Wilson, Johnson Join Alabama Radio Team

Former Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson will be color analyst on the Alabama football radio broadcast team this fall, with fellow former Crimson Tide player Rashad Johnson reporting from the sideline, according to tusacloosanews.com.

Wilson will replace Phil Savage, who announced earlier this month that he would not return in the color analyst role.

Chris Stewart has been promoted to broadcast anchor of Alabama football games, hosting the pregame and halftime shows and providing in-game updates. He will also host Nick Saban’s weekly show. Eli Gold will return in his role doing play by play.

“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 inside for our listerns,” said Jim Carabin, vice president and general manager of Crimson Tide Sports Marketing.

Said UA Director of Athletics Greg Byrne, “We are thrilled to welcome back two of Alabama’s greatest to our football radio broadcasts. ... They are both extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the sport and have great passion for the Crimson Tide.”

Wilson was a three-year starter from 2006-08. He spent five years in the National Football League with the Falcons, Jaguars and Steelers. Johnson come to UA as a walk-on running back and ended up earning a scholarship and earning All-America honors as a defensive back. He played eight years in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans.