Coach Frank Thomas kept the tradition alive by bringing two more National Championships to the Capstone in 1934 and again in 1941. After the 1951 season, the winds of change would blow through Tuscaloosa, as Alabama struggled throughout the early and mid 1950s. It wasn't until 1958, and a man named 'Bear' that would 'turn the tide' for Alabama football. Click on the above image to go the University of Alabama Web Site. No one can help but be aware of the rich tradition that is associated with this team and with this University.
Tradition is a burden in many ways.
Matthews, former Alabama President Paul 'Bear' Bryant became Head Football Coach at the University in 1958. Mama called, and when Mama calls, then you just have to come running. I think they heard it, because later on they got unfriendly. Even some of Bryant's greatest players were in awe of the 'Bear'. George Blanda, who was one of Bryant's quarterbacks when Bryant coached at the University of Kentucky, was asked of his first impression of meeting the great coach.