*I:* Le’s change gears, let’s revisit the Logan Young era. What were some of the dirty tricks employed back then?
*BBB:* (he audibly sighs) There were some embarrassing moments towards the end of the Logan years. We normally could do whatever we wanted to do but without getting caught. Then Logan got sideways with the flamer Tennessee booster, Roy Adams.
Adams and Young were former friends but a heated debate over drinks about Peyton Manning is what led to Adams turning on the former Alabama booster. Young told Adams that Tennessee would never beat Alabama again after Manning left.
https://www.al.com/sports/2015/07/roy_adams_key_figure_in_albert.html
Shit, Logan and Bear were doing NIL in the 1960s, the “Bama Way”. In other words, they used whiskey and loose women to get players.
Real quick on Roy Adams, that sorry sonofabitch, turned us into the NCAA and the feds. The next thing you know we have FBI investigations, a seedy Pensacola stripper, and a coach getting caught doing his secretary on secretary day on a secretary’s desk.
Me. You’ve been friends with “Scott” from Ohio State. What’s that all about?
BBB: Scott is my long-time friend an Army buddy, we became friends during the SF Q (Special Forces Qualification) course. As you can imagine the crucible of Military service runs deep.
We stayed in touch with each other over the years. And we have done some great things together doing the Lord’s work keeping our teams in the hunt for deer, turkey and national championship trophies. I do like to kid him about his team’s lack of trophies and their piss-poor record vs the SEC.
*I:* Last year, Alabama and Ohio State didn’t make it to the CFB playoffs. Tell me about what happened and any of the lessons learned.
*BBB:* Frankly, the truth of the matter is that I believe Coach Saban forgot about the LSU game. (Shaking his head) How do you forget about LSU? Those LSU people had dead gators hanging from trees next to our hotel. LSU was our Bay of Pigs. I felt like we invaded Cuba and forgot to provide air cover, and we got embarrassed. Cost us a Natty.
*I:* This year, it was reported that a deep-cover or “sleeper” agent was embedded in the Michigan staff. Can you elaborate?
*BBB:* (Smirking) Football like any other business is all about relationships. Scott and I had talked about how we maintain our edge over schools that could be creeping on us. Ohio State had slipped and needed a course correction after losing to Michigan. Direct action was necessary.
I told Scott that I knew a kid with a very unique talent. The kid is a no-shit college-level coach with a mind like a Vegas card counter, a photographic memory, no conscience, and a chip on his shoulder. A real social misfit.
Most importantly, he loves Alabama Football and is completely loyal to the me and the Collective. We suggest stealing rival signals, sharing the stolen signs with other schools, causing our rivals to lose and allowing us to move up in the polls.
Easy as pie, as you may have noticed, Tennessee and Clemson were removed from the gameboard.
The good thing is that Michigan will be blamed for cheating and stealing signs, and Scott and I will benefit from it. I feel bad for Scott’s team missing out, but Michigan has problems with the NCAA. This means next year should be good for the Buckeyes.
*I:* Co-opting refs, using ESPN and social media platforms to influence public opinion and rankings. Is this the new playbook?
*BBB:* There isn’t a new Playbook. Hardly. As technology has evolved, our “peers” have continued to seek parity with us, or even gain an overmatch with us on and off the field. Great examples of peer or near-peer programs are Tennessee and UGA. Both schools need to stop trying to pose like they’re Bama. Cause they’re not the King.
UGA and those hillbillies gotta come to grips with the fact that inflation is high, but the rent still isn’t free anymore.
*BBB.* (Continuing) Write this down, “Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have”. The KPC owns the ESPN lead announcing team, those boys absolutely belong to us, why else would they get so excited during the Iron Bowl, 4th and 31?
They need to make sure they aren’t shucking and jiving in the booth the next time Bama pulls off a “miracle”. Seriously, who can blame these clowns for celebrating a Bama victory?
*I;* some national and regional pundits are whispering that this season is Saban’s swan song. Diverse coalitions formed, the media organized to get Saban into the NC again. Is Saban retiring after he beats Texas in the National Championship?
*BBB:*Maybe Nick has lost some zip on his fastball. I know he has had some issues with the old-school coaching stuff with this new crop of kids. But he has come around to letting some kids get away with things on and off the field. Do you remember the kid we had that “slapped the Bama” out of that Tennessee girl after they beat us last year?
The damn Tuscaloosa police act like they are SVU and go and arrest the kid for goodness’ sake. Coach played the woke-ass PR game then got him back on the field. For real, he can’t be their daddy 24/7.
Nick is a legend, and every empire faces transitions. If and when the time comes, we have contingencies. The chessboard pieces will move, and Alabama will remain a force to be reckoned with.
*I:* Lastly, the prestige of being a Green Beret. Why join the military? You’re wealthy, after all.
*BBB:* Wealth means nothing without honor and service. Being a Green Beret, it’s a badge of honor.
*I:* And the rumor about Logan Young bagging groceries in Biloxi with Elvis?
*BBB:* (Laughing) Now, that’s a good one. Let’s just say I doubt they’re bagging groceries.
*I:* Thank you for your time. The shadows may obscure your face, but your influence is felt. Roll Tide.
*BBB:* Roll Tide, my friend. Until next time.
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