The first workout in full pads was held today in Tuscaloosa. We’re still 25 days away from real football, but the pads going on is a welcome sight that really indicates that we’re moving towards things actually starting. Today’s quick notes:
It’s Finally Official - Gameday IS headed to Atlanta
Everyone from Kirk to Beano had leaked it, but it’s now official - according to the Birmingham News. Gameday is coming to Atlanta for the season opener between Clemson and Alabama.
I look forward to watching Lee “The Troll” Corso donning a Tiger head. Hopefully, he’s not as right as he was here - Clemson won [...]
Fran to Call Bama-Clemson Game on ESPN Radio
Good news! Bill Curry is no longer employed by the Worldwide Leader. Bad news. ESPN Radio has asked Dennis Franchione (a name I hoped to never have to spell again) to call games. His first? The Alabama-Clemson tilt from the Georgia Dome (thanks to the Rap Sheet for the heads up). That’s the report out [...]
New Rules for 2008: Part 1 - The Play Clock
While covering Fan Day on Sunday I had a conversation with a couple of people about the new play clock rule, and how it might affect the way that the game is played. I alluded to that some in my report from Sunday’s practice, but thought that all of the new rules warranted a post.
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- Alabama & Mercer tied at 33 at the half. about 3 days ago from txt
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