Archive for Bear Bryant
Namath Documentary Is Fascinating Look Into A Football Icon
Posted by: | CommentsThis weekend, HBO presented their new documentary “Namath” about the life of former Tide quarterback and NFL icon Joe Namath. The story follows Namath as he gets ready for a celebration his hometown of Beaver Falls, PA. is having in his honor. The documentary examines Namath’s humble beginnings back in Beaver Falls and how athletics [...]
ShareMarty Lyons Inducted to College Football Hall of Fame
Posted by: | CommentsFormer University of Alabama and New York Jets player Marty Lyons was induced into the College Football Hall of Fame last night. Lyons was a first-team All-American defensive tackle in 1978 at Alabama after leading the Crimson Tide to the national championship in the Sugar Bowl. He was the ’78 SEC Defensive Player of the [...]
ShareVIDEO: Bryant’s 315th Victory – 1981 Iron Bowl
Posted by: | CommentsThe 1981 Iron Bowl was special for several reasons; one it was Bryant’s last victory against Auburn (he would lose his last Iron Bowl a year later) and it’s special because Coach Bryant became the all-time winningest coach passing Amos Alonzo Stagg. The game also marked Pat Dye’s first year as the Auburn head coach [...]
ShareFunny Video: Man Predicting Alabama To Win
Posted by: | CommentsI think this guy is trying to imitate Bear Bryant with his gruffy voice, I don’t know. Apparently he is predicting Alabama to win by his Alabama voo-doo doll attacking a gator cap. It is so strange how he does all this, that it is simply hilarious. Check it out! Share
ShareVideo: Alabama’s Dominance of The 60′s
Posted by: | CommentsI was not even born yet, but my dad loves to talk about this era of Alabama football. It was 1960′s Alabama football. He even has old year books of Alabama from that era. He can tell story after story about those days. This video below is right up his alley With 3 official national [...]
ShareVIDEO: Alabama verses Penn State 2010 Highlights
Posted by: | CommentsAlabama beat Penn State in Tuscaloosa last year 24-3. It was a great game that for the most part (maybe not the fumble on the interception), and should give a good idea of how this year’s team will look come fall. Of course, Marcel Dareus, Greg McElroy, and Julio Jones are among those not in [...]
ShareBroadway Joe Supporting Tuscaloosa After Tornado
Posted by: | CommentsBroadway Joe Namath, one of the most well-known quarterbacks in history, played marvelously for Bear Bryant & later in the NFL with the Jets. He is now doing all he can to help the people of Alabama in the recovery efforts. He has been to Tuscaloosa touring the devastation and is drumming up support for [...]
ShareNew Saying Hits Home in Tuscaloosa, “Let Go, Let God”
Posted by: | CommentsNice article on how football and religion come together to give hope to Alabamaians & Tuscaloosa natives as their faith is being tested following the tragic tornado outbreak of March 27th. There is a direct tie to Bear Bryant in the history of the physical church. Over 30 years ago, Bear Bryant financally helped build [...]
ShareFormer Alabama Assistant Coach Dude Hennessy Died
Posted by: | CommentsFormer Alabama assistant Coach Dude Hennessy died Wednesday at his home at the age of 81. He had been suffering from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in recent years. Funeral mass will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Tuscaloosa at 11 AM Monday. Hennessey will be buried in a private graveside funeral at [...]
ShareWhat Will Alabama’s Players Be For Halloween?
Posted by: | CommentsI was thinking about Alabama’s players getting a rest this Halloween weekend and it got me to wondering… How are the guys on the team going to dress for the Halloween parties this weekend? This is not confirmed, but I think I can guess a few of the costumes that the Alabama players will wear. [...]
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