Alabama isn’t invincible to the new scene in college football and their athletic director has made a call to arms.
The Crimson Tide shared an email and a post on X Wednesday, asking for extra support on their NIL collective and it cited how there are “examples” of other schools using money to pull players away from Alabama.
Alabama fans,
Over the past few years, there have been drastic changes in college athletics. We have been careful during this transitional period to protect our position at the top of college athletics while being mindful to listen, engage and learn from our generous…
— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) December 18, 2024
Further in the message, Athletic Director Greg Byrne said “it is time for Bama Nation to fight back.” As NIL continues to dictate roster management, Alabama is one of many schools including Clemson trying to retain their talent and navigate the new world.