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.

Jan 21, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway (2) drives the ball against Vanderbilt Commodores guard Jason Edwards (1) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Holloway, Dioubate lead Alabama basketball past Vanderbilt: 3 Takeaways

Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) looks toward the crowd during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Alabama football's 2025 win total, national championship odds released

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer during an SEC conference game between Tennessee and Alabama in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

To be a contender again, Alabama football must do these 3 things in 2025

Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Vito Perri (53) and Alabama Crimson Tide punter James Burnip (86) lead the team onto the field before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Alabama football has its lowest finish in final AP Poll since 2007

Alabama v Kentucky

Alabama basketball looking to avoid another midweek hangover against Vanderbilt

Alabama v Kentucky

Where Alabama basketball ranks in human, computer polls following Kentucky win

Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on before running onto the field before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

You won't believe how low Alabama football is ranked in this early 2025 Top 25

Alabama v Kentucky

Mouhamed Dioubate finally got his flowers following key plays in win over Kentucky

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway (2) shoots the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Alabama basketball back to a projected No. 1 seed according to Joe Lunardi

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Washington Commanders in the NFC divisional round at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

The Lions vs. Commanders NFC Divisional Round game was dominated by Alabama football

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) runs down the court after making a basket during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama holding steady after .500 week

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) dribbles the ball around Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Alabama basketball's resolve in adversity continues to show in 2024-25

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) shoots the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Alabama basketball bounces back with big road win at Kentucky: 3 Takeaways

Jan 14, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) slips to the floor as he tries to get into the lane and is defended by Ole Miss forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) at Coleman Coliseum. Ole Miss defeated Alabama 74-64. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Did Alabama basketball overlook Ole Miss? Nate Oats thinks so

Feb 24, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) goes to the basket during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Alabama basketball has one major advantage that could lead to road win at Kentucky

Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Juju McDowell (0) is wrapped up by Alabama defenders at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated South Carolina 27-25. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

South Carolina disrespects Alabama football with 2025 scheduling decision