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.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green (41) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Alabama football lands third Transfer Portal addition of the day with star Big 12 LB

Sep 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Isaiah Horton (2) scores a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Kalen DeBoer and Alabama football stay hot in the Transfer Portal with two big adds

Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore (13) celebrates after a play against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Alabama fans, current and former players ripping CFP committee as SMU gets blown out

Indiana wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (5) is brought down by Notre Dame during the first round of the College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.

Indiana's loss to Notre Dame proves that College Football expansion was a mistake

Nov 30, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti in the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Rooting interests for Alabama fans in first round College Football Playoff games

Athletics Director Greg Byrne talks about the new Crimson Reserve golf training facility at the University of Alabama Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Alabama fans should not have to fund the Crimson Tide's NIL efforts

Nov 27, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Lathan Sommerville (24) shoots against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Jarin Stevenson (15) during the first half at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Alabama basketball has to improve on defense or this season will be a disappointment

Players Era Festival: Houston v Alabama

Alabama basketball survives scare against North Dakota in Grant Nelson's homecoming

Sep 14, 2024; Logan, Utah, USA; Utah Utes cornerback Cameron Calhoun (4) warms up before a game against the Utah State Aggies at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

Alabama lands 2nd Transfer Portal commitment in Utah CB Cameron Calhoun

Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore (13) celebrates after a play against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Malachi Moore out for ReliaQuest Bowl: where does Alabama turn at safety?

Nov 30, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Isaiah Horton (2) reacts after a play against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Alabama football's remaining Transfer Portal areas of need and targets

Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer gestures during a timeout in the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Kalen DeBoer, Alabama football punched back in the Transfer Portal on Tuesday

Auburn v Alabama

Pulling Jaylen Mbakwe back out of the Transfer Portal a huge win for Alabama football

Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Top 5 performances for Alabama football players in the NFL in Week 15

Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jaylen Mbakwe (9) breaks up a pass intended for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Hilltoppers wide receiver Moussa Barry (18) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

The Transfer Portal hits keep coming for Alabama football with Jaylen Mbakwe entering

Georgia v Alabama

Another WR hits the Transfer Portal from the Alabama Crimson Tide