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6 Giving thanks Multiple international students discuss celebrating Thanksgiving away from home and what it means to experience the American holiday full of family, food and football. 7 Major merger Faculty members in the College of Com- munication and Information Sciences will submit a proposal for the merging of the journalism and TCF departments, which they hope will take effect next fall. CIS staff believe the merger will benefit up- and-coming communication students. Family tradition A father and daughter from Dothan, Alabama, aim to continue their decades- long streak of attending the Iron Bowl together. This will be the pair’s 43rd time to experience the infamous Alabama- Auburn rivalry in person. 13

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By Patrick Smith | Staff Reporter “I know you want to go home and see “That also means two weekends, so I break. Plus I’m trying to deal with orga- your family, but just four days is not even would actually have time to see people.” nizing everything else I have to do.” With the increasing number of out-of- worth the price.” Horowitz said her father told her from Horowitz said she feels it can be state students attending the University, Marshall flies into Baltimore and the start that it’s just too much money to difficult for some students since some of them face a tough decision when said her tickets are usually around pay for a plane ticket for just a few days. some haven’t been able to see it comes to breaks for the holidays. Stay $330 to $350, and the Wednesday before She said she doesn’t think the break their parents since the beginning in Tuscaloosa or pay a high fee just to get Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days being just a few days is unfair, but having of the semester. a couple of days back home? for traveling. a week would be better, and many stu- “I probably would be going home if we That’s a question many are faced with “I know Wednesday is the busiest dents will probably just skip their classes had the full week off, but I am not going since out-of-state students now make up day to fly,” she said. “It’s harder to get on those days. back, and I haven’t gone back at all this 51 percent of the UA population, and the flights closer to Thanksgiving. I think “I think it’s not necessarily unfair,” she semester, so I have not seen my family fall and thanksgiving breaks last only a that with all the money we pay to go said. “It’s just the point of consideration since I’ve moved in,” she said. few days. here you could at least give us a week for the University that many students Some students said they were willing “I wouldn’t say it’s worth it just off for Thanksgiving.” would rather have the week off and will to give up fall break in exchange for hav- because it costs so much for a plane Other out-of-state students echoed skip their classes anyway.” ing a full week off for Thanksgiving. ticket and gas to the airport, and it costs the same sentiment. But for Horowitz, skipping her classes “I would even give up the fall break just so much more than if you were to stay “It’d be kind of nice to have the full and leaving early is not an option. to have the full break for Thanksgiving,” in Tuscaloosa,” said Hillary Marshall, week off because I could probably go back “I have two math tests on the Tuesday said Nic Wolfe, a senior majoring in a graduate student studying women’s if I did have a full week,” said Amanda before break, so I cannot miss any of my anthropology from Fredericksburg, studies from Cambridge, Maryland, Horowitz, a freshman majoring in math classes,” she said. “It’s kind of difficult to Virginia. “I mean fall break is nice. It just when referring to Thanksgiving break. and theatre from Los Angeles, California. have two tests right before I get off for feels like an extended weekend.” All Cotton,Wrinkle-Free WE EXPECT $79.50 THE UNEXPECTED!

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The College of Communications and Information Sciences has recently announced the merger of two of its majors: journalism and telecommunica- tion and film. This announcement has evoked a strong reaction from many current students. To that end, The Crimson White is proud to present opposing views specifi- cally focusing on whether or not this merger should proceed. I encourage you to research further into this debate with both views in mind.

Journalism and telecommunication Journalism and TCF should remain programs can benefi t from merger separate undergraduate programs By Peyton Shepard | Print Managing Editor where the merger feels incredibly one- By Chase Bodiford | Guest Columnist a more compelling narrative experience. sided to the TCF community, though I’d I started off my time at the University Journalism is dead. be more than willing to bet the admin- This is how most college students select as a major in journalism before switching As a newly indoctrinated journalism istration will find it in their hearts to their major: New students arrive at a uni- to TCF, which I now believe best suits my student, I can firmly say this statement provide them with a consolatory TCF- versity excited by the expanded roster of passion and skill set. If the two studies are is what pushed me away for five semes- ish track or concentration within the subjects, which had been inaccessible to to be condensed into a single entity, the ters from what I eventually (hesitantly) major itself. I’m sure many TCF majors, them during high school. In many cases, question arises as to what about either decided was my calling. And it’s a men- in the wake of this merger, are going the first choice of a major is more symbolic of these subjects seems so lacking that tality that the journalistic community, it to believe this is the journalism depart- of a general area the student is passionate they cannot retain their status as separate seems, is doing one of two things with: ment’s way of clinging onto whatever about rather than a solid lock meant to last majors. This, I think, could be directed 1. denying it with traditionalist fervor, we can find as a means to stay afloat, all four years of study. While a minority of more at JN than TCF, as the former is usu- or 2. slowly accepting it and crawling that tacking journalism onto their the UA population may have a clear end- ally perceived as a disappearing novelty. over to a dark corner of an empty room course of study will simply game concerning a specific career, a great While most industry professionals might to curl up into water down deal more are wanting to try out subjects admit the newspaper business is shrink- a fetal position what might that interest them ing, it is certainly not dead, and the notion and cry about have been before making any that journalism’s fate it. Newspapers a useful concrete decisions. is the same as the continue to hem- degree. But How then can con- A simplifi ation of edu- newspaper industry’s orrhage money Journalism isn’t dead. It in the way densing curriculum is overly simplistic. and eventually of all mis- options for students cational avenues is not just requires something be the right move? A Historically, news- close their doors understood simplification of edu- the proper solution to the papers have been as Buzzfeed and film antago- different. TCF coursework could cational avenues is the primary source other online- nists, I say not the proper solu- administration’s mount- for coverage, but only publications be that something different. to them, tion to the adminis- they are not the only grow to greater “We’re not ing fi nancial burdens. tration’s mounting avenue. Magazines, so differ- prominence by financial burdens. annual journals and the day, and the ent, you and Maybe it’s ludicrous radio all represent self-proclaimed I.” Nearly to suggest a curb- different avenues for “old men” of journalism cling to their every list chronicling the most “useless” ing of expenses toward the University’s relating news to viewers. broadsheets, griping about the terrify- collegiate fields of study rank film pretty construction projects, but it nevertheless The College of Communication and high. There’s a stigma that comes with ing realm of new media and ultimately occurs to me that this placement of pri- Information Sciences only has five choosing not to pursue it. any liberal arts degree, and film is no orities is not only reprehensible but irre- undergraduate majors. Five. That is not I don’t fear new media as a student exception. sponsible. It is the duty of the University to a number which seems excessive to me. journalist. In fact, the majority of my I feel there’s a lot that journalism and present itself in the best possible light. This To squeeze these subjects into an even days are spent in a newsroom with TCF have to teach one another. Do I is achieved just as much through maintain- tighter corral because of perceptions other student editors trying to figure hate that this opportunity comes at the ing a diverse curriculum as it is from efforts concerning the legitimacy of their status, out how to accommodate the demands expense of losing two separate courses to make postcard-worthy architecture. or because they are simply seen as tying of digital journalism while also con- of study? Yes. But whatever the fiscal The fields of TCF and journalism (JN) down expenses the University feels could tinuing to produce a traditional print reasoning may be behind the fusion – are two distinct subject matters, which be better spent elsewhere, is an unaccept- product that, despite the current trends as I’m almost positive it has to do with each contain separate processes for relat- able proposition. I admit, part of my frus- and for all intents and purposes, is money and nothing more – we can find ing information to their respective con- tration stems from a fear of insignificance doing incredibly well. What I fear is ways to benefit from the additions to sumer bases. The two studies are not being attributed to collegiate curriculum that the journalism/telecommunica- media curriculum. The lines between without shared characteristics and often deemed less lucrative than others – sci- tion and film merger in the College traditional journalism and visual media can work in tandem through areas such ences and business come to mind. A of Communication and Information are converging and blurring. Journalism as news reporting. In addition, the mod- greater part of this anger is derived from Sciences is going to be the death knell doesn’t have to die, and film doesn’t have ernization of media often allows for the the fact that we will deny future students of journalism. to be useless, when we have the means to lines between the two to become blurred, of this University a chance to explore, to Because journalism isn’t dead. supplement them with one another. such as is the case with the podcast series their benefit, the most expansive roster It just requires something differ- “Serial.” This does not make them the of classes we could provide. ent. TCF coursework could be that Peyton Shepard is a junior majoring in same subject, but instead comments on something different. journalism. She is the Print Managing how intellectuals from either field can take Chase Bodiford is a junior majoring in Now, don’t misunderstand me, I do see Editor of The Crimson White. elements from the other in order to create telecommunication and film.

EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Last Week’s Poll: Would you study abroad? Sean Landry editor-in-chief Alyx Chandler features editor Send submissions to [email protected]. White reserves the right to edit all guest (Yes: 75%) Peyton Shepard print managing editor Melanie Viering visuals editor Submissions must include the author’s columns and letters to the editor. The (No: 25%) Kelly Ward digital managing editor Alexis Faire chief copy editor name, year, major and daytime phone opinions contained on this page do not number. Phone numbers are for verification represent the editorial position of The This Week’s Poll: Are you going to the Iron Bowl? Leigh Terry opinions editor and will not be published. The Crimson Crimson White Media Group. cw.ua.edu/poll OPINIONS Sunday, November 23, 2015 5 In the face of injustice, faith provides hope By Will Leathers and Will Sorrell | Staff Columnists no amount of reparations, no amount Our inner desire for justice beneath More than a judge for evil, we need of restoration can satiate the calling actions that betray us uncovers a a conqueror. We need someone to In an atmosphere where we can for justice we deem and know neces- problem that is intensely personal, bind it with chains immovable. We scarcely breathe without seeing sary in a world infected by injustice. yet more universally indiscriminate need someone to put it in the grave flashing headlines of atrocities, wit- We are fighting a disease too deep- and callous than we care to let on, and leave it there. We need someone nessing outcries of oppression and ly ingrained to be solved of our own manifestations of a problem more to give us the victory we can’t win for smelling rotting systems of discrimi- accord. We’ve tried for millennia, and deeply imbedded in humanity than ourselves. nation, we find within ourselves a while we have quelled the symptoms we care to identify, lest we in the Surely there is an answer. Surely primal craving for that which we can- from time to time, we slowly watch same breath admit our complete and there is hope for us, too. Surely the not name or grasp or keep. injustice kill our ability to fully live. utter inability to eradicate it: the moral arc of the universe intersects University students are verbally The diagnosis demands a prescrip- problem of evil. both justice and mercy. and viciously accosted for the color tion far beyond what we can provide. While we seek desperately to void In the midst of such rampant injus- of their skin, and our hearts cry out But surely there is something morality as a subjective, irrelevant tice, we would do well to consider for justice. Peaceful citizens are vio- more. Surely there is an answer to nonentity, we cannot avert our gaze aligning our efforts for justice and lently and voraciously attacked for the question our innermost being from the ground and lock eyes with our very lives as well with a Middle the country of their birth, and our demands and our altruistic lives seek brutalized victims of racism, terror- Eastern man who called himself tears mourn for justice. Hopeless to answer. Surely there is true justice ism, and displacement without shed- the just judge, the conquering king families are senselessly and system- to be found. ding a tear of compassion or empa- and the merciful sacrifice. If indeed atically uprooted for the inhabitabil- Justice demands a judge. We know thy and deeming them casualties of he paid the penalty for our injus- ity of their homeland, and our souls this in our legal system. Rapists, evil; injustice is only the cough of the tice on a Roman cross, ascended beg for justice. murderers, child abusers and the like cancer that has plagued them. from the grave in victory over death Despite our yearnings, the wrongs stand in their conviction and guilt Evil demands a judge, but not one and promised to one day return to committed against countless univer- before one who can rectify. of us is up to the task. Who are we to destroy evil once and for all, then we sity students can never fully be right- But as much as we desire true jus- judge? What is our power to enforce have no reason to despair. Our work ed. Despite our longings, children tice, we know that neither we nor our the judgement we so obviously need? is not in vain. We fight for justice in will never regain the parents whom officials can exact it. Personal preju- How can the unjust serve justice? the power of him who is both just and they lost to terrorism. Despite our dice and communal corruption run We’ve tried to forge cells strong the justifier. achings, families will never return to too rampant for humanity’s justice enough to contain it. We’ve sought to In Jesus Christ, we have hope the same homeland that they loved to be infallible. In the unmentioned sentence it to death. We’ve given our indeed. and knew. recesses of our hearts, we know that all in movements, marches and mass- Even our most sincere and most something has tainted our own sense es to eradicate evil, and while this is a Will Leathers is a sophomore majoring successful attempts to exact justice, of justice as well. necessary fight, it ultimately proves in management information systems. as well meaning and necessary as In the quiet places, in the stillness to be an impossible one. We’ve never Will Sorrell is a senior majoring in they may be, never seem to satisfy, of it all, we know that we are bound been able to do it, and we’ll never be finance. This editorial represents the nor can they. No amount of revenge, by something beyond our control. able to do it on our own. views of both writers. Luxury Living

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Download & use the app! We’ll waive the $35 processing fee. NEWS Monday, November 23, 2015 7 Journalism and TCF faculty propose merge By Kyarra Harris | Contributing Writer curriculum and other details they will propose. Dianne LowreyLowrey said. Bragg, assistant professor in journalism and also a com- MarkMark Nelson,Nelson, dean of the ColleCollegege The journalism and telecommunication & film facul- mittee member, said a number of schools across the ofof Communication and Information ty are in the process of creating a proposal that would country have already made merges. Sciences,Sciences, said there will be a search request a merge of the two departments in order to help “All of us on the committee have taken trips to other foror a new departmentdepartment head if the students better prepare for the real world that is con- schools who have either done something like this or mergemerge is approved.approved. verging with media and reporting. similar to it so that we can see what works for them, LowreyLowrey said there will be a new class Wilson Lowrey, department chair of journalism, said what doesn’t work, and what they would do different- nextnext semester that will take sports journal-journal- this idea has been talked about for somemee ttime,ime, aandnd though ly,”ly,” Bragg said.said “Under Dean Nelson’s leadership, we’ve ismsm students and sportssports TCF students and not yet official, both departmentsdepartments areare brainstormingbrrainstorming beenbeen given resourcesres to do that, and we are moving in a allowallow them to collaborate with writing and and planning. veryv deliberate manner and trying to be filmingilming while also learninglearning totogether.gether. “This starts with the ststudents,”udents,” LLowreyowrey as careful as we can and eliminate any “The“The class said. “A lot of times theyy wwantant to unnecessary mistakes.” willwill ssortort do both journalism and TTCF.”CF.”” William Evans, interim chair for TCF, ofof helphelp us Currently, students inn eiteitherheer said they are hoping for the plans to getget our journalism or TCF haveve a ddif-iff- be approved and take effect next fall. feeteet wet,”wet,” ficult time taking classesasses inin However, these changes will not nec- LowreyL owrey the other major. However,ever, wiwiththh essarily take place for those currently said.said. “It’s“It’s an changes in the way manyny peoplepeople majoring in either journalism or TCF. opportunityopportunity fforor get their news, like socialcial memediadid a “Students will stick with the cata- oneone of our facultyfaculty and television, it’s becomeme imper- log in which they are admitted,” membersmembers andand one ofof ative for upcoming reportersporters ttoo EEvans said. “For those who are theirs,heirs, andand it wiwillll teachteach us know many different skills.kills. iinterested to opt-in to a new pro- a littlelittle bit about teaching.”teaching.” “We’ve had students whwwhoseose fofocuscuus ggram, we want to accommodate KristenKristen Warner,Warner, assistant CW / Savannah Kelly may be in radio or broadcast,oada cast, bubutut that, but no one is forced to change professorprofessor in TCF, saidsaid thoughthough they’ve wanted to do the wwritingriting aandndd their curriculum.” thishi iis still till ththe bbeginning i i phase h of f ththe merge, she h could ld reporting as well,” Lowreyey ssaid.aid. ““ButBuut Lowrey said no changes will remember back to her undergrad years and how her pro- of course they’re always bbetteretter ofofff iff be made until the curriculum is fessors told her something very similar. they have all of that, so whatwhat we’rewe’ree approved. If it is, students may “I was a print journalism major,” she said, “One of the working toward is to helpelp studentsstudentss only see administrative changes things that was always talked about was convergence stop having to make those chchoices.”oices.” iin the fall of 2016. and how we needed to be able to shoot, produce and edit A committee was createdd of facultyfaculty “T“Thehe plan is for fall 2017, to be more as well as write. So I agree that this will be beneficial to members in both departments,nts, ledled byby fufundamentalnddamental change aandnd merging, but even then, most students, particularly those who are interested in going Andy Billings and Mattheww Bunker,Bunkerr, to workwork onon thethe of the core classes willwill probably remain the same,” off to be reporters in the future.”

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By Matthew Speakman | Staff Reporter see her gain some confidence in practice, and it is carrying over into the games.” Getting off to a good start in any sport Alabama rode Bolton’s performance is crucial for success. Even though ath- to yet another easy win, capturing their letes and players can start off slow and third straight victory of 30 points or still have a good result, it is better to come more. The team scored over 90 points for out firing on all cylinders. Sophomore the third consecutive game, which is the Quanetria Bolton has started off the sea- first time Alabama has done that since son doing just that, already breaking her the 2001-02 season. career-high twice in three games. “I like that we are scoring a lot of Bolton continued her successful start points because that has been a weakness to the season on Nov. 22 when Alabama in the past,” Curry said. “I understand took down Mississippi Valley State 98-35, that is going to get more difficult and scoring 21 points. Her performance broke they do as well, but I like the way we are her career high of 19 points that she set approaching the moment.” just nine days before Sunday’s game. The Tide once again got production Bolton shot 90 percent from the field from a lot of different players. The team while also grabbing two rebounds and had five players, including Bolton, score blocking three shots. in double figures, with four of those being “I just wanted to come back better,” in the starting lineup. The substitutes pro- Alabama defeated Mississippi Valley State 98-35. CW / Layton Dudley Bolton said. “I was not really focused on vided even more production for the team, scoring. I just wanted to be out there and tallying 37 points as a unit. have not been able to win like this, and I shots. They also held yet another team help contribute to the team.” Sophomores Hannah Cook and think you take away a lot of moments that to under 30 percent shooting, with Bolton bounced back after a sluggish Meoshonti Knight scored in dou- are good as well as understanding that the Devils only making 22.4 percent performance against Appalachian State ble figures for the third straight we have areas that we have to continue of their attempts. where she only scored two points. Her pro- game, with Cook having 10 points to improve on.” duction down low has been both a prod- and Knight having 13. Sophomore Alabama was able to continue to PLAN TO GO uct of her ability to finish through con- Karyla Middlebrook scored 12 points keep up their intense defense play. tact, as well as her receiving good passes while senior Khadijah Carter came The Crimson Tide forced 30 turnovers on the block. off the bench and recorded 11 points in this game, which led to 38 points. WHAT: Georgia State @ Alabama “She is just one of our hardest work- in the win. Coming into this game, the team was WHEN: Tuesday, 6 p.m. ers,” said head coach Kristy Curry. “Her “I like the way we are winning these ranked first in the NCAA in blocks per WHERE: Foster Auditorium body is learning how to work harder, and games,” Curry said. “That is something game at 11.5. They continued to put WATCH: SEC Network+ she is practicing well. You are starting to we haven’t been able to do in the past. We up those kind of numbers, blocking 12

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By Kelly Ward | Digital Managing Editor remind the players what happened. “You gotta expect that in these kind but we’re just going to try to X out all They know. of games,” Alabama coach the distractions that come with the Iron Nearly a year ago, Alabama came out “Obviously, I’ve watched many of said. “But I also have seen these kind of Bowl and Thanksgiving and all that and on top of an improbable game. Down their games, and I know of the game games where guys get so sort of wired try to stay focused,” defensive back 33-21 in the third quarter, the Crimson with the field goal and how we ended emotionally that they don’t do a good said. Tide came back for a 55-44 win. up losing that game, and that really job of executing, or they run out of gas Even though cornerback The 2014 Iron Bowl, the highest scor- stands out to me at least, and I know it’s at some point in the game, so I really do is from Maryland, he’s been around long ing in the rivalry’s history, came a year a huge rivalry,” wide receiver Richard think that you’ve got to focus on execu- enough to know what the rivalry means after an unforgettable finish in Auburn. Mullaney said. tion and just playing your best football to the team and the people in the state. And now, Alabama will have to face Mullaney was playing for Oregon and have the expectation it’s going to “The Iron Bowl is just a game that that finish – a 109-yard kick return for State when the infamous “Kick be a really tough game you’re going to means a lot to everybody involved a touchdown off a failed game-winning Six” happened. have to fight for 15 rounds.” with both Auburn and Alabama, and field goal – this Saturday. No. 2 Alabama As with any rivalry, the emotions sur- It is one of the biggest rivalries in col- we already know what type of atmo- will head to Jordan-Hare Stadium to rounding it can be distracting. lege football, magnified by the stakes in sphere it’s going to be going down there take on the unranked Tigers in the 80th Alabama coach Nick Saban said it’s the past few years of national title hopes playing, and we just hope to come out meeting of the two teams. about focusing – knowing that it’s going on the line. with the W and just go in there and do The last time Alabama football played to be a dogfight and going into the game “It is a rivalry game, so we know our jobs, get ready for the next one,” in Auburn – well, there’s no need to with the right mindset. they’re going to try to spoil our season, Jones said. BY THE NUMBERS By Sean Landry | Editor-in-Chief

8 consecutive 10-win seasons for Ala- 21 rushing touchdowns this season bama, the longest streak in school history. by Henry, equaling ’s school record. 2 punt return touchdowns by Cyrus Jones, the second and third of his career.

1526 rushing yards by Derrick Hen- 16 consecutive games with a rushing ry this season, third most in school history touchdown by , the most in behind Mark Ingram and Richardson. SEC history.

POSITION carry rushing. To be fair, their chances were limited, GRADES with Charleston Southern attempting just 10 passes the By Sean Landry | Editor-in-Chief entire night.

Quarterback: (A-) Alabama made it to Receivers: (A) Ten different players caught Secondary: (A) Cyrus Jones effectively its third-string quarterback on Saturday, with the trio passes for the Crimson Tide, highlighted by a leaping pulled down a pick-six, though the record books show it as combining for just one sack, no picks and 208 yards. Jake touchdown catch made by senior . a forced fumble and recovery. Safety Jabriel Washington Coker led the way with two touchdowns before leaving continued to lead Alabama with 49 yards on also came down a 34-yard interception return. the game after 13 pass attempts and 11 completions. four receptions and one touchdown. Special teams: (A+) After finding Running backs: (A+) Derrick Henry Offensive line: (A) The offensive line the end zone for the first time as a punt returner against had an early day, cruising to 68 yards and two touchdowns allowed just one sack to backup quarterback Cooper Mississippi State last Saturday, Cyrus Jones added punt on just nine carries early in the game. Freshman Bo Bateman and blocked the way to a 5.6 yard per carry day return touchdowns two and three to his resume on Scarbrough had a nice outing for the Crimson Tide, finish- by the Alabama rushers. Saturday. The team allowed just two returns on eight kick- ing with 69 yards on 10 carries and his first career touch- offs. Adam Griffith made all of his extra points, and punter down. Six different backs carried the ball, and Alabama Defensive front: (A-) The group JK Scott’s lone action was as a reserve placekicker, where finished with 201 rushing yards and four touchdowns. had no sacks but held the Buccaneers to 2.8 yards per he missed a field goal and made a PAT. MONDAY 12 November 23, 2015

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Alabama has won three of the last fi ve Iron Bowls. CW File By Ellen Johnson | Culture Staff Reporter football is just part of my life. [Sheila’s mother] and I matter where it takes him. went to every game for 48 years, and the last one after “I hate to go to Auburn because I don’t like their If you live in Alabama, you know that college foot- she passed away was one of the hardest things I ever stadium, I don’t like their people who direct traffic, ball is a season-long – sometimes year-long – cele- did, going without her.” I don’t like their parking facilities, and I don’t like bration and rivalry that brings friends and families With no one to watch on Sundays, Alabama resi- anything they do over there,” Overton said. “And I together for fellowship and traditions, and there is dents instead fuel their fandomdom on Saturdays. certainly dondon’t t like their fans when they lose.lose.” no rivalry greater than the Iron Bowl. Those who live “We have to pick one schoolhool or the other,” KelKellyly So even thouthoughgh the Alabama will travel to AubuAuburnrn in this state chose a side at an early age, and for one said. “It doesn’t matter whereere you went to schschooloool or ththisis weekend, this father-daughter team doesn’doesn’tt Dothan family, The University of Alabama has always where your parents went to school. When you plan on missing the game. And they won’t lloseose been the only choice. move to Alabama, you aree forced to a pick support for their team any time soon. “I supposedly went to my first Alabama game when a side. “ “I’m still going back,” Kelly said. “I“I’m’m I was two, due to lack of a babysitter,” said Sheila Kelly’s son had a friend who moved toto nnonott gogoinging to ggiveive up on them. I jujustst have to Kelly, 55, a University of Alabama alumna. Birmingham, and upon enteringering the state, keep going back again and again.” Kelly has attended the Iron Bowl game for 42 he was faced with the same choice. Even after attending over 50 IroIronn straight years, and this year will be her 43rd game in “His dad brought home twoo hats and saisaid,d, BowlBowls,s, Overton still eenjoysnjoys tatak-k- the streak. While 42 years may seem like a long time, ‘Pick. You have to pick,’ ” KellKellyy said. “It’s iningg his dadaughterughter to ththee football isn’t something Kelly grows tired of. [something] everyone can become involved annual edition of the “I just love football in general,” Kelly said. “I love in, even if you didn’t go to schoolchool there. Even in-state rivalryrivalry.. the excitement and the crowd, and I like visiting with if you didn’t go to school here,re, it’s just your “No, I don’t get tirtireded people on the weekend and getting to see people. I get team. You get bragging rights.”hts.” ofo it,” Overton saidsaid.. a rush out of going to the ball game.” Kelly said that while she doesn’t grow “I’m 84 years olold,d, Kelly’s father, Hugh Overton, 84, is perhaps the tired of all the football hooplaoopla aftaftererr and it’s too latlatee only person whose Iron Bowl record is longer than all these years, she doesn’tt always tot get tired ooff Kelly’s, having not missed a game since 1958 when the enjoy going to Auburn, or seeingeeing thtthemem nownow.”.” original Auburn-Alabama rivalry resumed and took Alabama lose. full force. “I don’t want to go to “I was a life-long fan from the time I was born,” Auburn; I don’t enjoy goingng Overton said. “I like to study it. I’m not one who to Auburn by any means,s, hoops and hollers the whole game. I’m analyzing it and I could just as well skipp and watching certain players do certain things. And going to Auburn, but I’m notot Sheila has been by my side the whole time, and she going to let Auburn get mee knows as much about football as any man.” out of losing my streak,”” Overton explained that one of the reasons college Kelly said. football might have such a big influence on the state is Overton agrees Auburnn the lack of professional sports in Alabama. isn’t his favorite place, butt “I’m not too fond of professional football because he isn’t going to stop sup-- it’s boring most of the time,” Overton said. “College porting the Crimson Tide noo

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