Alabama : Scarbrough's Take

Georgia / Alabama … Probably, But Don’t Bet on That Just Yet

Georgia / Alabama … Probably, But Don’t Bet on That Just Yet

Lyn Scarbrough

October 16 It’s only mid-October, but the options in each Southeastern Conference football division are starting to become more clear. FULL STORY

If Then Was Now, Would Bama Have Fired Bryant?

If Then Was Now, Would Bama Have Fired Bryant?

Lyn Scarbrough

December 01 The perspective of subsequent generations of fans has changed. It’s a “win big and do it now” mindset. Gigantic salaries and budgets have contributed to that. So have the College Football Playoffs, especially with its unfair, unwise four-team limit for championship playoff FULL STORY

Will Bama, SEC Be Pigeons This Year?

Will Bama, SEC Be Pigeons This Year?

Lyn Scarbrough

October 11 After nearly two decades of being college football’s pigeon almost every season, the Southeastern Conference, including multi-time champion Alabama, is looking more likely to be a statue for 2021. FULL STORY

Bama Basketball, Barkley and Me

Bama Basketball, Barkley and Me

Lyn Scarbrough

April 05 Significant men’s basketball success had been a while coming back to Tuscaloosa. The Tide had captured six SEC Tournament championships in the past, but none in 30 years (1991). It had won eight conference regular season titles, FULL STORY

The Best Right Now? Bama, Zags, Just Ask Auburn

The Best Right Now? Bama, Zags, Just Ask Auburn

Lyn Scarbrough

December 01 On Saturday, Gus Malzahn’s football team took the field against nationally top-ranked Alabama in the annual Iron Bowl rivalry game. Auburn lost by 29 after trailing by 18 at intermission. FULL STORY

Auburn, Tennessee … Two Ships Passing in the Night

Auburn, Tennessee … Two Ships Passing in the Night

Lyn Scarbrough

November 23 When the night was over, Auburn had won the football game, 30-17, sending the Volunteers from the field with a 2-5 record and no flexibility remaining if they hope to avoid another losing season. FULL STORY

Defenses … When Will They Ever Learn?

Defenses … When Will They Ever Learn?

Lyn Scarbrough

October 13 But, based on the first three weeks of the 2020 season, it looks like defense has gone the way of the drop kick, the Statue of Liberty play, and the hidden ball trick. FULL STORY

SEC Takes Its Time, Gets It Right

SEC Takes Its Time, Gets It Right

Lyn Scarbrough

September 30 Not many, especially not SEC fans, agreed with the conference back in August, not when Commissioner Greg Sankey and the 14 university presidents kept dragging their feet. While other conferences, college and pro, FULL STORY

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