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 loves to speak in movie quotes.

Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) gestures to fans before the start of the Crimson Tide game with Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

3 bold predictions for Alabama football against Oklahoma

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA;Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) works around a pick by Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) as he is defended by Illinois forward Will Riley (7) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Applaud his leadership, but Mark Sears' confidence has to be higher for Alabama

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) sprints to the ball on an inbound play against Illinois in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

3 Takeaways as Alabama basketball downs Illinois despite Mark Sears' struggles

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate with the SEC championship trophy after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

A unique SEC Championship idea perfect for the new era of college football

Independence Bowl X

A lot has changed since Alabama Football's last road game at Oklahoma

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. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

3 keys to victory for Alabama football on the road against Oklahoma

Jan 1, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Byron Young (47) reacts after sacking Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) during the second half in the Rose Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Alabama football slated for road beatdown of Notre Dame in updated CFP rankings

Sep 17, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; UL Monroe Warhawks offensive lineman Keydrell Lewis (74) blocks against Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Keanu Koht (19) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 63-7. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

Suspended Alabama football LB files paperwork to enter transfer portal

Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end CJ Dippre (81) catches a pass against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

3 players who could be X-Factors for Alabama football against Oklahoma

Nov 17, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws the football against the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Top 5 performances for Alabama football in the NFL Week 11

Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Zabien Brown (2) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Damon Payne Jr. (44) celebrate after Payne recovered a Mercer fumble at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Alabama football finally gets some good recruiting news with Ivan Taylor's flip

Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer watches warmups prior to a game against Mercer Bears at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Alabama Crimson Tide News: Sabb injury update, hoops signs three, Iron Bowl kick time

Mar 6, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama quarterbacks Ty Simpson (15), Dylan Lonergan (12), Cade Carruth (16), Jalen MIlroe (4) and Austin Mack (10) wait for a drill to begin during practice for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team Wednesday.

Alabama football fans got a glimpse of 2025 QB battle in 2nd half of Mercer game

Nov 15, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide center Clifford Omoruyi (11) dunks over Purdue Boilermakers center Will Berg (44) during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Did Purdue expose a fatal flaw for Alabama basketball?

Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer protests a personal foul call against Alabama during the game with Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Alabama football's recent recruiting decommitments no cause for alarm

Nicolet's Davion Hannah (25) attempts to get pass Wisconsin Lutheran's Kon Knueppel (33) during the first half of the WIAA Division 2 boys basketball state semifinal game on Friday March 15, 2024 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

4-star SG Davion Hannah commits to Alabama basketball