Christopher Walsh

Joined: Aug 5, 2019

Christopher Walsh is the founder and publisher of BamaCentral, which first published in 2018. He's covered the Crimson Tide since 2004, and is the author of 26 books including Decade of Dominance, 100 Things Crimson Tide Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, Nick Saban vs. College Football, and Bama Dynasty: The Crimson Tide's Road to College Football Immortality. He's an eight-time honoree of Football Writers Association of America awards and three-time winner of the Herby Kirby Memorial Award, the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s highest writing honor for story of the year. In 2022, he was named one of the 50 Legends of the ASWA. Previous beats include the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks. Originally from Minnesota and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, he currently resides in Tuscaloosa.

ASWA

2024 Alabama High School All-State Football Selections

Sep 15, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) reacts after making a stop against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half at Gillette Stadium.

Bama/NFL

Bama in the NFL: Active Crimson Tide Players by Team, Position

Sep 22, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome.

Bama/NFL

Bama in the NFL: Contracts, Status of Former Crimson Tide Players

Jan 11, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) talks with Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (21) after their game in a AFC Divisional Round playoff football game at M&T Bank Stadium.

Bama/NFL

Bama in the NFL, Week 16 Tracker: Top 5 Crimson Tide Career Rushing Leaders

ASWA

First 2024-25 Alabama State High School Basketball Rankings

State high school basketball rankings by the Alabama Sports Writers Association

Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Jihaad Campbell (11) celebrates after sacking Mercer quarterback Whitt Newbauer (8) at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Football

5 Predictions About Crimson Tide Players in 2025 NFL Draft: Just A Minute

Everything from why quarterback Jalen Milroe's stock will not stay put, to how many players the Crimson Tide can expect to see selected in this year's draft

Alabama women's basketball forward Aaliyah Nye (32) dribbles the ball against Murray State at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Sunday, Dec 15, 2024.

All Things Bama

Alabama Women’s Basketball Bounces Back For Festive Home Win: Roll Call, Dec. 16, 2024

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama athletics, including how to watch the Crimson Tide.

All Things Bama

Throwback Crimson Tikes: Ho Ho Hold On Now

A different way of looking at all things Alabama athletics through the eyes of Anthony Sisco.

Jan 12, 1969; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Jets quarterback (12) Joe Namath throws a pass against the Baltimore Colts during Super Bowl III at the Orange Bowl. The Jets defeated the Colts 16-7 giving the AFL their first victory over the NFL in the Super Bowl series.

Bama/NFL

Bama in the NFL, Week 15 Tracker: Top 5 Career Passing Ratings by Crimson Tide QBs

How to keep track and watch former Alabama players with the Ultimate Bama in the NFL database.

Football

The College Football Playoff Needs to Make Some Serious Changes: Just A Minute

The first year with a 12-team CFP field raised questions and issues about the brackets that need to be resolved immediately.

Sports Illustrated: Joe Namath Eyes the Super Bowl, Dec. 9. 1968

All Things Bama

Did SI Foresee Joe Namath Winning Super Bowl III? Roll Call, December 9, 2024

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Alabama athletics, including how to watch the Crimson Tide.

Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide fans cheer on their team during the third quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Football

Conference Championships Viewers Guide for Alabama Fans: How to Watch

A look at which teams Crimson Tide fans should be rooting for in the conference championships in order to stay in the College Football Playoff picture.

Dec 2, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) reacts following his touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

Bama/NFL

Bama in the NFL, Week 14 Tracker: 5 Biggest Receiving Performances All-Time

How to keep track and watch former Alabama players with the Ultimate Bama in the NFL database.

Q&A: How the CFP Selection Committee Ranked Alabama, and Why

College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee chair Warde Manuel and CFP executive director Rich Clark met with reporters after the latest rankings

Jan 15, 1987; Los Angeles, CA; USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback (15) Bart Starr in action during Super Bowl I at the Los Angeles Coliseum against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers defeated the Chiefs 35-10 to win the first Super Bowl Title. Starr was 16-23 for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns and was named the games most valuable player.

Bama/NFL

Bama in the NFL: All-Time Crimson Tide Players

The most complete listing of all-time Alabama Crimson Tide Football Players in the NFL, alphabetically and by team.

All Things Bama

Crimson Tikes: T-Town Tonic

A different way of looking at all things Alabama athletics through the eyes of Anthony Sisco.