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15 years ago today, Wiz Khalifa dropped his album "Rolling Papers"

@ZachSchumaker He wrecked the program.

You have to feel for Kelvin Sampson falling short of the ultimate goal again tonight. The man has a legendary resume: 800+ wins, multiple Final Fours, and a culture that is second to none. But to finally break through and cut down the nets, Houston has to give him a massive financial budget to build an elite roster.  Adding a National Championship is the last piece missing from his Hall of Fame resume. It’s time for Houston to empty the vault.

#Alabama HC Nate Oats had to make sure the Orange & Blue Sports Network (@OBSNGators) wasn’t from Auburn. Funny interaction from today’s media availability. 🎥 NCAA

On this date 22 years ago on March 20, 2004, @AlabamaMBB delivered one of the most stunning NCAA Tournament upsets in program history, rallying from a 13-point second-half deficit to take down No. 1 seed Stanford, 70-67, in Seattle. The eighth-seeded Crimson Tide looked dead in the water midway through the second half. Stanford, powered by Pac-10 Player of the Year Josh Childress and carrying a dominant 30-1 record, had built a 53-40 lead with just 7:40 remaining. Everything pointed toward a routine closeout by the top seed. Then came the surge that Alabama fans still talk about today. The Tide flipped the game on its head with a breathtaking 16-0 run, turning a double-digit deficit into a lead in a matter of minutes. The momentum inside the arena shifted completely as Alabama’s defense tightened and Stanford suddenly had no answers. Kennedy Winston led the charge with 21 points, while Earnest Shelton poured in 14 to help ignite the comeback. Chuck Davis and @AntoinePettway each added 12 points, and Alabama showed poise at the line—knocking down 10 of 14 free throws in the closing minutes to seal the upset. Childress, held to 12 points, fouled out with 3:18 remaining and could only watch from the bench as the Tide completed the shocker. In the Alabama locker room afterward, a sign summed it up perfectly: “They weren’t overrated. We were underrated.” The victory sent shockwaves across college basketball, landing Alabama on the cover of Sports Illustrated and propelling the program to its first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 1991—a moment that still stands as one of the defining wins of the modern era of Crimson Tide basketball.

29 Years ago today “Austin 3:16” was born and changed Pro Wrestling forever.

Happy 3:16 day to all who celebrate. Also, shoutout to whoever tossed beers to Stone Cold in the 90s. Dudes arm was elite.

Nobody deserves an NCAA Tournament bid more than Antoine Pettway. He spent 15 years on Alabama’s staff through four (!) different head coaches before getting his shot as a head coach. Three years later, he claims the first C-USA title in Kennesaw State history.

HOW TO PLAY RIGHT FIELD 👑

That free bird solo hits so hard. Nice job @MLBONFOX

Auburn lost.

Nick Saban, one of the most successful college football head coaches ever, delivered an all-time graduation speech.

Wow. Really disappointing to see Auburn fans quitting on their team. Thought it was different down there.

Auburn lost.

This is March.

Nate Oats. My Cousin Vinny.

On this day 24 years ago, Coleman Coliseum witnessed one of the most unforgettable finishes in @AlabamaMBB history that propelled the Crimson Tide to its first SEC regular-season championship in 15 years. With everything on the line and an SEC title within reach, Antoine Pettway delivered a moment that still echoes through Tuscaloosa — a glass-kissing layup that lifted Alabama past Florida, 65-64, on Feb. 23, 2002. Alabama had not won a SEC regular-season title since 1987, but on this memorable day inside Coleman Coliseum, destiny hung in the balance. It was fitting that head coach Mark Gottfried — himself a key contributor on the 1987 SEC championship squad — stood on the sideline. But the final chapter belonged to @AntoinePettway. After Florida’s James White missed a crucial free throw with 14 seconds left, @mowilliams chased the rebound into the corner, raced across midcourt and found Earnest Shelton. With the clock ticking under five seconds, Shelton drove the lane, drew the defense — and at the last instant spotted Pettway cutting free toward the rim. The pass was perfect. The timing, impeccable. Pettway softly laid it off the glass — and the net snapped as time stood still. Coleman erupted and the Mark’s Madness section spilled onto the court. Four days later, the Crimson Tide finished the job at Auburn to lock up the outright regular-season title, then powered its way to the SEC Tournament final. But it was that singular moment — Pettway gliding to the basket — that symbolized the grit and belief of that team. Twenty-four years later, the image remains timeless. A cut to the rim. A pass in stride. A layup immortalized on a Daniel Moore canvas.

Best mound visit of all time 😂

Auburn lost.

🚨 UCLA Infield/Outfield Reps • Early glove presentation • Constant communication • Feet follow the throw ⭐️ Great teams have great fundamentals!

I’ve watched this clip 1,000 times and it’s still amazing