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Originally Posted by Stoney  Instilling discipline never goes out of style. Playing with pride and playing together as a team and not as a group of individuals is an eternal truth. The game changes but certain foundations do not. Paul "Bear" Bryant represented what was best about football. He took boys and made them into men. He set a higher standard for coaches to follow. That is why I used the template analogy. Saban is at unique spot in history and depending on his choices he could become the next "Great Coach" at Alabama. Bear laid the foundation for Saban to build on and that is why Alabama football will continue to grow rich in tradition. You and I both know in 20 years or so there will only be a handful of us who ever met the Bear or heard his sermons on football. So let's hope Saban has wonderful success it is what Bear would have wanted. |
Well stoney,
It looks like we have found one thing that we definatly agree on. I agree that we, the ones who actually knew Bear Bryant are shrinking in numbers. And all the tradition, the pagentry that makes football great need to remain as long as The University of Alabama exists. Only a team that plays as a team and are disiciplined and show respect for their university, their coach and each other as teammates equaly on and off the field and strive to be a champion in all things they do, will achieve championships for years to come.
Take care,
Scott
01-25-2007, 04:22 PM
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