re: Why was Ray Perkins disliked so much when he was head coach?

Back in the 80's, my dad ran across some rednecks at Eagle Cove on the Black Warrior River that stole Ray's Alabama "A" logo yard sign with "the Perkins" written across the banner.

The rednecks traded it to my father for a case of beer. (It was a Sunday...)

I know that was a trashy thing to do, but it's a funny story.