Alabama football legends: Who was Wallace Wade?

Wallace Wade was some sort of legend in college sports. While he was a football player at his physical prime, he went on to coach high-caliber teams in football, basketball, and baseball. He was one of the first coaches of the Alabama Crimson Tide, leading the team from 1923 to 1930. After which, he moved to Duke University on and off from 1931 to 1950. His career college football record is 171-49-10, and was only hampered because he fought in World War II.

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Wade achieved much success in his tenure as Crimson Tide coach. His teams in 1925, 1926, and 1930 were named national champions. This was an impressive feat by any standards. Wade’s most popular achievement with Duke came in 1938 when no team could score a single point against them during the regular season. The only points they allowed were during the last minute of the Rose Bowl.

In his storied career, Wallace Wade won a staggering amount of titles – 10 Southern Conference football titles (4 with Alabama and 6 with Duke). He coached in an amazing five Rose Bowls, the most memorable one being the 1942 contest, which was moved from California to North Carolina because the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor.

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Acquiring Eric Bledsoe is a solid move by the playoff-hopeful Bucks

Early November proved to be an auspicious time for then Phoenix Suns star Eric Bledsoe. It had began with a tweet that had said “I don’t wanna be here,” implying to Suns management that Bledsoe had been keen on getting traded. This had been in the wake of a not-so-exciting Phoenix 0-3 season start. 

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The Alabama native has since gotten what he wished, starting for the Milwaukee Bucks alongside the Greek behemoth Giannis Antetokounmpo just a week after, finishing with 13 points and helping the team get a huge statement win over the Spurs. 

Getting Bledsoe is a sound decision for the Bucks, which had to give up Greg Monroe and protected future first- and second-round picks. This is mainly because Milwaukee needs a good ball handler to pace the team and add order in the Bucks’ non-fastbreak-oriented plays. He makes it easier for Antetokounmpo and shooter Khris Middleton to do their thing. His presence also relieves the pressure on last year’s top rookie Malcolm Brogdon and Aussie star Matthew Dellavedova for facilitating the offense. 

As of this writing, and with Bledsoe inserted in the Bucks lineup, Milwaukee is ranked 7th in the Eastern Conference with an over .500 record of 12-10. And in a breakout year for Antetokounmpo, who is a leading early candidate for this season’s MVP award, Bledsoe might just be the missing piece of the puzzle to, at the very least, take the team to the playoffs. 

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Greatest moments in Alabama Crimson Tide football history

UA’s college football history is impressive and formidable. With 14 National Championships and a total of 22 for SEC, Alabama Crimson Tide football is sustained by the indomitable spirit of its players year in and year out and of course, a recognizable brand of state pride that truly screams Alabama. It might be difficult for any hardcore fan to pick the best moments in Crimson Tide football history, especially for those who are familiar with every single bowl they’ve played and consequently won, but some statistics and game details or highlights clearly reflect beyond doubt that UA has one of the best college athletic teams anywhere and across sport categories. 

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Here are some of the most memorable ones: 

2010 BCS National Championships 

This exciting 37-21 win over the Longhorns is surely one for the books. The 14-0 SEC record before BCS was already something to be proud of on its own. The Tide’s 13th championship was won by a team of future NFL drafts like Ingram, Richardson, Dareus, and others. From Ingram’s two-yard run for the initial lead to the eventual two 4th-quarter touchdowns that locked in the win. 

1993 Sugar Bowl 

After the Hurricanes said something about the inferiority of SEC before the game, the Tide’s 34-13 win felt even sweeter a victory than ever. The formidable Hurricane record of zero defeats since 1990 was dramatically ended by Alabama in this unforgettable game. 

1926 Rose Bowl 

The first time is almost always the one that leaves the most notable mark. This first national championship title for the Tide against the Huskies was earned from a really tight game. The 20-19 win over Washington only started building in the 3rd quarter. 

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Why Alabama loves sports

Alabama might as well be a sports lover’s paradise, from the nation’s most cheered college football teams to exhilarating NASCAR races. Here are some reasons why the state lives and celebrates sports like no other, according to AL.com. 

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It’s not just football The love for sports goes beyond football and penetrates gymnastics, softball, golf, and diving. “Perennial powers” like North Alabama, UAH, and Samford, too, make sports an everyday force in local communities. 

Love from fans The thrill goes beyond the state’s teams – all fans are at fever pitch, supporting and defending their teams to the fullest. It’s noteworthy that fans even name their child after their team, such as a Phenix City man being a father to Crimson Tide and Alleigh Bama and offering support to an Andalusia family naming their child Krimson Tyde. 

Alabama racetrack rocks There’s the classic atmosphere of a NASCAR race, but one may pair it up with the modern excitement of Indy and motorcycle racing at Barber Motorsports Park. There’s a surprise here and there, such as a Mardi Gras theme at the track. 

The country’s best minor league ballpark How about watching minor league baseball at Birmingham’s Regions Field and enjoying the game and scenic views of the downtown skyline? Both play and scenery make Alabama a sports lover’s heaven. 

National greats To say many Alabamians have made their mark in the sporting world is a bit of an understatement. Hank Aaron, Charles Barkley, Bobby Allison, Joe Louis, Vonetta Flowers, Bo Jackson, and Jesse Owens – the list goes on. 

It’s a way of life Others states may be content with wearing sweatshirts and jeans to sporting events, but in Alabama fans are clad in houndstooth dress for the Iron Bowl or a nice hat at the golf course. Kids are also started young, cheering teams on with youthful enthusiasm. At the end of the day, sports is a common ground, and people young or old, male or female just love it with a raging passion. 

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5 Things The State Of Alabama Is The Best At

We, Alabamans don’t call our state “sweet home” for nothing. Sure, we’re not always perfect but in many areas, we’re the best. Here are 5 things the state of Alabama is known for being the best.

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1. College football

No one can argue this. We have 15 championships, 17 if you include two for Auburn University – with a four-peat from 2009-2012..

2. Southern literature

We could just say, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and call it a day. But Alabama’s literacy landscape is so much richer: “Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions” and Peejoe Bullis "Crazy in Alabama," to name a few.

3. Building rocket engines

We’ve been building them the longest. We are NASA’s acknowledged propulsion experts. The men sent to the moon were carried by engines designed and tested in Huntsville.

4. Barbeque

We have award-winning restaurants, world-famous recipes, and local competitions and festivals. But the most important is, no matter which is your favorite, everything tastes good.

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5. Training astronauts

With Alabama’s great space heritage, it’s only obvious we know how to train astronauts. Six astronauts and six past directors of Kennedy Space Center have graduated from Auburn University, two from Troy University and another astronaut from the University of Alabama.

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