Alabama players - Gang hand signs?

[BamaZone]

Alabama players - Gang hand signs?

What was it at the end/sign-off of the Ala-Miss All-Star game after the Alabama team won. A lot of the players from Alabama huddled together and were flashing what appeared to be a gang sign to the TV cameras.

Thumb holding down the ring finger... does anyone have any idea what this means?

Please clue me in! It just looked classless to me. I really hope this does not catch on, no matter which school these players choose.

 

[BamaArrived2006]

We11 let's see, 1st were all their other fingers out? If so it makes an E for East since Alabama's East of Mississippi, or it says 3 was it the 3rd time Alabama won? Just some thoughts.

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[RollTider82]

I didn't see it, but if it was what you described, it isn't a gang sign. Since this is a family board, I won't go into details, but you can find more information at collegehumor.com.

It's not a gang sign, but its not really fit to discuss on the board.

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[Squall]

lol tider82, i was thinking the same thing!!!

it would be a shock if they were gang signs

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[BamaArrived2006]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">i didn't see it, but if it was what you described, it isn't a gang sign. Since this is a family board, I won't go into details, but you can find more information at collegehumor.com.
It's not a gang sign, but its not really fit to discuss on the board.</font>

Yep, I didn't think of that one but yea that's what it would probably be.

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I Remember '55

"Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself." Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant

"I can't tell you what it means to me to be dressed and in that tunnel and running onto the field at Bryant- Denny Stadium." #56 Todd Bates, Senior 2004.

I BELIEVE

 

[mf627]

I think that one is required to flash that sign in every fraternity pic taken...lol.

Shocking...

 

[NashvilleTider]

Didn't see it either but it sounds more like a "Bloods" or "Crips" gang sign to me.

 

[Jack Bourbon]

Glad I wasn't there in person, could have been truly shocking indeed.

 

[jdpas29]

no....

it just means that they are committed bachelors and holding the ring finger signifies that they are saving themselves for marriage.

premarital sex is a killer.

 

[DiamondDust]

I'd have to say it was "East Side" as in east of Mississippi like it was said before. However, I wouldn't put it past the players for one of the other, funnier meanings.

 

[bamanut_aj]

I would doubt that entire team, made of kids from all over the state, are all in the same gang; or even in a gang period.

 

[UA Alum 21]

That is also my sorority sign, a rap labels hand sign (The INC...Ja Rule/Ashanti), and in New York it represents the letter "E" for eastside. When the hand is pointing down it is also used to represent the letter "M" for Mississippi. You're right, I also believe in this case it was used to represent the eastside(AL). Nothing more then a silent representation of where you are from that's all.

 

[BamaNTN]

It's called The Shocker!

 

[The Tide]

Wait I saw a Bama recruit wearing a bandana, he must be in a gang!

Get real people. Let's talk about something more constructive rather than if a player shows a hand sign or not and what it could mean.

 

[UA Alum 21]

Bottom line...Alabama players-Gang hand signs?...uhh...NO!!!

 

[bamanut_aj]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BamaNTN:
It's called The Shocker!</font>

I don't how many others know what you're talking about, but that's hilarious!!

 

[IHateUT]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BamaNTN:
It's called The Shocker!</font>

Too funny. Glad somebody finally said it. Now let's see if somebody is brave enough to explain it.

 

[FAYETTE4BAMA]

Thumb holding down ring finger could = Al.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

"THE SHOCKER"

[This message has been edited by TIDE-HSV (edited 06-07-2004).]

 

[rizolltizide]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BamaZone:
Alabama players - Gang hand signs?

What was it at the end/sign-off of the Ala-Miss All-Star game after the Alabama team won. A lot of the players from Alabama huddled together and were flashing what appeared to be a gang sign to the TV cameras.

Thumb holding down the ring finger... does anyone have any idea what this means?

Please clue me in! It just looked classless to me. I really hope this does not catch on, no matter which school these players choose.</font>

This may be a dumb question but if you are clueless to what the gesture means why would you assume it is symbolic of a gang or gang-related? Just my curiosity.

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