I don't understand why you were disappointed in several players when you were asking them to do something that you clearly knew was against the rules.
Cody-Senior Bowl
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Oddly enough, he actually registered over six years ago and just now thought enough about Tidefans to make this his second post...
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I always thought it was kinda creepy, 40+ year old men wanting a 19-22 year olds autograph, or photo (I realize the original poster was with his son). Cheer for and support the players, leave them alone off the field, except for casual conversation like the Krazy said..
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Or, at least not possess a sense of entitlement, like special attention should be automatic, and pass it down to the next generation...
It's ok for fans to be disappointed that they didn't get an autograph. It isn't ok to transfer that disappointment onto a players character.
Not taking time to sign autographs when entering/exiting a stadium is not a character flaw.
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Not taking time to sign autographs when entering/exiting a stadium is not a character flaw.
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Having grown up in a family that is close to the Allison family, I witnessed many times fans intruding on them alot. From trying to eat dinner and constantly being interrupted to just going to a gas staton to get gas. It always amazed me how rude people can be and how much so many thought that if Bobby, Davey or Donnie seemed to get irritated by not being able to eat dinner with their family people would accuse them of being arrogant. No, sometimes they ay be having a bad day, maybe they ould just like thier time with their family to be respected.
Come to B-D Stadium on Fan Day and you will find a stadium full of creepy 40+ year old men to get autographs from the players. I'm one of them.
Also, there were a lot of creepy 40+ year old creepy men in the mall at Huntsville getting autographs from Alabama players from what I hear. It's a hobby to many. Judging by the comments and responses I get from people that have seen my house and office at work, both of which have the walls covered with items I've gotten signed through the years, I don't feel like a twisted freak oddly enough. Actually through the years at work, some of my co-workers have made it a point to bring new vendors by my office so they can see it especially if they are a college football fan. I never realized they were bringing them by my office because it's so creepy though.
I've even had women who cared nothing about football that have seen the autographed memorabilia in my home and my office at work that were very complimentary of the pictures, prints, footballs and helmets that I've gotten autographed. Quite honestly most seemed in awe of it.
I've met Cody a couple of times and he's as nice as they come. It's kind of hard for me to believe the story on this thread about Cody. I will agree with those who say these players are people too and sometimes they have had a bad day. Sometimes they don't want someone asking for an autograph and that's their right. I've been getting player autographs for twenty years and I've never had an Alabama player that declined to give me an autograph or was rude to me, never!
The autographs I've gotten through the years have come from attending Fan Day, autograph shows, the George Teague and Friends charity basketball game, the Quad on gameday, SEC Media days and a couple of fund raisers at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. I've never stalked players for autographs. They need there space. There's a right time and wrong time to ask a player for an autograph.
TIDEFAN17, I'm going to go clean the dust off my football trophy case that contains a football autographed by the 2009 national championship team. Yeah I know, it's pretty creepy. :biggrin:
Fans that do things like this are wrong to do so and flat out rude, but there are plenty of them out there. One of the worst times to ask for an autograph IMO is when a player is trying to have dinner or is out with family/friends.
For the record, I did not ask any players for their autographs. Neither did my son. While I am appreciative you some of your concern about how I am raising my son. I merely stood next to my son while he held a marker and a jersey we had bought. When I say we were disappointed, I am not saying I felt entitled, I am saying we were disappointed. Some of the players were super nice and will be remebered forever by a little boy. I explained to him the the others were busy and the rule was no autographs. We were simply disappointed.
I am not a graduate of UA, I am just someone that fell in love with the Crimson Tide many years ago. I am not a "boog", but neither an I an elitist snob. We are lucky to be able to attend one game a year.
Personally, I think I am doing a pretty good job with my son. I have raised him by myself since he was a baby. Some of you think you know more about raising a boy than I do.
Not a "Boog", but glad I am not an elitist snob either.
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I think you've made an excellent case that there's a time and place for everything. There are those of us who don't have the "collector's bug" to be attracted to waiting in long lines for autographs, but, for those who want them, it should be done in a manner not to inconvenience the player. They're being paid very, very little right now, no matter how much they may - or may not - make in the future...Come to B-D Stadium on Fan Day and you will find a stadium full of creepy 40+ year old men to get autographs from the players. I'm one of them.
It's a hobby to many. Judging by the comments and responses I get from people that have seen my house and office at work, both of which have the walls covered with items I've gotten signed through the years, I don't feel like a twisted freak oddly enough. Actually through the years at work, some of my co-workers have made it a point to bring new vendors by my office so they can see it especially if they are a college football fan. I never realized they were bringing them by my office because it's so creepy though.
I've even had women who cared nothing about football that have seen the autographed memorabilia in my home and my office at work that were very complimentary of the pictures, prints, footballs and helmets that I've gotten autographed. Quite honestly most seemed in awe of it.
I've met Cody a couple of times and he's as nice as they come. It's kind of hard for me to believe the story on this thread about Cody. I will agree with those who say these players are people too and sometimes they have had a bad day. Sometimes they don't want someone asking for an autograph and that's their right. I've been getting player autographs for twenty years and I've never had an Alabama player that declined to give me an autograph or was rude to me, never!
The autographs I've gotten through the years have come from attending Fan Day, autograph shows, the George Teague and Friends charity basketball game, the Quad on gameday, SEC Media days and a couple of fund raisers at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. I've never stalked players for autographs. They need there space. There's a right time and wrong time to ask a player for an autograph.
TIDEFAN17, I'm going to go clean the dust off my football trophy case that contains a football autographed by the 2009 national championship team. Yeah I know, it's pretty creepy. :biggrin:
I have never really understood the infatuation with an "autograph" especially if it is not on some sort of memorabilia that might actually have some value one day.
I actually have Biscuit's autograph on a football somewhere and I cant even tell you where that football is at the moment.
Personally, I think a opportunity to meet and shake their hand is enough for me.
I actually have Biscuit's autograph on a football somewhere and I cant even tell you where that football is at the moment.
Personally, I think a opportunity to meet and shake their hand is enough for me.
I completely agree with you.
I go to Fan Day every year and as I'm leaving each year I tell myself I will never go back, but I always do. :biggrin: Fan Day is not for the faint of heart. It's hot, very, very crowded and thousands of people that attend every year.
The autograph thing is not for everyone and I understand that. Still I'm never amazed at the reaction I get from people that see my house or office for the first time.
Call me greedy. I generally shake the player's hand after I get his autograph. :smile:
Once, when my wife and I had a trailer over on the reservation at Cherokee, we had left our van up at Balsam Mtn and ridden down Round Bottom road back home. Our friends who were supposed to shuttle us back up to get the vehicle didn't show (they call it "Indian Time"). Groaning, I started the long haul back up the mountain, knowing it'd be dark long, long before I could climb back up the Parkway to the van. As I passed the little Baptist church, I saw the pastor out working in the yard and had an idea. I peddled over and told him my fix. He offered to take me up and called his wife over and son, who'd just had a very serious eye operation, and we all piled into his station wagon. He questioned me closely about my biking and running habits, pretty extreme in those days, and then made a single remark. "What possesses a man to do such?" Over the years, when I've examined another man's enthusiasms, that remark has come back down through the years to me. Who am I to judge? (BTW, I had a hard time pressing a donation for the church on him...)
:BigA:If Cody had not blocked the 2 field goals against Tennessee we would not have had our undefeated season! That is what matters to me! I cannnot imagine him being stuck up with that big ole Teddy Bear smile! I will save negative comments for the Aubbies or the Vols!
What good is a celebrity autograph? Can ya buy something with it? Does it make life complete? Just enjoy the game! Geez!
Just enjoy the game! Geez!
Yeah, this is kinda how I feel. If I got an autograph, I wouldn't know what to do with it. Hang it on the wall I guess? Even then, only Bama fans would appreciate it. One of my old roomates had sigs from Eric Ainge and Jarrod Mayo in his room. He showed them to me and I responded with "Ah, cool man", then forgot about them 10 minutes later, lol. I guess to each their own, like Earle and Bryan basically stated. I should respect that. Back to the point of the thread though, I don't see the prob with Cody not signing stuff and you really shouldn't let it effect you to the point of coming on here to complain about it. Life will go on...What good is a celebrity autograph? Can ya buy something with it? Does it make life complete?
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I've met TC and found him to be a warm & friendly guy. He smiled and stopped for a second with us... (Yes he had on his ear bud when I met him)
I gave him a 'Roll Tide' and a thumbs up too. That got the smile.
(I wasn't looking for Autographs)
I gave him a 'Roll Tide' and a thumbs up too. That got the smile.
(I wasn't looking for Autographs)
I have a hard time believing this story is true, especially considering the way I've personally seen TC interact with fans on a number of occasions.
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