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Posted on 12/29/22 at 6:29 pm to Bamachief
Posted on 12/29/22 at 6:29 pm to Bamachief
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Allen Barra, who wrote "The Last Coach," gave this account of Bryant's near-death story:
According to the SS Uruguay historic only 13 Sailors were killed. Pretty sure this is all made up.
I believe the 13 sailors being killed only referred to those killed in the collision with the tanker ship. That's how I read it anyway. The collision tore a 70 ft gash in the side of the USS Uruguay.
ETA: More I found online, from what appears to be a authoritative source:
guide to the USS Uruguay (built 1928; passenger liner) survey report, 1946 January
Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (Brogden).
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: 415-561-7030
Fax: 415-556-3540
SAFR_Historic_Documents@nps.gov
URL: LINK
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Due to the effects of the Depression and the critical labor situation, the Panama Pacific Line sold the ship to the U.S. Maritime Commission in 1937, which renamed her the URUGUAY and made her the flagship of the Good Neighbor Fleet, sailing from New York to Buenos Aires, Argentina and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 1938, the Moore-McCormack Lines took over operation of the URUGUAY, sailing her to and from Brazil until 1942 when she became a United States Army Transport Ship (USAT). From 1942 until 1946, the URUGUAY ferried army troops to North Africa, Australia and Japan. In 1943 she was involved in a massive collision with the oil replenishment ship USS SALAMONIE off the coast of Bermuda. The Captain of the URUGUAY ordered the crew to abandon ship, however Lieutenant Paul "Bear" Bryant disobeyed the order and singlehandedly saved the URUGUAY from sinking by emptying the forward fuel tanks thereby shifting her ballast. Lieutenant Bryant was awarded the Navy medal for his actions and after the war went on to have a highly successful career as the football coach at the University of Alabama.
This post was edited on 12/29/22 at 6:38 pm
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Posted on 12/29/22 at 8:14 pm to Tupelo
Posted on 12/29/22 at 8:15 pm to Alabama_Fan
Alabama legend to join Sugar Bowl radio broadcast as sideline reporter (al.com)
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Former Crimson Tide star Mark Ingram will be the sideline reporter on the Crimson Tide Radio Network. The New Orleans Saints running back, currently out with an injured knee, will join a cast of rotating sideline reporters filling the role vacated when Rashad Johnson took an assistant coaching job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just before the season.
Posted on 12/29/22 at 8:25 pm to Alabama_Fan
SI vs al.com headlines 
Nick Saban Calls This Week's Sugar Bowl Prep 'Most Enjoyable Bowl Practice' He's Had (SI)
The Alabama head coach said his team has been fully locked in all week in New Orleans getting ready for the Sugar Bowl with Kansas State.
Nick Saban: Alabama bowl prep has been Tide’s best ever after ‘energy vampires’ left (al.com)
Nick Saban Calls This Week's Sugar Bowl Prep 'Most Enjoyable Bowl Practice' He's Had (SI)
The Alabama head coach said his team has been fully locked in all week in New Orleans getting ready for the Sugar Bowl with Kansas State.
Nick Saban: Alabama bowl prep has been Tide’s best ever after ‘energy vampires’ left (al.com)
Posted on 12/30/22 at 7:01 am to Tupelo
No such thing as The Navy Medal.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 9:38 am to Bamachief
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No such thing as The Navy Medal.
The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest award given for non combat related bravery. I have been unable to find specific documentation of Paul W. Bryant receiving it. Records for WW2 can be incomplete or difficult to find, though. The historical source I have cited earlier seems consistent with what was stated in this thread. I did find a Paul M. Bryant who received it in WW2 for a different event.
ETA: Added link to Wikipedia on Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
LINK Navy and Marine Corps Medal
This post was edited on 12/30/22 at 9:42 am
Posted on 12/30/22 at 9:42 am to Tupelo
I think chief is saying… There is no medal called “The Navy Medal.” Do you mean the Navy Medal of Honor?? “The Navy Cross?”
Posted on 12/30/22 at 9:44 am to Pastor Mike
Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the highest award for non combat related heroism.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 10:58 am to Pastor Mike
Playing in a bowl game wont count against your eligibility, right? Does this mean early enrollees can play tomorrow?
Posted on 12/30/22 at 11:06 am to mrbroker
They can’t
Posted on 12/30/22 at 11:33 am to Bear88
Early enrollees can't play, but folks already on the team who have played in the maximum four games without burning their redshirt (such as Ty Simpson) CAN play in the bowl game and still keep their redshirt.
I dunno if that's gonna be an ongoing rule, or if it was just implemented for this year.
I dunno if that's gonna be an ongoing rule, or if it was just implemented for this year.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 12:19 pm to Sauron
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Early enrollees can't play, but folks already on the team who have played in the maximum four games without burning their redshirt (such as Ty Simpson) CAN play in the bowl game and still keep their redshirt.
I dunno if that's gonna be an ongoing rule, or if it was just implemented for this year.
It's my understanding that it's only for this year. They would have to make an additional change to make it permanent. Don't know if this was just a trial, or why they decided to implement it this year.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 1:21 pm to Tupelo
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Don't know if this was just a trial, or why they decided to implement it this year.
They want to avoid forfeits and improve competitiveness of games for teams hit with injuries, opt outs, and transfers.
I'd bet it sticks.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 4:01 pm to Che Boludo
Everything Nick Saban and Chris Klieman Said in their Final Sugar Bowl Week Press Conference (SI)
The coaches of Alabama and Kansas State fielded questions from reporters one final time ahead of Saturday's game.
Nick Saban Offered Portal Players Chance to Play in Sugar Bowl (SI)
Alabama didn't have any players opt of it is bowl game, but had 10 scholarship players enter the portal after the season ended.
The coaches of Alabama and Kansas State fielded questions from reporters one final time ahead of Saturday's game.
Nick Saban Offered Portal Players Chance to Play in Sugar Bowl (SI)
Alabama didn't have any players opt of it is bowl game, but had 10 scholarship players enter the portal after the season ended.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 4:02 pm to Alabama_Fan
Posted on 12/30/22 at 4:15 pm to Alabama_Fan
Retiring as a Packer, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix moving on to help his alma mater
Former Green Bay safety working as director of player development at Alabama
Former Green Bay safety working as director of player development at Alabama
Posted on 12/30/22 at 4:25 pm to Alabama_Fan
He's one my favorite players. Glad to see him transitioning well, and even happier it's back home with Bama.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 4:46 pm to Alabama_Fan
I always love listening to Saban, and that presser had some great nuggets.
But, it was also one of those where he just seemed worn out. Plus, hearing him thank the media at the end did make me chuckle. The man always keeps them guessing.
But, it was also one of those where he just seemed worn out. Plus, hearing him thank the media at the end did make me chuckle. The man always keeps them guessing.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 11:16 pm to Che Boludo
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