Bamamag.com does a good job of detailing Mal Moore's Crimson Tradition fund. When the school was placed on probation in February '02, Coach Moore decided they couldn't just sit still, so they got together a big ol' list of donors and helpers to gather the funds necessary to start the stadium renovations and upgrades to all of the athletic facilities (football, basketball, golf, etc).
Yahoo Sports points out that we have a good passing game. This shouldn't be news to anyone that's been watching for the last two seasons, but I guess some people do still think that Alabama is a running football team only.
Coach Saban spoke at the Team Focus benefit event last night in Mobile. Team Focus was put together by Mike and Mickey Gottfried to offer guidance and assistance to young men without a father in their home. "There's nothing we can accomplish at the University of Alabama -- or at Michigan State or LSU (his previous stops as a college head coach) -- that's as significant as what Mike and Mickey Gottfried have accomplished with Team Focus," Saban said.
Not many people have pointed this out, but this team isn't exactly loaded with talent, and Coach Saban knows that. What A-Day accomplished, by drawing 92,138+, is it gave the coaching staff a ridiculously good tool to go and get the best players in the country. Who wouldn't want to play in front of 100,000, even in a spring scrimmage?
Saban wasn't satisfied with the on-the-field results of the A-Day game, but is pleased with the overall progress the team has made. Now the players have to focus on academics and self-discipline over the summer. The summer conditioning program will, I'm sure, be brutal. The kids are learning, and they've got a lot more to learn.
Darrell Simmons, a 6'2" 194 lb safety from College Park, GA, has Alabama and Florida listed as his favorites. He knows Coach Saban is a winner and would love to be a part of that.
What we'll be doing, starting tomorrow, is basically running down a list of my all-time favorite 'Bama games, whether it be football, basketball, baseball, etc. I'll find something to peak your interest - I'm sure. :-)
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Thanks for all the links. they save me serious time. # posted by David Browder : 1:20 PM
no problemo. also check out mybama.com. they do a great job as well. # posted by Memphis Tider : 2:04 PM
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