Howard's rock damaged and police investigate

Howard's rock has been damaged as someone removed the plastic covering and broke off a chunk of the rock. Police are investigating.
I can tell you right now the obvious suspects would be a South Carolina fan.
I think it is sad when something that has so much history to it is damaged like this. Read on for more info on this legendary rock.

What is Howard's rock?

While driving through death valley on the way to California, Clemson Alumni S.C. Jones stopped and picked up the rock and gave it to Coach Frank Howard, he kept it in his office for years.
Before the 1966 season he was cleaning up his office and told Gene Willimon to get that rock out of his office,throw it away he didn't care.
Instead he had the rock put on a pedestal at the top of the hill on the east endzone.
Howard's Rock was unveiled on Sept. 24th, 1966 as Clemson rallied from 18 points down to beat Virginia 40-35.
The following year Coach told his players that if they would give 110% they could touch the rock but if they weren't then they could keep their filthy hands off it.

Alabama sends a record nine player to the NFL

The 2013 NFL draft is over and Alabama set a new record sending nine players to the NFL.
Here are the players and the teams that selected them.

1. Dee Milliner - 9th selection of 1st round - New York Jets
2. Chance Warmack - 10th selection of 1st round - Tennessee Titans 
3. DJ Fluker - 11th selection of 1st round - San Diego Chargers
4. Eddie Lacy - 2nd round - overall 61st pick - Green Bay Packers 
5. Nico Johnson - 4th round - overall 99th pick - Kansas City Chiefs 
6. Barrett Jones - 4th round - overall 113th pick - St. Louis Rams 
7. Jessie Williams - 5th round - overall 137th pick - Seattle Seahawks 
8. Quinton Dial - 5th round - overall 157th pick - San Francisco 49ers 
9. Michael Williams -7th round - overall 211th pick - Detroit Lions

Biggest Surprises

I think that Dee Milliner dropping from a projected number 6 to 9 was a small surprise.

Also I think that Eddie Lacy being selected in the 2nd round is a shock, I think he is as good as any running back in the draft especially since Marcus Lattimore from South Carolina had that season ending injury.

There were two other running backs selected before Eddie and surprisingly no running back was selected in the first round of the draft.

That has not happened since 1963.

Finally Barrett Jones had one of the most decorated careers in Alabama history and most NFL teams are looking for linemen or possible centers, so him going in the fourth round has to be my personal biggest surprise. But what do I know I'm just a blogger.

The good news

Since Nick Saban has arrived at Alabama we have had some of the best recruiting years ever and 2013 is no exception.

Alabama has the #1 recruiting class of 2013 with (four) 5 star commitments,(thirteen) 4 star commitments and (eight) three star commitments.

A.J. McCarron will be back to lead the offense and the defense is loaded.

I think that Alabama will come out ranked #1 and have a good shot at being the National Champs again.

I hope you enjoyed this article and roll tide roll.

Jon Jones wins and sets up possible superfight

Jon Jones destroyed Chael Sonnen this Saturday night with a first round stoppage in the UFC 159 title fight.
Many people including myself consider Jon "Bones" Jones to be the greatest pound for pound fighter in the world, the title that Anderson Silva now holds.

It has been reported that Anderson Silva has called the UFC's president Dana White and requested a bout with Jones, if  this super fight happens it will be the biggest fight in UFC history.

Jon Jones has now defended his title 6 consecutive fights, tying the record held by Tito Ortiz and he is so young and talented, I just don't see anyone stopping him right now,including Anderson Silva.

Stay tuned and I will let you know of this super fight gets scheduled.

JaMarcus Russell is making a NFL comeback

JaMarcus Russell is 27 years old and is attempting to make a NFL comeback.
Claiming he does not want to be remembered as a failure the former #1 draft pick is being tutored by NFL qb Jeff Garcia on technique and Hall of fame running back Marshall Faulk will be teaching him to read defenses.

The 6 ft 6 in quarterback will also work out at the TEST football academy.
Even though he has not played since 2009, I think JaMarcus will be successful in his comeback.
He has his weight down to 308 lbs and a positive outlook.
Watch out NFL JaMarcus Russell will be back.

Rex Ryan involved in a 3 car pile up

Jets head coach Rex Ryan was involved in a 3 car pile up after he reportedly ran a red light.

Rex was driving his red Mustang down a road in Bethlehem,Pa around 6 p.m. last Monday when he allegedly ran the light and rammed another car,which then crashed into a 3rd vehicle.. according to deadspin.com.
According to the report Rex denied that he was speeding but DID NOT deny that he ran the red light.
Police described the damage to all the vehicles as moderate and nobody was injured,Rex was not even cited in the incident.
I guess he just capped off another crappy season with another accident. GEEZ...

Baltimore Ravens to play San Francisco forty niners in Superbowl 2013

The San Francisco 49ers proved that they deserve to be going to the Superbowl by defeating The Atlanta Falcons after falling behind by 17 points, but after halftime the 49er defense did not give up a single point.
Atlanta had a chance to win but stalled in the red zone with 2 incompletions as time ran down.

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In a game that surprised many The Baltimore Ravens destroyed the New England Patriots,Joe Flacco the Ravens QB simply picked apart the Patriots defense easily completing touchdown passes while Tom Brady could not find a way to stop the Baltimore defense,they hit him hard and often.
Congrats to Baltimore's Ray Lewis who is going to retire after this season,he had his defense ready to play today and they destroyed the Patriots 28-13

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I think the Ravens will have to be favored to win the Superbowl, they are playing to good on both sides of the ball, I will go ahead and make a prediction The Ravens win 24-21 in a close game against the 49ers.

Adrian Peterson is running towards history.

AP is having an MVP type year and is making a run toward history.
Adrian needs 208 yards today to break the NFL's season rushing record of 2,105 yards set by Eric Dickerson in 1984.
Adrian needs 102 yards to break the coveted 2000 yard rushing mark.
If the Vikings win and get in the playoffs, it may be enough to put him ahead of  Peyton Manning in the NFL's most valuable player award and he certainly would deserve it.

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The Vikings play the Green Bay Packers and if they win they will get a wildcard into the playoffs.
That being said lets face it,does anyone think that Minnesota is a playoff team without Adrain "AP" Peterson, I don't think so.
AP also should win the comeback player of the year award as well but the NFL is known as being a quarterbacks league and again Peyton Manning could get that award too, I really think it depends on whether The Vikings make the playoffs, if they win I don't know how any voter could deny that Adrain is the MVP and comeback player of the year.
But what do I know I'm just a blogger.
Thanks for reading.

AJ McCarron to return to Alabama for senior season

AJ McCarron is going to return to Alabama for his senior season.
He has decided to not enter the NFL draft this year and return to Alabama for another year.
McCarron who is a native of Mobile,Ala leads the nation in passing efficiency heading into the BCS title game against Notre Dame.
His 36 touchdowns sets the tides single season record as he passed for 2,699 yards with only 3 interceptions.

Coach Saban said he was happy that AJ decided to return saying "He has done a great job for us not only as a quarterback and player but as a leader of our team. Like I have said before we want players to make sound decisions on what is best for their future.Our goal at Alabama is to help our guys develop a career off the field by graduating,becoming the best football player while they are here, and to try to win a championship while preparing them for the possibility of playing in the NFL."

AJ said " I want to help our team win football games and to continue to improve as a quarterback,The NFL has long been a dream but I think another year at Alabama can only help my chances of being successful at the next level."

Nick Saban rumors

With the need for NFL head coaches at a record high, Nick Saban  has been mentioned a lot recently.
I don't think Nick will leave the University of Alabama.
I mean he has a fan following similar to the legendary Paul "The Bear" Bryant and if we win the BCS national Championship this year many people will say he is Alabama's best coach ever.

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He seems to be very happy at Alabama and I think he will retire from UA.
He is well paid and loved.
He is competing every year for a SEC and BCS championship.
I would be shocked and disappointed if Nick decided to leave Alabama and so would all of The University of Alabama fans.

NBA has fined Stephen Jackson for a tweet

The NBA has fined Stephen Jackson of the San Antonio spurs $25.000 for making a "hostile statement" on Twitter.It was directed at Serge Ibaka of The Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA Executive Stu Jackson announced the discipline in an emailed statement.
Jackson apologized for his tweets,where he threatened to go after Ibaka the next time they played.
Jackson said, "It was unprofessional and childish,I am not a thug,just a man who speaks his mind.It was not appropriate and I do apologize."
They play on December the 17th and as of now both teams are tied with the NBA best records of 17-4.

Marquez KO's Pacquiao

Juan Manuel Marquez knocked Manny Pacquiao out with a wicked right hand at the end of the 6th round Sat night.
Pacquiao  had been knocked down in the third round and had knocked Marquez down in the fifth, the two fighters stood toe to toe exchanging heavy blows when a huge right hand put Pacqiao's face down and out cold with 2:59 left in the 6th round.
This ended the 4th fight between the fighters.
Marquez improved to 55-6-1 with 40 knockouts while Pacquiao fell to 54-5-2

Will there be a 5th fight?
I guess we will have to wait and see, this is Manny Pacquiao's 2nd straight loss and he may just chose to retire.
Congratulations to Marquez who finally found a way to beat Pacquiao.
Marquez said "I threw the perfect punch,I knew Manny could knock me out anytime.I felt he was coming to knock me out the last three rounds and I knew he was going to be wide open."

Johnny Manziel wins the Heisman trophy.

This year we have three outstanding candidates.

Johnny Manziel - The freshman from Texas A&M, who beat the #1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide at their home field Bryant Denny Stadium. Nicknamed Johnny Football, AKA Johnny Heismanziel.
This freshman has thrown for 3,419 yards with 24 touchdowns, while completing 68.3 % of his passes.
To me even more impressive he was Texas A&M's leading rusher with 1,181 yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground.



Manti Te'o - Undefeated Notre Dames best player & the best tackler in all of college football.
He already has won the Maxwell and Walter Camp player of the year awards.
Teo has recorded over 100 tackles and picked off 7 passes, which is tied for 2nd in all college football and 3 more than any other linebacker in the country.


Collin Klein - Kansas State's quarterback had excellent year.
Has thrown a touchdown in 21 straight games.
He is the only quarterback from a BCS conference in a BCS era to throw for 20 touchdowns and rush for 10 in multiple seasons.
He also ranks first in school history with 55 rushing touchdowns.

AND THE WINNER OF THE 78th HEISMAN TROPHY IS

JOHNNY MANZIEL, the 1st freshman to ever win the Heisman trophy,remember you read it here first.

Gus Malzahn named Auburn's head coach

"I'm grateful for the opportunity to become the head coach at Auburn University,it is an outstanding institution  with a storied program,that I had the pleasure of experiencing first hand for three years." Gus Malzahn said in  a statement, "I deeply appreciate the confidence that (president) Dr. Gouge,(athletic director) Jay Jacobs, and the search committee had in my ability to turn this program around and bring Auburn back to national prominence."

"This is a homecoming for me and I look forward to being reunited with the Auburn family".

Butch Jones named coach at Tennessee

Butch Jones said " I am very fortunate to be your head coach" during his first news conference Friday afternoon. It seemed surreal to Butch after the whirlwind week he had.
He stood at a podium at Neyland stadium's Peyton Manning locker room, telling a story about how Manning a legend at UT, had tried to convince him to come and coach at Colorado.

Tennessee has been looking for a coach for over 3 weeks after the firing of Derek Dooley, according to UT's athletic director Dave Hart, Jon Gruden just didn't show any interest in the job,but we are very happy to have Butch, "he has a track record of success at every program he has led, and views Tennessee as the job he has coveted.We look forward to Butch leading our football program back to prominence.

Butch Jones said "it is truly an honor and a privilege to be the head coach at Tennessee,I understand the values,traditions and the level of expectations that come with this position and I look forward to be a part of the Vol nation."

Derek Jeter is getting fat

Derek Jeter has gained a few pounds lately, and the jokes are all over the internet.
I don't think it is a big deal since he is recovering from ankle surgery, and is not able to exercise.
There are plenty of "Yankee haters" who have nothing better to do than to make fun of Jeter,who has been fit and slim all his career, I bet he has not had any trouble finding a date to rub that ankle for him.

Don't worry ladies, Derek will be back in top shape soon,when he is able to go back to his full cardio workouts,he will lose the few extra pounds everyone is teasing him about.

Michael Jordan banned for cargo shorts?

Michael Jordan was permanently banned from Miami's La Gorce Country Club on Wednesday for wearing cargo shorts on the course and refusing to change.
Michael is an avid golfer but isn't a member of the country club, he was playing a round of golf when he was approached by club personnel.
He was asked to go to the clubhouse and change out of the cargo shorts but Michael refused and was asked to leave and to never return.
Personally I think it was a little harsh punishment by the country club by permanently banning a superstar like Michael Jordan, I know Michael loves golf and has millions of friends and fans around the world,it could cost the club some members and give them a bad name.

Jordan's reps issued the following statement regarding the incident.
"Michael did wear cargo pants.He had been there many times before and wore cargo pants previously,and had never been made aware before that he was violating any dress code. This time, he was made aware of the violation on the 12th hole,and at that point he did refuse to go to the clubhouse and interrupt his game and return to the club house and change. We we're not aware that he is not allowed to return to La Gorce. I guess it is their loss as Michael is a great golfer, and a great guest.
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Gimme your 2 cents in the comments below.

Derek Dooley and Gene Chizik fired.

Gene Chizik was fired as the head coach of Auburn after winning the National Championship just two years ago,I am not surprised after what Alabama did to them in The Iron Bowl Shutting them out 49-0.
Auburn had a terrible season and did not win a single conference game for the first time in school history.
This goes to show than in the S.E.C. you have to win.
Gene said he was "extremely disappointed by the way the season turned out and I apologize to the Auburn family and team for what they had to endure.In my 27 years of coaching, I have gained an understanding of the high expectations in this profession,when expectations are not met I understand changes must be made."

"While we experienced a tremendous low in 2012,I will always be proud of the incredible highs that we achieved,including three bowl victories,a sec championship and a national championship. Chizik said.

What did Chizik's buyout cost Auburn?
Auburn said the total buyout for Chizik and his assistant coaches was $11.09 million
Chizik's buyout will total $7.5 million and be paid in monthly installments of $208,334 for the next 36 months.
I hope Gene can make it on $200k a month, I know it is gonna be tough.

Also in the SEC

Derek Dooley who has been under intense scrutiny for the last two years was fired as the coach of The Tennessee Volunteers.
He had the option to go ahead and coach the final game but turned it down, so the Vols had offensive coordinator John Chaney coach them in their final game against Kentucky.
He issued the following statement: "I am sorry we could not generate enough wins to create hope for a brighter future.Although progress was not reflected in our record, I am proud of the strides we made to strengthen the foundation for future success in all areas of the program."

What did Dooley's buyout cost Tennessee?
$5 million dollars.

I think it says a lot about Derek Dooley's character that he didn't coach the final game against Kentucky,I understand the he was upset knowing he was done at Tennessee but I think he should have thought more about his players and went out with a win.

Who will be Tennessee's new coach?
There is a huge rumor going around that John Gruden is gonna be the new coach but not according to him,he says he hasn't even been offered the job.
It is so big that it has created it's own hashtag on Twitter #Grumors
Also mentioned is Alabama's defensive coordinator Kirby Smart.
I hope he doesn't leave Alabama to coach at Tennessee but it wouldn't surprise me.

I hope you have enjoyed this article and as always.
Roll Tide Roll

Notre Dame is playing for a BCS national Championship

Notre Dame is undefeated and will face the winner of the South Eastern Conference championship game.
#2 Ranked Alabama will play #3 ranked Georgia on December the 1st for the SEC title and the winner will play Notre Dame for the BCS national championship.

I think Alabama will win out and be the champs again.I predicted this before the season even started, but I must say they have to play their absolute best because Georgia & Notre Dame seem to be getting better.

Georgia smashed Georgia Tech & Notre Dame went to USC and beat them,whoever wins between Bama & the bulldogs it is good that a SEC team is playing for the Championship again.

Before I go, I have to say it.
Roll Tide Roll

Alabama is #2 and back in the BCS hunt

Since Kansas State & Oregon both lost this past weekend,the Alabama crimson tide is back in the hunt for the BCS National Championship.
Notre Dame is undefeated and is the #1 team in the country right now but they face a tough opponent in USC this week,although USC's quarterback Matt Barkley will not be starting,I think it will be a good game.

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Alabama still has a couple of tough games, the Iron Bowl against Auburn and the SEC Championship against Georgia.
I hope Alabama makes it to the championship game, I really don't care who we play for the title,although a victory over an undefeated Notre Dame would be awesome.
Until next time, Roll Damn Tide.

Alabama versus Texas A&M

#1 Alabama has a huge game coming up this Sat against #15 Texas A&M.
This should be Alabama's biggest game of the regular season as Texas A&M seem to be getting better and better as the season continues.
A.J. McCarron is 136 - 204 for 1849 yrds with a 67% completion rate,he averages 9 yrds a completion and has not thrown an interception this year.He is a serious threat for the Heisman trophy.
Last week he completed 4 passes and led the tide to a 21-17 win over L.S.U.
Alabama is ranked #1 in all the NCAA in most of the defensive catergories and has an offensive line that is amazing.
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Texas A&M is led by freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel,AKA Johnny football.
J.Manziel has thrown for 2527 yrds & 16 touchdowns,he also is an incredible runner when he tucks it and runs.
A&M lost to LSU this year 24-19,stop and think about that just a minute,like I said earlier they seem to be gaining momentum as their season goes on,if you are a college football fan be sure and watch this game.
I think it may be the game of the week.
I think the key to this game will be Alabama's dominating offensive line & defense and the quarterback play of A.J. McCarron, I am gonna make a prediction of 27 to 21 BAMA.
Before I go I have to say it,roll tide roll.