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In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lion: The Life of Bill Battle

02-19-16 MBB Maryland Alabama Athletic Director Bill Battle Ribbon Cutting Photo by Robert Sutton

The papers offered no mercy. The Times-News out of Hendersonville, North Carolina, ran the story, cobbled together by the Associated Press: “Bill Battle Resigns As Tennessee Coach.” On November 22, 1976, when Bill Battle met his professional nadir, he was […]

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The Talegate Podcast: Interview with 2025 Miss Softball Ambrey Taylor

June 14, 2025 No Comments

Did you know that the Alabama Sports Writers’ Association recently named Curry senior softball player Ambrey Taylor the 2025 Miss Softball for the state of …

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