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Friday, February 29, 2008

Bama Joke #032

Q. What did the Auburn graduate say to the Alabama graduate?

A. "Welcome to McDonald's. May I take your order, please?"

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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Bama Quote #018

It's the greatest football team I've ever been associated with. It's the greatest football team I ever saw."
--Coach Bryant on his 1966 team (from Talk of the Tide), Tide and their perfect record finished #3 that year behind two teams with ties on their records.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

You Might Be... #022

You might be an Auburn fan if...
  • All of your relatives' cars have "Tag Stolen" signs in the rear window.
  • You wet the bed and four other people immediately know it.
  • You have orange road cones in your living room.
  • Your grandmother, mother, and wife all have kids the same age.
  • You keep a can of Raid on the kitchen table.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Bama Joke #031

Q: What's the difference between a Tennessee fan and a carp?

A: One is a bottom-feeding, scum sucker, and the other is a fish.

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Monday, February 25, 2008

Bama Quote #017

"No, man, I majored in journalism. It was easier."
-- Joe Namath responding to a reporter who asked him if he majored in basket weaving at Alabama (from Talk of the Tide)

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

You Might Be... #021

You might be a Tennessee fan if...
  • You ever named a child after a dog.
  • You have more belt-buckles than pants.
  • You removed the back seat from your car so all yer kids could fit in.
  • You think taking a bubble bath starts with eating beans for dinner.
  • Your child's first words were "Attention K-Mart shoppers!"

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Saturday, February 23, 2008

Bama Joke #030

Q: Why don't Auburn fans let their kids play in sand boxes?

A: Because cats keep covering them up.

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Friday, February 22, 2008

Bama Quote #016

It was a UT game, '94 in Knoxville I think. Eli asked Jerry Duncan what was going on down on the field a few minutes prior to kickoff. Jerry replied, "Well Eli, these Tenn. folks are really giving it to our boys down here, they hate us. But, I hate them too!" Nuff said.

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Thursday, February 21, 2008

You Might Be... #020

You might be an Auburn fan if...
  • Last year you hid your kids' Easter eggs under cow pies.
  • Your dog can't watch you eat without getting sick.
  • You think the winter olympic sport of curling is part of the "Big Hair" competition.
  • When you was little, your front yard got toilet papered and your momma thought it was a gift from God.
  • You've painted a car with house paint.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Bama Joke #029

Q: Did you hear about the University of Tennessee fan who locked his keys in his car?

A: He couldn't get his family out.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Bama Quote #015

"Well Eli, Smokey just came out of the tunnel, and he is about 100 yards away from me now, and if I had my deer rifle I believe I could drop him, back to you Eli"
-- Jerry Duncan, Alabama sideline reporter prior to a UT game

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Monday, February 18, 2008

Tide Tidbits - Feb 18, 2008

Alabama recruit ready to prove he’s total package
“He’s a pro-style quarterback with athletic ability,” said Jamie Newburg, senior recruiting analyst for Scout.com. “He can pretty much run any system. Alabama was looking for a guy who can run and throw, and they got it.”

2008 SEC Helmet Schedule
In 2008 the schedule is more favorable in relation to our SEC opponents and bye weeks before they play us. Here is a list of our SEC opponents:

Arkansas: @Texas the week before us (we play Western KY)
Georgia: @AZ State the week before us (we play Arkansas)
Kentucky: Temple the week before us (we play Georgia)
Ole Miss: BYE the week before us (we have a bye)
Tennessee: MSU the week before us (we play Ole Miss)
LSU: Tulane the week before us (we play Ark St.)
MSU: BYE the week before us (we play LSU)
Auburn: BYE the week before us (we have a bye)

Three teams have a bye before us. On two of those games, we also have a bye. MSU and Kentucky are the only teams that have a considerable advantage, while we have an advantage over Arkansas. Much better than previous years.

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You Might Be... #019

You might be a Tennessee fan if...

  • You have every episode of Hee-Haw on tape.
  • Your high school basketball game got rained out.
  • You've got more than three cousins named 'Bubba'.
  • You have a close relative named "Cletus".
  • You wish your outhouse was as nice as those at the state park.
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Sunday, February 17, 2008

Bama Joke #028

Four college alumni were climbing a mountain one day: an Auburn, an Alabama grad, a Florida grad, and a Notre Dame grad. Each proclaimed to be the most loyal of all fans at their alma mater.

As they climbed higher, they argued as to which one of them was the most loyal of all. They argued all the way up the mountain, and when they reached the top, the Notre Dame grad hurled himself off the mountain, shouting "This is for the Fighting Irish!" as he fell to his doom.

Not wanting to be out done, the Florida grad threw himself off the mountain proclaiming, "This is for the Gators!"

Seeing this, the Alabama grad walked over and shouted "This is for the Crimson Tide!" and pushed the Auburn fan off the side of the mountain.

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Saturday, February 16, 2008

Bama Quote #014

"I didn't care if we ever quit practicing. I loved it. The only other guy I ever knew who loved to practice as much was Jerry Duncan. He would beg to practice even when he was hurt. I've actually seen him cry because the trainer told him he couldn't scrimmage."
-- Coach Bryant on Jerry Duncan, his star tackle from 1964 to 1966 (from Talk of the Tide)

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Friday, February 15, 2008

You Might Be... #018

You might be an Auburn fan if...

  • You hammer bottle caps into the frame of your front door to make it look nice.
  • The Home Shopping operator recognizes your voice.
  • The taillight covers of your car are made of red tape.
  • You think a turtleneck is a key ingredient for soup.
  • You think the French Riviera is a foreign car.

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

Bama Joke #027

Q: What do you call a Tennessee player with a championship ring?

A: A thief!

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Bama Quote #013

"I thought this must be what God looks like."
-- George Blanda, a former Kentucky star upon his first meeting with coach Paul Bryant (from Talk of the Tide)

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

You Might Be... #017

You might be a Tennessee fan if...
  • On Thanksgiving Day you have to decide which pet to eat.
  • You think "taking out the trash" means taking your in-laws to a movie.
  • Your coffee table used to be a cable spool.
  • You got Clapper devices controlling the appliances in your house.
  • The gas pedal on your car is shaped like a bare foot.

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Monday, February 11, 2008

Bama Joke #026

Q: What does the average Auburn University student get on his SAT?

A: Drool.

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Sunday, February 10, 2008

Bama Quote #012

"If he'd kicked it straight, we would have blocked it."

--Coach Bryant’s remarks about Tennessee's missed field goal in the 1966 game in Knoxville, won by the Tide 11-10.

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Saturday, February 9, 2008

You Might Be... #016

You might be an Auburn fan if...
  • You think the stock market has fence around it.
  • You believe that beef jerky and Moon Pies are two of the major food groups.
  • You stare at an orange juice container because it says, "CONCENTRATE".
  • Your wife's job requires her to wear an orange vest.
  • You have the local taxidermist's number on speed dial.

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Friday, February 8, 2008

Bama Joke #025

Q: Do you know why the Tennessee football team should change its name to the "Opossums"?

A: Because they play dead at home and get killed on the road.

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Thursday, February 7, 2008

Bama Quote #011

"He can take his'n' and beat you'rn', and he can take you'rn' and beat his'n'.
-- Famous Florida A&M Coach Jake Gaither's evaluation of Paul Bryant as a head coach (from Talk of the Tide)

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2008 Recruiting Roundup

Bama Back to Where It Should Be #1
All the commitments have signed. We added Marcel Dareus DT Birmingham, Julio Jones WR Foley AL and Jerrell Harris LB Gadsden AL. Rivals has moved us to #1 and Scout still has us at #1. Now it is time to go out and work toward being #1 on the field. The 2008 Recruiting Class page has been updated.

Alabama wins recruiting national title
The Tide came rolling in on National Signing Day. After an impressive flurry of commitments in the past 48 hours, and thanks to a solid recruiting foundation that was laid in the spring and summer, Alabama has been crowned by Rivals.com as the recruiting national champions for the class of 2008. There are several uncommitted players who could cause some shifts in the top-10, but nobody has enough left on the board to knock the Tide from their perch.

Saban Pleased With Signing Class
Bama’s head coach addressed the media Wednesday afternoon and said he was pleased with the results. Alabama Coach Nick Saban reminded that a year ago he had made a commitment to excellence and said that the 2008 Crimson Tide football recruiting class was testament to that commitment. He said he expects the group of 32 signees to be “the cornerstone” of future Bama success on the field.

Something to ponder
  • Alabama signed seven of the top 10 players in the state. The other three all signed out of state scholarships.
  • Alabama signed 15 players who were offered scholarships by Auburn, according to Rivals.com.
  • Auburn signed no players who were offered scholarships by Alabama, according to Rivals.com.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

You Might Be... #015

You might be a Tennessee fan if...
  • Your stereo speakers used to belong to the Moonlight Drive-in Theater.
  • You own a homemade fur coat.
  • Your entire family has ever sat around waiting for a call from the Governor to spare a loved one.
  • Your wife has ever said, "It’s Saturday, come move this transmission so I can take a bath."
  • You refer to the time you won a free case of motor oil as “The day my ship came in."
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Mark Ingram commits to Alabama

RB Mark Ingram said he'll sign with Alabama
"It's not tough for me to leave the state," Ingram told Scout.com. "From the beginning I said I wanted to do what was best for me. I found that place at Alabama. It was a long hard decision, but I am going. It's off my shoulders." See how this affects the rankings click here: 2008 Recruiting Class

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Bama Joke #024

Q: What's the only sign of intelligent life in Auburn?

A: Tuscaloosa: 160 Miles

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Monday, February 4, 2008

Bama Quote #010

"Plow, Bear, Plow."
-- Auburn students yelling at Bryant before the 1979 game in response to Bryant's remarks he'd have to go back to Arkansas and plow if his team lost to Auburn.

"Our winning drive (13 plays, 82 yards) was one of the finest I've ever seen. We had to have it. I'm just thrilled to death with the win. We've got some mighty fine plow hands on this team."
-- Coach Bryant after the 25-18 win over Auburn in 1979.

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Sunday, February 3, 2008

Tide Tidbits - Feb 03, 2008

Moving on Up!
Two big recruits this week has the Tide moving up in the rankings. Click above to see where.

No. 1 recruiting class within reach for Alabama
National Signing Day is Wednesday, Feb. 6, and Alabama fans are anxious to see if the Tide will land the No.1 recruiting class in the country. The mythical national championship in recruiting is a very useful tool and recruits are paying very close attention. College coaches pay attention as well especially if their class is in the top five in the nation.

Race is on to Signing Day
What is there not to love about this class as Alabama signed a slew of versatile athletes and top notch prospects at just about every conceivable position. They wanted an athletic quarterback and got Star Jackson. They needed big time play makers at wide receiver and got Melvin Ray, Chris Jackson and Destin Hood. Burton Scott could star on either side of the ball at receiver or cornerback. Mark Barron could star at receiver, safety or grow into a linebacker. Devonta Bolton could play either receiver or linebacker. (Thanks BW for the link)

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You Might Be... #014

You might be an Auburn fan if...
  • Your pickup has a two-tone paint job -- primer orange and primer gray.
  • You've been on TV more than 5 times describing the sound of a tornado.
  • You can tell your age by the number of rings in the bathtub.
  • You can change the oil in your truck without ducking your head.
  • During your senior year you and your mother had homeroom together.

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Saturday, February 2, 2008

Bama Joke #023

Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Heaven, God went missing for six days. Eventually, Michael the archangel found him, resting on the seventh day. He inquired of God, "Where have you been?"

God sighed a deep sigh of satisfaction and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, "Look Michael, look what I've made." Archangel Michael looked puzzled and said, "What is it?"

"It's a planet," replied God, "and I've put LIFE on it. I'm going to call it Earth and it's going to be a great place of balance." "Balance?" inquired Michael, still confused.

God explained, pointing to different parts of Earth, "For example, Northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth while Southern Europe is going to be poor; the Middle East over there will be a hot spot. Over there I've placed a continent of white people and over there is a continent of black people," God continued, pointing to different countries. "This one will be extremely hot and arid while this one will be very cold and covered in ice."

The Archangel, impressed by Gods work, then pointed to a large land mass in "What's that one?" "Ah," said God. "That's Tuscaloosa, the most glorious place on Earth. There are beautiful lakes, rivers, streams, and mountains. The people from Tuscaloosa are going to be modest, intelligent and humorous and they're going to be found traveling the world. They'll be extremely sociable, hard-working and high-achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as diplomats and carriers of peace. I'm also going to give them super-human, undefeatable football team who will be admired and feared by all who come across them."

Michael gasped in wonder and admiration but then proclaimed. "What about balance, God? You said there will be BALANCE!" God replied wisely. "Wait until you see the loud-mouth, losers I'm putting north of them in Knoxville."

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Friday, February 1, 2008

Alonzo Lawrence Commits

Mississippi DB picks Tide over Miami, Ole Miss
“I really like the Alabama coaching staff, and I like all the guys over there. They are putting together a great group, and I think they are going to win the national championship." Click here for the updated list: 2008 Recruiting Class

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Bama Quote #009

"There goes a great coach. I'll never forget what he did today. If he had wanted, he could have named the score."
--USC coach Jeff Cravath talking about Frank Thomas after the 1946 Rose Bowl won by Alabama 34-14 (from Talk of the Tide)

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Glenn Harbin Commits

Alabama Lands Commitment
Glenn Harbin, a defensive end from Mobile-McGill-Toolen, (Ala.), committed today. Click here for the updated list: 2008 Recruiting Class

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