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Story on Alabama Championship Belt Guy from SEC Media Day Lobby
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:42 pm
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Turns out, just a guy who likes to spread a little joy, a guy who works at a local Wal-Mart and enjoys getting to feel like kind of a big deal for four days every summer. Shannon Villa is king of the Lobby People, although his story is not much different from his fellow fanatics.
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And there he is, in that championship-ring hat, which he saved for two years to have an extra $300 to buy. And that wrestling belt that he bedazzled himself for $100. And his wife, Bianca, who used to shake her head at him as much as the gawking strangers.
“I was against it at first, honestly,” she said, holding their infant son. “Just the money – and I thought he was crazy. But I’ve definitely come around, just because of the way he makes people light up. Even at his store, everyone says, ‘Hey, it’s Alabama Ring Hat Guy!’ It’s amazing. It’s kind of inspirational, and I really hope our son becomes like him.”
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Villa gets four weeks of vacation from work. He uses one to attend the entirety of SEC Media Days.
He showed up on Auburn’s day, Monday, to playfully taunt Tigers coach Gus Malzahn and his rivals’ fans. He got to the lobby at 6 a.m. on Alabama’s day, Wednesday, and stayed there until after lunch, posing for pictures with other fans and snagging signatures from Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban and three of his players.
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Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:43 pm to volfan30
This guy is more famous than me. I feel sick.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:43 pm to volfan30
This is good. So good. 
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:44 pm to volfan30
They forgot to mention that Shannon and Bianca are siblings
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:44 pm to volfan30
Say what you want, if he made that belt himself, I'm impressed.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:44 pm to volfan30
I feel bad for the guy.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:44 pm to volfan30
I'm shocked he works at wal mart.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:45 pm to volfan30
Meh, not hurting anybody and having a good time with his family.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:45 pm to volfan30
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which he saved for two years to have an extra $300 to buy.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:45 pm to volfan30
That guy looks like he has a room temperature IQ
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:46 pm to GnashRebel
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Meh, not hurting anybody and having a good time with his family.
This. I'm never going to shame somebody who has passion for their team. Especially if they aren't harming anybody.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:46 pm to volfan30
Why would any journalist put time and effort into writing a story about this guy?
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:46 pm to volfan30
Legend has t that on cold, dark nights, the wind whistling through his gap teeth plays "Dixie"
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:46 pm to GnashRebel
hey I'll take this guy over some dude destroying other teams landmarks or sexually assaulting someone
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:47 pm to Errerrerrwere
Winning
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:47 pm to Wallacewade04
Ah, I feel like it had been a while since I'd heard somebody talk about Ole Harvey
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:48 pm to Gradual_Stroke
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Legend has t that on cold, dark nights, the wind whistling through his gap teeth plays "Dixie"
I thought it was the "Dixie Land Delight" guitar solo?
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:49 pm to volfan30
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‘Hey, it’s Alabama Ring Hat Guy!’
Oh, wow! Just, wow!
2 years to save $300?
Oh man, wow.
I don't know if this is a feel good, or feel real bad - story. Wow
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:49 pm to Errerrerrwere
You'd have a friend for life if you brought him to a game.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 2:50 pm to OldScratchJohnson
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That guy looks like he has a room temperature IQ
There is clearly a "short" somewhere. Saved 2 years for $300. It's terrible that it took him that long and it's really bad that he chose to spend it on a foam hat.
Like I said, I feel bad for him, but at least it makes him happy and feel important. Damn
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