I searched to see if this had been discussed, but did not find anything posted on here about it. I was talking to some friends who live in Alabama and they were telling me that the reason Alabama's football program is where it's at today is because of the Alabama Power Board. They were telling me that Alabama Power charges all of their customers a fee that takes a percentage out of each power bill that is used to buy the SEC, NCAA, Officials and recruits for the University of Alabama. They told me that they have called Alabama Power asking what the fee is for and that they are either put on hold, or transferred and disconnected. I was also told that their power bills have increased each year since 2008, and during the summer months leading up to football season that it's not unusual to see $400 - $500 per month power bills.

Also the SEC headquarters is within walking distance of Alabama Powers main headquarters located in Birmingham. It was also said that a group at UAB was gather evidence and information to take to the media to expose both Alabama Power and The University of Alabama just before they were sent a warning and their football program was shut down along with a lot of their other sports programs.

Is this something that is known in Alabama, but because they are so large and powerful there is nothing that can be said or done by the residence of Alabama?

They were telling me that other power companies have tried to enter the Alabama market but will either be forced out or actually bought out by Alabama Power, such as TVA, and Southern Company.
I was also told that it's only become more obvious in watching the games the effect that Alabama Power has on the games. That you can see in replays officials spotting a ball 3 to 4 yards from where an Alabama player is down just to give them a first down, no holding calls, no targeting calls, that Alabama players know that they are allowed to get away with anything. One of the reason Tua has been successful this season is that players are bluntly holding defenders until Bama receivers are 8 to 10 yards down the field, this is why they appear so open. Not only are they paying for Bama in game officials, but also paying money to effect the out come of other teams all around the country. (White ejected for non target hit in the 2nd qtr just happen to come before the Alabama game)

Mark Crosswhite Link

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Mark Crosswhite is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Alabama Power Company, which provides electricity to more than 1.4 million customers across the state.

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In 2006, Crosswhite joined Alabama Power as senior vice president and counsel, where he oversaw the company’s legal matters. In 2008, he was named executive vice president for External Affairs

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Crosswhite is a native of Decatur, Ala. His family has deep roots in the state, dating to the early 19th century. He received a bachelor’s degree in 1984 from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a J.D. degree in 1987 from the University of Alabama School of Law.

LINK TVA cuts over 400 jobs in Alabama

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HOLLYWOOD, Alabama - A drop in demand for electricity has delayed plans for bringing Bellefonte Nuclear Plant on line. U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions said Thursday he understands why reduced demand for electricity has slowed work on the TVA nuclear plant near Scottsboro, but he needed to know if the loss of jobs from the delay is necessary

Alabama residents pay 2nd most highest rates for power in the country

Alabama Power responds to residents raised concerns over hundreds higher bills

Alabama is the only program to have played in (2) a National Championship game without winning or playing a conference championship game. Nick Saban started coaching at Alabama 1 year before Mark Crosswhite took over as CEO for Alabama Power.

This is not just Alabama cheating in games to win championships, but this is stealing money from millions of Alabama residents.

James Carville came out yesterday about suing the SEC, I believe it's going take a prominent Alumni from all of the SEC schools to come out in support of suing the SEC before they can stop Alabama Power and The University of Alabama.

This post was edited on 10/23/18 at 9:43 am