The Pregame Presser Castos https://voices.ua.edu/category/cw-podcasts/the-pregame-presser/ The Pregame Presser is your No. 1 option for recaps and analysis for all Alabama athletics programs. Tune in as Alexander Plant, sports editor of The Crimson White, brings in The CW sports staff for conversations about basketball, football, gymnastics and much more. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:38:22 +0000 © 2021 The University of Alabama https://episodes.castos.com/uastudentmedia/images/podcast/covers/c1a-x4r4-pknjn5xoa916-bfeatx.png The Pregame Presser https://voices.ua.edu/category/cw-podcasts/the-pregame-presser/ The Pregame Presser is your No. 1 option for recaps and analysis for all Alabama athletics programs. Tune in as Alexander Plant, sports editor of The Crimson White, brings in The CW sports staff for conversations about basketball, football, gymnastics and much more. The Crimson White episodic The Pregame Presser is your No. 1 option for recaps and analysis for all Alabama athletics programs. Tune in as Alexander Plant, sports editor of The Crimson White, brings in The CW sports staff for conversations about basketball, football, gymnastics and much more. false https://feeds.castos.com/3gnww yes <![CDATA[11: Aggies, Tar Heels and Trojans, oh my!]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:38:22 +0000 The Crimson White https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/podcasts/15326/episodes/11-aggies-tar-heels-and-trojans-oh-my https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/episodes/11-aggies-tar-heels-and-trojans-oh-my The sports staff is back and ready to preview the weekend. Alabama men’s golf will head to Louisiana to face a stacked list of opponents, both ranked and unranked, SEC and non-conference. SEC Network+ subscribers should prepare to tune into Alabama softball this weekend, when standout players Kaylee Tow and Bailey Dowling will look to lead the team to another victory. Alabama women’s basketball will need serious bench support against No. 3 Texas A&M, a road-ready team on winning streak. Men’s basketball needs to tune up to compete for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, but they’ll need to secure the top spot in the SEC tourney first. And gymnastics is coming off a peak performance for the season—but can they keep it up against Arkansas?

Read the men’s golf preview.

Read the softball preview.

]]> false The sports staff is back and ready to preview the weekend. Alabama men’s golf will head to Louisiana to face a stacked list of opponents, both ranked and unranked, SEC and non-conference. SEC Network+ subscribers should prepare to tune into Alabama softball this weekend, when standout players Kaylee Tow and Bailey Dowling will look to lead the team to another victory. Alabama women’s basketball will need serious bench support against No. 3 Texas A&M, a road-ready team on winning streak. Men’s basketball needs to tune up to compete for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, but they’ll need to secure the top spot in the SEC tourney first. And gymnastics is coming off a peak performance for the season—but can they keep it up against Arkansas?

Read the men’s golf preview.

Read the softball preview.

]]> 00:18:57 <![CDATA[10: Alabama gymnastics swings big over LSU]]> Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:02:21 +0000 The Crimson White https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/podcasts/15326/episodes/10-alabama-gymnastics-swings-big-over-lsu https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/episodes/10-alabama-gymnastics-swings-big-over-lsu In a preview of the Alabama/LSU meet, Ashlee Woods and Alexander Plant talk about consistency (spoiler alert: Alabama was, in fact, able to conquer the Tigers. Plant and Woods also preview weekend games for women’s and men’s basketball.

]]> false In a preview of the Alabama/LSU meet, Ashlee Woods and Alexander Plant talk about consistency (spoiler alert: Alabama was, in fact, able to conquer the Tigers. Plant and Woods also preview weekend games for women’s and men’s basketball.

]]> 00:18:09 <![CDATA[9: Softball, we missed you]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 03:32:59 +0000 The Crimson White https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/podcasts/15326/episodes/8-softball-we-missed-you https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/episodes/8-softball-we-missed-you It’s a big weekend for Alabama student athletes. Sports Editor Alexander Plant is joined by Ashlee Woods, assistant sports editor, and Robert Cortez, staff reporter, to preview the upcoming games. Alabama volleyball fans should temper their hopes for a win, but the basketball and gymnastics programs look like they have wins ahead. Plus: an Alabama softball opening weekend airing on the Longhorn Network.

]]> false It’s a big weekend for Alabama student athletes. Sports Editor Alexander Plant is joined by Ashlee Woods, assistant sports editor, and Robert Cortez, staff reporter, to preview the upcoming games. Alabama volleyball fans should temper their hopes for a win, but the basketball and gymnastics programs look like they have wins ahead. Plus: an Alabama softball opening weekend airing on the Longhorn Network.

]]> 00:19:32 <![CDATA[8: On the Road Again]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2021 02:13:54 +0000 The Crimson White https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/podcasts/15326/episodes/8-on-the-road-again https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/episodes/8-on-the-road-again There’s a big weekend ahead for Alabama Athletics. In this quick episode, host Alexander Plant is joined by the sports desk to preview Alabama volleyball’s next match against Ole Miss and Alabama men’s basketball’s upcoming game at Mizzouri.

]]> false There’s a big weekend ahead for Alabama Athletics. In this quick episode, host Alexander Plant is joined by the sports desk to preview Alabama volleyball’s next match against Ole Miss and Alabama men’s basketball’s upcoming game at Mizzouri.

]]> 00:10:41 <![CDATA[7: Tough Tasks Ahead for Alabama Basketball]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 04:27:30 +0000 The Crimson White https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/podcasts/15326/episodes/7-tough-tasks-ahead-for-alabama-basketball https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/episodes/7-tough-tasks-ahead-for-alabama-basketball The Pregame Presser is back with CW Sports Editor Alexander Plant. In this opening episode of the spring season, Plant talks with staff reporter Robert Cortez and Assistant Sports Editor Ashlee Woods about men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball. On today’s docket: Nate Oats’ three-point shooting balancing act, consistency in Alabama gymnastics and how Kristy Curry’s squad can succeed against Kentucky.

]]> false The Pregame Presser is back with CW Sports Editor Alexander Plant. In this opening episode of the spring season, Plant talks with staff reporter Robert Cortez and Assistant Sports Editor Ashlee Woods about men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball. On today’s docket: Nate Oats’ three-point shooting balancing act, consistency in Alabama gymnastics and how Kristy Curry’s squad can succeed against Kentucky.

]]> 00:21:10 <![CDATA[5: Smooth Sailing From Here]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2020 17:53:15 +0000 The Crimson White https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/podcasts/15326/episodes/5-smooth-sailing-from-here https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/episodes/5-smooth-sailing-from-here Ahead of the Saturday game against the Tennessee Vols, hosts Alexander Plant and Shaun McDonald break down Alabama’s potential against Tennessee and breathe a big sigh of relief looking at The Crimson Tide’s matchups down the line. Stay tuned for Plant and Shaun’s predicted impact players and a discussion of Mac Jones’ NFL prospects.

]]> false Ahead of the Saturday game against the Tennessee Vols, hosts Alexander Plant and Shaun McDonald break down Alabama’s potential against Tennessee and breathe a big sigh of relief looking at The Crimson Tide’s matchups down the line. Stay tuned for Plant and Shaun’s predicted impact players and a discussion of Mac Jones’ NFL prospects.

]]> 00:22:41 <![CDATA[4: Georgia, the First of Two Suspected Matchups]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2020 17:47:58 +0000 The Crimson White https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/podcasts/15326/episodes/4-georgia-the-first-of-two-suspected-matchups https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/episodes/4-georgia-the-first-of-two-suspected-matchups In episode four of “The Pregame Presser,” Shaun and Plant are back to focus on what’s going to happen with or without Nick Saban. Alabama host the Georgia Bulldogs in Bryant-Denny Stadium October 17. Georgia coach Kirby Smart will look to put the pressure on Alabama quarterback Mac Jones. Jones should have a hard time getting out of the pocket, but Plant says to look for Alabama to win big. Plus: Shaun and Plant pick their winners for Saturday’s biggest games.

]]> false In episode four of “The Pregame Presser,” Shaun and Plant are back to focus on what’s going to happen with or without Nick Saban. Alabama host the Georgia Bulldogs in Bryant-Denny Stadium October 17. Georgia coach Kirby Smart will look to put the pressure on Alabama quarterback Mac Jones. Jones should have a hard time getting out of the pocket, but Plant says to look for Alabama to win big. Plus: Shaun and Plant pick their winners for Saturday’s biggest games.

]]> 00:28:52 <![CDATA[3: The Big Game Exam]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2020 03:01:52 +0000 The Crimson White https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/podcasts/15326/episodes/3-the-big-game-exam https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/episodes/3-the-big-game-exam Shaun and Plant are back and ready to analyze what could happen on both sides of the ball when Alabama meets Texas A&M in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mac Jones will feel the pressure and A&M’s Kellen Mond’s going to have a hard time getting out from under the watchful eyes of Dylan Moses. Plus: Shaun and Plant pick their winners for Saturday’s biggest games.

]]> false Shaun and Plant are back and ready to analyze what could happen on both sides of the ball when Alabama meets Texas A&M in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mac Jones will feel the pressure and A&M’s Kellen Mond’s going to have a hard time getting out from under the watchful eyes of Dylan Moses. Plus: Shaun and Plant pick their winners for Saturday’s biggest games.

]]> 00:19:52 <![CDATA[2: Winner, Winner, Tiger Dinner]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 02:58:34 +0000 The Crimson White https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/podcasts/15326/episodes/2-winner-winner-tiger-dinner https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/episodes/2-winner-winner-tiger-dinner Alexander Plant and Shawn McDonald return to the presser to dissect the Crimson Tide’s performance in game one of the season. From the enviable quarterback-receiver chemistry between Mac Jones and Jaylen Waddle to senior leadership on the Alabama defense, Plant and Shawn break it all down.

]]> false Alexander Plant and Shawn McDonald return to the presser to dissect the Crimson Tide’s performance in game one of the season. From the enviable quarterback-receiver chemistry between Mac Jones and Jaylen Waddle to senior leadership on the Alabama defense, Plant and Shawn break it all down.

]]> 00:15:41 <![CDATA[1: The Opener]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2020 02:49:20 +0000 The Crimson White https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/podcasts/15326/episodes/1-the-opener https://the-pregame-presser.castos.com/episodes/1-the-opener Welcome to The Pregame Presser from The Crimson White, hosted by CW Sports Editor Alexander Plant. With guest Shaun McDonald, Plant breaks down the positions to watch and what Crimson Tide fans should be cautious of as Alabama marches to Columbia in a season opener against Mizzou.

]]> false Welcome to The Pregame Presser from The Crimson White, hosted by CW Sports Editor Alexander Plant. With guest Shaun McDonald, Plant breaks down the positions to watch and what Crimson Tide fans should be cautious of as Alabama marches to Columbia in a season opener against Mizzou.

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