Tide Tidbits – July 23, 2008
Bryant made Waldrep part of the Alabama football familyPerhaps more than any college player who never actually played for the University of Alabama, Kent Waldrep has become a part of the Crimson Tide football family. Former UA coach Paul “Bear” Bryant made sure of that after Waldrep, a defensive back for TCU, was paralyzed from [...]
You Might Be… #071
You might be a Tennessee fan if…
You think Old Yeller is a movie about your brother’s tooth.
You have used a velvet leaf plant as toilet paper.
The tires on your pick-up are taller than your children.
You think people that send out graduation announcements are show-offs.
You’ve ever been involved in a custody fight [...]
Tide Tidbits – July 22, 2008
Glamour coaches of the SECThe SEC probably has the most imposing lineup of head coaches of any league in the country, with almost half of its coaches (five) having won a national championship. In his first head coaching job (Toledo in 1990), Saban led his team to a conference title, a wonderful start to a [...]
Bama Joke #079
Q. Why was the Auburn football team late for last year’s game?
A. Because every time they passed a sign for ‘Clean Restrooms,’ they did.
Tide Tidbits – July 21, 2008
SEC race could be wide openNick Saban has drawn rave reviews for his 2008 signing class, which features several freshmen capable of making immediate contributions. Of particular interest is former Foley High wideout Julio Jones, whom Sporting News believes “is a combination of (NFL stars) Randy Moss and Larry Fitzgerald.” Jones and his classmates will [...]
Bama Quote #066
“Coach, make sure someone is counting the defensive players for Alabama, I know I counted thirteen guys!”
You Might Be… #070
You might be an Auburn fan if…
Your and your wife’s family reunion are one and the same.
You’ve never stayed in a hotel without stealing something.
Your idea of water conservation is moving your Saturday night bath to every other Saturday.
Your back porch is bigger than your house.
Your Christmas ornaments are made [...]
Bama Joke #078
Q: Why don’t you see many Auburn Pharmacist?
A: They can’t figure out how to put the medicine bottles in the printer!
Bama Quote #065
“What was my first impression of Leroy Jordan? Well, I was in the cafeteria my freshman year at Alabama. It was my first meal with the team and I was a little nervous. Suddenly I heard this awful grinding and cracking noise coming from the table across from me. When I looked over where the [...]
You Might Be… #069
You might be a Tennessee fan if…
Your new sofa was on a curb in another part of town yesterday.
Your wife answers to “Cuz.”
Your husband chews the same brand of tobacco as your mother-in-law.
You have season tickets for the tractor pull.
Your family talks just like professional wrestlers.
Tide Tidbits – July 16, 2008
College Football’s Seven Most Overrated CoachesThe list I have compiled consists of coaches young and old. They are all in charge of teams in power conferences and/or programs with long, established traditions. In my estimation, they have lived off of their reputations for too long.
Bama Joke #077
Q: How do you complement a Tennessee fan?
A: Nice tooth.
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