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Title: Former Bama coach Homer Smith dies Post by: Jamos on April 11, 2011, 07:09:09 AM The Tuscaloosa News has reported that Coach Homer Smith died yesterday after an extended illness. Cecil Hurt has an article in the Tuscaloosa News today for any of you that might have access to it.
Quote The day was Oct. 7, 1989. The place was Jackson, Miss. And the answer was perfect. The University of Alabama football team had spotted Ole Miss a three-touchdown lead in the first quarter. The early returns indicated that the Crimson Tide was going to suffer its first defeat of the season in spectacular fashion. But suddenly, the Crimson Tide offense, with quarterback Gary Hollingsworth, who had been penciled in as a third-teamer before a rash of early-season injuries, began moving. Then it began racing. Then it took off like a supersonic jet. The Crimson Tide scored 41 points - in the second quarter. It reeled off a staggering 62 unanswered points before Ole Miss got one late score to make the final 62-27. After the game, I asked the architect of it all - Homer Smith, the UA offensive coordinator - a bland question. "Coach, what did you think when your team was scoring 62 straight points?" I said. "Two words," he answered. "Deo Gratias." Click here to read the rest of this Cecil Hurt article (http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1210404) Title: Re: Former Bama coach Homer Smith dies Post by: ssmith general on April 11, 2011, 07:11:25 AM It's a free one.
http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1210404 Title: Re: Former Bama coach Homer Smith dies Post by: SUPERCOACH on April 11, 2011, 07:29:21 AM Fantastic article.
Deo Gratias. Title: Re: Former Bama coach Homer Smith dies Post by: XBAMA on April 11, 2011, 07:35:33 AM RIP Coach :(
Title: Re: Former Bama coach Homer Smith dies Post by: SUPERCOACH on April 11, 2011, 07:56:16 AM I added the link and a quote into the OP, then I put it on the blog. +5 to Jamos.
Title: Re: Former Bama coach Homer Smith dies Post by: pmull on April 11, 2011, 08:52:34 AM I always liked Coach Smith. What an offense we had under his leadership.
Coach you will be missed. God bless. Title: Re: Former Bama coach Homer Smith dies Post by: cbbama99 on April 11, 2011, 11:21:11 AM He was a great offensive mind. I hated it when he left. RIP coach, and blessings to your family during this time.
Title: Re: Former Bama coach Homer Smith dies Post by: BAMADCHAMPSHIPS on April 11, 2011, 11:25:01 AM RIP CHS!
Title: Re: Former Bama coach Homer Smith dies Post by: Chechem on April 11, 2011, 01:51:36 PM Another great football strategist joining Coach Bryant.
Title: Re: Former Bama coach Homer Smith dies Post by: ricky023 on April 11, 2011, 02:58:32 PM God Bless his family. He left us with great memories. RTR!
Title: Re: Former Bama coach Homer Smith dies Post by: MDB Tide Roll on April 11, 2011, 08:33:35 PM RIP Coach Smith
Title: Re: Former Bama coach Homer Smith dies Post by: McBaman on April 11, 2011, 10:46:01 PM Coach Homer had a significant impact on Bama football in two different decades. I always thought it was great that he chose to retire in Tuskaloosa. RIP coach. Don't know if there will ever be another one quite like him.
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