Mike Johnson

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Mike, who played offensive line at Alabama from 2006-09, contributes college football coverage to The Action Network. While at Alabama, he was a first-team All-American and helped lead the Crimson Tide to their first national title under Nick Saban.

Alabama vs. UL-Lafayette Betting Preview: Will Saban Call Off the Dogs?

It’s cupcake week in Tuscaloosa, and the rat poison has been running rampant as Bama is set to welcome in the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns. When I first

Mike Johnson
Sep 29, 2018 / 2:00 AM UTC

Johnson: Why Alabama Doesn’t Cover Big Spreads vs. ‘Cupcakes’

Power 5 schools playing Group of 5 and FCS teams has become a tradition. You can fill the schedule without the threat of a loss and get to work on

Mike Johnson
Sep 26, 2018 / 1:22 PM UTC

Johnson: Oddsmakers Can’t Make Alabama Spreads High Enough

Is it just me, or do the headlines leading into Alabama-Texas A&M look the same every year? “A young, stud quarterback will lead the upset-minded Texas A&

Mike Johnson
Sep 21, 2018 / 5:38 PM UTC

Johnson: Apologies for Ever Doubting Alabama’s Secondary

Three weeks into the college football season, and it’s already time for the first stop on the Mike Johnson Apology Tour. No, I won’t be apologizing to

Mike Johnson
Sep 19, 2018 / 1:53 PM UTC

Johnson: This Is Saban’s New Alabama, So Expect More and More Points

Year in and year out, Alabama-Ole Miss always seems to be the most intriguing and entertaining game in the SEC West. While Alabama has historically had its way, the Tide

Mike Johnson
Sep 14, 2018 / 2:22 PM UTC

Johnson: SEC West Contenders and Pretenders

The one thing almost every SEC West fan excels at during the preseason is finding reasons for optimism. And finding reasons to doubt their divisional rivals. Some fan bases from

Mike Johnson
Sep 12, 2018 / 2:23 PM UTC

Johnson: Almost Everything South Carolina Does Well, Georgia Does Better

After an opening weekend that was more exciting for its huge scores than actual good games, it’s time to play some meaningful conference matchups. You know, the sort

Mike Johnson
Sep 7, 2018 / 1:14 PM UTC

How Alabama’s Offense Changes — and Thrives — with Tua Tagovailoa

After an offseason that felt like it lasted a decade, Week 1 of the college football season is officially in the books. And while it’s been four days

Mike Johnson
Sep 5, 2018 / 12:56 PM UTC

Alabama-Louisville Betting Preview: Trust Saban, Tide in Season Openers

Ah, the smell of fresh-cut grass. The sound of those huge Class-A motorhomes setting up shop in the parking lot. Thousands of crazed college football fans piling into town. Yup,

Mike Johnson
Sep 1, 2018 / 10:25 AM UTC

Johnson: No Value in Alabama Futures? Bet These SEC Win Totals Instead

With only a few days remaining until Alabama opens the 2018 season in Orlando against Louisville, the offseason hype train in Tuscaloosa is showing no signs of slowing down. Heck,

Mike Johnson
Aug 29, 2018 / 11:58 PM UTC

Johnson: Tua Heisman Hype Train Has Gone Too Far, So Bet Damien Harris

Let’s all travel back to Jan. 1, 2018. The clock is winding down on a dominant 24-6 win for Alabama over reigning national champion Clemson. Jalen Hurts, after another

Mike Johnson
Aug 24, 2018 / 2:06 PM UTC