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 — Why Alabama Baseball Benefits from Hoover Home Games
The day of the first Alabama Baseball scrimmage, I left my house, drove to the Hoover Met, parked, walked into the stadium and up to the batting cage where head coach Mitch Gaspard was watching his team take cuts at their home for the 2015 season.
From the Sideline — Alabama Gaining Depth on the Hardwood
It is way too early to punch Alabama's ticket to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, b but it is not too early to be excited about this team.
From the Sideline — Welcoming the Holiday Break
I know this is a special time of year for most people, but it is really a special stretch of days for me.
From the Sideline — Alabama Champions Again with More to Come
It never once crossed my mind that Alabama would lose to Missouri Saturday. Not once.
That’s not me being a “homer”, or having a lack of respect for the Tigers. Nick Saban’s old teammate has done a fantastic job since Mizzou joined the SEC three years ago...
From the Sideline — Both Sides Prepare for Iron Bowl Showdown
Hope. That’s what you’re looking for when you face your biggest rival, especially late in the season.
From the Sideline — Alabama Adds Huge Non-Conference Win
Plane rides home are always more fun after a win. Tuesday was the first time in awhile I’ve been able to experience one of those with the Alabama men’s basketball team.
What Have We Learned About Alabama Basketball Two Games In?
Regardless of how things go for your team, one week into the season is way too soon to draw a clear-cut conclusion as to how your season will go.
From the Sideline — Tide Rises to the Top
Dan Mullen has a really good football team in Starkville.
But Nick Saban has a better one in Tuscaloosa.
From the Sideline — Alex Rodriguez in Town + Reflections on a Blowout Win
When you shut out an opponent 59-0, there’s certainly more than one thing that was done right. However, one move overlooked by most could easily have been one of Nick Saban’s best of the day.
From the Great Midwest Conference to the SEC — My Memory of Mike Slive
I’ve had the privilege of knowing Mike Slive for more than 20 years.