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It’s Nick Saban’s turn to go through the interview ringer at the 2018 SEC Media Days Wednesday in Atlanta. The Alabama head coach will also be joined by running back Damien Harris, linebacker Anfernee Jennings and center Ross Pierschbacher.
The Alabama Media Day is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network. But if you don’t have cable or can’t get to a TV, you can still easily watch coverage of SEC Media Days live (or DVR it) on your computer, phone or streaming device by signing up for one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services:
In addition to a Netflix-like on-demand streaming library, Hulu now also offers a bundle of live TV channels, including SEC Network. You can sign up for “Hulu with Live TV” right here, and you can then watch a live stream of Alabama Media Day on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Hulu app.
Additionally, if you aren’t able to watch live, “Hulu with Live TV” also comes with 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials), allowing you to record the event if you want.
SEC Network is included in the “Sling Orange” plus “Sports Extra” channel bundle. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial right here, and you can then watch a live stream of Alabama’s media day on your computer via the Sling TV website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Sling TV app.
Additionally, if you can’t watch live, you can get 50 hours of cloud DVR storage as an additional add-on when signing up for your free trial.
ESPN Platforms
A live stream of SEC Network can also be watched on your computer via ESPN.com, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the ESPN app. You’ll need to log-in to a cable provider to watch this way, but if you don’t have that, you can still sign up for one of the above options and then use your Hulu or Sling TV credentials to sign in and watch on the ESPN digital platforms.
Preview
The biggest storyline surrounding Alabama football this summer–and likely into fall–is the battle of quarterbacks.
Will Jalen Hurts, starter of 28 games including last year’s national championship, return to the role he has held the last two seasons? Will Tua Tagovailoa, who replaced Hurts and led the comeback in the national championship, be the new starter? Will they both play? Will Hurts move around the offense in unique ways? Will the Tide just run the ball 100 percent of the time so Saban can avoid the questions entirely?
During Wednesday’s media session, Saban–along with his trio of players–will likely get asked all of those questions and more. And during Wednesday’s media session, Saban–along with his trio of players–will likely have no answers for those questions.
Media Day typically isn’t a time to learn anything new about your favorite program. But it’s a sign that football is quickly approaching–45 days until Alabama’s season opener, to be precise, but who’s counting? And it’s an excuse to start talking football, and to start getting excited.
And in Tuscaloosa, as always, there are plenty of things to be excited about as the Tide begin yet another title defense.