Podcast appearances and mentions of Nick Kelly

We kick things off by speaking to Nick Kelly from AL.com on the latest on Charles Bediako.. Plus we start taking your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time since 2023, former Alabama player Charles Bediako wore his uniform and played in Coleman Coliseum, despite playing professional basketball, after a judge in Tuscaloosa issued a temporary restraining order allowing Bediako to compete in NCAA play. The move has caused a ripple effect in college sports. What precedent could this set for other athletes who want to return to college after testing the professional waters? What advantage could these cases give Alabama and other schools over their competitors? And what does the future hold for college athletics? AL.com's Nick Kelly breaks it down, plus offseason moves by Kalen DeBoer and Alabama football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Kelly from AL.com stopped by the Monday edition of 3 Man Front to share his thoughts on Charles Bediako's season debut & how his presence changes the expectations for Bama hoops. Plus, Nick weighs in on Alabama firing OL coach Chris Kapilovic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Reaction Monday on 3 Man Front included our thoughts on Auburn's HUGE road win in Gainesville & Dabo Swinney going scorched earth on Ole Miss. Plus, Nick Kelly's thoughts on Charles Bediako's season debut for Bama hoops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kelly from AL.com joined 3 Man Front on Wednesday morning to detail the breaking news that Charles Bediako will return to the Alabama basketball team & be allowed to play this Saturday against Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Wednesday's 3 Man Front focused on the breaking news that Charles Bediako will return to the Alabama basketball team. Plus, Nick Kelly shares his insight on the Bediako situation & Brian Edwards delivers his weekly picks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between transfer portal twists and turns and NIL realities, Alabama football had a tough week. They've lost several star players to rival schools, and commitments have come and gone during a wild window. AL.com's Nick Kelly breaks down the challenges Kalen DeBoer is already facing this offseason and how he plans to fix it in time for the Crimson Tide to compete for a championship in 2026. Plus, Ty Simpson to the NFL might not be a done deal after all. Nick reports on the decision Simpson faces, with several major programs offering him top dollar to stay in college fotball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss several key new portal announcements. Nick Kelly of AL.com details schools trying to lure Ty Simpson out of the NFL Draft and into a transfer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kelly from AL.com joined the Monday edition of 3 Man Front to weigh in on Alabama's portal concerns after losing Hollywood Smothers & Ty Simpson being offered BIG MONEY to return to CFB in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Monday's 3 Man Front included Nick Kelly discussing multiple CFB programs attempting to get Ty Simpson to return to college next season, a look at Indiana's domination in the CFB Playoff & the latest reports from the transfer portal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just when we thought Kalen DeBoer had started to finally win over his doubters, Alabama puts up a historically bad effort against Indiana in the Rose Bowl and many fans are right back to asking some tough questions about the state of the program. AL.com beat writer Nick Kelly addresses the latest changes to Alabama's roster and how it could impact the 2026 season. Later, Kevin Scarbinsky joins us to put the Rose Bowl defeat in perspective and discuss what it means for DeBoer's future in Tuscaloosa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour two of Monday's 3 Man Front included our visit with AL.com's Nick Kelly, Mike Gittens with the War Rapport, more news from NFL Black Monday and the transfer portal, and your calls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AL.com writer Nick Kelly stopped by 3 Man Front and gave us the latest on Ty Simpson's future, other Alabama portal news, his recap of the Rose Bowl and Alabama basketball so far! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alabama and Indiana will meet in the granddaddy of them all, the Rose Bowl, on New Year's Day in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal. After a huge opening round win over Oklahoma, does Kalen DeBoer have Ty Simpson and the Crimson Tide ready for the top-ranked Hoosiers, led by Curt Cignetti and Heisman-winner Fernando Mendoza? AL.com reporters Nick Kelly and Matt Stahl are in Pasadena to break down the SEC vs. B1G showdown to kick off 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Kelly, AL.com joins the show, PLUS... Paul takes your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-21:37) – J.P. Shadrick from the Jaguars.com and Westwood One joins the show to discuss what has gone so well for Trevor Lawrence in the last month that has led to this hot stretch of play for the Jacksonville. He shares some of the things that went wrong during the Urban Meyer era that led to setting back the team’s development, calls it a full hands-on deck in the passing game with how the Jaguars find the best matchup to exploit, and shares his thoughts on the Broncos, Bears, Patriots, Bills, and the Eagles heading into the playoffs. Finally, he gives his thoughts on IU’s CFP matchup against Alabama. (21:37-38:36) – Nick Kelly from AL.com joins the show to give some of his thoughts on the College Football Playoff matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and Alabama Crimson Tide. He compares what he has seen from IU’s turnaround to the days of dominance with Nick Saban, believes there is only one path for Alabama to defeat Indiana, and gives his perspective on Fernando Mendoza and what he has done for IU this season. (38:36-50:43) – Casey Vallier from the Indianapolis Colts Radio team joins the show to share what we know about DeForest Buckner’s neck injury that is resulting in him having surgery next week, states that Philip Rivers will start on Sunday even if the team is eliminates on Saturday night from playoff contention, and wonders the same thing as Jake as to whether Philip Rivers will want to come back for a few games next season if Daniel Jones isn’t ready for the start of the season.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:48) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing how they celebrated their Christmas and Jake complimenting Eddie on his work. They briefly preview the upcoming game for the Colts against a red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars offense. Finally, Jake discusses the shift that he has noticed at IU in the last two years. (28:48-36:35) – Jake asks Eddie what his favorite Christmas gift from yesterday was and it leads to a gripe that he has with his phone’s recent software update. He also examines what needs to go right for the Colts to make the playoffs. (36:35-48:00) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query discussing who the best quarterback option for the Colts next season. Is it Daniel Jones? Is it Anthony Richardson? Is it someone else? Also, should they bring Philip Rivers back for the start of next season? (48:00-1:14:20) – J.P. Shadrick from the Jaguars.com and Westwood One joins the show to discuss what has gone so well for Trevor Lawrence in the last month that has led to this hot stretch of play for the Jacksonville. He shares some of the things that went wrong during the Urban Meyer era that led to setting back the team’s development, calls it a full hands-on deck in the passing game with how the Jaguars find the best matchup to exploit, and shares his thoughts on the Broncos, Bears, Patriots, Bills, and the Eagles heading into the playoffs. Finally, he gives his thoughts on IU’s CFP matchup against Alabama. (1:14:20-1:23:26) – Jake and Eddie highlight the moves that the Indiana Pacers made today with a couple of their roster spots. They also break the news about who is in and out for the Colts in Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. (1:23:26-1:35:38) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing how many fans could be in attendance for Sunday’s game if the Houston Texans eliminate the Colts playoff chances on Saturday. (1:35:38-1:58:59) – Nick Kelly from AL.com joins the show to give some of his thoughts on the College Football Playoff matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and Alabama Crimson Tide. He compares what he has seen from IU’s turnaround to the days of dominance with Nick Saban, believes there is only one path for Alabama to defeating Indiana, and gives his perspective on the Fernando Mendoza and what he has done for IU this season. (1:58:5959-2:17:39) – Casey Vallier from the Indianapolis Colts Radio team joins the show to share what we know about DeForest Buckner’s neck injury that is resulting in him having surgery next week, states that Philip Rivers will start on Sunday even if the team is eliminates on Saturday night from playoff contention, and wonders the same thing as Jake as to whether Philip Rivers will want to come back for a few games next season if Daniel Jones isn’t ready for the start of the season. (2:17:39-2:19:08) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to recap his Christmas and preview what he’s got going on for his show today!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kelly with AL.com kicked off #ReactionMonday's 3 Man Front to tell us what impressed him the most from Alabama's first-round CFP win over Oklahoma and early thoughts on the Rose Bowl against Indiana! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first hour of 3 Man Front with Pat Smith, Conrad Van Order and Molly Robinson included our recap of Alabama's CFP win over Oklahoma, DeBoer's impressive coaching stats, a deep dive into the Michigan coaching drama, and Nick Kelly's visit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AL.com writer Nick Kelly kicked off Monday's 3 Man Front and filled us in on the latest regarding Kalen DeBoer's statement and the Michigan job, the Tide in the CFP, and Alabama basketball so far! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one of #ReactionMonday's 3 Man Front Pat Smith, Landrum Roberts and Molly Robinson discussed the DeBoer and Michigan rumors with Nick Kelly, previewed the Tide's matchup against Oklahoma with Curtis Fitzpatrick, and looked at the other UM candidates! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The college football coaching carousel never stops spinning. With the Michigan job suddenly open, Kalen DeBoer is a name everyone keeps mentioning as a top candidate. Would he really leave Tuscaloosa for Ann Arbor? Why is he a candidate for every big job when he has one of the best in the country at Alabama? AL.com's Nick Kelly tells us the latest. Also, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author John Archibald joins to reflect on the self-loathing period of Crimson Tide fandom, asking if his favorite team even deserves a spot in the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 of Taco Tuesday's 3 Man Front included a recap of the Chargers' win on MNF, Philip Rivers making a return to the NFL & Nick Kelly's thoughts on Alabama making the CFB Playoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kelly from AL.com joined 3 Man Front LIVE at Social Taco to discuss Alabama being included in the CFP, how the offense can turn things around against Oklahoma & the impact of the Tide's injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AL.com writer Nick Kelly joins Dave Schwartz to break down Lane Kiffin switching head coaching jobs in the South. What would rename the National Football League (to stop the confusion between it and soccer)? And the Gopher football team keeps up its current annual tradition.

Our long national nightmare is over. Lake Kiffin resolved it last weekend by taking the LSU job. Does it have a big impact outside of Oxford and Baton Rouge? AL.com writer (and Lakeville native) Nick Kelly goes through the details.

Paul wraps up the show by talking to Greg Byrne, Alabama Director of Athletics, Mike Griffith, DawgNation, Nick Kelly, AL.com and Michael Bratton, That SEC Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck and Heath discuss Clark Lea's attempts to create an extra game for his team to try and increase its chances of getting into the playoff. Chuck and Heath look at the possibility of a bowl spot opening up as a result of Kansas State potentially declining an invitation, and whether it would make sense for Auburn to take it if it did. Nick Kelly of AL.com previews the Crimson Tide's SEC championship game hopes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kelly from AL.com joined 3 Man Front on Reaction Monday to share his thoughts on Alabama's Iron Bowl win, the emergence of the Tide's running game & if the SEC Championship is a must-win game to get into the CFB Playoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Reaction Monday on 3 Man Front was focused on Alabama's 6th straight Iron Bowl victory & Auburn hiring Alex Golesh as head coach. Plus, Nick Kelly discusses the Alabama-Georgia rematch in the SEC Championship!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tough loss to Oklahoma leaves no margin for error for Alabama in 2025. If they finish the regular season strong, the Crimson Tide can still play for the SEC Championship Game and a College Football Playoff spot. But it's a nightmare scenario with a must-win inside Jordan-Hare in two weeks. AL.com's Nick Kelly talks about how will DeBoer, Ty Simpson and Bama must respond after the Sooners handed the coach the first home loss of his Tuscaloosa tenure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Kelly from AL.com joined 3 Man Front on Reaction Monday to share his assessment of Alabama's loss to Oklahoma, the Tide's playoff hopes & the future for Kalen DeBoer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Reaction Monday on 3 Man Front featured our thoughts on Alabama's loss to Oklahoma & the Tide's CFB Playoff hopes. Plus, Nick Kelly recaps the game & we get your reaction from Alabama's second loss of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul kicks off hour 3 with some very passionate callers chiming in on the state of the SEC. Then, Nick Kelly from AL.com joins the show to share a very unique story about Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch or listen to episode 307 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Nick Kelly, CEO of Encore Sports and Entertainment. Nick discusses the insights picked up throughout his career, including stints at NASCAR, as a senior leader of sports partnerships at Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) and Verizon, and … Continue reading Episode 307: Nick Kelly on Lessons Learned from Years as a Senior Leader on the Team and Brand Side of Sports

Alabama faced down a stretch of four straight games against ranked opponents and emerged victorious in all four, capped off by a dominant win over Tennessee. Now as Alabama heads into the back half of the season, the Crimson Tide have emerged as a legitimate national title contender. Alabama beat writer Nick Kelly joins us to discuss the Tide's turnaround and how Kalen DeBoer will handle having a target on his back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the Big 12's rules change involving Texas Tech fans throwing tortillas on the field. Nick Kelly of AL.com previews Alabama's matchup with Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul is joined by Roman Harper & Tim Tebow, SEC Nation, Cole Cubelic, SEC Network and Nick Kelly, AL.com — On Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hr 3 - AL.com’s Nick Kelly talks Alabama/Vandy + NFL surprises - good and badSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kelly of AL.com previews Alabama vs. Vanderbilt in TuscaloosaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 3 - AL.com’s Nick Kelly talks Alabama/Vandy + NFL surprises - good and badSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kelly of AL.com previews Alabama vs. Vanderbilt in TuscaloosaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ty Simpson and the Alabama Crimson Tide beat back all the narratives about their inability to win a big game on the road in the SEC and have firmly installed themselves back into the playoff discussion. Alabama beat reporter Nick Kelly joins the show to break down what he saw and heard on the sidelines and in the locker room in Athens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Kelly of AL.com joined 3 Man Front LIVE at Social Taco on Tuesday to share his thoughts on Alabama heading into the first bye week, Ty Simpson's stellar performance lately & the SEC's CFB Playoff picture!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Tuesday's 3 Man Front included a recap of last night's MNF doubleheader, Bill Bender's overview of the SEC after Week 3 & Nick Kelly talking all things Alabama football!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The season is finally here! Ben Flanagan, Matt Scalici and Nick Kelly break down Alabama's season opening road trip to Florida State and discuss the Crimson Tide's biggest advantage over the Seminoles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide makes it official that Ty Simpson is the starter for the Alabama Football opener at Florida State Football. Alabama OC Ryan Grubb explains why Simpson is the guy. Nick Kelly of AL.com reports this is the earliest in recent memory Kalen DeBoer has named a starter, do we read anything into that? The Auburn Tigers calling of plays may look confusing to some but it really may not be. The secret to Auburn Football play calling. We are 10 Days from the start of college with 10 Teams poised to disappoint. ON3 Sports gives us the Top 25 teams that have disappointed the most since 2014. Oklahoma Sooners QB John Mateer gives us an update on the gambling investigation being conducted by Oklahoma Football. We have another candidate for the AP Top 10 teams that will finished unranked. We have see at least one every 29 of the last 31 years. SEC Football camp news positive for the Georgia Bulldogs and LSU Tigers. FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzL... FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://nextroundlive.com/the-ne.... SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide makes it official that Ty Simpson is the starter for the Alabama Football opener at Florida State Football. Alabama OC Ryan Grubb explains why Simpson is the guy. Nick Kelly of AL.com reports this is the earliest in recent memory Kalen DeBoer has named a starter, do we read anything into that? The Auburn Tigers calling of plays may look confusing to some but it really may not be. The secret to Auburn Football play calling. FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzL... FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://nextroundlive.com/the-ne.... SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Crimson Tide is a little more than two weeks from kicking off against the Florida State Seminoles and may have picked their QB1. The Tuscaloosa News reports what most people already assumed, Alabama Football will start Ty Simpson in the opener at Florida State Football. Nick Kelly of AL.com reports this is the earliest in recent memory Kalen DeBoer has named a starter, do we read anything into that? The Auburn Tigers open the season at The Baylor Bears. Auburn Football should have full use of WR Malcolm Simmons as he is fully cleared in the domestic dispute case brought against him. What this means for the Auburn receiving room and passing game. Rece Davis joins the show! Taylor Swift is dropping a new album, our thoughts. FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzL... FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://nextroundlive.com/the-ne.... SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices