I was just looking over my 1958 Glomerata at the players on the 1957 team. I am amazed at how far we have come in just over 50 years as far as the size of players. For instance, Jackie Burkett, center, LB (they went both ways back then, no two platoon) 215 lbs. He was the sophomore of the year in the SEC and second team all SEC. Tim Baker OG, DG and team Captain, 195 lbs. Billy "Ace" Atkins, FB, LB, 195 lbs. I could go on but you get the picture.
The Alabama press won't be able to get their licks in on $aban until he substantially slips. That fan base gobbles up too much media to chance alienating.
I wonder if our linemen will do a three point stance or two point. Is the two point just something you use when your linemen aren't big enough to block anyone anyway? Perhaps we should switch to one point, Crane style.
You know, I can't remember a more anticipated football season other than possibly 2004. I always get excited about football, but usually I am not this impatient.
the past 3 years i have been much more excited b/c we have went down early for Fan Day and got to meet the guys. i haven't really seen guys up close like that since i was in school. i think that and being involved with the HABOTN, Rivals, etc. has helped b/c i feel like i know a lot more now than i used to.
#6 seems to fit him better. i cannot remember ever having more players with duplicate numbers on the team in my life. it just seems odd.
Wow!!! Bear Grills is surviving Alabama!!! Man, this is something else. I wonder if he will tangle with any wild redneck Bama fans in their natural habitat. Haven't seen any single wides yet.
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ReplyDeleteDang it!
ReplyDeleteI told ya'll there that Saddam had WTC! I mean, WMD!
Whatever.
dang it...not quite substantial
ReplyDeleteWTC is on fire
ReplyDeleteI thought the picture of the Auburn Tigers weight was bad ass.
ReplyDeleteI'm headed out to Cozumel in the morning. Gotta check on my branch office, you know.
ReplyDeleteIm a slow poke
ReplyDeleteMy digestive system didn't always behave either.
ReplyDeleteNo Drops!
ReplyDeleteTyrik's footwork looks pretty good...atleast at that drill
ReplyDeleteFirst kicker on a stick. Now we have quarterback on a string. I can't wait to see what happens next.
ReplyDeleteI vote for Nick Saban on a rope.
ReplyDeleteThe Rollison express has the proper throwing motion also.
ReplyDeleteI'm telling you, this Saban guy is okay. He just hates Bama fans.
ReplyDeleteDon't we all?
ReplyDeleteGreat video Jay. Thanks for the hard work. What do make of the many players on the sideline?
ReplyDeleteI was just looking over my 1958 Glomerata at the players on the 1957 team. I am amazed at how far we have come in just over 50 years as far as the size of players. For instance, Jackie Burkett, center, LB (they went both ways back then, no two platoon) 215 lbs. He was the sophomore of the year in the SEC and second team all SEC. Tim Baker OG, DG and team Captain, 195 lbs. Billy "Ace" Atkins, FB, LB, 195 lbs. I could go on but you get the picture.
ReplyDeleteThe Alabama press won't be able to get their licks in on $aban until he substantially slips. That fan base gobbles up too much media to chance alienating.
ReplyDeleteIV..my grandfather played OT at AU in '26-'27 at a whopping 6'-3", 205#.
ReplyDeleteHoopie, that sounds like someone I might have known. Was he an Electrical Engineer by any chance?
ReplyDelete"Eltoro with a cast is like Chuck Norris with a chainsaw for an arm." -- ElTurbo, son of George W. Jet, August 19, 2009, 9:29 p.m.
ReplyDeleteShouldn't he be studying, Jet?
ReplyDeleteHe is going over notes. Unfortunately, it's practice notes.
ReplyDeleteHe's a college student, DMiller, and a freshman at that. They don't study.
Prediction: El Turbo will be a Lear Jet by graduation.
ReplyDeleteIV...agriculture degree..supervised in the Bham steel mills....later bought a farm and used his degree.
Good night all. It is getting late for this old man. They wake us up early here at the home you know.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if our linemen will do a three point stance or two point. Is the two point just something you use when your linemen aren't big enough to block anyone anyway? Perhaps we should switch to one point, Crane style.
ReplyDeleteI love reading IV's post. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm telling you, this Saban guy is okay. He just hates Bama fans. _SteveFC
ReplyDeleteWow. SteveFC for the win.
That's old Steve material, but it's still good.
ReplyDeletewhattup late nite hotties?!
ReplyDeletei still love hearing 'NO DROPS'. i should've yelled that at the WR's at Fan Day on Sunday. that would've been hilarious.
ReplyDeleteYea, someone should have tossed a football to a receiver at fan day. Can you imagine a drop?
ReplyDeleteYou know, I can't remember a more anticipated football season other than possibly 2004. I always get excited about football, but usually I am not this impatient.
ReplyDeleteI hear that PPL has changed to number 6. It makes good sense. 82 was too big of a number for him.
ReplyDeletethe past 3 years i have been much more excited b/c we have went down early for Fan Day and got to meet the guys. i haven't really seen guys up close like that since i was in school. i think that and being involved with the HABOTN, Rivals, etc. has helped b/c i feel like i know a lot more now than i used to.
ReplyDelete#6 seems to fit him better. i cannot remember ever having more players with duplicate numbers on the team in my life. it just seems odd.
oh, and JGT, that pic IS badass.
i'm D-U-N. nite SFC.
ReplyDeleteGoodnight scott
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Bear Grills is surviving Alabama!!! Man, this is something else. I wonder if he will tangle with any wild redneck Bama fans in their natural habitat. Haven't seen any single wides yet.
ReplyDeleteOkay, Bear just captured and killed a wild pig in Alabama. I expect the good ole boys to show up at any moment.
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