Category: Football

  • A Thankful Status Update

    Reclining…in the bed Drinking…Dr. Pepper Watching…the first SEC game of the college football season! YES! I am so happy to finally see some SEC football. Bama’s season opener is this Saturday against Kent State, and we are super excited. Some Kent State players and coaches came to town earlier this week to help with rebuilding…

  • Thanks Giving — Day 19

    The company for which my husband works pays big bucks for a box, seats, and tickets at Bryant-Denny Stadium.  (Their sales dept. uses the football to smooze their clients and associates).    Late yesterday afternoon, Karl sent me a message indicating that the company had some football tickets available (because Bama played Georgia State last…

  • Just one of the guys?

    As we filed out of the classroom that afternoon, Ms. Tucker stood in the doorway handing out forms.  I stopped, held out my hand, and heard, “No, Leslie.  This is just for the boys,” as I felt her hand gently nudge me out the door. Just for the boys. Nothing ruffled my feathers worse than…

  • Yes!

    Colt McCoy after the game: I always give God the glory. I never question why things happen the way they do. God is in control of my life. And I know that if nothing else, I’m standing on the Rock.

  • Remember the Rose Bowl, we’ll win then!

    This day in Alabama is filled with all kinds of anticipation and anxiety: snow AND a national championship game. Y’all, we are SO STINKIN’ EXCITED to see Bama playing for the National Championship. If you don’t have a favorite team in the game, then I’m asking you to cheer for the Tide. Tonight. 7 pm…