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Columbus High School, Columbus GA 75-79
University of Alabama 1979 - 1983
Medical College of Georgia 1987 - 1991
University of Louisville 1992 - 1996
University of Michigan 1996 - 97

Little Rock Arkansas 97 - present

Follow me on Twitter: jfravel135

College football is a great way to pass time and I love the passion, finesse and violence. With that in mind, I try to keep it all in perspective. I love to listen to Rivals Radio (Bill King), only read the paper for sports and absolutely love the Crimson Tide.

Times were tough following the Stallings era but Nick Saban is the perfect fit for Alabama and kudos to Mal for a good choice. Having had back to back undefeated regular seasons, Alabama is on a roll with Saban in control. 2010 was a bit of a let down but all was not lost. Lots to look forward to in 2011. An unprecedented 13th National title was a welcome addition to the Bryant Museum trophy case in 2009. Auburn got the title last year and Alabama will be competing for another, more than likely.

The buzz in Tuscaloosa is all good looking forward to 2011. The football players are some of the best in the nation at every position. They respond like true student athletes and working hard in the classroom as well as on the gridiron. This 2011 defense may be the best Alabama has ever fielded, only time will tell. Strength and depth at every position.

Their success through the Saban process is infectious across campus sports, affecting every venue. He had brought pride back to the Capstone. Alabama football is once again relevant, nationally.

Aside from Alabama, I keep up with the Atlanta Braves, NE Patriots, Baltimore Ravens D, Peyton Manning fan (Eli too) and all SEC competitions. I will even watch a swim meet or tennis match if it is SEC. My wife loves tennis so I suffer through many tournaments. Do enjoy the finals, particularly the Opens and Wimbledon. My daughter is on her way to college, if you know me, you know where she is headed. she is for sure one of the real joys in my life. My son is a musician and gamer. He jokes often of my Bama passion and obsession with BR. We have a great life and love the Lord.

Oh, BTW, have a friend in ATL named Babur Kilic. If you know him, don't hold it against me. He is a real kick in the pants, that one. I am blessed with many friends across the southland. We pull hard for our respective teams and have a beer together when it's all over. Afterall, it's just a game!

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    The Stork, Jack Tatum, Dave Casper, John Hannah, EJ Junior, Derrick Thomas, DeMeco Ryans, Tyrone Prothro, Al Bell, Robert Horry, Kurt Warner

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Alabama Crimson Tide, Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots

  • Favorite Coaches

    Joe Pa, B. Bowden. Saban, Richt, Tressell, Lloyd Carr, and definitely, Number 1: Daa Bear.

  • All Time Sports Moment

    The Kick, Van Tiffin (Actually the drive to get there must be included).

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Atlanta Braves vs Minnesota Twins World Series Game 6

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Lance Armstrong in Tour De France. Michael Phelps Olympic medals in swimming

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth but Mays more athletic and talented

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana. Pure QB.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky.

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Madonna. Just Kidding. Pele.

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras. Federer is a great player but too much of a prima-donna

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    No

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    SEC, Big 12, Big 10, Pac 10, Big East, ACC from top to bottom in terms of watching the teams play.

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  • chilibean posted 12 days ago

    chilibean

    where you been man?? :)

  • Kreskin Annihilation posted 82 days ago

    Kreskin Annihilation

    RTR.

  • D Kesh posted 159 days ago

    D Kesh

    Good writer, you should look at SEC officiating in non-conference games. Questionable.

  • D Kesh posted 159 days ago

    D Kesh

    You are a great writer but at least admit bama got some breaks on officiating at PSU tonite.

  • mike walters posted 344 days ago

    mike walters

    Hello The article on Bama/aurburn was great. You mention the New Orleans Athletic Club, is there any way we could get an original copy of the artilce to hang inside our club? Please let me know.

    Mike GM New Orleans Athletic Club 504-525-2375

  • Alabama Voodoo posted 370 days ago

    Alabama Voodoo

    Auburn and Alabama Rivalry In Need Of a Truce and Some Mutual Respect | http://t.co/d1yqDfq

  • cary Clayborn posted 430 days ago

    cary Clayborn

    New ear at Auburn, huh?

    http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5915527&campaign=rss&source=ESPNUHeadlines

    Keep dreamin'!

  • Nancy Walker posted 449 days ago

    Nancy Walker

    Jonathan—
    We will be watching in the tiki bar with LB & the usual suspects. Will be thinking about you all—acknowledging your love of the game and intrafamilial rivalry. :-)

    It will be an energized ambience in Bryant-Denny. Good for the SEC either way.
    Roll Tide!...and War Eagle

  • Nancy Walker posted 449 days ago

    Nancy Walker

    Oops! My congratulations to you were intended for your article: Alabama in the Iron Bowl: Five Keys to Becoming State Champions. Stunning read-count--and well earned.

    I somehow linked incorrectly to another piece. Sorry..

  • Nancy Walker posted 450 days ago

    Nancy Walker

    How about that read count on http://bleacherreport.com/articles/523652-alabama-a-four-point-iron-bowl-favorite-and-other-surprising-questions-and-facts#comments !!!

    Well earned interest in your article, jonathan. Congrats.

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