John Mitchell

John Mitchell

Joined: May 30, 2012

John is the Site Expert at Bama Hammer and a lifelong fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. He has written for a variety of online platforms since 2007 with bylines at multiple Fansided sites including Saturday Blitz and Busting Brackets. He has previously covered Alabama high school athletics for East Alabama Sports Today. John is also a cinephile who loves to speak in movie quotes.

Howard Schnellenberger before the coin toss at the Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Atlantic Owls game at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida on September 11, 2015.

RIP Schnellenberger, farewell Alvarez and death to NCAA: A Blitz Podcast

Syndication: The Montgomery Advertiser

Talking Gus Malzahn to UCF and FCS Football: A Blitz Podcast

Jan 30, 2021; Mobile, AL, USA; National running back Michael Carter of North Carolina (7) runs the ball as American defensive back DJ Daniel of Georgia (14) pursues in the second half of the 2021 Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Senior Bowl Rewind and Coaching Carousel Update: A Blitz Podcast

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: T.J. Yeldon #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with his teammate after scoring a two yard touchdown in the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the All State Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

College Football Playoff National Championship preview: A Blitz Podcast

Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) and linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first quarter in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama vs. Notre Dame: 3 players to watch in Rose Bowl semifinal

Oct 28, 2017; Logan, UT, USA; Boise State Broncos head coach Bryan Harsin during the second half against the Utah State Aggies at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. Boise State Broncos won the game 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Auburn Football: 3 reasons Bryan Harsin was the wrong hire

LAWRENCE, KS - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Jamey Chadwell of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers reacts during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium on September 12, 2020 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Brian Davidson/Getty Images)

Group of Five college football coaches, schools must help themselves

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) runs the ball in for a touchdown against LSU during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla.1793ec6447d74c0889074f7320b3872c

College Football championship weekend preview: A Blitz Podcast

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz threw four touchdown passes in the first half Friday night.Uwgrid24 11

Big Ten football’s return and Week 9 picks ATS: A Blitz Podcast

Oct 3, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Oklahoma running back T.J. Pledger (5) walks off the field after the Sooners fell to Iowa State 37-30. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports

Big 12 football struggles, power shifts in Group of 5: A Blitz Podcast

AMES, IA - SEPTEMBER 12: Safety Percy Butler #9 of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns celebrates with teammate cornerback Asjlin Washington #16 of the Louisiana-Lafayette after recovering a fumble in the first half of the play against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on September 12, 2020 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images)

Early 2020 college football storylines on and off the field: Blitz Podcast

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 09: K'Lavon Chaisson #18 of the LSU Tigers attempts to tackle Najee Harris #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

SEC football preview, predictions for 2020: A Blitz Podcast

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Travis Etienne #9 of Clemson University runs with the ball during a game between Clemson University and University of North Carolina at Kenan Memorial Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

ACC Football preview, predictions for 2020: A Blitz Podcast

College Football: The NCAA isn’t dying, it’s dead and buried

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: An Ohio State Buckeyes fan during the second half of the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Clemson Tigers at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

College football season in serious jeopardy: A Blitz Podcast

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 06: Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott at the pre-game press conference before the Pac-12 Championship football game between the Oregon Ducks and the Utah Utes at Levi's Stadium on December 6, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. The Oregon Ducks won 37-15. (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Discussing SEC football phone call, Pac-12 football letter: A Blitz Podcast