The Alabama football radio team is set for the upcoming season after announcing John Parker Wilson will join the booth as color analyst and Rashad Johnson takes over the role of sideline reporter.
Wilson partners with longtime play by play announcer Eli Gold on the broadcast following the departure of Phil Savage earlier this month. Savage, who worked alongside Gold since 2009, left the Alabama radio booth to become the GM of the Phoenix franchise in the new Alliance of American Football League. Johnson takes over the sideline reporter position following the promotion of Chris Stewart to Alabama’s pregame, halftime and postgame host.
“We are excited to add John Parker Wilson and Rashad Johnson to our broadcast team, which allows us to promote Chris Stewart to broadcast host,” said Jim Carabin, VP and GM of Crimson Tide Sports Marketing. “The addition of Wilson and Johnson will bring a lot of energy to the broadcast, while their knowledge of the game, and Alabama football in particular, will provide great insight for our listeners.”
Wilson and Johnson played for Alabama together, both leaving for the NFL following the 2008 college football season. Wilson, a quarterback, had a five-year NFL career and Johnson, a defensive back, retired this year after having not played last season.
“We are thrilled to welcome back two of Alabama’s greatest to our football radio broadcasts in John Parker Wilson and Rashad Johnson,” Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne said in the team’s press release. “They are both extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the sport and have great passion for the Crimson Tide. John Parker and Rashad are tremendous additions to our CTSN crew, and we look forward to hearing them, Eli Gold and Chris Stewart, on Saturdays.”
Alabama football begins their season September 1st, as the Crimson Tide will play in Orlando, FL against Louisville.
Brandon Contes is a freelance writer for BSM. He can be found on Twitter @BrandonContes. To reach him by email click here.
