From al.com - Linkage
Riley designates Friday as 'College Colors Day'
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
From staff reports
Huntsville Times
MONTGOMERY - With college football scheduled to kick off Saturday, Gov. Bob Riley urged Alabamians to wear their school colors to work Friday, which he designated "College Colors Day."
The governor said more than $5 million is generated annually from royalties collected from the sale of merchandise bearing the colors and logos of Alabama colleges and universities, according to Atlanta-based Collegiate Licensing Co.
That money is used directly for academic and athletic scholarships for students.
"I hope everyone shows their support for our colleges and universities this Friday," Riley said Monday. "Whether it is on the field or in the classroom, Alabama's institutions of higher learning make us truly proud year after year.
"I urge all Alabamians to wear their favorite school's colors on Friday."
The University of Alabama opens its 2007 season Saturday at home against Western Carolina and Auburn University hosts Kansas State.
Alabama A&M University opens on the road against Tennessee State in the John Merritt Classic in Nashville.
Three universities open their season Thursday when Birmingham-Southern hosts Mississippi College JV and West Alabama visits Samford.
Other Saturday openers are UAB at Michigan State, Troy at Arkansas, Huntingdon hosting McMurry, Faulkner at Pikeville, Ky., Jacksonville State at Alabama State and Concordia-Selma at Belhaven.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
BlazerNation Meet-up: BWW on 150 - 11am this Saturday!!!
BlazerNotebook, in conjunction with BlazerTalk.com and the fine folks at the Hoover location of Buffalo Wild Wings, We'll be having a BlazerNation meet-up to watch our mighty Blazers take on the skirt-wearing Spartins of East Lansing!
Make sure to tell your friends! I'll try to get there about 10:30ish. Look for me to be in Forest Green and a jester's cap!!!
BE SEEN! WEAR GREEN!!!
Make sure to tell your friends! I'll try to get there about 10:30ish. Look for me to be in Forest Green and a jester's cap!!!
BE SEEN! WEAR GREEN!!!
Monday, August 27, 2007
There's hope in the Southside, once again...
After nearly 11 years of "self-imposed" sanctions, shall we say...there's hope in Birmingham's Southside once again. Less than one week to go before the anticipated match-up against Sparty and his skirt-wearing fans, there's a buzz that's spreading like Gang Green through-out Blazernation.
Coach Callaway, or CNC for short, has quite literally whipped the players into shape, running off those who needed to run off, and instilling the values of teamwork, leadership, and discipline that haven't grace the sidelines of Legion Field in years.
But let's focus on the fans to start. The coach's show last week, though I missed it and shame on me for it. But those who attended spoke of a record crowd, standing room only. Full Moon in Hoover was literally packed with hungry Blazer Fans who had been chomping at the bit to hear CNC and David Crane, the new "Voice of the Blazers", replacing Cory Provus, who took his dream job with the Chicago Cubs.
Now, I did get the chance to head over to Bartow Arena Saturday for "Breakfast with the Blazers". A sweet, new twist on the old favorite Fan Day, it featured the coaches and seniors serving breakfast and drinks to the fans. Now that's something that wouldn't have happened in the past. Imagine a coach actually realizing that the fans are important and should be treated with respect. That's a novel thought in the Southside.
But, as the world does, things have changed on the Southside. And for the first time in a long time, there's a buzz about football. Not the buzz there probably could have been, but that's another blog for another day.
Next up on Thursday...UAB vs MSU: What's going down
Coach Callaway, or CNC for short, has quite literally whipped the players into shape, running off those who needed to run off, and instilling the values of teamwork, leadership, and discipline that haven't grace the sidelines of Legion Field in years.
But let's focus on the fans to start. The coach's show last week, though I missed it and shame on me for it. But those who attended spoke of a record crowd, standing room only. Full Moon in Hoover was literally packed with hungry Blazer Fans who had been chomping at the bit to hear CNC and David Crane, the new "Voice of the Blazers", replacing Cory Provus, who took his dream job with the Chicago Cubs.
Now, I did get the chance to head over to Bartow Arena Saturday for "Breakfast with the Blazers". A sweet, new twist on the old favorite Fan Day, it featured the coaches and seniors serving breakfast and drinks to the fans. Now that's something that wouldn't have happened in the past. Imagine a coach actually realizing that the fans are important and should be treated with respect. That's a novel thought in the Southside.
But, as the world does, things have changed on the Southside. And for the first time in a long time, there's a buzz about football. Not the buzz there probably could have been, but that's another blog for another day.
Next up on Thursday...UAB vs MSU: What's going down
Monday, July 16, 2007
Early Monday Blues...
As I sit here and type, I am desperately looking for something...ANYTHING...sports related on my regular message board. The best thing I can come up with is a guy from my high school and UAB grad is being named Public Relations Manager to Talladega Superspeedway. Not huge news. But it's a small victory. And that's what you have to live off of in a state with two SEC powerhouses, who were both recently named CBS Sportsline's top 2 cheating schools IN THE NATION...
And people wonder why after only 11 years in D-1A football UAB has only come so far.
But we do have a few certainties in life. A football win over Memphis, a football loss to Southern Miss, and hope lying in basketball season. After all, UAB has the most successful basketball program through 500 games, three consecutive years on the most season in D-1A. We only missed our fourth by one place thanks to conference-mate Houston and Topple-down Tom Penders.
So, I'll head to bed with dreams of LSU in '01, Memphis in '05, and Kentucky in '04 dancing in my head...waiting for what comes next. I just hope one big win happens this year. I'd love to cover something very special. Nevermind, I already do.
--B4L
And people wonder why after only 11 years in D-1A football UAB has only come so far.
But we do have a few certainties in life. A football win over Memphis, a football loss to Southern Miss, and hope lying in basketball season. After all, UAB has the most successful basketball program through 500 games, three consecutive years on the most season in D-1A. We only missed our fourth by one place thanks to conference-mate Houston and Topple-down Tom Penders.
So, I'll head to bed with dreams of LSU in '01, Memphis in '05, and Kentucky in '04 dancing in my head...waiting for what comes next. I just hope one big win happens this year. I'd love to cover something very special. Nevermind, I already do.
--B4L
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
BlazerTalk.com is reporting that Senior Associate Athletics Director/External Affairs Brian Mackin will be named Athletics Director sometime today.
Brian has been Senior Athletics Director since June 2002. Brian will take over the AD position from Interim Athletics Director Richard Margison who has held the Interim position since taking over from Watson Brown in December 2005.
Brian is a native of Birmingham and a graduate of UAB. Mackin was also a four year letter winner for the UAB baseball team. Brian also won the Fund Raiser of the Year in the University Division from the NAADD for 2005-06 school year.
More from the press conference as soon as it happends.
Brian has been Senior Athletics Director since June 2002. Brian will take over the AD position from Interim Athletics Director Richard Margison who has held the Interim position since taking over from Watson Brown in December 2005.
Brian is a native of Birmingham and a graduate of UAB. Mackin was also a four year letter winner for the UAB baseball team. Brian also won the Fund Raiser of the Year in the University Division from the NAADD for 2005-06 school year.
More from the press conference as soon as it happends.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
USGA Elections: Presidential Problems...
It looks as if the "president-elect" is not elegable to run uncontested in today and tomorrow's elections...
The USGA Student Court ruled that Wilton Trigg was not elegible to run for the position because he did not serve an entire semester as an intern for the USGA. The Student Court's full opinion will not be known till Thursday when they meet and are required to have a write-up of their decision.
Andrew Braisher, Current USGA President is sad that Wilton's been disqualified, but respects the power of the student court and cannot change their decision.
More on this story as it develops. Discussion on this topic is encouraged @ the USGA message board
The USGA Student Court ruled that Wilton Trigg was not elegible to run for the position because he did not serve an entire semester as an intern for the USGA. The Student Court's full opinion will not be known till Thursday when they meet and are required to have a write-up of their decision.
Andrew Braisher, Current USGA President is sad that Wilton's been disqualified, but respects the power of the student court and cannot change their decision.
More on this story as it develops. Discussion on this topic is encouraged @ the USGA message board
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Basketball Entry 4 - You can't blame Coach Mike Davis...
You can't blame Mike Davis for this loss.
Well, at least not the end-game.
A nameless SMU player was shooting free-throws with 13.7 left. Mo Gibbs looked to Paul and Wen with a telling look. It said "I'm sneaking down court, give me the long pass so I can tie this game up."
Cue the second of three misses from the charity stripe for the Mustangs.
Paul's the playmaker. Paul looks to make things happen. Paul was looking to drive in during the last 13.7 seconds, make the bucket, and draw the stupid foul from SMU. SMU didn't bite. Paul was so surprised they left him alone that he actually missed the bucket. Paul reacted. Paul played on instinct, something he's been doing for the last two years under Anderson.
But instinct will only get you so far in Davis's system. Davis's system depends on recognition, stratagy, and opportunity. None of those things depend on instinct.
Well, at least not the end-game.
A nameless SMU player was shooting free-throws with 13.7 left. Mo Gibbs looked to Paul and Wen with a telling look. It said "I'm sneaking down court, give me the long pass so I can tie this game up."
Cue the second of three misses from the charity stripe for the Mustangs.
Paul's the playmaker. Paul looks to make things happen. Paul was looking to drive in during the last 13.7 seconds, make the bucket, and draw the stupid foul from SMU. SMU didn't bite. Paul was so surprised they left him alone that he actually missed the bucket. Paul reacted. Paul played on instinct, something he's been doing for the last two years under Anderson.
But instinct will only get you so far in Davis's system. Davis's system depends on recognition, stratagy, and opportunity. None of those things depend on instinct.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
BlazerNoteBook Report: Support Dr. Garrison!!!!
Supposedly, DCG (Dr. Carol Garrison) went to the BOT's with a signed contract from a coach other than CPS (Coach Pat Sullivan) first. A large influentual rich booster, said WB (Watson Brown) will be AD and PS will be HC. In agreement, The booster will kick start the facilities with a large $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ sum of money (believed in the ballpark ov $5 mill. The BOT's all got behind this influential man and agreed.
DCG called a meeting (Thursday morning) with PS and struct a deal with him, which we all know about because that is what the BOT's wanted. It was the best thing for UAB. The meeting with WB and PS turned very ugly with both walking out of the meeting.
WB refused to work with PS as head coach. DCG thought everything was done, like reported earlier, only to have the BOT turn on here and make the deal doa with PS. PS goes to Samford and we all know the story.
Now certain members of the BOT are very upset over how this whole thing has come about. Our President (DCG) is in bad situation. Nobody knows what to do because she doesn't have very much control with 2 contracts being veto'd by the BOT. Everything is in Limbo and a huge cluster fuck.
Right now, everything is status quo. UAB is pushing for the big booster to come forward and tell the story about how everything went down. So everything is on the table and clears DCG and UAB's name in this whole mess. And expose the BOT member (Paul Bryant Jr., Yes the bear's baby boy) and buddy (Watson Brown) who have been sabotaging the whole firing of WB and hiring of the new coach.
Also, the person said that some BOT members want to fire DCG over this mess, placing the blame on her. Which is why they are trying to get this booster to come forward and explain the whole situation in total.
Show your support for her with signs, words, and whatever you can think of at the UAB vs. Minnasota game this Tuesday. She's on of UAB's own and has HER neck on the line...make sure she stays at UAB to be UAB's best president in the history of athletics @ UAB!!!
DCG called a meeting (Thursday morning) with PS and struct a deal with him, which we all know about because that is what the BOT's wanted. It was the best thing for UAB. The meeting with WB and PS turned very ugly with both walking out of the meeting.
WB refused to work with PS as head coach. DCG thought everything was done, like reported earlier, only to have the BOT turn on here and make the deal doa with PS. PS goes to Samford and we all know the story.
Now certain members of the BOT are very upset over how this whole thing has come about. Our President (DCG) is in bad situation. Nobody knows what to do because she doesn't have very much control with 2 contracts being veto'd by the BOT. Everything is in Limbo and a huge cluster fuck.
Right now, everything is status quo. UAB is pushing for the big booster to come forward and tell the story about how everything went down. So everything is on the table and clears DCG and UAB's name in this whole mess. And expose the BOT member (Paul Bryant Jr., Yes the bear's baby boy) and buddy (Watson Brown) who have been sabotaging the whole firing of WB and hiring of the new coach.
Also, the person said that some BOT members want to fire DCG over this mess, placing the blame on her. Which is why they are trying to get this booster to come forward and explain the whole situation in total.
Show your support for her with signs, words, and whatever you can think of at the UAB vs. Minnasota game this Tuesday. She's on of UAB's own and has HER neck on the line...make sure she stays at UAB to be UAB's best president in the history of athletics @ UAB!!!
Monday, November 27, 2006
BlazerAlert: Watson to AD; Going after Rick Neuheisel, Jimbo Fisher
I have VERY good reason to believe that UAB will announce by Wednesday that Coach Watson Brown will finally be stepping into the AD position at UAB.
Also, multiple sources are saying that UAB is currently pursuing Rick Neuheisel to be UAB's third head football coach.
More as info becomes avalible.
Also, multiple sources are saying that UAB is currently pursuing Rick Neuheisel to be UAB's third head football coach.
More as info becomes avalible.
BlazerRant 2 - Another Missed Opportunity...
50 miles southwest, the bomb goes off...
Now UAB needs to wait for the fall-out to clear. Too bad that never happends. Doug Secrest said it best last night on "The Zone".
Now UAB needs to wait for the fall-out to clear. Too bad that never happends. Doug Secrest said it best last night on "The Zone".
"UAB seems to be happy to just be a football program. Nothing more."
UAB Administration may be happy to have one. But this is Alabama. Football is king here. It has been for years and will be for years to come. This should have been a time where UAB make a big splash by hiring a big name, like Rick Neuheisel, Jimbo Fisher, or even David Cutcliffe. But, alas, everyone at UAB has dragged their feet YET AGAIN and allowed "The Evil Empire" to overshadow what should have been a monumental turning point in UAB history.
UAB Administration may be happy to have one. But this is Alabama. Football is king here. It has been for years and will be for years to come. This should have been a time where UAB make a big splash by hiring a big name, like Rick Neuheisel, Jimbo Fisher, or even David Cutcliffe. But, alas, everyone at UAB has dragged their feet YET AGAIN and allowed "The Evil Empire" to overshadow what should have been a monumental turning point in UAB history.
Too bad, now we're a sidenote, once again.
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