Bamaonline.com reported that Alabama Crimson Tide star Julio Jones underwent surgery “for athletic pubalgia (sports hernia) shortly after the completion of spring drills.” The report did not name a source, but said the surgery took place in Philadelphia on April 21. The entire report is available online at Rivals.com. The report contains more details. Subscription [...]
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Shane: The Limo aftermath
By Shane from Centerpoint Webster’s dictionary defines the word “gimmick†as a clever gadget, trick or idea. When University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban or Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer enters a “Five Star†athlete’s home to secure his promise to sign on the bottom line, gimmicks, gadgets and smack-talk aren’t part of [...]
Smearing Urban Meyer & Florida’s recruits
Auburn fans just because you don’t care about academics, don’t impute such a motive to Urban Meyer. Yet that is what Track Em Tigers has done with an attack on the Florida Gator coach. It stems from this quote Meyer gave about the Auburn limo stunt. Gainesville Sun columnist Pat Dooley wrote, “I think it [...]
Alabama News & Notes for Monday
Recruiting Update: Nick Saban is already working on the 2012 class, MaxPreps reported. As has been said a hundred times, limos won’t land recruits—hard work does. Speaking of recruiting, Bama Online posted a Q&A with Trent Richardson. Lots of good information there, but I found this most interesting. Favorite food: “Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.” [...]
Jack Kemp dies at 73
AP: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said “Kemp was an extraordinary American leader who became a trusted colleague and exceptional friend to countless NFL owners, team personnel and commissioners after his MVP playing career with the Buffalo Bills.” (read the entire AP story embedded below) Powered by Mochila
Storm hits Cowboys’ practice
Weather can be scary at times, and Saturday showed just how serious it can be for football teams. Here is AP Video and an AP update on the injuries to the Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility. Powered by Mochila Powered by Mochila
The Bottom Line on Auburn Gimmicks
By intheknow72 There is a fine line between a fool and a leader. Both are willing to do things that others may consider ridiculous, but only one knows why he’s doing them. Much has been said…and debated…about the limo fiasco. It did create a buzz. But let me go on record as saying, I think [...]
Site note: May 1 update
Readers: Posting has slowed down a bit over the last three weeks. Some might call it a post Tax Day hangover, and to be honest I’ve had several projects going and a few non-website deadlines and some website work—including some upgrades to the website. Hopefully, I can roll out those upgrades in the next few [...]
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