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VIDEO: Inside Mike Bernier’s journey to UA’s starting punter vs. Vols

Alabama punter Mike Bernier celebrates 2017 win over Tennessee, Photo comes from Bernier's twitter

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.

Walk-on Mike Bernier to create a memory for Bama and his mom this weekend

Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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