Through Paul Bryant, Alabama and Texas A&M have been connected like brothers
Like people, schools have relationships. Often they are described in familial terms, such as sister institutions and sibling rivalries. Alabama and Texas A&M seem more like brothers. Not twins, mind you, but close. These schools have met only four times in football, yet they seem to share DNA. What explains the strong connection? Jackie Sherrill points to the patriarch. “You’d have to say Coach Bryant,” he said. “That’s the biggest connection.” But hardly the only one. Paul Bryant played at Alabama and later coached at Texas A&M (1954-57) before returning to Alabama in 1958. Gene Stallings played for Bryant at Texas A&M, coached for Bryant at Alabama, then went on to be the head coach both at Texas A&M and Alabama.
Gene Stallings: Business side of college football has ‘gotten out of hand’
It was just a simple question about “the business of coaching.” But for former Alabama coach Gene Stallings, it was a launching pad. Stallings is irritated about ticket prices in college football these days — and the arms race of coaching salaries and facilities construction that has contributed to their rise — and he didn’t hold any of it back while addressing the media at SEC BeachFest last weekend.
Gene Stallings, SEC fans appear in Wynfrey lobby at SEC Media Days 2012
Fans from around the Southeastern Conference continue to descend on Hoover this week for SEC Media Days 2012.
Motorcycling Isn’t A Saban Pasttime
It’s not hard to imagine most men who have been Alabama head football coaches on a motorcycle. Gene Stallings loved to ride, either on road trips, up in the North Carolina mountains, and early on Sunday mornings before there was traffic on the road i…
Gene Stallings: Texas A&M made right move to SEC, might take a while to win
Gene Stallings shared his thoughts prior to an appearance as the guest of honor at “An Evening with Legendary Football Coach Gene Stallings” at Bishop State’s Baker-Gaines Central Auditorium.
Interview with Gene Stallings on A&M/Texas/SEC
Legendary football coach Gene Stallings has a unique connection to Texas A&M and the Southeastern Conference. Stallings coached at Alabama and Texas A&M, among other coaching stops. He’s also served on the Board of Regents at Texas A&M. He’s been involved in the conference movement discussions for years. He’s also not against voicing his opinion, when asked.
Bama, Penn State two storied programs
University of Alabama football is Paul W. “Bear” Bryant leaning on a goalpost, Johnny Mack Brown running wild in the Rose Bowl, Gene Stallings being carried off the Louisiana Superdome field on the shoulders of his players and Nick Saban reviving the echoes of greatness with the Crimson Tide’s 13th national championship. Penn State football is Joe Paterno and Linebacker U., undefeated seasons and Eastern supremacy, consistency and class.
Current Collegiate Football Statistics
The following are the current records of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide Collegiate Football Program as of 2011.
Tide in Texas: University of Alabama Alumni Host ‘Bama BootScoot to Benefit DFW Native Ashley Harrison
Local Alumni Hold Benefit to Honor Fallen Dallas Co-Ed Killed in April Tornado DALLAS, Texas (July 7, 2011) – Tide in Texas, the North Texas Chapter of Alumni for the University of Alabama, will host the First Annual ‘Bama Boot [...]
SEC College Football Hall of Fame Roster as of 2011
The following is a list of the College Football Hall of Fame inductees that came from current or former Southeastern Conference (SEC) collegiate football programs as of 2011.
Auburn, Florida and Alabama Meddle in Bronze
It was two weeks ago during Florida’s spring game that statues commemorating their trio of Heisman Trophy winners were revealed outside Florida Field. Spurrier, Wuerffel and Tebow, their likenesses cast in bronze, were shown in action poses for the…
Alabama Crimson Tide: History and Tradition
Almost anybody who is a fan of college football is aware of the Alabama Crimson Tide football program. Whether it’s the houndstooth hat made famous by “Bear” Bryant, the 13 National Championships, the classic bowl games, or the many heated [...]
1990 Iron Bowl – Alabama vs. Auburn
Auburn defeated Alabama from 1986-89; 4 years in a row. However, in 1990 first year coach Gene Stallings stopped the Tiger streak with a 16-7 victory , Bama’s first since 1985.
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