🏈 Mal Moore
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Even today there are a few Alabama fans have little knowledge of Mal Moore's long history with the Crimson Tide.
When I think of Mal Moore two words sum up my opinion of this man, class and character.
Mal has been a player, a student, a coach, and Athletic Director at his alma mater the University of Alabama starting in 1959 and is still a huge part of the University today.
Mal Moore was born in Dozier, Alabama on Dec. 19, 1939, where he grew up and played quarterback for the local high school. He was given a scholarship and came to the University of Alabama to play football for the legendary Bear Bryant in 1959.
He was part of the first class recruited to Alabama by Bryant. That class went on to win Bear Bryant's first of Alabama's six National Championship in 1961.
Moore is pictured above with Paul "Bear" Bryant in 1961, Mal is on the far right.
Moore played as a backup quarterback to the legendary Pat Trammell and the great Joe Namath. Those great teams also included great players like Leroy Jordan and Billy Neighbors.
After graduation, Moore went on to earn his Masters degree at Alabama and was hired by Bear Bryant as an assistant coach in 1964. He coached at The Capstone until Bryant's retirement in 1982.
He was at Alabama and worked shoulder to shoulder with Bryant during Alabama's greatest era.
After Coach Bryant's retirement and death in 1982, he accepted a position at Notre Dame coaching offense, but returned home to Alabama in 1990 as offensive coordinator under Gene Stallings, where he played a part in winning Alabama's 12th National Championship in 1993.
That National Championship would be Mal Moore's seventh at Alabama as a player or coach. No other man can claim that accomplishment, except Bear Bryant himself.
In 1994 Mal Moore was named as an Assistant Athletic Director and was later given the title Athletic Director in 1999.
Mal inherited a football program headed for trouble with the NCAA and has led Alabama through some very difficult times. Those difficult times included probation, loss of scholarships, and four coaching changes.
Yes, it was impossible to field a championship team during this time, but that did not deter Moore from planning for the future.
During this period Mal kept himself focused preparing Alabama for its return to greatness. He oversaw multiple fundraising campaigns, which led to major building and improvement projects to many of Alabama's athletic facilities, including Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Bryant-Denny Stadium was expanded in 2006 and is now being expanded again to make it one of the largest and finest college football stadiums in the country.
Moore is responsible for the Walk of Champions and the renovation of Coleman Coliseum, new state-of-the-art softball and tennis stadiums, as well as other improvements to other Alabama athletic facilities.
Finding a great head coach while under NCAA probation was almost impossible, but Moore finally hit a home run when he managed to lure one of the finest college coaches in the nation away from the Miami Dolphins.
Nick Saban was introduced as Alabama's new head coach by Mal Moore in 2007.
Moore's persistence in the pursuit of Saban was instrumental in Coach Saban being Alabama's head coach today.
Much of the success Alabama has had, is having now, and will continue to have in the future was achieved under the watchful eye of one of Alabama's greatest icons.
Mal Moore has been a part of the University of Alabama for over 50 years. He played and coached for Bear Bryant, he coached for Gene Stallings, and as Athletic Director, he is responsible for Nick Saban coming to Alabama.
Mal Moore's time at Alabama is winding down, and his replacement is beginning to take on his day to day responsibilities.
Mal Moore has dedicated his life to the university of Alabama and for that he deserves every Alabama fan's respect and admiration.
The next time you hear his name mentioned, take a moment to remember just how important he has been to Alabama, and acknowledge his contributions to this great university.
He is truly represents Alabama's great past, and he is the key to Alabama's promising future.
April 26, 2008
Mal Moore Is the Bridge From Alabama's
Great Past To Its Promising Future
Who is Mal Moore, and what does he mean to the University of Alabama? When someone mentions Alabama's Athletic Director's name, I am sure many college football fans might draw a blank.Great Past To Its Promising Future
Even today there are a few Alabama fans have little knowledge of Mal Moore's long history with the Crimson Tide.
When I think of Mal Moore two words sum up my opinion of this man, class and character.
Mal has been a player, a student, a coach, and Athletic Director at his alma mater the University of Alabama starting in 1959 and is still a huge part of the University today.
Mal Moore was born in Dozier, Alabama on Dec. 19, 1939, where he grew up and played quarterback for the local high school. He was given a scholarship and came to the University of Alabama to play football for the legendary Bear Bryant in 1959.
He was part of the first class recruited to Alabama by Bryant. That class went on to win Bear Bryant's first of Alabama's six National Championship in 1961.
Moore is pictured above with Paul "Bear" Bryant in 1961, Mal is on the far right.
Moore played as a backup quarterback to the legendary Pat Trammell and the great Joe Namath. Those great teams also included great players like Leroy Jordan and Billy Neighbors.
After graduation, Moore went on to earn his Masters degree at Alabama and was hired by Bear Bryant as an assistant coach in 1964. He coached at The Capstone until Bryant's retirement in 1982.
He was at Alabama and worked shoulder to shoulder with Bryant during Alabama's greatest era.
After Coach Bryant's retirement and death in 1982, he accepted a position at Notre Dame coaching offense, but returned home to Alabama in 1990 as offensive coordinator under Gene Stallings, where he played a part in winning Alabama's 12th National Championship in 1993.
That National Championship would be Mal Moore's seventh at Alabama as a player or coach. No other man can claim that accomplishment, except Bear Bryant himself.
In 1994 Mal Moore was named as an Assistant Athletic Director and was later given the title Athletic Director in 1999.
Mal inherited a football program headed for trouble with the NCAA and has led Alabama through some very difficult times. Those difficult times included probation, loss of scholarships, and four coaching changes.
Yes, it was impossible to field a championship team during this time, but that did not deter Moore from planning for the future.
During this period Mal kept himself focused preparing Alabama for its return to greatness. He oversaw multiple fundraising campaigns, which led to major building and improvement projects to many of Alabama's athletic facilities, including Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Bryant-Denny Stadium was expanded in 2006 and is now being expanded again to make it one of the largest and finest college football stadiums in the country.
Moore is responsible for the Walk of Champions and the renovation of Coleman Coliseum, new state-of-the-art softball and tennis stadiums, as well as other improvements to other Alabama athletic facilities.
Finding a great head coach while under NCAA probation was almost impossible, but Moore finally hit a home run when he managed to lure one of the finest college coaches in the nation away from the Miami Dolphins.
Nick Saban was introduced as Alabama's new head coach by Mal Moore in 2007.
Moore's persistence in the pursuit of Saban was instrumental in Coach Saban being Alabama's head coach today.
Much of the success Alabama has had, is having now, and will continue to have in the future was achieved under the watchful eye of one of Alabama's greatest icons.
Mal Moore has been a part of the University of Alabama for over 50 years. He played and coached for Bear Bryant, he coached for Gene Stallings, and as Athletic Director, he is responsible for Nick Saban coming to Alabama.
Mal Moore's time at Alabama is winding down, and his replacement is beginning to take on his day to day responsibilities.
Mal Moore has dedicated his life to the university of Alabama and for that he deserves every Alabama fan's respect and admiration.
The next time you hear his name mentioned, take a moment to remember just how important he has been to Alabama, and acknowledge his contributions to this great university.
He is truly represents Alabama's great past, and he is the key to Alabama's promising future.
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