A Star May Be Falling in the Alabama Sky With Loss of Star Jackson
Published on: 27th March, 2010
Larry Burton (Panama City Beach, Fla.)-A noticeable person has not been present at Alabama's spring practice: Lakeworth, Fla.'s Star Jackson, entering his sophomore season, who was last year's backup quarterback for much of the championship season. In 2007 when Star committed to Alabama, it was hailed as a major victory for ...You Gotta Love a True Sports Fan: Wear Those Colors!
Published on: 26th March, 2010
Larry Burton (Panama City Beach, Fl) This week, I've been on a vacation of sorts. It was my wife's college reunion, and I was able to meet a lot of her compadres—none of which I had ever met. They were a very eclectic bunch, as they all went to the ...LSU Tigers Stepped in a Big Pile with the NCAA and They Now Admit It
Published on: 25th March, 2010
By Larry Burton (Panama City Beach, Fl) I've reported for months that the NCAA was looking into serious recruiting violations at LSU and have been called a liar and mudslinger. This week LSU finally came forward and not only confirmed everything I have written, but added much more that no journalist ...For Some College Football Players, Graduation Does Not Mean Goodbye
Published on: 21st March, 2010
For some graduating or departing college football players, they leave and rarely look back. They go to the next chapter of their lives with fond memories and some friendships, but others stay connected to the coaches, players and university forever. Pictured above is Arizona Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson, a former Alabama ...Don’t Be Shocked by Alabama Rookie Coach Leading the Defensive Backs
Published on: 18th March, 2010
Larry Burton (Panama City Beach, FL) I've had friends call me in a panic asking what Nick Saban must be thinking to move Kirby Smart away from the defensive backs to linebackers and put in a rookie college coach at the position where Alabama, at least on paper, has the ...Alabama’s Kirby Smart Proves He’s a Defensive Coach of All Positions
Published on: 18th March, 2010
Larry Burton (Panama City Beach, FL) At the first spring practice it has already been well documented that many players were being tried at different positions. The same could be said of Alabama's defensive coordinator, Kirby Smart. For the past few years, Alabama's defensive secondary has been second to none because ...A Knuckle-Dragger’s Guide To Making Your Woman a Football Fan
Published on: 17th March, 2010
Larry Burton (Panama City, FL) One Saturday afternoon, I was at the tiki bar with Ruth and Bacardi the wonder dog, getting ready for an Alabama football party. We were setting up all the TVs and stocking the bar. The food was in the smoker getting ready when it hit me: ...Alabama Spring Football Practice Has a Few Surprises
Published on: 16th March, 2010
This week, Alabama started spring practice in helmets, jerseys, and shorts—and a few surprises. The grass may be rising along with eyebrows as head coach Nick Saban opens this year's version of the Crimson Tide. Some were surprised to see former receivers Brandon Gibson and Kendall Kelley working at defensive back in ...College Football: Which of Last Year’s Contenders Are This Year’s Pretenders?
Published on: 15th March, 2010
Larry Burton (Panama City Beach, Fla.)—Taking a look at the top 10 teams in the BCS final polls for last year, some seem to be contenders yet again while others may be simply pretenders. In order of last year's finish let's take a look back and a projection forward. Alabama—Contender There is ...Alabama Gets Some New Men, Just For Kicks: The 2010 Replacement Kickers
Published on: 15th March, 2010
Larry Burton (Panama City Beach, Fl) Over the last months, most all of the 2010 replacements have been dissected and debated, but one group has not. The specialists of the kicking and punt teams, Old Boomer, Johnny Iron Leg, or whatever term you like for the kickers and punters. Alabama ...Featured Sponsors
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