The National Football Foundation (NFF) and the College Football Hall of Fame paid tribute to individuals who passed away in 2024 and shaped college football. Two former Alabama athletic directors, Bill Battle and Cecil 'Hootie' Ingram, were honored for their significant contributions to the sport.
The National Football Foundation (NFF) and the College Football Hall of Fame paid tribute to those who passed away in 2024 and 'played a role in improving the game of college football for future generations.' Amongst those honored were two former Alabama athletic directors: Bill Battle and Cecil 'Hootie' Ingram. Both Battle and Ingram had extensive histories with the Crimson Tide. Both men played football for Alabama in the 1950s and 1960s respectively.
Ingram was named to the First Team All-SEC in 1952. Ingram returned to Tuscaloosa in 1989 to take on the role of athletic director. He had previously had a long coaching career with numerous programs and was the Florida State athletic director for eight years. In his time as the Alabama athletic director, Ingram saw the Crimson Tide crowned the 1992 national champions. In 2013, Battle would return to Alabama as the athletic director. In his time as AD, Alabama won three National Championships. Battle also won a National Championship while playing for Alabama in 1961. Both men gave so much to the University of Alabama and to college football as a whole. Every person honored has had such an impact on how the sport has been shaped.* Former Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets. The former 47th overall pick spent the first three seasons of his career with the Washington Commanders before being waived this past Saturday.Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams and running back Jahmyr Gibbs had big games during Monday night's 40-34 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Gibbs accumulated 117 yards on the ground with a touchdown. Jameson Williams scored two total touchdowns, one through the air and one on the groun
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