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he Tide fell to the Gamecocks last week in an uphill battle. The team ventured to Williams-Brice Stadium to duke it out against South Carolina, but couldn’t pull through the tough offense and sturdy defense. Losing was unfamiliar to Bama’s quarterback, Greg McElroy. He had not suffered a loss as a starter since he was in middle school. Although the team’s 29 regular-season game winning streak came to a halt Saturday afternoon, head coach Nick Saban still had pride in the way his team performed. "I was proud of the way our players fought back at the end of the game," Saban mentioned in the post-game press conference. "That shows a lot of character, but everybody has a lot to learn from this experience." Indeed that holds true, since the Tide will have another SEC showdown this week. The Rebels have a 3-2 record this season and haven’t won a game against Bama in Bryant-Denny Stadium since 1988. Bama suffered a 12-22 defeat that season against Ole Miss. Since the Tide is coming off a loss, it will be comforting to be on home turf again for the homecoming game. Ole Miss started their season out by losing to Jacksonville State University in double overtime. The Rebels dropped an SEC game against Vanderbilt in September, but clenched an SEC win against Kentucky last week. Ole Miss is looking to snag another SEC win this week and crush Bama’s chances at an SEC title. For Bama, road trips have gotten off to a rocky start. The Tide trailed Arkansas the entire game until the fourth quarter and came back to snag an intense win, but fell to the Gamecocks in their second SEC road game. The defense struggled, while the offense rallied for a victory, but couldn’t achieve it. PHOTO BY BDL

The Gamecocks held the Tide to 35 rushing yards last Saturday and allowed one touchdown to be scored. Kicker Jeremy Shelley missed a PAT and a kick during the game, and McElroy was sacked a total of seven times. Ole Miss is known to blow first-half leads, and Bama is known for coming back in the second half. The match will be one to watch as the Tide wrestles with regaining composure and the Rebels try to battle for the SEC West title. The Rebel’s quarterback, Jeremiah Masoli, completed 9 of 17 passes last week against the Wildcats that aided in three touchdowns, plus had a 43-yard rushing spree that added another touchdown to the board. He commented on his teammates and their potential after the game. "I was just playing my role–whatever the offense needed me to do at the time," Masoli said. "I think I'm capable of a lot more. We really haven't tapped into our full potential." Bama wasn’t able to capitalize on turnovers and failed to complete a fake field goal against Spurrier’s Gamecocks, but turnovers saved the Rebels and helped to clench their last win. Head coach Houston Nutt elaborated on their win. "Those turnovers are the most precious thing you have," Nutt admitted afterward. "When you get turnovers and capitalize on them, that's huge. That really won the game for us. When you take those turnovers and have 21 points, you can win the game." If Bama’s defense shines and the offense takes off, they should have a great day, but if Ole Miss capitalizes on turnovers and jumps ahead in the first half, it could throw Bama off. Both teams will appear on the field fired up and ready to play as fans of both sides file in to Bryant-Denny for the 2010 homecoming match. touchdownalabama.net |

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he 2010 Crimson Tide has now tasted both victory and defeat. Freshmen and sophomores on this team didn't know what that was like until the fateful day of defeat in Columbia, S.C. Saturday, October 9 is a day that will last in their collective memory. The Ol' Ball Coach prepared a Gamecock team that stood up to the Big Red Elephant and went blow-forblow until the giant pachyderm fell to its knees. It wasn't a nail-biter, one that the Tide should have won; they were simply outplayed and beaten. It was not a fatal blow, only a mid-season defeat, but one that exposed weaknesses that must be overcome. This team didn't get to where they were in the national spotlight by themselves. They arrived there standing on the shoulders of giants that came before them: John Parker Wilson, Cory Reamer, Glenn Coffee, Rashad Johnson, Rolando McClain, Andre Smith, Terrence Cody, Roy Upchurch, Kareem Jackson, Marquis Johnson and Mike Johnson to name a few. There are many others who filled the role of champion over the past two years and paved the way for the 2010 preseason predictions and early season seeding. But a champion is forged over an entire season. They must overcome adversity at some point. That time has arrived for this team. Having said this, many still feel this team has the toughness and grit to find a way to become champions, but now that is finally the goal. The mythical pre-season crown has been removed

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Does Alabama have what from their brow and placed on another's head for the time being. It's time to do what it takes to become a champion. Finally, Nick Saban is in his element, his happy place. In the situation where he works best. Preparing a team to compete, with something to prove. A team that can carry a chip on its shoulder and dare someone to knock it off. One of two paths is available for these young men to become champions.Â This situation has been seen it in boxing, from an individual standpoint. Here are a few examples to set the stage for further discussion. The champion Muhammad Ali, suffering a loss to Joe Frazier in Ali vs Frazier I, rose in the next bout take back the crown from his nemesis. When others disputed Ali's victory because of the rope-a-dope strategy used in Ali-Frazier II, he proved his dominance in Ali-Frazier III, "The Thrilla in Manilla". Taking it to the level of pummeling, Ali was merciless in the late rounds until Frazier's manager chose to stop the fight and prevent further injury to Smokin' Joe, his valued prize fighter. Ali's championship was never in question again. Frazier never recovered. A similar return to glory came in 1980 for Sugar Ray Leonard. Leonard lost the welterweight title to Roberto Duran on June 20 in Montreal, only to reclaim his championship on November 25 of the same year in the famous "No-Mas" unraveling of Duran. It was the epitome of a champion reclaiming his rightful crown. And then there is the other side of fate; one of a champion who has lost

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the fire, or one of an exposed pretender. Mike "Kid Dynamite" Tyson rose to become a champion in the late '80's by fighting borderline contenders and older champions. Garnering the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iron Mike" after his defeats of a 38-year old Larry Holmes and 32-year old Michael Spinks, he climbed on the shoulders of these aging giants and gathered their crowns. The victories went to his head, and he didn't handle fame with class. Dysfunction in his life was prevalent and exposed in the national spotlight. When he returned to the ring as a 42-1 favorite,

That knock down happened on September 29, 2007. He has yet to recover as a fighter, much less as a champion. So as a team, the Crimson Tide is at a crossroads. How will they respond? Are they true champions or are they pretenders? Is this a team of dysfunctional athletes on the brink of destruction? Most don't think so, not in any way shape or form. But they have to prove it on the gridiron. This will be a week of preparation for that defining moment. A moment of redemption is awaiting this team.

If the Crimson Tide is to respond favorably this week in practice with toughness, pride and conviction to do things right, there is a prize waiting for them on Saturday: a chance for redemption. the prizefighter folded like a lawn chair. Mike Tyson never recovered from the defeat by Buster Douglas. Douglas was a good fighter but not a true champion, yet he took the pretender down. Jermain Taylor, also a good young fighter, rose to national prominence with wins against an older Bernard Hopkins. He defeated the 40-year old Hopkins twice. Although the results were disputed, he was crowned as champion. But when pitted against a real contender of his own age and skill level, Kelly Pavlik, the young champion, Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor, stood toe to toe until he was eventually knocked down in a late round.

Houston Nutt will bring in his rested and battle-tested Ole Miss team to Tuscaloosa on October 16. Ole Miss is a team that has struggled in the first half of the 2010 season. They currently stand at 3-2 overall and 1-1 in SEC play, with a loss to Vanderbilt in their SEC opener and a recent win against a tough Kentucky team. Their first loss in the season came as a shocker against Jacksonville State in overtime. The 49-48 loss was a tough nut to swallow for of Mississippi. Overcoming the pre-season turmoil and controversy of accepting a player banned from play by another D1 program, Houston Nutt continued on page 44 touchdownalabama.net |

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he University of Mississippi is known for their historic Southern pride. In fact, their mascot is the epitome of Dixie tradition. Ole Miss has always been known for their part in the Civil War, and their Rebel mascot is only a minor depiction of that. However, despite the many years and stories behind their beloved talisman, the Rebels will soon become something else that is still left to be determined. Many people have found that this part of Confederate history is no longer appropriate for an on-field mascot. However, the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website

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Exclusive makes clear their intentions: “First, we are and will continue to be the ‘Ole Miss Rebels.’ This process is simply about creating a new on-field mascot for all of us to enjoy. Our University’s familiar name ‘Ole Miss’ and team name ‘Rebels’ as well as our colors ‘red and blue’ are not being changed. In fact, we all hope that the new mascot will allow all of us to further celebrate everything that makes us proud to be ‘Ole Miss Rebels.’ “Second, it’s time to move forward. This process is not about eliminating old traditions or mascots but creating new ones. Our former mascot was taken off the field seven years ago, and we, the current students, have never enjoyed an on-field mascot. No matter how you feel about the removal of our former mascot in 2003, we hope you will help us develop and embrace a new mascot to lead today’s Ole Miss Rebels.” For months, individuals have proposed potential ideas to the Mascot Selection Committee. Some of these

included: Rebel the Black Bear, Rebel Blues Musician, Hotty Toddy, the Rebel Landshark, Rebel Fanatic, Rebel Mojo, Rebel Titan and as many others. The possible candidates have been narrowed to the top three: Rebel Black Bear, the Rebel Landshark, and Hotty Toddy. The student newspaper, The Daily Mississippian, gives a brief explanation for each prospective design. “Hotty Toddy” has been chanted by Ole Miss for years. It is a phrase well-known around Oxford, and has gained as much fame as “Roll Tide.” Many believe this will be the most appropriate choice. The dilemma has risen over how to properly portray this character. As of now, it will be an athletic character to boost the fans of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The Rebel Landshark comes as a surprise to most. According to sources at the university, the idea derived from Tony Fein, a former Ole Miss player. He had a “fins up” hand motion that has become a part of Rebel football and is

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making its way through the towns of Mississippi that are painted red and blue. The last contender in the election is the Rebel Black Bear. William Faulkner, famous American writer who attended school in Oxford, wrote a story entitled “The Bear.” This character, Old Ben, is portrayed as very monstrous and strong and would be a very appropriate mascot for Ole Miss. It is hard for many to come to terms with this dramatic change. The town of Oxford, and the campus itself, is rich with Southern history and tradition. Although Ole Miss will always be known as the Rebels, this will be a significant move for the school. Students, faculty, alumni and season ticket holders began voting last week for the new face of Ole Miss football… at least on the field. The polls closed on Tues., Oct. 12, after our press time, but the final results are posted on our website for Bama fans who want to know who, exactly, they will be facing across the field this week.

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McElroy’s standing as an undefeated leader falls.

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ntil last week, Greg McElroy was an undefeated starting quarterback since the eighth grade. McElroy has really stepped up this season, playing with confidence and accuracy. The Texas native attended South Lake Carroll High school and played the role of backup quarterback to Chase Daniels, who eventually went on to play for Missouri and now the New Orleans Saints. As McElroy’s senior year in high school approached he was named their starting quarterback. In his one and only starting season for the team, McElroy through 56 touchdowns, setting a new state record. He threw for 4,687 yards and led his team to the state championship. Entering his freshman year at Alabama, McElroy was redshirted and didn’t earn the starting position for the Crimson Tide until last season. He threw for 2,508 yards and 17 touchdowns guiding his team to a 14-0 season and a 13th national championship. "I signed here to play for national championships,” McElroy stated to Andy Gardiner from USA Today. “I wanted to be a part of that and win games," McElroy said. "I can't say I necessarily envisioned my career going this way, but I had high hopes." The last game in Bryant-Denny stadium was a rematch between Florida and Alabama. With the teams playing against each other in the Southeastern conference for the past two years, the teams have become bigger rivals. McElroy completed 11 of 17 passes

with a 64 percent pass completion. The Tide has so many explosive players on offense that Florida quarterback John Brantley doesn’t think McElroy gets much acknowledgment. "He doesn't get as much recognition as he should because Alabama has so many great offensive players," Florida quarterback John Brantley said. "He knows how to win, and that's how you

(Ingram) take over. This year I battled and fought through it. They [Arkansas] made a couple of good plays on us and I had a couple of ill-advised decisions, but that is part of the game. If you look around the country, guys throw picks. You look at Brett Favre and he threw two picks yesterday, but he keeps fighting. That is one thing I really learned about myself. I didn’t let the

“He doesn't get as much recognition as he should because Alabama has so many great offensive players. He knows how to win and that's how you judge quarkterbacks.” - Florida quarterback John Brantley

judge quarterbacks." The Tide’s offense under McElroy is averaging 511 yards per game, which ranks them first in the Southeastern Conference and sixth nationally. The difference between McElroy last season and this season is his confidence and ability to understand how to work through games when you are losing. In the Arkansas game, McElroy learned that he has the ability to carry the team back from being down and win the game. “I know last year those two interceptions would have absolutely put me in the tank,” McElroy said. “I think back to the game against South Carolina last year, which wasn’t a great showing by any means, and I just folded my cards and let Mark

picks get me down. I kept playing and in the second half, we made the plays that needed to be made.” Unfortunately, that ability to lead a come-from-behind victory did not carry through to this year’s matchup with the Gamecocks. The Tide’s 19-game winning streak came to an end, and McElroy earned his first loss as a starter. McElroy has matured as a quarterback and steps up to fulfill a leadership role. So far this season, McElroy has1298 yards with 9 touchdowns and only 3 interceptions. His leadership, competitiveness and toughness have helped the Tide succeed this season and has kept them in the race to be a national title contender.

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NO NAME 29 Will Lowery 7 Keiwone Malone 32 Cody Mandell 33 Mike Marrow 4 Marquis Maze 24 Nathan McAlister 10 A.J. McCarron 52 Alfred McCullough 12 Greg McElroy 24 DeQuan Menzie 28 DeMarcus Milliner 56 William Ming 97 Brandon Moore 32 C.J. Mosley 66 Brian Motley 64 Kerry Murphy 46 Wesley Neighbors 83 Kevin Norwood 18 Morgan Ogilvie 53 Anthony Orr 2 Tana Patrick 39 Kyle Pennington 27 Nick Perry 3 Trent Richardson 74 David Ross 1 B.J. Scott 94 Darrington Sentimore 90 Jeremy Shelley 79 Austin Shepherd 18 Blake Sims 14 Phillip Sims 71 Allen Skelton 17 Brad Smelley 38 Petey Smith 92 Damion Square 61 Anthony Steen 47 Ed Stinson 46 William Strickland 47 Logan Thomas 51 Carson Tinker 26 Nick Tinker 87 Chris Underwood 41 Courtney Upshaw 73 William Vlachos 84 Brian Vogler 65 Chance Warmack 91 Alex Watkins 49 Ranzell Watkins 2 DeAndrew White 55 Chavis Williams 60 David Williams 20 Jarrick Williams 44 Jay Williams 63 Kellen Williams 89 Michael Williams 9 Nick Williams

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A “MINOR” Problem

Christian Jones looks to bring speed and toughness to the Tide

inor High School opponents probably have to double check the game film to make sure Minor doesn’t have 12 or 13 guys on the field like Tennessee did against LSU. The 5-foot-11-inch Christion Jones has that kind of impact when he plays both offense and defense, and that’s the way the Minor coaching staff likes it. Head coach Randy Cook describes Jones as a solid player who already has the speed to compete very high at the next level. Jones has been timed at 4.45 seconds in the 40-yard dash and his athleticism is something you just simply can’t coach. “His ability to time things sets him apart with his instincts,” Cook told Jeff Sentrell of the Birmingham News. “He’s got the ability to get to the apex of the ball and to break when the ball is thrown. He’ll see when a top hand comes off the ball or a shoulder direction is a certain way.” In a game on Oct. 1 against Jackson-Olin, Jones finished the game with 288 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns. He ran for 97 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns and had a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and a 35-yard interception that set up another score. Minor beat Jackson-Olin 31-14. All of this athleticism has garnered a lot of attention from

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schools all over the country including Auburn, Florida, Notre Dame and UCLA. For a while, Jones was considered an Auburn lean throughout his recruitment, but Auburn cooled off their recruitment of him and Jones lost interest. The day before the Jackson-Olin game, Jones committed to play for the Crimson Tide and seems very excited to play for Alabama. One thing that helped Alabama land Jones was their interest in him, being the first school to offer him a scholarship. Rivals. com lists him as the No. 8 best prospect in the state and he is considered a four-star athlete. Alabama has recruited him on the defensive side of the ball as a safety, and former Minor assistant coach Shawn DeFoor understands what Nick Saban sees in him as a defensive guy. “There are secondary guys coming out this year that are bigger,” DeFoor told the Birmingham News. “But you can’t tell me they have more explosion and acceleration than Chris. People assume he’s not a strong or physical guy because he’s so fast. No one else has the total package with his speed that understands the game like he does.” “He takes such great natural angles. A coach can correct bad angles that his guy may take, but they can’t teach a kid to take great ones,” he said. “That’s just pure natural skill.” PHOTO BY MICHELLE WILLIAMS/THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS

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Jeremiah Masoli - QB

he troubled QB could not have arrived on campus sooner. The former Oregon standout was expected to be a contender in the Heisman race before a series of allegations led to his swift departure from Chip Kelley’s program. First, Masoli plead guilty to seconddegree theft after he and teammate Garrett Embry were named primary suspects in the case. Then, in June 2010, he was again cited for drug misdemeanor charges and was quickly dismissed from the team. After a long process of appeals with the NCAA, the committee allowed Masoli to transfer to Oxford, Miss., where Houston Nutt’s Rebels suffered from a severe lack of depth at the quarterback position after the departure of standout Jevan Sneed to the NFL and third-string QB Raymond Cotton’s transfer from the program. Masoli seemed a perfect replacement for Sneed, who was at one time expected to be a Heisman contender himself. Masoli shared time with Nathan Stanley in a shocking opening loss to Jacksonville State. Stanley has now taken a backup role, and the former Oregon QB is making the most of his second chance. Against Kentucky, he accounted for three touchdowns, going 9-17 for 90 yards and rushing for an additional 43 and a TD. While Ole Miss is still lagging behind in the SEC, Jeremiah Masoli has given the Rebels a much-needed boost to their offense. PHOTO BY MICHELLE WILLIAMS/THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS

Brandon Bolden - RB

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hough Dexter McCluster has gone on to shine in the NFL, Brandon Bolden is looking to step into the position and show Rebel fans that there is no need to worry about the ground game. The 5-11” junior from Baton Rouge, La., appears to be picking up steam after rushing for a career-high 228 yards against Fresno State on September 25. Bolden accounted for three Ole Miss touchdowns and was key in building a 41-10 lead by the third quarter. Prior to playing Ole Miss, the Bulldogs had allowed only 272 yards per game and just one touchdown in the second half. With a 425 yard rushing effort, the Rebels went on to win it 55-38. “We were tired of getting beat—that’s all it was,” he said afterward. Bolden followed that with another huge game against the Kentucky Wildcats. With 108 yards on 23 carries, he had his first game against an SEC opponent in which he managed over 100 yards. With a lot of uncertainty swirling around Houston Nutt’s offensive weapons, Bolden has the experience and skills necessary to keep the ground game rolling and become the Rebel’s new go-to back. But will it be enough against the pulverizing rush defense of No. 1 Alabama? touchdownalabama.net |

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A Little Alabama Ole Miss History For the Younger Fans

n the modern age of football, young fans often lack that sense of history which all of the old fans hold so dear. Part of that history is the Alabama - Ole Miss rivalry. This series has been played since 1894. Both teams were founding members of the SEC, and both teams have had legendary coaches two shaped their programs. Though Alabama leads the series by a healthy 43-9-2 record, some of the games were among the best that either school ever played. The games have also had a geographic phenomenon that may never be repeated. This game has been played at nine different locations: Jackson, Miss., Tuscaloosa, Ala., Columbus, Miss., Greeneville, Miss., Birmingham, Ala., Montgomery, Ala., Mobile, Ala., New Orleans, La., and Oxford, Miss. The original name for Ole Miss was “The Flood”, but was changed to the Rebels in 1936. Their history has some greatness younger fans may not be aware of. In 2008 Ole Miss won their historic 600th game by defeating Florida at Florida’s home field the year the Gators won the national championship. They have won a total of six SEC Championships and have a claim to three national championships: 1959, 1960 and 1962. Those championships were won by historic coach John “Johnny” Vaught, and he was the legendary SEC coach of his day just as a young

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coach named Paul Bryant began putting together his staff at Alabama. Coach Bryant was in awe of Vaught and had the utmost respect for him and his accomplishments, as well he should have since three of Ole Miss’ SEC titles came in 1960, 1962 and 1963. The stadium that Ole Miss plays in, VaughtHemmingway Stadium, is partially named for him. It was originally named Hemmingway Stadium after Judge William Hemmingway, a former professor of law and chairman of the University's Committee on Athletics. It bore his name when it opened in 1915. Young fans may think Ole Miss a backward place, but that certainly isn’t the case. Ole Miss was the first team in the country to fly to an away game. The year was 1937 and the flight was from Memphis, Tenn., to Philadelphia, Penn. They were also one of the first on television in 1948. And even though the program has fallen on hard times as of late, they still have the nation’s third-best winning bowl game percentage, just behind USC and Penn State. That record, for schools with at least 25 bowl games, is 21 wins out of 33 bowls. The “Grove” is one of the nicest spots in America for tailgating and one of the friendliest as well. As you’re driving around campus, you’ll notice an odd speed limit, 18 miles an hour. This was done as a lasting memorial to Archie Manning, one of only two football players to ever have

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their jersey retired at the school, who was number 18. Archie’s son Eli Manning also played for Ole Miss, and is today a Super Bowl-winning quarterback with the New York Giants.

Some memorable Alabama - Ole Miss Games:

Alabama posted an 18-game unbeaten streak against the Rebels from 1912-67, a span of 55 years. The Tide won 12 consecutive games during the streak, including nine shutouts. Alabama 12, Ole Miss 7 Jan. 1, 1964 - Sugar Bowl Tim Davis kicked four field goals to lead Alabama to a 12-7 win over SEC rival Ole Miss at the 1964 Sugar Bowl at Tulane Stadium. Davis kicked field goals of 31, 46, 22 and 48 yards to earn MVP honors on a snow-covered field. Ole Miss 10, Alabama 8 Oct. 5, 1968 - Mississippi Memorial Stadium Sophomore quarterback Archie Manning led Ole Miss to its first win over Alabama in 58 years with a 10-8 victory in Jackson. Manning completed 11 of 26 passes for 129 yards

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in the win. Manning's 6-yard TD pass to Shows in the second quarter was the game's only offensive TD. Alabama cut the lead to 10-8 in the fourth quarter when Mike Reilly recovered a blocked punt in the end zone. Prior to 1968, Ole Miss had not beaten Alabama since a 16-0 win in Greenville in 1910, although the teams had played only 19 times. Alabama 33, Ole Miss 32 Oct. 4, 1969 - Legion Field In one of the greatest games in college football history, Alabama out-dueled Ole Miss 33-32 at Birmingham's Legion Field before a national TV (ABC) audience. Alabama's Scott Hunter led the Crimson Tide to a thrilling one-point win over Ole Miss junior Archie Manning. Hunter completed 22 of 29 passes for 300 yards, including the game-winning 14-yard TD pass to Meridian, Miss. native George Ranager with 3:42 left in the game. Manning was less than disappointing in the defeat, completing 33 of 52 passes for a school-record 436 yards in the loss. The 33 completions, 436 passing yards and 609 yards of total offense all stood as records against the Alabama defense until last season against LSU. continued on page 44 touchdownalabama.net |

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Joe Kines coached at Alabama on two occasions

oe Kines has been around the coaching circuit, having been a defensive coordinator at Jacksonville State, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama and Texas A&M, as well as linebackers coach at Clemson and Florida State. Kines was also the interim head coach at Arkansas after Jack Crowe got fired and interim head coach at UA following the dismissal of Mike Shula. Kines actually coached at Alabama on two occasions, first serving under Ray Perkins and then several years later under Shula, when in 2004 and 2005 he produced units that were ranked second nationally in total defense. Replacing Shula in December, he coached Alabama in the Independence Bowl, where the Crimson Tide lost 34-31 to Oklahoma State. He also was an assistant with Tampa Bay in the NFL from 1987-1990. “This is the first time in 43 years that I have not been on the sidelines,” related the fast-talking Kines. As for his two stints at UA Kines said, “The biggest difference was the circumstances. The first time it was with Coach Perkins following Coach (Paul ‘Bear’) Bryant, and the second time was with Coach Shula when we had the probation hanging over our heads. “I thought Coach Perkins did a great job (dealing with the pressure of following a legend). With Coach Shula (there was a different kind of pressure) in that one more misstep and the whole program would have blown up. I think Coach Shula did a great job getting Alabama through that difficult period of time, and he did it with class and dignity. He deserves a lot of credit for that. Mike is a great person. I liked him (when I coached him) as a player, and as a coach.” Kines said that, “From my experiences with him, I really like Coach (Nick) Saban,” and he then explained why. “I love this business (of coaching), and I respect somebody who is really good at this business. I really like his approach. He is what he says he is. “Is Coach Saban the best coach, I really don’t know,” stated Kines, answering his own question. “But I think he’s the best coach doing the best job with this team right now. Coach Saban’s greatest asset is his ability to focus, along with his intensity and passion. He has the ability to stay focused on what they hired him to do, and that’s coach the football team.” Kines then related a personal tragedy to clarify his point. “On June 28 there was a car crash (in which his daughter Susan Kines Langston was killed) and my grandson had his face all smashed up. He was bleeding

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everywhere. There were three surgeons sewing up my grandson. I never prayed any harder in my life. Those surgeons never blinked. They were so focused on what they were doing, and that was sewing up my grandson. That look in their eyes is the same look as Coach Saban has in his eyes in his job. “Why can’t more people put that kind of intensity into their jobs,” Kines asked. “I wish I could go back (in time) and be that focused when I coached.” Asked if he would like to coach for Saban, Kines said, “If I was younger, yes sir. Coach Saban is not any more demanding on his staff than he is on himself.” Kines then gave three reasons why he thought the Crimson Tide would win a lot of games this season. “Number one, they can run the ball, two I think they will get better defensively as the season goes on, and three they have got a good kicking game.” Kines finished up his career at Texas A&M, in another state that is perceived to take their football as seriously as people in Alabama. Not so according to Kines. “In Texas, college football is on the third page of the sports section. Pro football is on the first page, pro basketball and baseball are on the second page, and college football is on the third page.

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“When I came back here and (again) saw college football on the first page, I thought to myself, ‘It’s good to be home. College football is a way of life in this area.” Relative to Texas A&M, Kines said “Coach Bryant’s footsteps are still all over that campus. The ‘Junction Boys’ tell the same stories as the guys who played here in the 1960s. It’s the same thing, just the names change.” When asked the greatest players he coached, Kines said five quickly come to mind, including three Crimson Tide All-American linebackers. “My all-time favorite is DeMeco Ryans (2005 Lott Award winner). There was nothing that he wouldn’t do for Alabama. He graduated in three and a half years, and he never missed a class in three and a half years. When there was a hurricane, he asked his teammates to give their per diem money to the hurricane victims. “Then there is Cornelius Bennett (1986 Lombardi Award winner). He had a quality about him where he made everybody he played with better. He was a great leader. In the pros, all of the teams that he played on went to the Super Bowl. “Derrick Thomas (1988 Butkus Award winner) started the first game that he ever dressed out in, against Ohio

State. Derrick was a great player.” The other players Kines said stood out were Wilbur Marshall, whom he coached at Florida, and Champ Bailey, whom he tutored at Georgia. “Wilbur was the greatest athlete that I ever coached, and the first great athlete that I coached. And Champ Bailey- in the secondary he could do it all.” Kines said that he loved every place that he coached and every school that he worked for. “But there ain’t nothing like it,” he stated when asked about coaching at Alabama. “When I came here the first time, I loved it. This is a great place because of the (continuous) striving for excellence. “With my family ties in this state, it was great to come home and work. It was beyond belief for my family (when I got the opportunity to coach at Alabama). This is home. When I went to Texas, we never sold our home here.” In closing, Kines, who retired following the 2009 season, stated, “Coach Bryant wrote volumes about this school. Many coaches wrote chapters. I only wrote one sentence, but when people talk about me, I would like them to say: ‘I know he loved the Lord, I know he loved his family, and I know he loved Alabama.’” touchdownalabama.net |

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Kareem Jackson struggles to regain star power

Jackson played in every game for the ormer Crimson Tide cornerback improvement. If he makes a mistake in Crimson Tide during his three seasons in Kareem Jackson is having some his coverage and we fix it, I don’t want Tuscaloosa, from 2007-2009. He trouble adjusting to the NFL. to see it the next week.” collected 29 deflected passes, to rank Jackson, now a CB for the Kubiak explained that it’s not just fourth on the school’s all-time Houston Texans, finds he is not record list. He also increased his meeting the expectations he set “I like his toughness. He’s obviously gotten number of pass breakups in for himself as a Crimson Tide thrown into the fire, but that was our choice, each successive season at player. The 5’11’, 192-pound Alabama, and his progression as Jackson was supposed to offer not his. I just want to see improvement. If he a player was consistent with the an immediate boost as the makes a mistake in his coverage and we fix increasing success Alabama had first-round draft pick. Instead, it, I don’t want to see it the next week. ” on defense. the Texans are dead last in pass -Texans coach Gary Kubiak In his 40 games with defense, surrendering 368.7 Alabama, Jackson made 159 yards per game during a 2-1 tackles, five interceptions, two start. blocked kicks, a forced fumble and a “I like his toughness,” Texans coach Jackson but also fellow cornerbacks Glover Quin and Brice McCain who fumble recovery. Gary Kubiak said. “He’s obviously In his first season, Jackson and the have to answer for the poor performance gotten thrown into the fire, but that was Crimson Tide secondary allowed 221.31 of the Texans’ defense. our choice, not his. I just want to see

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passing yards per game to rank 48th in the country as the team finished with a 7-6 record. The following campaign, the secondary saw an increase in effectiveness as they rose to 30th nationally, allowing 189.36 aerial yards per game while the team concluded the year with a 12-2 record. As a junior in 2009, Jackson was fifth on the team with 49 tackles. He also had one interception and broke up 13 passes. Jackson was a star running back at Westside High School in Macon, Ga. He competed in the Max Emfinger Third Annual High School All-American Bowl Classic in Shreveport, La., and was rated the 17th-best overall prospect in the nation by Rivals. com. As a senior, he rushed for 1,436 yards with 20 touchdowns, adding 16 tackles with three interceptions on defense, ultimately earning the attention of the Tide. Jackson is hoping that some of that star power he had in high school and college will catch up with him in the NFL. Though he’s still a work in progress, he has learned a lot through his three games as a pro. “The toughest thing has been seeing all of the different looks and trusting what you see,” Jackson said. “But for the most part, I think when I’ve been beaten it’s the little things I’ve done wrong.”

"We're not the best team in the country. We had the best team in the country last year. We proved it. We proved it over 14 games, and this team hasn't proved [anything]."

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"We have to rip off the rear view mirror and move forward because that's the unfortunate thing about the SEC. We have another great opponent this week."

-Greg McElroy on moving forward

"Time to step up. It's time for everybody to step up. We'll see how we respond to it."

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"It's the great athletes that are able to bounce back and let it be in the rear-view mirror and see how they respond the following week."

-Greg McElroy

"When you're at the top, every team wants to knock you off. So it's all about how we bounce back."

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he Tide has changed in the past several decades. There have been coaching changes, losses, national championships, scandals and wins. For one loyal Tide fan, the memory of his first game is still etched vividly in his mind. Keith Underwood of Dora, Ala., fondly remembers his first Tide experience with his father. The day was Oct. 25, 1975, and Texas Christian University was visiting Legion Field in Birmingham. Paul “Bear” Bryant was coaching and the Tide took the win with a shutout score of 45-0. As most know, all UA home football games are now played in Tuscaloosa at Bryant-Denny Stadium, but for an 11-year-old Underwood, Birmingham and Legion Field blew his mind. “It [the game] was much more than expected,” he said. “I was mesmerized with Birmingham. It was bigger than life.” Underwood’s favorite coach was “Bear” Bryant and he loves the legend that comes with the Bear. Not only is “Bear” Bryant his favorite coach, but also his favorite part of the game; he loved getting to watch Bryant coach. Underwood said his three favorite all-time Bama players are Jay Barker, Greg McElroy and Mark Ingram. They all shine in his eyes, but Ingram stands out the most. “You know what, I’m going to go with

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Mark Ingram [as his favorite],” Underwood confessed. “He is the only Heisman winner.” Not only did Birmingham blow Underwood’s mind, but it plays a part in how he views games today. “The venue is different, being in BryantDenny and on campus now,” he said. “It is a lot more inclusive: the gameday atmosphere, the Quad and all the students.” Underwood never attended the University, but his father intended for him to go to Alabama’s School of Law. He had different plans. Now Underwood is an architect and admires the building structures on campus. Most fans revel in the smell of barbecue or the flood of crimson, but for him, attending a home game and being on campus is different. “I like to tour the campus,” Underwood said. “I marvel at the building architecture and the historical parts and the historical preservation.” For Underwood the Florida Gators game has been his favorite this season and he always looks forward to the Iron Bowl. Being an SEC fan and a Bama fan especially, football isn’t always sunshine and fun. The SEC is cutthroat and Underwood remembers his worst memory of a Tide loss. “It was the first time I [had] seen them get beat heavily,” he confessed. He remembers watching the game on television. “It was Jan.

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alking around the Quad is an everyday event for this alumnus. He is an employee of the University and attends tailgates every Saturday during the fall. Addam Garrett graduated in 2005 with a degree in public relations and art history and now works with the transportation services office on campus. Just like most tailgaters, Garrett enjoys the company of friends on the Saturday afternoons spent tailgating. He has a specific spot he likes to tailgate and that spot is near the Mound. “Seventy-five percent of the time I have a primary tent,” Garrett said. “It is around the Mound. I like being in the center of the action.” Like most fans, Garrett has games that stick out more than others. Auburn is Alabama’s biggest rival, but for him there is another team that gives Auburn a run for their money. “I detest Tennessee,” he said. “Scandal or no scandal, it is always bigger than AU.” For Garrett the best game so far this season was Penn State. He appreciated how the Bama players asserted themselves defensively and controlled the offense. The best part of tailgating isn’t the wings or bratwurst, but the experiences with friends, whether they are old or new. He elaborated on friends he keeps in touch with and mentioned a friend from Birmingham he met for the first time while tailgating on the Quad. He admitted that they keep in touch via Facebook. Garrett confessed that the best part of the experience as a whole was that for one day everyone is the same. Everyone pulls for the same team and they come together.

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Nick Saban’s Eye for Talent Proving to be Flawless

labama's first No.1-ranked recruiting class has turned out to be one of the best ever, with 13 of the 32 either starting or having started in the past. Some of the superstars that came out of that class have been Mark Baron, Terrance Cody, Marcel Dareus, Robby Green, Dont’a Hightower, Barrett Jones, Julio Jones, Robert Lester, Damion Square, Courtney Upshaw, Michael Williams, Chris Jordan and Alabama’s first Heisman Trophy winner, Mark Ingram.

Mark Ingram was ranked a four-star and the 17th ranked athlete in the country.

The Heisman winner has rushed for 2,666 yards and 33 touchdowns in his career, which, let’s just say, has surpassed everyone’s expectations. Even though he was unable to play the first two ball games, he is in the thick of the Heisman race for the second straight year. He has proven over the years to have the total package of strength, power, agility, vision and toughness it takes to run in the SEC year in and year out, not to mention that he is a phenomenal blocker. Nick Saban deserves all the credit for personally recruiting Mark Ingram out of Flint, Mich. One would be hard-pressed to find a better back that has played college football in the past couple of seasons. Marcel Dareus was ranked a

three star and the 28th best tackle in the country.

Marcel Dareus, the junior from Birmingham, Ala., has been trying to shake the rust off this season and get back in the playing form that he was in for the National Championship game. At 6-feet-4-inches and 295 pounds, he is the perfect defensive end in a Nick Saban 3-4 defense: fast, physical and aggressive. Dareus is a coach’s pass rushing dream. He not only gets to the quarterback, but when he does he makes PHOTO BY BDL

them pay! He is also great at reading defenses and he can catch you off guard using power and strength. Let’s just say he was HEAVILY underrated coming out of high school. Dont’a Hightower was a four

star athlete and ranked the 15th defensive end in the country.

Don’ta Hightower is one of the biggest and strongest linebackers in the country now. It was a surprise to many when he ended up starting his first game as a true freshman, but he ended up having a terrific year playing weak-side linebacker. He has earned a reputation as a bone-crushing hitter and a terror for any opposing quarterback. At 6-feet-4inches and 265 pounds, Hightower would play defensive end in 99 percent of defenses other than Nick Saban’s, but he is the perfect physical inside line backer in a Saban defense. After sustaining an injury that sidelined him for the rest of the season in the Arkansas game last year, he made a dramatic, medically miraculous comeback. He has played fairly well this season and finally moved back to weak-side linebacker for

the Arkansas game, where he is more comfortable than playing the mike position. It should be interesting to see how he will finish the rest of the season. Julio Jones was ranked a five

star and was the No.1-ranked wide receiver in the country.

Julio Jones has no doubt lived up to every bit of the build-up that he had coming out of high school. At 6-feet-4inches and weighing in at 220 pounds, it is safe to say Jones is a physical freak; they truly don’t make widereceivers like him. He is probably the best blocking receiver in the country as well as the most physical and he has the speed and the ability to beat opponents down field. So far in his career, he has 1,937 yards and 11 touchdowns; his statistics would be dramatically higher without an injury or a run-first oriented offense. They simply don’t make wide-receivers of this caliber.

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Arkansas at Auburn 2:30p.m. CBS Arkansas and Auburn will meet after both nearly suffered losses on Oct. 9. Arkansas defeated Texas A & M 24-17 at Cowboys Stadium. Razorback all-star quarterback Ryan Mallett carried Arkansas with three touchdown passes in the first half. However, they did not play as well in the second half. The Razorbacks failed to recover three fumbles within the 40 yard line of the Aggies. Overall, Mallett threw for a total of 310 yards. Auburn defeated the Kentucky Wildcats with a lastsecond field goal on Oct. 9. Chizik’s Tigers once again depended on their quarterback, Cam Newton, to carry the game. Newton ran for 198 yards, a career-high for him, as he led the Tigers to their 37-34 win over the unranked Wildcats. Although Auburn prevailed during the first half, they allowed Kentucky to score two touchdowns in the final eight minutes of the game.

South Carolina at Kentucky 5:00p.m. ESPN2 South Carolina will travel to Louisville after their triumph that knocked the reigning national champions, Alabama, out of first place. Spurrier’s Gamecocks faced the Crimson Tide for the fifteenth time in the school’s history. South Carolina’s quarterback, Stephen Garcia, went 17-of-20 for 201 yards. The Gamecocks also swept away seven receptions and seven sacks. Kentucky put up a hard fight against the now No. 8 Auburn Tigers. However, in the end, Auburn won by a successful field goal attempt. The Wildcats fell during the first half, but began to come back in the second, even without running back Derrick Locke, who suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter. They ended up tying the game at 34 after a 35-yard field goal. However, the Tigers came out on top with a 37-34 win.

Mississippi State at Florida 6:00p.m. ESPNU The Bulldogs will enter Gainesville after a great victory over Houston on Oct. 9. Mississippi State (4-2) had a total rushing yardage of 409 as they defeated the Cougars 47-24. Overall, the Bulldogs played a fantastic game. They blocked two field goals in the second half and rushed for 142 yards in the first quarter alone. Florida suffered another hard loss to LSU on Oct. 9. The Gators fell to the Tigers 33-29 after Les Miles pulled off another outrageous victory. With 3:21 left in the game, the Gators were leading 29-26 after a five-yard touchdown. However, LSU fought until the end. They lined up for a 52-yard field goal to tie up the game. After a questionable play, a review, and a 28-yard gain, the Tigers came out victorious. This loss made Florida drop to number 14 in the polls.

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Vanderbilt at Georgia 11:21 a.m. SEC Network Vanderbilt and Georgia will meet in Athens after both teams gained victories on Oct. 9. The Commodores hailed over East Michigan, beating them 52-6. Vandy’s quarterback Larry Smith threw for 253 yards, which helped Vanderbilt break their losing streak of nine games at home. Georgia flew high over the Tennessee volunteers for a 41-14 victory. Tennessee did not put up much of fight. They had three turnovers, gave up four sacks, and trailed by 17 points in the first quarter. The loss came as a hard blow for Derek Dooley, Tennessee’s head coach. His father, Vince Dooley, is a former head coach and athletic director for Georgia.

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Game Time Station Ole Miss at Alabama 8:00 p.m. ESPN2 McNeese at LSU 6:00 p.m. FSN Florida junior RB Jeffery Demps missed the LSU game and is questionabale for this week’s game against Mississippi State with a foot injury. Demps has had 735 total yards with 2 tds this year. James Wilson is also questionable for MSU. The junior RG for the Gators has already missed two games with a knee injury. Junior WR AJ Green of Georgia has suffered from cramping during practice but is probable to play against Tennessee. Green was suspended for four games at the start of the season for selling one of his game jerseys. Kentucky’s Nick Melillo, junior TE is questionable for South Carolina. He has been out all season due to ankle injury. In Melillo’s absence, redshirt freshman Jordan Aumiller has taken over the starting role. Taiedo Smith, junior FS for the Wildcats, is also questionable this week. Smith has already missed five games with a groin injury.

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continued from page 23 Ole Miss 10, Alabama 7 Sept. 11, 1976 - Mississippi Memorial Stadium Ole Miss' Hoppy Langley drilled a game-winning FG in the fourth quarter to lead the Rebels to a 10-7 win in the 1976 season opener. The loss was the first SEC loss by the Crimson Tide since a 17-16 setback to Auburn to close the 1972 season. The Crimson Tide had won 20 consecutive SEC games. Ole Miss 22, Alabama 12 Oct. 8, 1988 - Bryant-Denny Stadium Ole Miss shocked a Homecoming crowd at BryantDenny Stadium with a 22-12 win over the Crimson Tide. It was the Rebels first-ever win in the state of Alabama. The game also came on the dedication and grand opening of the Paul W. Bryant Museum. Alabama 62, Ole Miss 27 Oct. 7, 1989 - Mississippi Memorial Stadium In one of the most bizarre turnarounds ever, Alabama spotted Ole Miss a 21-0 lead before pulling out a 62-27 win. The Crimson Tide scored 41 second quarter points en route to 62 unanswered points to win over the Rebels at Jackson's Mississippi Memorial Stadium. Alabama 20, Ole Miss 17 Oct. 10, 1998 - Bryant-Denny Stadium Ryan Pflugner's overtime FG gave the Crimson Tide a 20-17 win over Ole Miss in 1998, the first overtime win in school history. Ole Miss is more than just another SEC opponent. This is an old series with lots of history involved for both teams. Enjoy the game with a different look at two old rivals squaring off once again.

continued from page 11 led his team harnessing 11 receptions for 124 yards into an opening season contest against his and two touchdowns. The biggest gains in old mentor, Jack Crowe. Crowe had prepared the passing game have been on tosses to his hungry JSU Gamecocks squad for that playmaker Markeith Summers. Summers encounter, and they walked away as victors. has a net 242 yards and two touchdowns on But in the last two weeks, Nutt and the Ole 11 catches, averaging 22 yards per catch. Miss team have regained their poise. With There is no rest for the weary in the SEC. wins over Fresno State (55-38) and Kentucky That is one reason for the 24-hour rule. Enjoy (42-35), they are building a respectable the victory or sulk in defeat, then tighten your resume for post-season play. A win over the chinstrap and get back to work on Monday. Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa would please the If Alabama wants a rematch with the Mississippi fan base and would also likely Gamecocks, it's time to put in the work to secure Nutt's job for another five years. achieve that goal. Nothing good comes easy. If the Crimson Tide is to respond It takes hard work, focus and the desire favorably this week in practice with to be a champion in order to become toughness, pride and conviction to do things one. There can be no grumbling. It takes right, there is a prize waiting for them on monumental effort just to get you to the Saturday: a chance for redemption. Not point of contention for that final moment. to say that a victory against Ole Miss will Many good men fall short of the goal. place them back as No. 1, but it will erase Championships don't come easy. the taste of defeat and set the rudder back in As Nick Saban said at the end of last proper alignment toward the goal of being season, "this is only the beginning." The champions. journey is long and the road is not always Ole Miss has had an extra week to prepare paved with fresh asphalt. One thing is for for this encounter on the gridiron. Nutt has sure: Alabama has talented athletes, with the knack of pulling off an unexpected upset special gifts and with a penchant for winning at least once in a season. The Rebels will at every level. come into Bryant-Denny with a game plan Moreover, we have a coaching staff that that the Alabama defense must disrupt. It is is the best in the business. On Saturday, an opportunity to get things right. Alabama will be prepared. The question is QB Jeremiah Masoli is not a player to how they will respond. be toyed with on any given Saturday. He is They're in the process of learning what an opportunistic player with effective skills it takes to become champions. They have in running and passing the pigskin. Masoli a coach who wrote the book on how to has completed better than 60 percent of his be a champion. They had a long week of passes for 823 yards. He has six touchdown preparation. passes against five interceptions. There-in They have the unwavering support of their lies a chink in the armor. fan base. The atmosphere will be electric on Brandon Bolden leads the Ole Miss Saturday night. Welcome to Bryant-Denny, rushing attack with 76 carries for 518 Ole Miss. yards (6.8 yards per carry). His efforts in the rushing game are enhanced by the quarterback who ranks second with 262 yards on 50 carries (5.2 yrds per carry), and they have collectively scored eight touchdowns. Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Enrique Davis is a third prong in the attack, adding “DELICIOUS EVERY TIME!” 144 yards on 41 carries with MAIN STREET TRUSSVILLE three touchdowns. We also cater! Interestingly, Bolden Randy Walls, Owner 205.655.7474 is a leading receiver,

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Homegrown Tradition Sharing the Pride and Celebrating the Tide Jessica Temple

he theme of the University of Alabama's 2010 homecoming is “Share the Pride, Celebrate the Tide.” The University chose this scheme with the 2009 National Championship in mind. The subject is intended to create a team atmosphere among fans and remind them that they are an important part of any Alabama victory. Each year’s slogan attempts to get fans, especially students and alumni, involved in the celebration and excited to be part of the program. Past years have featured themes like "New Additions Tide with Old Traditions,” “Unified with Crimson Pride” and “Return to Glory.” This year’s homecoming game against the University of Mississippi is unusual in that it is a conference matchup. The Tide normally faces out-of-conference competitors for the homecoming event. But, as in years past, a week-long celebration is leading up to kickoff. The annual Roll Tide Run, held last Sunday, started out the week of events. Students participated in special game, contests and service projects as part of homecoming week. The choreography contest is always a favorite. The homecoming pep rally, open to all Bama fans, will start at 7 p.m. on Friday night on the Quad. The pep rally features the Million Dollar Band, UA cheerleaders, Big Al and the announcement of the 2010 Homecoming Queen. The annual homecoming bonfire will follow. Beginning at noon on Saturday, the homecoming parade follows University Blvd. from downtown Tuscaloosa past the Quad. This year’s grand marshal is Tyrone Prothro, former wide receiver for the Tide. Prothro is best known for his famous catch in the 2005 Southern Mississippi game. He earned the Best Play ESPY Award and the Pontiac Game Changing Award of the Year for that move. touchdownalabama.net |

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