re: SEC legend, former Alabama QB Steve Sloan has passed away at the age of 79

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I give Steven Sloan a lot of credit for seeing the future and cranking up the Bryant Denny Stadium renovation. He was reading the tea leaves for what it was. Pat Dye wanted out of Legion Field and BAMA soon followed. Bryant Denny was ready.

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Do you really consider waiting 11 years to play in Bryant Denny SOON?

In no way was Bryant Denny Stadium ready to host an Iron Bowl in 1990 (their first home Iron Bowl game after the Auburn home Iron Bowl game).

Why did they wait so long to move the game?

It was for two reason:

1. They saw the huge economic and recruiting benefit that both Auburn University and the city of Auburn gained from having the Iron Bowl in Auburn and wanted the same for uat and Tuscaloosa.

2. Bryant Denny Stadium was FAR from being ready in 1990, but was finally ready by the time their Legion Field contract expired.

FWIW, I will give you guys a lot of credit for what y'all have done with your stadium. I honestly think it is now one of the nicest and esthetically pleasing stadiums in the nation.

I know many here will not accept that compliment as they try to pretend the complimenter is not telling the truth about why Sloan resigned.