The news of Eli Gold not continuing as the prominent figure in Alabama football broadcasting was just as surprising to Crimson Tide supporters as Nick Saban’s retirement announcement. Fans expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of Gold’s departure, given his extensive tenure as the play-by-play radio announcer, covering seven national championships and serving as the enduring voice of Alabama football for 36 years, including throughout the Saban era. Taking over the football broadcasting duties is Chris Stewart, who has garnered praise for his commentary on Alabama men’s basketball and baseball. Stewart also stepped in for Gold during his battle with cancer. Despite some nostalgia for Gold’s presence, fans generally approve of Stewart’s appointment, as indicated by their positive reactions on social media.
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A+++++++++++++++++++++++ https://t.co/fbyUl5VFbk
— Casey Smeraglia (@CaseySmeraglia) February 24, 2024
— Big E (@JBrandonEvans) February 24, 2024
I love Chris but Alabama did Eli dirty period! And, he will never be Eli, just like our new Coach will never be Saban https://t.co/JoLLLcaCb1
— April Mahoney 🐘 (@bornbama72) February 24, 2024
— MRC (@MRC01867733) February 24, 2024
A ! He knows the University. Has given great coverage for Years .
It's was Time !
( And he's Not from NY City , So he'll retire politely 🎙) https://t.co/8QgQ2rkzeH— @BiggMatt77 (@BiggMatt1977) February 24, 2024
If ANYBODY is going to replace the Great Eli (who was done dirty) it HAS to be @CStewartSports He Doesn't need to be graded/its the ONLY choice/I'm glad it was made. But still Eli was done dirty. Can't wait for your GameDay calls.@AlabamaFTBL @UA_Athletics @AlabamaMBB #RollTide https://t.co/z06uylXoIJ
— Porkchawp55 (@porkchawp55) February 24, 2024
— Daniel Sellers 🥋 (@TheDWSellers) February 24, 2024
Chris is great.
He and Eli were better. https://t.co/QK6cJVDjUK— Glen Payne. My heroes have always been cowboys. (@GlenPayne16) February 24, 2024
Great hire just wish Eli would have taken the high road and endorsed Chris hire https://t.co/p88fNES7Ya
— Richard Yeary (@Rickyeary) February 24, 2024
— Randy Benson (@bamasturff) February 24, 2024
— 🅱️🅰️Ⓜ️🅰️ 🐘🐘🐘 (@BL_Steve) February 24, 2024
Stewart’s new role will commence on A-Day.
