Jan. 4, 2009

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Gymnastics coach Sarah Patterson will join host Tom Roberts on the first "Hey, Coach!" radio show of the new year Monday, Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. For a list of stations that carry "Hey, Coach!", click here.

Patterson, now in her 31st year coaching the Crimson Tide, and a few members of the Alabama team will be on the show live, discussing the season which gets underway Friday, Jan. 9 at No. 15 Auburn.

There are 17 gymnasts on this year's Alabama team, which is ranked No. 6 in the preseason coaches' poll. The Tide will be starting the season on the road for the first time in three years and will open the season at Auburn for the first time since 1996.

Alabama opens up at home against Kentucky on Friday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Coleman Coliseum. For ticket information click here or call 205.348.2262.