Tide Tidbits – September 30, 2008
Saban stays focused despite lofty rankingNick Saban doesn’t want to talk about rankings in September. He even insists he doesn’t even know where Alabama stands in the polls. “I don’t even know what we’re ranked. Nobody’s told me,” Saban said Monday, 24 hours after the latest AP poll came out. “I don’t really care because [...]
You Might Be… #094
You might be an Auburn fan if…
You’ve ever barbecued spam on the grill.
You time your belches to achieve a personal best.
Your new job promotion means the company foots the bill to have your name sewn on your shirts.
You have your coffee with two lumps …your wife and your mother-in-law!
You look at a family reunion as [...]
Tide Tidbits – September 29, 2008
Nick Saban has Alabama on the move after beating No. 3 GeorgiaIt’s happening faster than anyone thought in Tuscaloosa. The Tide is the hot team of the moment and could be 9-0 by the time it visits defending national and SEC champion LSU on Nov. 8. Saban isn’t ready to buy into the groundswell of [...]
Bama Joke #102
Q: How do you keep a Tennessee girl from biting her nails?
A: Make her wear shoes.
Roll Tide!
Tide Tidbits – September 28, 2008
Alabama looks to the future after 41-30 thrashing of No. 3 GeorgiaIt’s not Southern California, who lost on Thursday night to Oregon State. It’s not Georgia, the preseason pick who lost to Alabama 41-30 on Saturday night. It’s not Florida, who was upset at home by Ole Miss on Saturday. Maybe it’s Alabama, who joins [...]
Bama Quote #089
“Bryant can take his and beat yours, and then he can turn around and take yours and beat his.”– Houston Oiler head coach Bum Phillips, a former player under Coach Bryant.
Tide Tidbits – September 27, 2008
High Stakes, High Rewards: Strength vs. strength in an ‘awesome’ testAlabama has run the ball better than anyone else in the SEC this season. And Georgia has stopped the run better than anyone else in the SEC this season. Georgia, with its arsenal of playmakers, has averaged more yards in total offense than anyone else [...]
You Might Be… #093
You might be a Tennessee fan if…
Your girlfriend uses Raid for deodorant.
You go to a Tupperware party for a haircut.
Your family has a sit-down dinner at a vending machine.
It’s impossible to see food stains on the fabric of your work uniform.
Redman sends you a Christmas card.
Tide Tidbits – September 26, 2008
Saban’s Alabama Squad Has Big Chance vs DawgsSaturday night, Saban’s restoration project hits the national stage between the hedges of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium, as ‘Bama – 4-0 and ranked eighth – takes on No. 3 Georgia, also 4-0. A victory by the Tide puts them in the national-title conversation. “This is a very different [...]
Bama Joke #101
Q: What’s made of metal, plastic, rubber, and glass and comes in 5000 parts?
A: A used car in Auburn.
Tide Tidbits – September 25, 2008
Saban-mania could reach new heights SaturdayIf No. 8 ’Bama beats No. 3 Georgia, even coach’s many critics must applaud. His mega-contract ($5-million per year) has been dissected endlessly. His graceless departure from the NFL still leaves a mark. His iron-fisted manner makes it difficult to wrap your arms around the program. If you want to [...]
Bama Quote #088
“I don’t know about the rest of you, but I know one thing. Ole thirty-four will be after them!” – Former Tide coach Hank Crisp, talking of Paul Bryant the player, who had a broken leg and had not expected to play.
