I had the pleasure of mingling with many of the Alabama fans after the Independence Bowl game in Shreveport. As I sat at a card table at the Horseshoe I sat next to a Tide fan who said to me "Let me buy you a drink to congratulate you on the game you won." I got the point, and really appreciated his gesture. He introduced me to some of his friends and fellow fans and I gained an enormous appreciation for them. The developments here with the betrayal of Chizik, and your insightful comments have only strengthened my opinion. Best of luck this bowl season, and next year against your "unmentionable" in-state rival.