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Jay Busbee
@jaybusbee.bsky.social
Writer of NFL/SEC/golf over at Yahoo Sports, plus books, Substack and such. ATL. Guitar solos forever.
Atlanta! If you’re not up to anything tonight, come join me at The Plaza Theatre for the world premiere of a major new filmmaker’s debut feature. Free!
November 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
"Deeply reported," "A masterful account," and other such niceties from NYT bestseller Lars Anderson. Pre-order Iron In The Blood from your favorite bookseller today!
August 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Number 1 in your hearts, Number 1 on the charts
August 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
More IITB love. Less than two weeks!
August 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
IRON IN THE BLOOD drops in two weeks, and I'll kick off the book tour in, of course, Birmingham at the great Alabama Booksmith bookstore. Come hang and talk Tide and Tigers! #wareagle #rolltide
August 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Merch! Get some! Order IRON IN THE BLOOD and DM me or hit me at jay.busbee @ yahoo with proof of purchase and I’ll hook you up, free! (Specify signed bookplate, Bama, Auburn, or mixed-marriage.) Book drops 8/26!
August 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Spotted in an antique store. Which one you grabbing?
August 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
More early praise for my new book IRON IN THE BLOOD from ESPN's @andrea-adelson.bsky.social: "The definitive history of the definitive rivalry in college football." Book drops 8/26! #WarEagle #rolltide
August 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
IRON IN THE BLOOD, published by Matt Holt Books and distributed by Simon & Schuster, drops Aug. 26. Get more info and pre-order right here: bit.ly/IronInTheBlood. Get on it! #RollTide #WarEagle
July 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Some early love for IRON IN THE BLOOD, my upcoming book on the Auburn/Alabama rivalry, from the estimable @danwetzel.bsky.social:
July 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Unboxing the first copies of IRON IN THE BLOOD, my new book on Alabama, Auburn and Southern history, coming 8/26/25. Get it! #RollTide #WarEagle
July 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM
April 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Masters Friday! The cut line awaits. Let's have us a fine day, friends. Rain rolled through last night but it's a beautiful morning.
April 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If Scottie Scheffler is an Honorary Starter at the same age Gary Player is now, he'll be kicking off the 2086 Masters. Here's Tom Watson's response to my question about advice they had for future Honorary Starters.
April 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Jason Day's hoodie looks like the paper tablecloth at a restaurant where they give kids crayons to keep them quiet
April 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Masters Thursday! The tournament is underway. More to come from Augusta National today, including the unanimous pick to win from three golf legends.
April 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
You have $20. What are you buying today? #MASTERS
April 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Masters Wednesday! The Par 3 contest is the highlight of the day today, along with Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley's state-of-the-Masters speech. More to come soon!
April 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Asked Bryson DeChambeau about how he juggles being a YouTube celeb with, you know, his day job. His answer:
April 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Asked Jon Rahm about how he views himself in the context of golf history. Here's his answer.
April 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The most important Masters update of the week: mowing heights.
April 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Here's your Tuesday press conference slate, plan your day accordingly.
April 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Masters Tuesday! The rain has moved on, and the day dawned cool and bright. Going to be a spectacular day at the National.

Tuesday is always a big interview day, with half a dozen stars and potential winners entering the media arena today. More details threaded here all day.
April 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Earlier today, Xander Schauffele said his advice for players who haven't won a major is "You're always closer than you think." I asked him about that idea, here's his response.
April 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
For those interested in the business side of golf: Announced today, Augusta National and Tiger Woods are partnering to create a public golf course and a learning lab in the city of Augusta.
April 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM