Happy Friday, everyone. The big news of the day is the resignation of Phil Savage as color analyst for Crimson Tide Sports Network, leaving a big hole next to the iconic Eli Gold.
“Coach Mal Moore and the Crimson Tide Sports Network gave me an opportunity to audition during the 2009 A-Day game,” Savage said in a statement released with his announcement. “Little did we know that one game would turn into nine incredible years as the color analyst alongside Eli Gold. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time spent focused on college football, at the Reese’s Senior Bowl and with the University of Alabama, but am looking forward to being back in professional football as the General Manager of the Phoenix franchise in the new Alliance of American Football league, in addition to continuing my other football-related pursuits.