Well, from the pictures at Al.com, he sure looks like he has aged very well. I wish I had that much grey hair. He could dye it and look like an early 50's kind of guy, maybe even 40's.
Sounds like a good hire for the next few years. Some people can be effective into their 80's. Some in their 70's are senile. Some in their 50's and 60's are senile. If Mal Moore recommended him, then he knows what attributes he has that will be compatible with what Bama needs. I just never thought about Bill Battle as a choice. I think he was a successful coach at Tennessee and they probably should have never let him go when they did. He had a pretty good record except against Bama. At the time, I was shocked that he did not get another Big Time job as a college football coach. I guess he had other plans and he sure seems to have been extremely successful in his business ventures. After all, he was not just a community organizer or some other non-productive job. He was an extremely successful business man and I would venture to guess that he has been a Big Time DONOR to the U of A. He seems to be a class act in the mold of Mal Moore with effective business skills. Running one kind of successful business can translate into running another successful business. I'm sure he has been an effective alumni supporter for Mal Moore and the U of A in the past. I can't wait for the press conference!
If my memory is correct, I think I remember seeing him catching a TD pass against Memphis State in I think 1959. One article on Al.com said that he played defensive end. I sure remember him playing on the offensive end side of the ball as well. I'm also sure that Coach Saban is aware of his contributions to his alma mater!