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We have happy Alabama Fans all over the state today. Hubby wore his Alabama cap to work today.
Granchildren are double happy because Bama is National Champions and schools were closed due to weather.
They are on cloud nine and we even have a little snow on the ground!
Only thing that could be better would to be at WDW rigt now!!!!!!!
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We have happy Alabama Fans all over the state today. Hubby wore his Alabama cap to work today.
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Originally Posted by iwanttogoback
Granchildren are double happy because Bama is National Champions and schools were closed due to weather. They are on cloud nine and we even have a little snow on the ground!
Only thing that could be better would to be at WDW rigt now!!!!!!!
I must say, I was highly impressed when Nick Saban actually looked like he was SMILING . . . or trying to figure out how that smiling stuff worked, anyway.
I felt bad for Colt McCoy. This being his senior game and the last time he would wear the Longhorn uniform, I know it was very difficult for him to stand on the sidelines. His speech at the end of the game was very touching. A lot of my friends, who are Bama fans, all remarked what a great guy he is. I hope that he will be okay and I hope he has a great career in the NFL.
The young quarterback that went in for McCoy should also be commended. He had a difficult task. To go from playing high school football last year to playing college ball in the national championship game the next year is a gigantic step. I think he did a good job and I hope he has a very successful college career. How proud his parents must be, I know I would be.
I felt bad for Colt McCoy. This being his senior game and the last time he would wear the Longhorn uniform, I know it was very difficult for him to stand on the sidelines. His speech at the end of the game was very touching. A lot of my friends, who are Bama fans, all remarked what a great guy he is. I hope that he will be okay and I hope he has a great career in the NFL.
Agreed. I read an article earlier today about Colt later in the game, how he was trying to throw the ball back and forth with his dad because he wanted to get back in the game so bad. He said his arm just felt like a wet noodle and he couldn't get the ball to go more than 7 yards and even when he did, it was completely wild. Poor kid.
He really was very gracious after the game though, even though he tried to not cry (and almost made me. ).
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I am a die hard Bama fan and stayed up late to watch the whole game. I am such a bama girl. My friends laugh at me sometimes because while everyone else is cheering for Penn state, I am screaming at the tv with the bama game on!! I was so excited about the win even though it got close at the end. I didn't feel bad for colt McCoy because I only care about Alabama players. Yes I think I do recall seeing Nick saban smile at the end. I've met Terrence Cody before #62 I think and he is a great guy. He is 4 times bigger than me but he also has a big heart. I think bama deserved this title. They worked so hard for this (although I was dissapointed with Leigh tiffin a little at the end). But aside from a few bad plays, Alabama really was the better team. Sorry Texas!! Big Al got this one from ya!!
I am a die hard Bama fan and stayed up late to watch the whole game. I am such a bama girl. My friends laugh at me sometimes because while everyone else is cheering for Penn state, I am screaming at the tv with the bama game on!! I was so excited about the win even though it got close at the end. I didn't feel bad for colt McCoy because I only care about Alabama players. Yes I think I do recall seeing Nick saban smile at the end. I've met Terrence Cody before #62 I think and he is a great guy. He is 4 times bigger than me but he also has a big heart. I think bama deserved this title. They worked so hard for this (although I was dissapointed with Leigh tiffin a little at the end). But aside from a few bad plays, Alabama really was the better team. Sorry Texas!! Big Al got this one from ya!!
roll tide!!
Wow, way to be a gracious winner. I thought Colt McCoy handled himself with a lot of class and showed maturity and perspective that many young adults don't have.
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