I'm blessed to be starting my 25th year in broadcasting, which includes 11 seasons as the University of Alabama's men's basketball play-by-play announcer for the Crimson Tide Sports Network. In addition to my role as the voice of Crimson Tide Basketball, I also serve as the sideline reporter for CTSN's radio coverage of Crimson Tide Football and as the television host of "The Nick Saban Show". I'm also the radio play-by-play announcer for Bama Baseball, having followed the Tide on the diamond since the 2000 season. My additional work includes CSS, ESPN Regional, and Fox Sports South.
Chris Stewart
From the Sideline — Alabama Takes Another Step Forward in Win Over Texas A&M
Alabama's 41-23 win over Texas A&M last week was another example of the Tide's growth since the loss to Ole Miss.
From the Sideline — Never a Week Off in the SEC
I didn't watch the Democratic presidential debate. I knew Twitter would handle the analysis for me - not that I really cared to have any. But these events always remind me of one of the nation's greatest debaters, Ronald Reagan.
There is a long list of legendary quotes the former actor-turned politician dropped on his opponents during these forums...
From the Sideline — Can Alabama Carry Over the Momentum?
Saturday's game may be the most important of the season for Alabama.
From the Sideline — Alabama Took Positive Steps in Win Over ULM
It would be easy to categorize Saturday's win over ULM as a "ho-hum" victory.
From the Sideline — Alabama Running Game, Defense Lead the Way
Alabama didn't impress anybody with their 37-10 win on Saturday - including their head coach.
From the Sideline — Chris Stewart Shares Quick Thoughts on Alabama Football
Now that I've flown back from Dallas, done three radio shows (two on this station, and another for CTSN), and taken a deep breath from Alabama's season opener, here are a few thumbnail thoughts on the team.
- Derrick Henry is even better than we hoped...
New Seats are Good News for Alabama Students, Bama Hoops
Like most Alabama Basketball fans, it has been a lot of fun to hear all the buzz surrounding the Crimson Tide under Avery Johnson.
From the Sideline — The Avery Johnson Era Begins
Winning a press conference won’t win you a single game.
Talking about going to the Final Four won’t get you there.
But if you are an Alabama Basketball fan, that doesn’t mean you can’t be excited about the first two hours of the Avery Johnson Era...
From the Sideline — Notes from the Diamond and the Hardwood
He won’t do this all season.
He can’t.
It ain’t possible.
The downright gaudy .720 batting average that Alabama sophomore outfielder Casey Hughston is sporting after six games, is 53 percentage points higher than the two players tied behind him in the current NCAA Division One stats...
From the Sideline — What Should We Expect from Alabama Against Georgia?
I would love to tell you what to expect from Alabama’s Men’s Basketball team Saturday night against Georgia.