Football means more in Tuscaloosa than it does just about anywhere else, and the Kent State game gives residents -- many of whom are still trying to rebuild their lives -- a reason to come together and cheer after months of struggling. When Bear Bryant's voice growls through the speakers at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the roar might match the decibel level after a last-second win in a critical SEC game. The offseason in Tuscaloosa has been long and painful. Football will help make life normal again.
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If Auburn was in New Mexico and we never played them I would still hate them and their dumb coach and their cheating players.
Later on in the same article, discussing Dana Holgorsen
“Don’t get us wrong. Nick Saban is a wonderful coach. His success is undeniable, and because of this success, Saban’s coaching spawn will someday overrun college football. Sportswriters will devise a shortcut key to type the word “process.” That’s all well and good, but the game is more fun when the coach looks as if he’s also having fun."
Dave Robertson is growing up to be the new Mariano Rivera. My two universes of fandom can finally unite!
by SoGladILeftTheACC on Aug 9, 2011 4:19 PM CDT reply actions
The game is more fun
when the kids smile after winning, knowing that everything they worked hard for — and doing it the right way — paid off.
Sort of like life.
Inanity @gothlaw
"Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is." -Sir Francis Bacon
by Stuck in the Plains on Aug 9, 2011 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I totally agree with you.
The Saban reference just made me giggle. But I definitely agree that there are few better feelings than working your ass off for something and then getting it.
Dave Robertson is growing up to be the new Mariano Rivera. My two universes of fandom can finally unite!
by SoGladILeftTheACC on Aug 9, 2011 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Coach Saban must have been a Hospitaller in a previous life.
I just love how everyone gets it, meaning the “process.” The players expect coach to be hard on them. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be worth the trouble.
Charles Martel, Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, Raymond IV the Count of Toulouse, Godfrey of Bouillon, Baldwin of Boulogne, Henry II, Richard the Lionheart, St. Joan of Arc and Napoleon Bonaparte -- all of good stock.
by TiderUpNorth on Aug 9, 2011 11:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
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