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Joseph Goodman, Sports Donk
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Purveyor of sports donkery. Lead sports columnist at AL DOT COM. I also make bagels. ברוך הַשֵּׁם.
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@meninblazers.bsky.social Rog, not all American media are ignoring the woes of our national team. Time to raise the alarm! www.al.com/sports/2025/...
Goodman: I’m embarrassed watching these Americans
Where's the fight from the USMNT? Can this team's culture be fixed?
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June 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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@rogbennett.bsky.social Rog, not all American media are ignoring the national team's woes and double-secret player boycotts.
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Goodman: I’m embarrassed watching these Americans
Where's the fight from the USMNT? Can this team's culture be fixed?
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June 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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New column. It's embarrassing watching these Americans.
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Goodman: I’m embarrassed watching these Americans
Where's the fight from the USMNT? Can this team's culture be fixed?
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June 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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"It would be a stunning blow to college basketball if Bruce Pearl, at the height of his power, suddenly walked away from the sport he loves to be a full-time politician," columnist @Joegoodmanjr.bsky.social writes.

Goodman: Bruce Pearl, say it ain’t so
For Auburn, the national basketball spotlight is here and everything else can wait.
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May 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The SEC insulation bubble must be pretty thick down at the beach this week. How else to explain Kirby Smart's amnesia at SEC spring meetings.
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Goodman: Are Greg Sankey and Kirby Smart suffering from amnesia?
Alabama wasn't good enough for the playoffs last season. Will the new economics of college football favor the Crimson Tide?
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May 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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I have mixed feelings about the NFL representing the US in flag football, but @joegoodmanjr.bsky.social makes a good case for the coach for @al.com.

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Goodman: Forget a Presidential commission, it’s time for Nick Saban to return to coaching
America needs a new hero.
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May 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Goodman: Alabama's own, Chris Richards, dominates the FA Cup final
The new Captain America is a kid from Hoover.
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Goodman: Alabama’s own, Chris Richards, dominates the FA Cup final
The new Captain America is a kid from Hoover.
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May 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Bet big on Notre Dame.
May 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Goodman: Nick Saban and Taylor Swift together? It's an MLB dream
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Goodman: Nick Saban and Taylor Swift together? It’s an MLB dream
It would be an MLB dream for one lucky city.
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April 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Goodman: In honor of Jalen Hurts, we're taking receipts to the NFL Draft
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Goodman: In honor of Jalen Hurts, we’re taking receipts to the NFL Draft
Never forget. No city has ever deserved a championship less than Philadelphia in 2025.
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April 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Nico Iamaleava would still be at Tennessee if were a Manning.

Goodman: In the SEC, some schools would rather lose than pay up
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Goodman: In the SEC, some schools would rather lose than pay up
Is it pride or something else?
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April 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Goodman: In a win for Alabama, Tennessee is too poor to pay for a QB
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Goodman: In a win for Alabama, Tennessee is too poor to pay a QB
The Vols look pathetic after losing their starting quarterback.
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April 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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This morning's column was forwarded to President Trump. You're welcome, world.
Goodman: Is President Trump killing Alabama football?
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Goodman: Is President Trump killing Alabama football?
So much blood. So many portfolios in the red. What's next for the Crimson Tide?
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April 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Goodman: New Texas A&M coach Bucky McMillan always bet on himself
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Goodman: New Texas A&M coach Bucky McMillan always bet on himself
Bucky Ball was made for the SEC.
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April 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Goodman: Aubie With Spurs, San Antonio has a new ‘Big Fundamental’
Built for the Final Four, there's something familiar about this all-time Auburn team.
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April 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Hugely successful season for Cal at Arkansas. It’s not a league for choir boys.
March 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Alabama State, the team of destiny! Next up? No.1 overall seed Auburn. The schools are separated by about 50 miles.
March 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Goodman: For Auburn fans, it's time to answer the bell
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Goodman: For Auburn fans, it’s time to answer the bell
Can Auburn fans outnumber Louisville fans on the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament?
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March 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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From Nashville and the SEC tournament...

Goodman: The best player in college basketball can't jump
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Goodman: The best player in college basketball can’t jump
And that's the beauty of Auburn's Johni Broome.
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March 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Goodman: For the SEC, it's time to silence the haters
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Goodman: For the SEC, it’s time to silence the haters
The Southern hoops takeover is only just beginning.
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March 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Goodman: Is Auburn too dirty to win the national championship?
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Goodman: Is Auburn too dirty to win the national championship?
One of Auburn's best players is a liability.
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March 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Goodman: Famous new investor eyes new soccer stadium in Birmingham
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Goodman: Famous investor wants new soccer stadium for Birmingham
Captain America eyes growth for his hometown club.
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March 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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If Chad Baker-Mazara ever gets a statue, then I nominate this pic as the inspiration.
March 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Goodman: Who are the No.1 seeds? Alabama can still make a strong case.
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Goodman: Is Alabama still a No.1 seed?
Despite a late-season slide, the numbers still favor the Tide.
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March 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Goodman: Did a school in the SEC go soft, or is a coach a hero?
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Goodman: Did a school in the SEC go soft, or is a coach a hero?
Theories abound deep in the heart of Texas.
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March 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM