Saban. Both teams, led by Taylor and South Alabama's Major Applewhite, hold 6-6 records this season. The game marks a significant homecoming for Taylor, whose coaching journey has been influenced by his early experiences at Alabama.

sports2 years ago

"Kane Wommack's Transition: From South Alabama to Alabama DC"

South Alabama is in search of a new head coach following Kane Wommack's departure to join Alabama's staff. Offensive coordinator Major Applewhite is a strong candidate due to his success with the Jaguars' offense. Other potential candidates include Alabama defensive line coach Freddie Roach, Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson, Texas A&M associate head coach Trooper Taylor, and Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Tee Martin, although Martin's NFL position makes him a long shot.

sports2 years ago

"Kane Wommack Joins Alabama as DC, South Alabama Seeks Replacement"

Kane Wommack left his head coaching position at South Alabama to become the defensive coordinator for Alabama, reuniting with his old friend Kalen DeBoer. Wommack expressed difficulty in leaving South Alabama but felt the opportunity at Alabama was too good to pass up. His hiring came together in less than 24 hours, and he is expected to earn more than $2 million per year. South Alabama is now searching for a replacement, with current offensive coordinator Major Applewhite likely to be considered.

sports2 years ago

"South Alabama's Kane Wommack Resigns to Join Alabama as Defensive Coordinator"

South Alabama coach Kane Wommack has resigned and is reportedly set to become Alabama's new defensive coordinator under coach Kalen DeBoer. Wommack, who led South Alabama to its first bowl win in program history, has previously worked with DeBoer at Indiana. His reported hire completes DeBoer's coaching staff less than a week after being named Alabama's head coach, with former Washington offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb also set to join as the offensive coordinator.

sports2 years ago

"Kane Wommack Set to Join Alabama as Defensive Coordinator"

Alabama is close to hiring South Alabama coach Kane Wommack as its next defensive coordinator, with Wommack's resignation from his current position signaling the imminent move. Wommack previously worked with new Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer at Indiana, where they achieved success together. Wommack's coaching experience includes guiding South Alabama to its first 10-win season and serving as a defensive coordinator at Eastern Illinois and South Alabama.

sports2 years ago

"Kane Wommack Joins Alabama as Defensive Coordinator, South Alabama Seeks Replacement"

South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack is set to join Alabama as the new defensive coordinator under head coach Kalen DeBoer, who was recently hired to replace Nick Saban. Wommack, who previously worked with DeBoer at Indiana, led South Alabama to bowl games in the past two seasons and achieved the most wins in school history as an FBS program in 2022. His defensive expertise and success at South Alabama, along with his previous experience at Indiana and Ole Miss, make him a valuable addition to Alabama's coaching staff.

sports2 years ago

"South Alabama's Kane Wommack to Join Alabama as Defensive Coordinator"

South Alabama head football coach Kane Wommack is leaving to become the defensive coordinator at Alabama, reuniting with new Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer. Wommack, who has a successful coaching record, informed his staff and is expected to inform the players of his departure. His departure leaves a vacancy at South Alabama, with speculation turning to offensive coordinator Major Applewhite or cornerbacks coach Jay Hopson as potential replacements.

sports2 years ago

Maryland's Strong Finish Secures Victory over South Alabama

Maryland men's basketball overcame a slow start and shooting struggles to defeat South Alabama 68-55. After a sluggish first half, the Terps adjusted their strategy in the second half, primarily attacking the basket and going on a 23-4 run. Four players accounted for all of Maryland's scoring, with Donta Scott and Julian Reese leading with 19 points each. Maryland struggled with their three-point shooting, finishing 5-for-31 from beyond the arc. Despite the shooting woes, the Terps dominated the rebounding battle, finishing with a 42-26 advantage. The win brings Maryland's record to 3-3.

sports2 years ago

Alabama Dominates South Alabama, Scoring 100+ Points for Third Consecutive Game

No. 22 Alabama basketball team scored 100 points for the third consecutive game as they dominated South Alabama with a 102-46 victory. Mark Sears led the offensive charge, making his first five shots and finishing with 17 points, while the team's three-point shooting and tight defense propelled them to a 23-2 run in the first half. Alabama's offense remained dynamic with 12 three-pointers and 34-of-55 shooting overall. The Tide's strong performance follows their previous blowout win against Buffalo, and they have now scored a total of 309 points in their first three games of the season.

sports2 years ago

"South Alabama Dominates Southern Miss: Coach's Alma Mater Ripped"

South Alabama football coach Kane Wommack criticized his alma mater, Southern Miss, for displaying "disrespectful" billboards in Mobile, Alabama. The billboards, which appeared prior to South Alabama's 55-3 victory over Southern Miss, were seen as a jab at the city and the university. Wommack expressed his disappointment with the decision, emphasizing the need for a higher standard of conduct. The origin of the billboards is unclear, and Southern Miss has not commented on the matter. Wommack, who was a candidate for the Southern Miss coaching job in 2020, has now defeated his former team in all three matchups since taking over at South Alabama.

sports2 years ago

Oklahoma State Football Suffers Shocking Loss to South Alabama

Oklahoma State football suffered a 33-7 loss to South Alabama, highlighting slow starts, poor blocking, dropped passes, and penalties. Quarterback Alan Bowman struggled, while Gunnar Gundy provided a spark. The offensive line saw changes but still struggled with inefficiency and penalties. South Alabama receiver Caullin Lacy had a standout performance with two touchdown catches. De'Zhaun Stribling suffered an injury and did not return, while other minor injuries were reported.

sports2 years ago

Hugh Freeze and Bob Stoops advocate for spring football game shift.

South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack has joined Auburn's Hugh Freeze and Troy's Jon Sumrall in supporting the idea of replacing spring games with exhibition matches against other schools. Wommack believes that the end of spring would be a fitting time to do this, as it would provide an opportunity to showcase teams, schools, and universities. He also pointed out that coaches can schedule matches according to their preferences, and that there are enough positives to outweigh the negatives, including the financial component.