John Mitchell

John Mitchell

Joined: May 30, 2012

John is the Site Expert at Bama Hammer and a lifelong fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. He has written for a variety of online platforms since 2007 with bylines at multiple Fansided sites including Saturday Blitz and Busting Brackets. He has previously covered Alabama high school athletics for East Alabama Sports Today. John is also a cinephile who really ties the room together.

UNC Asheville v Alabama

Aiden Sherrell looks ready for a year two breakout in viral workout video

Alabama is no longer viewed as a sure thing, according to an anonymous SEC coach

Fans are slamming The Athletic on social media for ranking Ohio State over Alabama

Apr 12, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer signals to his team during A-Day drills at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Updated ESPN ranking has Alabama in prime National Championship position

Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

CBS has Kalen DeBoer ranked below a bunch of coaches he has beaten

Jan 21, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Alabama, rest of SEC will celebrate the latest College Football Playoff seeding news

Dec 6, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Cherokee County's Tristan Brown (4) tries to hang on for a tackle as Jackson's Ezavier Crowell (13) pulls away at Protective Stadium in the AHSAA 4A State Championship game.

Alabama's top RB target in the 2026 class just announced a commitment date

Alabama v Wisconsin

An Alabama LB looks like an absolute unit in new viral workout video

Feb 28, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; The University of Alabama celebrated the retirement of Dr. Ginger Gilmore from the athletic training staff Friday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Athletics director Greg Byrne speaks during the reception.

Phil Fulmer wanted Alabama out of business. Now, Greg Byrne should return the favor

Feb 18, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama baseball head coach Rob Vaughn gestures for a timeout during the game with Middle Tennessee State at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

Should Alabama baseball host a Regional? Rob Vaughn says it's a "no-brainer"

Alabama v Oklahoma

Ryan Williams is spending his offseason training with a legendary Alabama WR

Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Lee Corso's last College GameDay appearance may feature Alabama after all

Nate Oats heads back to the NBA once again to round out his Alabama coaching staff

The Crimson Tide players and coaches continue working toward the season opener in practice Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Alabama offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic directs his linemen.

A 2nd year Alabama offensive lineman just made a big recruiting pitch for the Tide

Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Nick Saban on the ESPN Gameday set at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Nick Saban has a vintage response when asked about Alabama's expectations in 2025

May 20, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Tyler Fay (8) makes a pitch against Missouri in the first game of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.

Alabama Crimson Tide News: Baseball advances, Nick Saban wins Emmy, more