With the “Third Saturday in October” rivalry between Alabama and Tennessee kicks off in a few moments, the Crimson Tide is starting walk-on Mike Bernier at punter. The senior from Madison (Ala.) will replace a struggling Skyler Delong at Neyland Stadium, as the Tide looks to win its 12th straight matchup in this contest.
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In Friday’s airing of In My Own Words, yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine goes inside Bernier’s journey and how he looks to take advantage of this moment.