Alabama Crimson Tide
Congressman Spencer Bachus - Tuscaloosa County Page
. In the Fall of 2001 enrollment totaled 19,171, which included 15,206 undergraduates, 3,340 graduate students, an 625 first-professional students. The University of Alabama opened its doors in 1831, and provides world class education for Alabama's citizens. The University of Alabama is also know for Crimson Tide Football. The Paul "Bear" Bryant Museum is an excellent way to experience the glory and tradition of the Crimson Tide's twelve national championships. Tuscaloosa County is also home to Stillman College and Shelton State Community College. Stillman College was founded in 1876 and is home to 1,500 students. Shelton State was founded in 1979. ... [Read More]
Remarks by Secretary of Education Rod Paige at the University of Alabama Commencement Ceremony
The Crimson Tide has been on the winning side of the scoreboard many times. As graduates, today is your day on the right side of the scoreboard. And, just like your great football, basketball, baseball, and gymnastics teams marching to victory, your arrival here today required a team effort. Congratulations on your achievement. ... Before I begin, I want to enlist your help with something. In February, at a press conference on Capitol Hill, Senator Sessions—who went to the University of Alabama law school—leaned over and whispered something in my ear. I've been thinking about what he said ever since, and I still don't know what he meant. Maybe you can help me figure it out. He said, "Roll, tide, roll!" ... [Read More]
Hollywood Cowboys An exhibit at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum--Johnny Mack Brown
If it hadn't been for football, Johnny Mack Brown never would have become a western movie star. Born in Dothan, Alabama, on September 1, 1904, Brown attended public schools and won a football scholarship to the University of Alabama. He became a star running back and led the Crimson Tide to a victory in the Rose Bowl that later led to a screen test. Over the next few years, Brown made ten films, all romances and melodramas. ... [Read More]
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