Published on: 28th February, 2010
Much has been made of the three years that Saban has been at the helm of the Alabama Football program. From the first season that finished at 6-6 to the 2009 season ending as undefeated National Champions, it has been a great ride in three measly years. As an Alabama football ...Published on: 23rd February, 2010
Mal Moore has announced that a statue of coach Nick Saban would be erected in honor of the recent national championship. The question is, "Why now?" A statue of Saban erected on the "Walk of Champions" at this point in time would simply be a distraction. Coach Saban preaches day in and day ...Published on: 7th January, 2010
This article is a combined contribution from an avid Texas fan (Don Kusenberger) and rabid Alabama fan (yours truly). We are partners in a medical practice in Little Rock, Arkansas. We both have season tickets and have maintained them for at least the past seven years. Don is a pilot and flies to ...Published on: 7th January, 2010
In less than 24 hours the Alabama Crimson Tide will take the field against the Texas Longhorns for the BCS National Title Game. As an Alabama fan, it is so fun just to tap that line out; you just don't know how sweet it is. Not since 1979 have I been ...Published on: 3rd January, 2010
The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Texas Longhorns have moved "into thin air." They are well beyond base camp and have bypassed all other climbers. Like scaling Everest, supplemental oxygen and a veteran guide are helpful the complete a journey to the peak. There is no turning back. The only problem for both ...Published on: 2nd January, 2010
How often do you watch a college football game and look onto the field and wonder to yourself, what is that fat-ass doing out there? If Mike Leach looked around the Big 12 conference, he might have made better use of his of his salty sarcasm by complaining about the fat-assed, ...Published on: 1st January, 2010
After dealing with adversity due to an early home loss to USC and a mid-season letdown to Purdue, the Ohio State Buckeyes are Rose Bowl Champions. Coach Jim Tressel has always been a favorite of mine. Many of my Alabama friends share the same respect and admiration for the master ...Published on: 31st December, 2009
The University of Alabama football team has one more practice before the break for New Year's. The players will regroup on Friday and travel to Pasadena as a team, boarding the university's corporate jet for the journey. The team had four practices this week. The first practice, as Saban put it, ...Published on: 28th December, 2009
If this were a physical illness, the press conference would have been much different. What haven't we seen with regard to cancer, heart conditions, renal failure, liver disease, pulmonary conditions and the like that those affected with illness in the past have kept under wraps? The answer is nothing. Mickey Mantle's battle ...Published on: 26th December, 2009
ESPN stated during its national broadcast of the Meineke Car Care Bowl today that Florida head coach Urban Meyer is stepping down due to uknown medical reasons. Details are to follow. In a statement posted on the University web site, Meyer says: “I have given my heart and soul to coaching college football ...