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Posted on 6/22/20 at 5:17 pm to Tw1st3d
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So we need another reason to not replace Coleman?
I just assumed he meant Coleman 2.0
We would normally start off our weight room days with a lap or 2 around Coleman. Even 20 years ago at 5:30 am... it looked liked it needed to go.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 5:36 pm to pvilleguru
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I'm not big on a statue, but definitely in favor of a jersey/number retirement, ring of honor, hall of fame type thing.
I don’t like statues for players or retiring numbers but a ring of honor or a players hall of fame would be great
Posted on 6/22/20 at 5:38 pm to Glorious
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The front steps of Coleman would be a good spot
Rumor is they held secret KKK meetings at Coleman until the Wimp days. I believe it should be torn down
Posted on 6/22/20 at 6:06 pm to Cobrasize
George Wallace was governor when they were building Coleman, therefore it must be destroyed.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 6:36 pm to Robot Santa
Remember, Coleman isn't even named for a Bama great. Instead of a statue, do you think Hudson Coliseum would be appropriate? Or maybe some segment of the building be named for him? I'm not sure what to do for Wilbur in return.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 6:40 pm to Cobrasize
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I don’t like statues for players or retiring numbers but a ring of honor or a players hall of fame would be great
I really like this idea - make it an Athletics hall of fame
Posted on 6/22/20 at 6:42 pm to Cobrasize
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Rumor is they held secret KKK meetings at Coleman until the Wimp days. I believe it should be torn down
I'm ALL IN on this strategy
Posted on 6/22/20 at 7:16 pm to SummerOfGeorge
quote:Just spitballing here, but what would the criteria be? Limit every sport to 1 player every year? Every other year? Would individual/team awards be a requirement to be eligible?
make it an Athletics hall of fame
Posted on 6/22/20 at 8:07 pm to Robot Santa
I'm against pandering. This looks like pandering. Don't put up shite.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 8:17 pm to Robot Santa
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George Wallace was governor when they were building Coleman, therefore it must be destroyed.
I'll allow it.
Burn It Down
Posted on 6/22/20 at 8:53 pm to SummerOfGeorge
I would be very happy for the build of the new Hudson-Newton Arena ("The Hud"), as well as the install of field turf to highlight the Wilbur Jackson Field unveiling.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 10:08 pm to SummerOfGeorge
I wonder if those things are still standing.
The Shaggy thread about them was one of the best. Maybe not UT Pimp quality, but damn close.
ETA - RIP Shaggybevo
This post was edited on 6/22/20 at 11:59 pm
Posted on 6/23/20 at 7:51 am to Evolved Simian
i really don't remember wendell hudson's playing time at bama. i have since seen numerous videos of his importance in breaking the color barrier at bama.
wilbur jackson on the other hand, was one of my favorite bama greats!
so i'm good with whatever they want to do to honor these men. but i also would be ok with them honoring the first black baseball, swimming, track n field, name the sport athlete in the same fashion.
wilbur jackson on the other hand, was one of my favorite bama greats!
so i'm good with whatever they want to do to honor these men. but i also would be ok with them honoring the first black baseball, swimming, track n field, name the sport athlete in the same fashion.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 7:53 am to Evolved Simian
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I wonder if those things are still standing.
I actually saw that they repainted this a generic uniform and put it in a grocery store or something super random?
Posted on 6/23/20 at 7:54 am to pvilleguru
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Just spitballing here, but what would the criteria be? Limit every sport to 1 player every year? Every other year? Would individual/team awards be a requirement to be eligible?
I'm not sure - probably something pretty generic but that at least creates a high baseline, along with some flowery language that basically says "they were also good folks that are beloved".
Posted on 6/23/20 at 8:36 am to SummerOfGeorge
I'd say the inaugural class includes 15 athletes from every sport we've had more than 20 years. 5 athletes from every sport we've had less than 20 years.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:10 am to crimsontater
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i really don't remember wendell hudson's playing time at bama. i have since seen numerous videos of his importance in breaking the color barrier at Bama.
Wilbur Jackson on the other hand was one of my favorite Bama greats!
They both came in about the same time. And the speed in which our basketball and football teams changed for the better was like a sonic boom. Finally, we get the best athletes in the state and the entire decade of the 70s was a thing of beauty for our basketball and football success. I can't think of another decade that we were so feared in both sports at the same time.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 10:13 am to SummerOfGeorge
Would be great, especially Hudson. What an absolute class act.
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