Alabama Morning Drive: ‘Bama vs. Texas set to air on FOX

Stacey Blackwood
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Good Tuesday morning and welcome back to another edition of Alabama Morning Drive. Monday got the week started off with a bang and we want to carry that momentum into the remainder of the week.

A lot has happened over the last 24 hours and we are going to do our best to fill you in with the latest and greatest involving the Crimson Tide of Alabama.

One of the biggest stories of the day was the release that the much anticipated week two matchup between Alabama and Texas is set to air on FOX.

Unfortunately, with FOX picking up the TV rights, it appears that the Nick Saban and steve sarkisian matchup is destined for a noon eastern kickoff time.

Let’s take a look at a few more stories that Alabama fans should be taking note of this Tuesday morning. I’ll give you a hint, it is a recruiting-focused edition.

Four-star QB Eli Holstein schedules June official visit with Alabama

Zachary quarterback Eli Holstein (10) leaps in for a 1-yard score in the third quarter of the Class 5A State Championship game between Ponchatoula and Zachary at the Caesars Superdome on Saturday, December 11, 2021. (Michael DeMocker)

Prized class of 2023 quarterback prospect [autotag]Eli Holstein[/autotag] has reportedly scheduled an official visit to Alabama from June 10-12 according to On3.

Holstein has quickly risen up Alabama’s recruiting board over the past few months and it is considered to be one of the Tide’s top overall targets.

Top 100 basketball prospect sets official visit dates to Alabama

Sam Walters is one of the top hoops prospects for the class of 2023 and now the 6-foot-8 forward has locked in his official visit with [autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] and the Tide.

A few of the other schools that have offered Walters include Florida, Georgetown, LSU, and Ole Miss.

Four-star safety Makari Vickers locks in June visit with Alabama

Four-star safety [autotag]Makari Vickers[/autotag] will have a busy month of June as the talented safety has a couple of official visits set.

Vickers will first travel to Norman to visit the Oklahoma Sooners, but later in the month, he will be in Tuscaloosa for an official visit from June16-18.

Vickers had this to say about Alabama.

“Bama is sitting pretty high on my list right now. Coach Saban told me to keep my head down, and keep working. He told me I could fit in the scheme at a number of positions in the secondary. I like that.”

Four-star WR Andy Jean includes Alabama in his top eight

Andy Jean is one of the top wide receivers from the state of Florida in the class of 2023 and now the four-star wideout is down to eight schools, including the Crimson Tide.

Last week, Jean spoke with On3 and had this to say about the Tide.

“Bama is a big-time school, so they’re definitely near the top of my recruitment. They put out great receivers. Every receiver that goes there is guaranteed to go to the league. I think that’s a great spot. Imagine if I go there, I could be drafted. I’m a hard worker and I’m a competitive dude, so I know I can do the same things those guys did.”

That is going to wrap up our Tuesday edition of Alabama Morning Drive. Make sure you stay tuned to Roll Tide Wire for all the latest on the Crimson Tide!

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