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Samuel Edward Conyers III, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2026. He was born to Samuel Edward and Pauline Conyers on April 9,1928 in Montgomery, Alabama. The family moved to Tuscaloosa in 1942. Attending Tuscaloosa public schools, Ed graduated from high school in 1946. After serving two years in the United States Navy as a Radioman aboard the USS Harlan R. Dickson, he attended the University of Alabama; he was called back to service during the Korean War, this time aboard the USS Henley.

In 1954 he graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree. In 1979 he received a Master's degree in Higher Education. He retired from the University of Alabama where he served as Director of College Relations in the College of Continuing Education. Beginning in 1962 he was associated with The University of Alabama Athletic Department. Over the course of his tenure, he worked with nine Alabama football coaches, six athletic directors, numerous officials and trainers, and countless supporters of the program. He was known for his engaging and inspirational speaking, sharing his love of the University with alumni groups, businesses, organizations, and churches.

On May 7, 2022, The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame awarded him The Frank "Pig" House Award at the 54th Annual Induction Banquet and Ceremony.

He is survived by his wife of 77 years, Peggy Jones Conyers; his daughter, Donna Conyers Jernigan Drinkard (Dean); his son, Samuel Edward Conyers IV (Trisha); his grandsons, Samuel Edward Conyers V and Jonathan Winston Jernigan; his granddaughter, Mary Conyers Jernigan Hicks (Jordan); his great-granddaughters, Marguerite Conyers Hicks and Mercer Jernigan Hicks; and many friends and family members including Rebecca Powell, all of whom he loved dearly and who cherished him just as much.

Ed’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Brett Bentley, homeRN, and Hospice of West Alabama for their compassionate and wonderful care.

Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church (721 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL) at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 12. A private family burial will be held that morning. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crimson Tide Foundation, Box 870343, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487, The West Alabama Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.

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Darren Heitner@heitner·3h
Greg Sankey's emphasis on the need for consistent application of eligibility rules to avoid disruption in college sports is contradicted by the NCAA's own recent practices.

As evidenced by multiple eligibility grants, the NCAA has waived similar rules for former professional athletes, including Thierry Darlan, Abdullah Ahmed, James Nnaji, and Fedor Zugic.

These waivers demonstrate selective enforcement, undermining Sankey's assertion that inconsistent application fuels disruption.

Courts in similar cases have highlighted such inconsistencies as evidence of arbitrary decision-making.

Also, Sankey's reliance on outdated principles of amateurism and academic integration is not aligned with the current realities of college athletes and the proliferation of #NIL deals.

Furthermore, Sankey is a lay witness who can offer opinions based on personal knowledge, but this affidavit is littered with conclusory statements that are not tied to specific facts or data.

Finally, Sankey is not only biased but has a conflict of interest while serving in the role of SEC Commissioner.

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Alabama football's annual Homecoming game is scheduled for Oct. 24 when the Tide hosts Texas A&M, the University announced Thursday.

The Crimson Tide and Aggies will meet for the 17th time in series history with UA owning a 13-3 (.813) advantage in the series. Alabama owns an 89-14-1 (.861) all-time record on Homecoming and has won 22 of its last 25 matchups on Homecoming dating back to 2000.

A start time and network designation will be announced at a later date.

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Emilee Smart@emilee_smarr·16m
According to documents obtained by @tuscaloosanews, Judge Daniel Pruet denied Charles Bediako’s request to reset the preliminary injunction hearing and it will resume as scheduled on Feb. 6.

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