re: Fayetteville vs Tuscaloosa vs Athens

Although I graduated from Bama and had tons of family that lived in Tuscaloosa, I think that most of T-town, outside of the campus, sux. There are areas (north of the river, historical districts, etc.) that are fine and there are areas such as downtown and the riverfront that are improving. I still enjoy visiting the stinking, literally, place and wouldn't mind living there.

What kills me is the negative attitude that some residents of Tuscaloosa have towards Bama. If the university wasn't there, the town would be a 'hole.