Like It Is

Hall: Replacing Bear wasn't easy, but worthwhile

October 15, 2023 at 1:58 a.m.

by Wally Hall

Alabama coach Nick Saban is shown during a game against Arkansas on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Legend has it that while doing his weekly TV show, Paul “Bear” Bryant would grab a quick smoke during commercial breaks.

One night, Bear dropped the lit cigarette in the trash can as usual.