Tag: Gene Stallings

Long-time Alabama practice official Eddie Conyers to be honored

The ASHOF to honor longtime Alabama football practice official Eddie Conyers!

In 1962 Alabama head football coach Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant hired Eddie Conyers to be the football team’s practice official. Nearly 60 years later, at the age of 93, Conyers is finally receiving an honor that is long over due.

According to an official release by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Conyers will be the 2022 recipient of “The Frank ‘Pig” House Award. “The Frank ‘Pig’ House Award is given to someone who has performed outstanding service to sports in Alabama.

In his time at Alabama Conyers has been a part of 12 national championship teams. Five under Bryant, one under Gene Stallings, and six under Nick Saban.

Congratulations Eddie!

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Alabama’s unique series history with Texas A&M

Let’s take a look at the unique series history between Alabama and Texas A&M.

The series history between Alabama and Texas A&M is well documented. Most notably, the two schools share a pair of coaching legends in Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant and Gene Stallings. Stallings played for Byrant at Texas A&M and was a part of the famed Junction Boys.

In fact, one of the most famous contests between the Tide and the Aggies was all the way back in the 1968 Cotton Bowl when Texas A&M, led by Stallings, defeated Bryant and Alabama 20-16.

Overall, Alabama holds an 11-2 series advantage over the Aggies and an 8-1 lead over A&M since the Aggies joined the SEC in 2012.

Alabama currently owns an eight-game winning streak over Texas A&M.

The familia-like history between the two programs makes for a unique rivalry that is filled with respect.

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Former Alabama fullback announces candidacy to be next Tuscaloosa Mayor

Former Alabama fullback Martin Houston announces he will be running for Mayor of Tuscaloosa.

Martin Houston was a member of the 1992 national championship winning Alabama team. Since retiring from the sport, Houston has been a pastor, a radio host and the general manager of an insurance agency.

Today, Houston announced he will be running to be the next Mayor of Tuscaloosa.

Houston announced his candidacy at an event that included a strong introduction from former Crimson Tide head coach Gene Stallings.

Stallings introduced Houston, and called it “a pure joy.”

He also relived anecdotes from his days coaching the former fullback.

“As your next mayor, I want our city to be known as more than just a home of the University of Alabama and the gretest football program in the world, and you know that’s true, and I was on one of those teams… but we need to be known as a great city,” says Houston.

On his campaign’s official website, HoustonforTuscaloosa.com, he explains the reason as to why he decided to run for Mayor, his plans for the city and his background.

Former Alabama fullback announces candidacy to be next Tuscaloosa Mayor

Former Alabama fullback Martin Houston announces he will be running for Mayor of Tuscaloosa.

Martin Houston was a member of the 1992 national championship winning Alabama team. Since retiring from the sport, Houston has been a pastor, a radio host and the general manager of an insurance agency.

Today, Houston announced he will be running to be the next Mayor of Tuscaloosa.

Houston announced his candidacy at an event that included a strong introduction from former Crimson Tide head coach Gene Stallings.

Stallings introduced Houston, and called it “a pure joy.”

He also relived anecdotes from his days coaching the former fullback.

“As your next mayor, I want our city to be known as more than just a home of the University of Alabama and the gretest football program in the world, and you know that’s true, and I was on one of those teams… but we need to be known as a great city,” says Houston.

On his campaign’s official website, HoustonforTuscaloosa.com, he explains the reason as to why he decided to run for Mayor, his plans for the city and his background.