The Crimson Tide Sports Network (sometimes stylized as the CTSN) is the radio and television network of the

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Crimson Tide men's and women's sports teams. It consists of four

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s, two regional

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networks, and several

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s throughout the state of

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, some of which serves small parts of surrounding states. This organization's headquarters are located in

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. It is operated through a joint venture between

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and Learfield Communications.''2012-2013 Alabama Men’s Basketball Media Guide'', page 5.

Programming

Coach’s shows

Television

*''Crimson Tide This Week''''2014 Alabama Football Media Guide'', page 207. *''The Nick Saban TV Show''

Radio

*''Crimson Tide Today'' *''The Nick Saban Show'' *''Hey, Coach''

Over the air television stations

Regional cable networks

Station list

*Asterisk (*) indicates HD Radio broadcast. *Gray background indicates low-power FM

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Satellite Radio

In a partnership with CTSN,

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simulcasts all Alabama football games and various other sports on their regional play-by-play channels: 190, 191 and 192.

References

External links

Official website of the University of Alabama Athletic Department
Alabama Crimson Tide College football on the radio College basketball on the radio in the United States University of Alabama Sports radio networks in the United States Learfield IMG College sports radio networks {{Alabama-stub