The NFL unveiled its 2025 season schedule on Wednesday, and teams once again got creative with their announcements on social media. From Minecraft themes to action figures, the creativity was on full display — but the Arizona Cardinals may have topped them all.
Former Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson Sr., now with the Cardinals, headlined their schedule reveal by writing and performing an original rap song titled “18 Bars,” symbolizing the 18 weeks of the regular season. Performing under the name “Rocketship,” Wilson showcased his lyrical skills in a music video tied to the announcement.
Wilson joined Arizona in March 2024 on a three-year contract after two seasons with the Patriots. The 27-year-old had a standout 2023 season with 75 tackles — his highest since his rookie year in 2019 — along with seven QB hits, five pass breakups, four tackles for loss, three sacks, and one fumble recovery.
Crimson Tide Sports Highlights – May 15, 2025
- Thursday’s Schedule:
- Outdoor Track & Field: SEC Championships, Lexington, Ky. (All Day)
- Baseball: Alabama at Florida, Gainesville, 5:30 p.m. CT (SEC Network+)
- Wednesday’s Results:
- Alabama Men’s Golf finished 8th in the NCAA Reno Regional. A strong Round 3 (-5) pushed the team up four spots, but it missed qualifying for the next round. Cal secured the final qualifying spot with a +9 total. Alabama ended at +18 overall.
- SEC Headlines:
- College football is at a pivotal moment, with major changes brewing across the SEC.
- Recognitions and Updates:
- Doris Lemngole, a standout in track and field, earned her third SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year award this season. With three national titles already, the sophomore is cementing her legacy as one of Alabama’s all-time greats.
- Justin Lebron, Alabama baseball shortstop, was named to the SEC Community Service Team for his extensive volunteer work in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham.
- Former women’s basketball guard Zaay Green, a third-round WNBA draft pick, was waived by the Washington Mystics just a month after being selected.
- Alabama coaches Nick Saban, Kalen DeBoer, Nate Oats, Hugh Freeze, and Kirby Smart hit the golf course for the Regions Tradition in Birmingham.
- More Crimson Tide News:
- Alabama baseball wrapped up its home season with a win over Georgia and starts its final regular season series Thursday at Florida.
- Alabama women’s soccer posted a 3.64 team GPA in the spring, with 10 players earning perfect 4.0s. The women’s swimming and diving team led all with a record 3.78 spring GPA.
Countdown to Alabama Football’s 2025 Opener: 107 Days
On This Day – May 15, 1954:
Former Alabama quarterback and 1951 NFL first-round pick Butch Avinger retired from the New York Giants and joined Alabama’s coaching staff under Red Drew.
