re: What is everyone's backstory?

I'm 54, born and raised in Childersburg. Graduated from Samford University in 1988, and have lived in Alabama all my life (Birmingham and Gadsden areas primarily).

I had a sister who was 10 years older than me, and she was a big Auburn fan when I was growing up. That, coupled with my best friend up the street being an Alabama fan, naturally made me a fan of the Tide. I've been paying attention to Alabama football since roughly 1973 or '74, and Alabama basketball some time later. I THINK I remember C.M. Newton being the coach, but Wimp is who comes to mind when I think of basketball.

Good to see others from C'burg and Samford on here!