Published on: 16th December, 2009
It's difficult to explain to those outside of the South of the deep running passion for college football down here. To do that, a little history lesson is required. About 150 years ago they had this little spat called "The Civil War." Actually, spat is an understatement. It was ...Published on: 15th December, 2009
In a year in which Alabama returned to championship form and Mark Ingram became Alabama's first Heisman winner, the staggering accomplishments of Rolando McClain may have been overshadowed. McClain was originally recruited by Mike Shula. When Shula was fired several recruits jumped ship but McClain remained firm. How firm ...Published on: 13th December, 2009
I first became aware of the Heisman trophy because of Bo Jackson. My high school had faced Bo Jackson three times and after the third loss my coach smiled as he crossed the field to shake hands. The McAdory High School coach asked “Why are you smiling?” My coach answered, ...Published on: 8th December, 2009
If ever there was a movie-script season for Alabama, so far, this has been it. Winning the SEC championship, and taking down the mighty Gators and Tim Tebow was easily the second biggest victory of my adult life. When I was a kid we won a few national championships, ...Published on: 6th December, 2009
Nobody saw that coming. Bama fans like to say “Roll Tide,” but this was more like a tsunami. Total domination—that's all you can say about the second half of the SEC Championship game. Alabama took a six point lead into halftime and hammered the Florida Gators into submission, ...Published on: 4th December, 2009
It's staggering to think of what Alabama has accomplished in the last two years. Even during Bear Bryant's career, a year in which you beat LSU, Auburn, and Tennessee is a great year. A year you do that and go undefeated in the regular season, well that's ...Published on: 27th November, 2009
Before the game, the Auburn fans were pretty vocal for an underdog. They had pestered Alabama fans all week, “We are going to shut Ingram down.” “Y'all haven't seen an offense like this.” For me, I let it roll in one ear and out the other. ...Published on: 19th November, 2009
Facing UT Chattanooga this week it should afford the fans a chance to look at some younger players. What you won't be seeing are many members of the number one rated 2009 recruiting class. Most are on schedule to red shirt. The scout team gets no press ...Published on: 17th November, 2009
Without a doubt the most disturbing statement I ever heard an Alabama coach make was during the ill fated 2006 season when a certain coach (who shall go nameless) stated to the press “How do you bench a player that close to the record?” He was referring to Alabama running ...Published on: 13th November, 2009
The date is set, the location known, Alabama and Florida will once again tangle for the SEC championship. It will be a titanic battle between two great teams, but what TV executives and SEC brass are hoping for is a dream match. Two undefeated SEC teams meeting to ...