A Hot Time In T-town

It looks like it’s going to be a hot time in T-town tomorrow night.

A few minutes ago, I received this email from the University of Alabama Athletic Department:

Dear Crimson Tide Fan:

As we approach the home stretch of our 2007 home football schedule, I want to thank each of you for your support throughout this season, both at Bryant-Denny and at the away venues. You have helped make a difference for Coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide football team, and all of us at the University are appreciative of your contribution each and every Saturday.

Certainly, this weekend’s game presents a challenge not only to our team and coaches but to our game management personnel as well. From all reports there will be a record number of fans from both Alabama and LSU coming to campus without tickets. This obviously creates some complications, particularly in parking and over-crowding in tailgate areas. Speaking on behalf of everyone affiliated with managing the game, I encourage you to carpool, treat other fans courteously, and be as patient as possible.

At a recent game, we had some visitors from Arizona who had never been to the state much less to our campus. They were absolutely amazed with their first experience of Alabama football. I heard similar comments from six gentlemen who were passing through Tuscaloosa, going back home to Colorado. You can make a positive impact for our program Saturday.

We look forward to having you at the University to help energize our Crimson Tide team with your cheering and support.

Roll Tide!

Mal Moore
Director of Athletics

Why the reminder to “play nice” you ask? Well, there’s this.

And, oh my, this too.

Roll Tide, Roll.

UPDATE 1:15PM: Here’s a good piece by Ivan Maisel on the bad blood leading up to this week’s game. Say what you will, but St. Nick is one cool customer.

8 Comments

  1. Mike the Eyeguy

    I wouldn’t mess with the Houndstooth hat if I were them. That’s potentially some very bad juju.

  2. Mike the Eyeguy

    Of course, there is that hot-selling t-shirt that many Bama fans will be wearing:

    “Tigers Bleaux”

    On Saturday afternoons in The South, it’s a tit for tat world.

  3. mmlace

    I hope it’s a good game! Roll Tide!

    And Go Hogs!

  4. Donna

    This could get very interesting….
    Are you going to be there?

    Roll Tide!!

  5. Mike the Eyeguy

    No, but Number One will be representing the family.

    Roll Tide!

  6. dunderwood

    ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!!!!! I am feeling pretty good about this game for some reason. LSU may be more talented, but I will go with Saban over Miles. Duh.

    DU

  7. mmlace

    Dr. Eyeguy! I’m so glad your page is back up!

    Now I just hope you come back soon!

  8. bpb

    such a close game! Sad to lose but they made us proud. The Tide stayed on the field – more than a lot of folks expected from them.

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