Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has made it happen in the NCAA transfer portal. The Crimson Tide grabbed a commitment from a Lou Groza Award-winning placekicker.
The Michigan Wolverines appeared to get away with one during Monday’s College Football Playoff semifinal, and that led to the referees facing some criticism.
One of the most improved players for Alabama football from last year to this season is on special teams. James Burnip, a native Australian, has been a valuable asset for the Crimson Tide in its push for a Southeastern Conference Championship and a College Football Playoff opportunity.
The No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide is set to host the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday for homecoming as the season continues. The Crimson Tide is now leading the SEC West division thanks to it's 3-0 conference record and specifically after Alabama won in College Station, TX this past weekend.
It was hoped Monday would bring an Alabama Football injury update. Unfortunately, there was nothing offered on the severity of injuries to Malachi Moore and Crimson Tide punter James Burnip.
Alabama punter James Burnip and kicker Will Reichard have been excellent. Lost in all that is going on with Alabama football is the excellent performances put in by the Crimson Tide specialists.
As James Burnip walks through the Alabama locker room he’s surrounded by players with American accents, mostly of the Southern variety. That’s not unusual for anyone else, but for the Crimson Tide punter from Australia, it can be overwhelming.
The Alabama football team opened its fall camp on August 2 to kick off the new season. Crimson Tide redshirt junior punter James Burnip opted for a special meal on the first weekend of camp to celebrate the start of his third season in Tuscaloosa.
JK Scott was the lone punter in the Nick Saban era at Alabama people spoke a lot about. No one discusses the punter because it means the offense is not moving the ball well.