Tyrone Prothro's amazing catch has won Pontiac's Game Changing Performer of the year as announced last night during the Rose Bowl.

Pontiac will donate a check for $100,000 to the University's general scholarship fund in Prothro's name. The Crimson Tide football team has been responsible for $150,000 worth of donations to the University's general scholarship fund this season. Alabama garnered five different Pontiac Game Changing Performances this season, receiving $5,000 for each honor and senior linebacker DeMeco Ryans earned an additional $25,000 for the general scholarship fund at Alabama when he was awarded the Lott Trophy given to the nation's outstanding defensive football player.

"It was an honor to be among the top four nominated," Prothro said. "It was real exciting to have the opportunity to make a play like that and now it has a chance to named play of the year." Tyrone broke his leg three weeks later in the Florida game and finished the season with 17 catches for 325 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged a team-best 19.1 yards per reception.

Congratulations to Tyrone and the University of Alabama! Roll Tide!


Former Tide running back Shaun Alexander has been named the 2005-2006 Associated Press National Football League MVP.

Shaun currently plays for the Seattle Seahawks and has had a record year with the NFL team. In 11 games he has rushed for more than 100 yards, and topped things off by pounding the Arizona Cardinals with 173 yards in rushing.

Shaun has also managed 27 touchdowns on the ground, and 1 as a reciever.

I don't know about anyone else, but I certainly remember Shaun from his days at the Capstone, and fond memories they are. Congrats Shaun!

Roll Tide.