Nick Kelly
@nickkelly.bsky.social
Alabama beat writer, AL.com. Heisman voter. Mizzou grad. Prov. 16:3. nkelly@al.com
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Nick Kelly
@nickkelly.bsky.social
· Nov 9
Hey friends. Giving this app a try.
I cover Alabama football and basketball for AL.com (@aldotcom.bsky.social ) Spent time before that at the Tuscaloosa News
(I’m the guy on the right)
I cover Alabama football and basketball for AL.com (@aldotcom.bsky.social ) Spent time before that at the Tuscaloosa News
(I’m the guy on the right)
Reposted by Nick Kelly
When's the first time you remember hearing "Dixieland Delight" (with or without the infamous add-on lyrics) at an Alabama game? 🐘
Nick Kelly with a deep dive into the song's debut 👇
Nick Kelly with a deep dive into the song's debut 👇
When did Dixieland Delight debut at an Alabama football game? Here’s our investigation
There's no official record of when Dixieland Delight was first played at Bryant-Denny Stadium for an Alabama football game. So, we opened an investigation to try to find the answer.
www.al.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
When's the first time you remember hearing "Dixieland Delight" (with or without the infamous add-on lyrics) at an Alabama game? 🐘
Nick Kelly with a deep dive into the song's debut 👇
Nick Kelly with a deep dive into the song's debut 👇
Reposted by Nick Kelly
you can always count on al dot com to bring you the investigative journalism that matters (shoutout to @nickkelly.bsky.social, this is delightful)
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When did Dixieland Delight debut at an Alabama football game? Here’s our investigation
There's no official record of when Dixieland Delight was first played at Bryant-Denny Stadium for an Alabama football game. So, we opened an investigation to try to find the answer.
www.al.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
you can always count on al dot com to bring you the investigative journalism that matters (shoutout to @nickkelly.bsky.social, this is delightful)
www.al.com/alabamafootb...
www.al.com/alabamafootb...
Which players will stay, leave Alabama basketball roster for next season? Our full breakdown
www.al.com/alabamabaske...
www.al.com/alabamabaske...
Alabama roster breakdown for 2025-26: Who’s staying, leaving?
Alabama basketball now must work toward building a roster for 2025-26. Here's an early breakdown of what it could look like.
www.al.com
March 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Which players will stay, leave Alabama basketball roster for next season? Our full breakdown
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www.al.com/alabamabaske...
"They're relentless"
Here's what Duke coach Jon Scheyer said about facing Alabama in the Elite Eight: www.al.com/alabamabaske...
Here's what Duke coach Jon Scheyer said about facing Alabama in the Elite Eight: www.al.com/alabamabaske...
What Duke coach Jon Scheyer said about facing Alabama in Elite Eight: ‘They’re relentless’
Duke will face Alabama basketball in the Elite Eight on Saturday. Here's what Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said about the March Madness matchup.
www.al.com
March 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
"They're relentless"
Here's what Duke coach Jon Scheyer said about facing Alabama in the Elite Eight: www.al.com/alabamabaske...
Here's what Duke coach Jon Scheyer said about facing Alabama in the Elite Eight: www.al.com/alabamabaske...
Hello from Newark. The other app is down again, so I'll be posting more here for the time being.
Media day today before Alabama faces Duke in the Elite Eight on Saturday
Media day today before Alabama faces Duke in the Elite Eight on Saturday
March 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Hello from Newark. The other app is down again, so I'll be posting more here for the time being.
Media day today before Alabama faces Duke in the Elite Eight on Saturday
Media day today before Alabama faces Duke in the Elite Eight on Saturday
A No. 1 seed is still in play for Alabama basketball. Here's the path: www.al.com/alabamabaske...
Here’s the path to a No. 1 seed for Alabama basketball in March Madness
The latest March Madness bracket predictions from ESPN's Joe Lunardi shows there's still a chance Alabama basketball can get a top seed.
www.al.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A No. 1 seed is still in play for Alabama basketball. Here's the path: www.al.com/alabamabaske...
Surprised Auburn fell to No. 3. I'd have ranked the teams like this:
1. Duke
2. Auburn
3. Houston
4. Florida
5. Alabama
1. Duke
2. Auburn
3. Houston
4. Florida
5. Alabama
March 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Surprised Auburn fell to No. 3. I'd have ranked the teams like this:
1. Duke
2. Auburn
3. Houston
4. Florida
5. Alabama
1. Duke
2. Auburn
3. Houston
4. Florida
5. Alabama
Latest AP poll is out. Alabama rose, Auburn fell www.al.com/alabamabaske...
March 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Latest AP poll is out. Alabama rose, Auburn fell www.al.com/alabamabaske...
BlueSky found a way to turn on notifications yet? Any help/guidance is appreciated
March 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
BlueSky found a way to turn on notifications yet? Any help/guidance is appreciated
Guess I’m hanging out here today
March 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Guess I’m hanging out here today
How Alabama baseball pulled off dramatic comeback win over Ohio State www.al.com/alabama/2025...
How Alabama baseball pulled off dramatic comeback win over Ohio State
Alabama baseball trailed Ohio State 10-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning.
www.al.com
February 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
How Alabama baseball pulled off dramatic comeback win over Ohio State www.al.com/alabama/2025...
How Mark Sears lived a full-circle moment against Kentucky, a decade in the making
www.al.com/alabamabaske...
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How Mark Sears lived a full-circle moment against Kentucky, a decade in the making
Mark Sears scored 30 points for Alabama basketball in a win over Kentucky on Saturday at Coleman Coliseum. He's come a long ways from a decade ago.
www.al.com
February 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
How Mark Sears lived a full-circle moment against Kentucky, a decade in the making
www.al.com/alabamabaske...
www.al.com/alabamabaske...
Here's how to get benched by Nate Oats: www.al.com/alabamabaske...
Alabama players: Do any of these 3 things, and Nate Oats will bench you
Nate Oats has instituted a zero-tolerance policy that will get Alabama basketball players subbed out. Oats proved it against Kentucky.
www.al.com
February 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Here's how to get benched by Nate Oats: www.al.com/alabamabaske...
Got an early sneak peak of the Alabama football FOX documentary.
Here are 5 things you'll see in Episode 1, including:
- A fiery assistant coach
- A touching visit to practice
- Kalen DeBoer cursing (!)
www.al.com/alabamafootb...
Here are 5 things you'll see in Episode 1, including:
- A fiery assistant coach
- A touching visit to practice
- Kalen DeBoer cursing (!)
www.al.com/alabamafootb...
Alabama football FOX documentary: 5 things you’ll see in Episode 1
Kalen DeBoer's first season with Alabama football is the subject of a six-part documentary from FOX.
www.al.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Got an early sneak peak of the Alabama football FOX documentary.
Here are 5 things you'll see in Episode 1, including:
- A fiery assistant coach
- A touching visit to practice
- Kalen DeBoer cursing (!)
www.al.com/alabamafootb...
Here are 5 things you'll see in Episode 1, including:
- A fiery assistant coach
- A touching visit to practice
- Kalen DeBoer cursing (!)
www.al.com/alabamafootb...
Cliff Omoruyi with 4 turnovers over 7 minutes so far vs. Texas
February 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Cliff Omoruyi with 4 turnovers over 7 minutes so far vs. Texas
Jarin Stevenson off to a strong start at first timeout.
5 minutes
2-3 FG
1-2 3FG
3 rebounds
5 points
5 minutes
2-3 FG
1-2 3FG
3 rebounds
5 points
February 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Jarin Stevenson off to a strong start at first timeout.
5 minutes
2-3 FG
1-2 3FG
3 rebounds
5 points
5 minutes
2-3 FG
1-2 3FG
3 rebounds
5 points
Terry Oglesby, Byron Jarrett, Owen Shortt are the officials tonight for Alabama-Texas
February 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Terry Oglesby, Byron Jarrett, Owen Shortt are the officials tonight for Alabama-Texas
Alabama vs. Arkansas availability report Friday night:
Arkansas
Boogie Fland: OUT
Alabama
Derrion Reid: OUT
Houston Mallette: OUT
Latrell Wrightsell Jr.: OUT
Arkansas
Boogie Fland: OUT
Alabama
Derrion Reid: OUT
Houston Mallette: OUT
Latrell Wrightsell Jr.: OUT
February 8, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Alabama vs. Arkansas availability report Friday night:
Arkansas
Boogie Fland: OUT
Alabama
Derrion Reid: OUT
Houston Mallette: OUT
Latrell Wrightsell Jr.: OUT
Arkansas
Boogie Fland: OUT
Alabama
Derrion Reid: OUT
Houston Mallette: OUT
Latrell Wrightsell Jr.: OUT
Nate Oats on approach to the final month of regular season: "Be where your feet are. I know that sounds cliche, but that's what we've really got to do."
February 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Nate Oats on approach to the final month of regular season: "Be where your feet are. I know that sounds cliche, but that's what we've really got to do."
Derrion Reid will be out vs. Arkansas and game-to-game moving forward until he can go through a full practice and not experience any significant discomfort, Oats said
February 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Derrion Reid will be out vs. Arkansas and game-to-game moving forward until he can go through a full practice and not experience any significant discomfort, Oats said
Get ready for a November homecoming game www.al.com/alabamafootb...
Alabama football homecoming 2025 date and opponent announced
Alabama football will hold its homecoming game in November.
www.al.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Get ready for a November homecoming game www.al.com/alabamafootb...
The plans for the new Alabama basketball facility have been modified slightly.
More on the change: www.al.com/alabamabaske...
More on the change: www.al.com/alabamabaske...
New Alabama basketball facility gets change approved to previous plans
Alabama basketball is expected to have a new practice facility completed by 2026.
www.al.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The plans for the new Alabama basketball facility have been modified slightly.
More on the change: www.al.com/alabamabaske...
More on the change: www.al.com/alabamabaske...