With the “Third Saturday in October” rivalry between Alabama and Tennessee kicks off in a few moments, the Crimson Tide is starting walk-on Mike Bernier at punter. The senior from Madison (Ala.) will replace a struggling Skyler Delong at Neyland Stadium, as the Tide looks to win its 12th straight matchup in this contest.
In Friday’s airing of In My Own Words, yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine goes inside Bernier’s journey and how he looks to take advantage of this moment.
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