Tide Tidbits – Apr. 30, 2008
DJ Hall: ‘They weren’t doing what I was doing at the level I was playing at.’“There were 36 receivers taken in the draft, and I wasn’t one of them,” Hall said. “I don’t compare myself to a lot of people. I don’t really worry about what everybody else does. I just try to control what [...]
You Might Be… #043
You might be a Tennessee fan if…
Your birth announcements included the words “rug rat.”
You’ve ever water-skied in your underwear.
You pick your nose in line at the bank.
People hear your car a long time before they see it.
You have a tennis ball on your truck antenna.
Bama Joke #051
A man inherited over one billion dollars from a long lost uncle who happened to be an oil baron. The man, thrilled at his good fortune, asked his young son what he wanted. He told his child that money was no object. The boy said he wanted a Mickey Mouse outfit. So the man bought [...]
Bama Quote #038
“We had great respect for Alabama, especially its defense; we knew they were a formidable opponent. But in retrospect, I think they were a lot stronger than a lot of our people thought.”– Miami coach Dennis Erickson after the ‘92 Sugar Bowl (from The Championship Season)
You Might Be… #042
You might be an Auburn fan if…
You’ve ever used a laundromat as a mailing address.
You’ve ever freshened up with a Slim Jim.
You use a screwdriver to open your chewing tobacco.
All of your relatives would have to die to wipe out illiteracy.
There is more oil in your baseball cap than in your car.
Tide Tidbits – Apr. 26, 2008
AU streak lacks aura of authorityAuburn fans argue a win over Alabama — by 3 of 33 — is still sweet. But it surely feels like an aura of total domination seems to be missing (like when Alabama won nine in a row). This streak doesn’t have the feel of another one of college football’s [...]
Bama Joke #050
When Joe Paterno got to heaven, God was showing him around. They came to a modest little house with a faded Penn State flag in the window. “This house is yours for eternity, Joe,” said God.
Bama Quote #037
“It shows the passion that people have for the University of Alabama, and it certainly makes me feel great about being here as head coach. What we did today sends a message that there’s a lot of support and enthusiasm for what’s happening here right now. I certainly appreciate it. It makes me and my [...]
You Might Be… #041
You might be a Tennessee fan if…
You drew “horns” on your new bride in your wedding pictures.
You haul more than U-Haul.
You buy a police scanner to keep up with your relatives.
You pick your teeth from a catalog.
You missed high school graduation because your kids were sick.
Tide Tidbits – Apr 23, 2008
Smith, Caldwell named to Outland watch listUniversity of Alabama offensive linemen Antoine Caldwell and Andre Smith headlined the 2008 Outland Trophy Watch List that was released Tuesday by the Football Writers Association of America.
Bama Joke #049
Q: Did you hear about the Auburn terrorist who tried to blow up the Alabama team bus?
A: He burned his lip on the tailpipe.
