AFF said:Or: Ramblings of a doddering old man.
When they announced the players from the 1973 UPI National Championship team at halftime of the Kentucky game, I went flashing back 35 years. That team had ONE HECK of an offense. Seriously - check the link at bottom for some stats.
I remember each week I'd get a piece of notebook paper and write the final score of the Alabama game using very large characters. I'd add some impressive stats from that game then I'd tape it up along side the others on my bedroom wall like some sort of a shrine.
We were bulldozing EVERYONE that year. I didn't think we could lose. Even if we got behind, you knew it was just a matter of time until they came back - which they always did. At least, until that loss to Notre Dame (24-23) which just about KILLED me. I was depressed for weeks. Of course, there was the one kid in Athens Middle School who was a big Notre Dame fan. And, like any good sport, I kicked the crap out of him! :twisted: That made me feel a little better.Gawd, I hated that kid!
At the game this past Saturday, there was only a slight smattering of applause for these guys. I felt bad for them. Anyway, I'm sure some of you old timers (bear facts?) remember the games well.
'73 UPI NC team honored at half vs. Ky.
Roll Tide
Suddenly I am 10 years old again reading the Sunday paper at the kitchen table with my dad. "I want to play for you Bear!"
