The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral

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By: Joe Gaither

Joe Gaither covers the Alabama Crimson Tide for BamaCentral.com - We focus on local coverage of the University of Alabama, football recruiting and other fun stories in the world of sports as we play in the sandbox of sports media!

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Alabama Baseball In Omaha & Kenneth Simon II Flips to Tennessee
Today at 1:46 PM

The Crimson Tide lost its opening game in Omaha to Oklahoma 9-0 on Saturday. We discuss what went wrong for Alabama as they head into an elimination game against Texas today, before discussing the Crimson Tide losing Kenneth Simon II's commitment to a bitter rival.



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Alabama's New Basketball Facility and Crimson Tide at the College World Series
Last Friday at 3:15 PM

Let's close down the week by talking about what we see in Alabama'a new basketball facility before talking about our time in Omaha at the College World Series. How many Crimson Tide fans will be making the trip for the Crimson Tide's first College World Series game since 1999.



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Protect College Sports Act Thoughts & Rocco's Jello Shot Challenge Odds
Last Thursday at 3:19 PM

Let's have a fun Thursday show as we get into Brendan Sorsby's situation and the latest developments in the Protect College Sports Act before finishing with Alabama's odds in the Rocco's Jello Shot Challenge.



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Elite 11 Report, Alabama to Omaha and Tai Phillips Commits to Crimson Tide
Last Tuesday at 3:51 PM

Let's crank up a Tuesday as Theo Fernandez tells us all about his time at Elite 11. Will Elijah Haven and Trent Seaborn both make it to Tuscaloosa, or will one decommit before signing day? We chat about the College World Series field as Alabama is 1 of 8 teams still playing. How far can the Crimson Tide make it? Lastly, we highlight Tai Phillips joining Alabama's Class of 2027.



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Alabama Softball Falls Short, Baseball Delayed Gratification and Nigel Newkirk Commits
06/08/2026

We're back from vacation after a crazy week! "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" circles back to last week and shuts down the Alabama softball season, discusses baseball in the NCAA Tournament and the football team picking up steam on the recruiting trail.



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Strong Start For Softball, Baseball's Pitching Plan, Football Recruiting Weekend and Arkansas Football Schedule
05/29/2026

Let's have a random Friday show before we go on a little vacation. We talk about Alabama softball beating UCLA in the Women's College World Series, baseball choosing to start Tyler Fay against Alabama State, a transfer portal loophole, football recruiting and Arkansas complaining.


We'll return for a new episode on June 8.



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Alabama at the Women's College World Series, Amari Allen Returns and New Kickoff Times
05/28/2026

We welcome Katie Windham into the program to preview this weekend's Women's College World Series. Who is Alabama's biggest threat in the field? We move forward and discuss Amari Allen returning to Tuscaloosa for his sophomore season, and then hit football to talk about kickoff times for Alabama and canceling cupcake weekend.



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SEC Spring Meeting Scuttlebutt
05/27/2026

Let's have a blast on a Wednesday with Theo Fernandez as we talk about multiple coach's comments at SEC Spring Meetings. Kalen DeBoer, Lane Kiffin and Kirby Smart all had something to say! We address an arrest and discuss Rob Vaughn's pitching plan this weekend.



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Top 10 SEC Quarterbacks in 2026
05/26/2026

Let's crank up a Tuesday edition of the show where we talk about Alabama baseball's regional opponents. Can Alabama advance to Super Regionals for the first time since 2023? We transition to talk football by discussing the 10 best quarterbacks in the the SEC in 2026.



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Softball Heads to Oklahoma City & Baseball Hosts a Regional
05/25/2026

The Memorial Day edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" jumps into Alabama baseball hosting a regional this coming weekend, the softball program qualifying for the College World Series and more!.



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Alabama Baseball Falls Flat In Hoover & Will the SEC Break Away from the NCAA?
05/22/2026

Let's have a blast talking about Florida beating Alabama 13-3 in the SEC Baseball Tournament. What does it mean for seeding purposes? Can Rob Vaughn win in the postseason? We talk baseball before flipping over to general NCAA discussion, as Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard had some spicy comments on programs wanting to leave the NCAA.



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Softball Super Regional Preview, Alabama Football Captains & Baseball in Hoover
05/21/2026

Let's have a blast on a rainy Thursday as we welcome Katie Windham to the show to preview Alabama softball. We discuss this weekend's Super Regional matchup between Alabama and LSU before jumping into Alabama football captains in 2026, take a voicemail on Crimson Tide baseball in the SEC Tournament and discuss white helmets for the football team.



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LSU Basketball's Most Unethical Roster Of All Time & Bama Baseball and Academic Scores
05/20/2026

Let's crank up on Wednesday as we talk about LSU basketball pushing the envelope as far as they can. How far will Will Wade bend the rules? Alabama baseball had a press conference talking about the SEC Tournament. How will the pitching matchups go this weekend in Hoover?



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Under the Radar Alabama Football Defenders & Predicting the SEC Baseball Tournament
05/19/2026

Let's have a big Tuesday as we talk about last night's Game 1 between Oklahoma City and San Antonio before jumping into Alabama football. Gaither offers up a defender that's getting no attention, but will make an impact in 2026 before we collectively predict the SEC Baseball Tournament.



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How much Is Alabama Football's Roster Worth?
05/18/2026

Let's have a blast on a Monday as we discuss Alabama softball advancing to the Super Regionals, baseball clinching a top-4 seed by beating Ole Miss and the Crimson Tide football's roster valuation. How much money is Austin Mack worth?



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Alabama Takes Game 1 vs. Ole Miss & Iron Bowl Proposition
05/15/2026

Let's fire up a Friday show with Theo Fernandez as we discuss last night's baseball victory, take a voicemail on a lineup change involving Justin Lebron, discuss the NFL schedule release as Will Reichard turns into a star and lastly look at a horrifying hypothetical topic involving the Iron Bowl.



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Alabama Softball NCAA Regional Preview & Football Discussion with Katie Windham
05/14/2026

Let's have fun with Katie Windham and Theo Fernandez as we discuss this weekend's NCAA Softball Regional in Tuscaloosa. Can Alabama advance to the Super Regionals? We chat about softball before transitioning to football and having Windham give her take on this week's conversations. The show finishes with baseball taking on Ole Miss this weekend for the right to host an NCAA Regional.



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Alabama Football Breakout Players and Impact Freshman in 2026
05/13/2026

Let's have a lot of fun on a Wednesday as we welcome Hunter De Siver into the show to talk about Alabama football in 2026. Which players are poised to break out? De Siver discusses his article from Monday and Gaither's article from Wednesday, identifying freshmen who will contribute in 2026. We finish up by talking NBA Combine and Amari Allen's draft decision.



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Alabama Adds Kenneth Simon II and Amari Allen Comes Up Short at the NBA Combine
05/12/2026

Let's fire up a Tuesday show where we discuss the Crimson Tide's newest football commit, linebacker Kenneth Simon II. What do we see in Simon? We discuss the Class of 2027 before jumping into the NBA Combine, where Labaron Philon and Amari Allen were measured from head to toe yesterday.



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Alabama Diamond Success and Five Breakout Candidates For Crimson Tide Football
05/11/2026

Let's crank up a Monday edition of The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral where we discuss Alabama baseball sweeping South Carolina despite not having Justin LeBron in game two or three. We talk about Alabama softball coming up short in the SEC Tournament, but earning the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.


We talk some NBA Draft as the lottery was set over the weekend before finishing with 5 Breakout Candidates for Alabama Football this year.



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Alabama Cancels Oklahoma State Series as College Football Continues to Change
05/08/2026

Let's have fun on a Friday talking about the Crimson Tide keeping the Ohio State series but canceling the Oklahoma State series. What will the future of college football look like with an expanded playoffs? We discuss the Georgia-Florida State matchup changing and how it impacts Alabama before highlighting the SEC softball tournament and Alabama baseball's series against South Carolina.



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Did Alabama Football Improve In Year 2 Under Kalen DeBoer?
05/07/2026

Let's have fun with Theo Fernandez and Katie Windham as we discuss Alabama Football's Year 1- Year 2 growth under Kalen DeBoer. Does the Crimson Tide face a pivotal season in 2026? We discuss the football program, highlight Jim Jarvis being called up by the Atlanta Braves and discuss Alabama softball's outlook in the SEC Tournament.



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Why The AFCA is Wrong For Supporting An Expanded College Football Playoff
05/06/2026

Let's have a humpday show where we take a voicemail on Baseball and Alabama offensive line coach Adrian Klemm. We detour into the AFCA's recommendation for the future of college football and discuss the problems with an expanded playoff before discussing a G-League player who was granted his NCAA eligibility.



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Which Alabama Football Player Has The Most To Prove in 2026?
05/05/2026

Let's fire up a Tuesday show as we take two voicemails on baseball, highlight the SEC Softball tournament getting started and discuss Alabama's chances to win it all in Lexington, discuss the Alabama gymnastics program flipping a 5-star recruit from Auburn before diving into the main portion of the show. Theo Fernandez and Joe Gaither discuss which Alabama football player has the most to prove in 2026. Is it Ryan Coleman-Williams? Is it Yhonzae Pierre? One of Alabama's running backs? We discuss the roster and set up tomorrow's conversation before wrapping up.



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Alabama Baseball's Struggles Were All Theo's Fault
05/04/2026

Let's get things back on track on a Monday with Theo Fernandez as we discuss the Crimson Tide sweeping Vanderbilt - Do you have any more confidence in the baseball team? We talk about the Alabama basketball roster and NCAA Tournament expansion before chatting about Alabama's new Class of 2028 Quarterback Commitment, Charles Scott Jr.



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Alabama's 2027 First Round Picks
04/30/2026

Let's have some fun today talking about Alabama's 2027 first round draft picks. Will Ryan Coleman-Williams still be one of the top WRs? Who could work into the first round? We discuss the Alabama football roster, paying freshman top dollar and more before previewing the baseball and softball weekend.



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Diamond Diagnosis, Is Alabama Cutting Sports? & Amari Allen NBA Draft
04/28/2026

Let's crank up a Tuesday episode as we talk about the baseball and softball teams' performances in Knoxville. The show then goes into Arkansas cutting two sports programs. Will Alabama follow in the Razorbacks' footsteps? Lastly, Amari Allen's draft stock is rising, will it go too high at the NBA Combine?



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Did Alabama Football Players Maximize Value? & DeBoer Gets Another 5-star QB in Elijah Haven
04/27/2026

Let's fire up a Monday edition of the program where we talk about rounds 2-7 in the NFL Draft. Which Alabama players maximized their value? Who becomes a great player in the league? We discuss the draft before diving into 5-Star QB Elijah Haven's commitment to Alabama.



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Kadyn Proctor is a Dolphin, Ty Simpson is a Ram! We're all animals!
04/24/2026

Let's fire up a football Friday edition of the show as Theo Fernandez and Henry Sklar spend time talking NFL Draft! Alabama extended its first round draft pick streak as two guys were taken in the top 13 picks. What do we make of the Crimson Tide's new NFL homes? We talk draft and discuss who will be selected on Friday before hearing about Alabama baseball's win over Tennessee last night.



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Kalen DeBoer's New Contract & Who's Drafting Ty Simpson Tonight?
04/23/2026

Let's crank up our Thursday edition of the show with Theo Fernandez and Katie Windham as we talk about Kalen DeBoer's new contract extension, Alabama baseball and softball taking on the Tennessee Vols and the NFL Draft as the first round starts tonight!



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Rob Vaughn Calls Himself the Worst Coach
04/22/2026

Let's have a fun hump day edition of the show as we discuss the Crimson Tide's midweek loss to UAB. What is the problem with the baseball program? Can you fix fielding errors with so little time left in the season? We transition into Alabama's newest defensive prospect commitment and then finish with quarterbacks on the Tide's upcoming schedule.



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Drew Fielder to Tuscaloosa & Is Ty Simpson Too Small for the NFL?
04/21/2026

Let's fire up a Tuesday edition of the show, talking about Alabama basketball's newest addition from Boise State, basketball roster management, and more! We transition into football and chat about the NFL Draft, as scouts have put out negative information on Ty Simpson. Is he too small for the NFL, or is one team trying to get him to fall into their laps?



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Morgan Wallen, Ty Simpson talks Indiana & Weekend Diamond Report
04/20/2026

Let's fire this Monday up as Theo Fernandez discusses his time at the Morgan Wallen concert, we chat about Ty Simpson and Bryant Haines, the NFL Draft, Alabama basketball losing two players, baseball taking a game in Austin and the softball program's weekend sweep.



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Alabama Adds 3rd Hooper, A-Day Convos & Best Bama Picks
04/17/2026

Let's have a fun Friday show talking about A-Day with Henry Sklar. Which QB should start Week 1 for the Crimson Tide? Sklar gives his take on the Masters before we talk about Cole Cloer joining the Alabama basketball team and then deciding the perfect Alabama fits for each of our favorite NFL teams.



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Greg Byrne on NCAA Direction, Jamarion Davis-Fleming & CRIME
04/16/2026

Let's have a blast on a Thursday! Theo Fernandez details his night with Greg Byrne as the Alabama AD discussed where the NCAA is heading. We chat about Jamarion Davis-Fleming transferring to Alabama and finish up with a crazy crime story.



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Voicemails and Mock Drafts!
04/15/2026

Let's have a big Hump Day where we talk a little Alabama baseball, move to the voicemail line to take on Dax's big bet and Everett's favorite country singer before jumping into Dane Brugler's 7-round mock draft. Where does Brugler think each Crimson Tide player fits in the NFL?



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A-Day and Basketball Portal Time With Hunter De Siver
04/14/2026

Let's have a big Tuesday episode talking more Alabama A-Day and basketball transfer portal with BamaCentral's Hunter De Siver and Theo Fernandez. De Siver gives his take on the quarterbacks, the offensive line and more before helping us follow Nate Oats in the transfer portal.



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Alabama Football A-Day Review
04/13/2026

Let's talk about what we saw in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday! Is the quarterback competition over? Is the running game fixed? Will Alabama have a championship level defense? We discuss everything we saw at A-Day.



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Alabama Football A-Day Predictions
04/10/2026

Let's have a Football Friday edition of the show as we discuss Alabama A-Day! We discuss if the excitement level is there, who will lead the receiving room, if the quarterbacks will take care of the ball, and the scoring system as we go into the last bit of spring football.



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What does "The Beast" Say About Alabama's Best NFL Prospects?
04/09/2026

Let's open up Dane Brugler's 2026 edition of "The Beast" as he breaks down the Crimson Tide prospects at the top of his NFL Draft board. Is Ty Simpson a first rounder? What are teams getting in Germie Bernard? Is Kadyn Proctor's upside worth taking a risk on? We discuss the offensive draft prospects as we are two weeks away from the draft.



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