Sarah Patterson will be on the radio show "Hey, Coach" Monday, January 7 at 7:45 p.m. live from Wings Sports Grille in Tuscaloosa. Alabama fans are encouraged to call in at 1-877-202-BAMA to ask coach Patterson questions about the upcoming season which gets underway Friday, January 11 in Gainesville, Fla. for the SuperSix Challenge. The Crimson Tide opens its home season Friday, January 18 against archrival Georgia. All home meets start at 7 p.m. in Coleman Coliseum. Call the Alabama Ticket Office at (205) 348-BAMA for ticket information.

The Crimson Tide is ranked No. 4 in the preseason coaches's poll and returns five All-Americans from last year's squad that finished four at the NCAA Championships.

[ "The Sarah Patterson Show" ] will return to television the week after the SuperSix Challenge, marking its third season debut. Check local listings for details.