About
Brett Hudson is an Instructor in the Department of Journalism and Creative Media at the University of Alabama, where he teaches courses in sports writing and reporting. His teaching draws on extensive professional experience covering college athletics, with a particular focus on football and sports culture in the South.
Before joining the faculty, Hudson worked as the Alabama football beat writer for The Tuscaloosa News and previously served as a sportswriter for The Crimson White. His reporting background informs his approach to teaching, emphasizing accuracy, sourcing, deadline-driven writing and the realities of covering high-profile sports programs.
Impact Beyond the University
Hudson’s professional work covering Alabama football placed him at the center of one of the nation’s most closely followed sports programs. Through in-depth reporting and analysis, he contributed to public understanding of college athletics, fan culture and the business of sports journalism.
His experience in both professional and student newsrooms allows him to mentor students with practical insight into sports reporting at multiple levels.
A Passion for Sports Reporting and Writing
Hudson makes a point to highlight strong writing fundamentals, ethical reporting and adaptability across platforms with his students. He prepares students to work in fast-paced sports media environments while developing the storytelling skills needed to produce compelling coverage.
Through teaching and mentorship, Hudson helps aspiring sports journalists build confidence, credibility and professional readiness.