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Posted on 11/24/21 at 4:48 pm to Alabama_Fan
Posted on 11/24/21 at 4:48 pm to Alabama_Fan
THE BEST-LOVED: FORMER ALABAMA BEAT WRITER CELEBRATES CECIL HURT
This column commemorating the life of legendary Alabama sportswriter Cecil Hurt was submitted by Brett Hudson, a University of Alabama alumnus who worked with Hurt at the Tuscaloosa News in 2019 and 2020.
This column commemorating the life of legendary Alabama sportswriter Cecil Hurt was submitted by Brett Hudson, a University of Alabama alumnus who worked with Hurt at the Tuscaloosa News in 2019 and 2020.
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Posted on 11/24/21 at 5:38 pm to Alabama_Fan
Cecil Hurt Coverage on Finebaum Show
(This was shared on Cecil’s Twitter account today. The first 16 mins are the Aaron Suttles interview posted here yesterday. This clip contains that interview plus about 20 additional minutes after the interview)
(This was shared on Cecil’s Twitter account today. The first 16 mins are the Aaron Suttles interview posted here yesterday. This clip contains that interview plus about 20 additional minutes after the interview)
Posted on 11/24/21 at 7:20 pm to Alabama_Fan
Coach Saban’s Wednesday press conference comments:
"I'd like to send out our deepest condolences to Cecil Hurt's family, friends, all the people who enjoyed the columns that he wrote through the years. I know it was his passion to do a great job in terms of how he covered Alabama athletics. He was a good friend. He was actually a trusted companion to me. You know, I confided a lot of things in him. He never violated my trust. I thought the guy was one of the brightest, neatest big picture thinkers, you know, ever that I've ever been associated with in the media environment. Truly just loved the guy, loved his sense of humor, loved the way he went about his work and he'll certainly be missed by all of us. But our thoughts and prayers and condolences go out to his family.“
"I'd like to send out our deepest condolences to Cecil Hurt's family, friends, all the people who enjoyed the columns that he wrote through the years. I know it was his passion to do a great job in terms of how he covered Alabama athletics. He was a good friend. He was actually a trusted companion to me. You know, I confided a lot of things in him. He never violated my trust. I thought the guy was one of the brightest, neatest big picture thinkers, you know, ever that I've ever been associated with in the media environment. Truly just loved the guy, loved his sense of humor, loved the way he went about his work and he'll certainly be missed by all of us. But our thoughts and prayers and condolences go out to his family.“
Posted on 11/26/21 at 12:39 pm to East Coast Band
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Any word on what he had, other than the pneumonia?
Heard from a mutual friend—not a professional colleague—that he had cancer, but he didn’t know the details as to what type.
ETA: Boz and Saint, if this post isn’t kosher, my bad. Delete as y’all see fit.
This post was edited on 11/26/21 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 11/27/21 at 1:26 pm to CrimsonTideMD
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Cecil Hurt@CecilHurt·23h
For those who have inquired about memorials for Cecil Hurt: Cecil’s family, in conjunction with The University of Alabama, has created a memorial scholarship fund to honor Cecil. To contribute: https://give.ua.edu/cecil or contact UA Office of Advancement Services 205.348.5370
Posted on 11/29/21 at 5:00 pm to Alabama_Fan
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Aaron Suttles@AaronSuttles·17m
A memorial service for Cecil Hurt will be Wednesday, December 8, at 1:00 pm at Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 5:43 pm to Alabama_Fan
Another good one:
SNIPPETS: Sports world misses beat with Cecil Hurt’s departure
By Jonathan Stinson
SNIPPETS: Sports world misses beat with Cecil Hurt’s departure
By Jonathan Stinson
Posted on 12/8/21 at 5:47 pm to Alabama_Fan
Alabama Pro Updates Retweeted
Finebaum's comments
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Tim Reid@reidreporterguy·3h
MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD IN TUSCALOOSA FOR SPORTS JOURNALIST CECIL HURT: Memorial was held at Christ Episcopal Church. Cecil Hurt passed away from complications of pneumonia. ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum talks about Cecil and his impact on covering Alabama sports
Finebaum's comments
Posted on 12/9/21 at 11:30 am to Alabama_Fan
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Cecil Hurt@CecilHurt·1h
Cecil’s memorial service. It was a lovey service and the family appreciates the outpouring of love. Thanks to all who participated particularly @finebaum who went above and beyond to be there. It was a fitting tribute.
Cecil's Memorial Service
(Note: video is 55 mins)
Posted on 1/24/22 at 4:28 pm to Alabama_Fan
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Nick Kelly@_NickKelly·3h
@CecilHurt has been named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame, believed to be the first ever unanimous selection
Posted on 1/24/22 at 6:22 pm to Alabama_Fan
Damn, Cecil missed one of the most epic IB, Bama Kirbstomping UGA in the SECCG, and losing to them in rematch.
He has also missed us beating Gonzaga and having such an up and down BBall season.
I wish I could read his opinions on all this. He was the best
He has also missed us beating Gonzaga and having such an up and down BBall season.
I wish I could read his opinions on all this. He was the best
Posted on 1/24/22 at 6:33 pm to Alabama_Fan
quote:I still miss his columns!
quote:
Nick Kelly@_NickKelly·3h
@CecilHurt has been named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame, believed to be the first ever unanimous selection
Posted on 2/17/22 at 12:23 pm to coachcrisp
Didn’t want to start a new thread - so FYI: Chase Goodbread is returning to the Tuscaloosa News
Alabama Pro Updates Retweeted
Alabama Pro Updates Retweeted
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Chase Goodbread@ChaseGoodbread·3h
Job change alert -- I'm onto the next.
Posted on 3/21/22 at 8:53 pm to Alabama_Fan
Happy birthday & Roll Tide to Cecil, who is missed more than he could imagine. Thanks to Ben for acknowledging his birthday today. In the link below, Ben tells the story (through tweets) of Cecil and his dog Duchess. “We were all lucky to have Cecil in our lives.”
Cecil and Duchess
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Ben Jones@BW_Jones
Today would have been @CecilHurt's birthday. Wanted to share a quick story with you all.
Cecil loved animals. You know about Slim Charles the cat, but Cecil really LOVED dogs.
I mean, we all love dogs. But Cecil's last dog really tells you how much he cared.
Cecil and Duchess
This post was edited on 3/21/22 at 8:59 pm
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