I moved from Tuscaloosa to Orlando, FL back in 2005 during the lowest point of the Shula era. As a way to cope with being away from my home, I started AlabamaGameday. The blog has had some highs, including being mentioned on the Paul Finebaum show and having Shane from Centerpoint as a regular contributor. It’s also had lows, mainly being lost in a sea of sports blogs.
I’ve often taken vacations from blogging, and that’s no way to keep readers entertained. People want consistency. They want to know you’re going to be there every day, to give them something to read with their coffee or their lunch or their midnight snack. So I’ve had to decide once and for all; am I committed to this or not?
The answer is yes. And so I’ve partnered with the folks at the FanSided Network to become Bama Hammer. I cordially invite you to join us at our new home over there.
Why should you? Because like you, I’m a rabid fan of Alabama football. I love talking about the team, the game and how the Crimson Tide have been a part of what I am, for all of my life. We’re going to bring you news, analysis and commentary. We’re also gonna talk smack with you about Auburn, Tennessee and the rest of the SEC.
We want it to be a conversation, not a monologue. I know you probably comment on several Tide sites already. I’m not trying to compete or beat anyone. What I want is the same thing I want when I tailgate in Tuscaloosa: to celebrate the Tide with fellow fans.
Come join us. We’re looking forward to having you say hello.
