re: Some of you just need to log off until spring ball starts

When I went to Alabama I had a choice between Alabama & Coach Bryant, Arkansas & Coach Holtz, Auburn & Coach Dye. My Chances of paying early were best at Arkansas then Auburn Then Alabama. I chose Alabama because of Alabama first and I grew up wanting to play for Coach Bryant.

Bryant stepped down, Ray Perkins came in. I went to the team meetings. I was not a front line player, I had worked my arse off for Steve Hale, Ken Donahue, and Coach Bryant. I was going to be starting over. I had a decision to make. I was also working toward my degree in engineering (not fun). I did not like Ray Perkins based on initial meetings. I chose to be a student, Alabama came before the coach and my degree was more important to me. I chose me and my degree.

I have been where alot of these kids are. In the end, they have to choose what is most important to them. I am not part of that choice. I made the choice Boz and many others are making right now. What is most imortant to me. I however got to make that choice 40 years ago and then again 7 years ago. Alabama football is entertainment for me. The University of Alabama is pride to me. These kids are just actors in the play.