There are two things that have changed - when it comes to fans of college football teams - more than anything over the years, according to Eli Gold of the Crimson Tide Radio Network.
After Alabama coach Nick Saban spent a portion of his Monday press conference defending quarterback Jalen Hurts' passing against Fresno State, Gold joined me Wednesday on "The Opening Kickoff" on WNSP-FM 105.5 to discuss expectations of fans beyond winning.
Gold said it was two very basic things: talk radio and social media.
"When I did sports talk in Birmingham, we did something that isn't done any longer.