The landscape changes from week to week on how and when the high school football season on Alabama will unfold.
But nobody is more connected with decision-makers than Ben Thomas, high school sports reporter for Al.com and co-host of Sports Talk 99.5's Inside High School Sports.
Thomas believes the season will start as originally scheduled on Aug. 21. But there are still several options on the table for exactly how it will transpire.
Check out the full interview, including when a final decision is expected, in the segment below.