Bobby Bowden: When Will Alabama’s Most Famous Fan Return?

Published on: 29th April, 2010

Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden is possibly Alabama's most famous fan.  He grew up in Birmingham following his crimson idols. He almost played for the Tide except school policy at the time would not allow married students to play on the team, so he played at Samford instead.  He looked ...

Against The Odds: The 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide

Published on: 26th April, 2010

In many ways, overcoming adversity could be the theme of Alabama's 2009 BCS Championship team. For the most part, these players were not blue chip recruits coming out of high school. Many also faced tough personal struggles. Yet all managed to come together as a team and use their determination ...

Auburn’s Shon Coleman: How Much Was Known and When?

Published on: 29th March, 2010

The news broke today that Auburn's Shon Coleman is being treated for a form of cancer. According to an Associated Press Report, Auburn coach Gene Chizik would not provide details for reporters after today's practice. But Coleman's mother posted about his chemotherapy on her Facebook page. This unfortunate news raises ...

Nick Saban: The Second Coming of Gene Stallings?

Published on: 12th March, 2010

As many are getting beginning to exalt Nick Saban as the second coming of the Bear, let's take a look back at Alabama's last national championship head coach, Gene Stallings.  Gene Stallings, while having previous college football head coaching experience at Texas A&M, came to Alabama from the NFL Arizona Cardinals ...