Bringing a second classic to Mobile is something city leaders have been working on for a couple of years.
) -It may be July but it’s never too early to get excited for college football. Fans from Grambling State and Alabama State University packed the lobby at Ladd Peebles Stadium ahead of the first ever Port City Classic.
“For it to be the inaugural game and me to be on the opposite sideline of my alma mater it’s going to be some good moments,” said Thornton. “That black and old gold runs deep with me.” Bringing a second classic to Mobile is something city leaders like city councilman William Carroll have been working on for a couple of years. Now that it’s finally here he says it will be a huge economic boost to the port city.
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