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Crimson Chronicles Podcast
Приєднався 19 лип 2024
If you love the Crimson Tide and you're interested in history -- and we mean GOOD history -- then park your eyes and ears each week to Crimson Chronicles. Co-hosts Rick Morton and Bama historian Tommy Ford will take a deep dive into the characters, events, and stories that have made Alabama Athletics what it is today.
And it won't be just the hosts talking; most of the time we'll be conversing with the coaches, players, and administrators who were THERE.
And it won't be just the hosts talking; most of the time we'll be conversing with the coaches, players, and administrators who were THERE.
Episode 8 - Keith Pugh
Episode 8: A Conversation with Keith Pugh
In this episode of the Crimson Chronicles Podcast, hosts Rick and Tommy welcome former Crimson Tide athlete Keith Pugh to discuss his illustrious career and life lessons from his time at Alabama. Keith, a versatile player from the late '70s and a member of the national championship teams, shares insights into playing under Coach Bryant, his spiritual journey, and his impactful ministry. The discussion covers his experiences growing up in Evergreen, Alabama, playing multiple positions, memorable games, and the legacy of faith and mentorship in the Alabama football community. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with football history, personal anecdotes, and a strong message of faith.
00:00 Introduction to Episode Eight
00:28 Introducing Keith Pugh
00:53 Keith Pugh's High School and College Journey
02:16 Recruitment and Early College Years
06:43 Switching Positions and Coach Bryant
10:17 Faith and Fellowship at Alabama
14:45 Memorable Seasons and Games
17:39 Coach Bryant's Influence and Tough Schedules
22:45 Returning to the Lower Gym: A Lesson in Humility
23:21 The 2010 Rose Bowl: A Morning After Victory
24:36 Reflecting on College Football and Faith
26:21 The Wishbone Offense: A Receiver's Perspective
27:34 Coach Bryant's Leadership and Legacy
31:17 Memorable Moments with Coach Bryant
35:01 Life Lessons and Future Guidance
40:24 Transitioning to Ministry and Senior Adult Ministry
42:01 Final Reflections and Gratitude
In this episode of the Crimson Chronicles Podcast, hosts Rick and Tommy welcome former Crimson Tide athlete Keith Pugh to discuss his illustrious career and life lessons from his time at Alabama. Keith, a versatile player from the late '70s and a member of the national championship teams, shares insights into playing under Coach Bryant, his spiritual journey, and his impactful ministry. The discussion covers his experiences growing up in Evergreen, Alabama, playing multiple positions, memorable games, and the legacy of faith and mentorship in the Alabama football community. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with football history, personal anecdotes, and a strong message of faith.
00:00 Introduction to Episode Eight
00:28 Introducing Keith Pugh
00:53 Keith Pugh's High School and College Journey
02:16 Recruitment and Early College Years
06:43 Switching Positions and Coach Bryant
10:17 Faith and Fellowship at Alabama
14:45 Memorable Seasons and Games
17:39 Coach Bryant's Influence and Tough Schedules
22:45 Returning to the Lower Gym: A Lesson in Humility
23:21 The 2010 Rose Bowl: A Morning After Victory
24:36 Reflecting on College Football and Faith
26:21 The Wishbone Offense: A Receiver's Perspective
27:34 Coach Bryant's Leadership and Legacy
31:17 Memorable Moments with Coach Bryant
35:01 Life Lessons and Future Guidance
40:24 Transitioning to Ministry and Senior Adult Ministry
42:01 Final Reflections and Gratitude
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Great interview!!
Awesome interview with Keith Pugh !
What a wonderful interview! So proud of my friend and former classmate. He certainly represented Evergreen well! I remember in elementary school you always wanted Keith on your team, regardless of what we were playing! He was a great football player but more importantly what a great ambassador for Christ!
Wonderful to watch! Thanks for having my little, bigger brother on your show. Every time I hear him interviewed I hear interesting things I’ve never heard before. Keith impacted me, his older brother, for Christ. I was born again in Christ in large part due to his influence.
Outstanding in every way ... Steve's behind the scenes recall, input and memories are absolutely historic ... Someone should send a Hollywood producer the link to this podcast. What a home run movie it would be (especially with the incredible records that followed). Terri, Nick, Steve, Jimmy Sexton, Farid's pilot, and others could play their own roles ... Our country would love it !
Thank you, William. Steve is a wealth of knowledge and his memory is amazing. We’ll hope to have him back on in the future to cover more topics! Thanks for the feedback!
Great Interview with Barrett ! RTR !
Thank you! He’s an amazing young man & was a lot of fun to interview. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and for continuing to support the show. Thank you for your feedback!
AWESOME interview! This channel has quickly become my favorite Alabama content. Great job, guys.
Wow, thanks! So glad you are enjoying it. Please tell your friends & help us grow this community. We are excited about gathering folks who love the history of the greatest college athletics program. Roll Tide!
Damn, yall making me feel old!
@@user-ew7yt9yp7d Hahaha! Happens to the best of us.
Excellent episode… Thanks!
@@OfficiallyTonyGianni thanks for joining us and for your feedback!
Aloha from Hawaii, what i like to call us, Bama southwestern campus. Great interview with awesome insider perspective from the horses mouth. Looking forward to future podcasts. God bless and ROLL TIDE!
@@j.r.teofilo7403 Aloha! We need to come do an episode on location from the southwestern campus! 😂 Thanks for the feedback and for the support. Roll Tide!
@@CrimsonChroniclesPodcast please let me know if you ever do make it to Hawaii. I would be honored to show you guys around. God bless and Roll Tide
Great story, Tommy ! Excellent job ! RTR !
Thank you , Ken! We appreciate your support. Roll Tide!
Well, I just had a good cry. I needed that. Thank you, gentlemen. Lifelong Alabama fan. I was a teenager in the 70s and was able to go to one game with Coach Bryant on the sideline. He was my childhood hero.
Wow! Thank you for the feedback. We love the opportunity to let these Tide greats tell their stories. It’s amazing to see these guys so moved by their memories of Coach Bryant 50 years later. We have been blessed so much by greatness. Getting to see the two greatest coaches in the history of college football roam our sidelines is amazing!
Keep the main thang the main thang they got the right hire!
@@FFROM5726 Agreed! Roll Tide! Thanks for the comment & we appreciate you watching!
I love hearing this inside information. It doesn't sound like anybody else was even considered besides DeBoer. RTR!!
That is exactly what I took away. Without him actually saying it, the timeline Greg laid out pretty much confirms just that.
I'm 60 years old and been a BAMA fan all my life and coach Stallings was a great coach and a great man we are blessed at Alabama to have had him
His impact on Alabama is huge. It’s also worth noting that he was influential in the Nick Saban hire as well. Coach Saban has great respect for Coach Stallings. The two people that called him on Alabama’s behalf were Coach Stallings & Ozzie Newsom, and that seemed to make a difference.
Love this story this shows the love that people have for the University of Alabama and to make it great ROLL TIDE 🐘🐘
Amen! #RollTide Jeff!
Who was the first person that was offered the job
From the interview, I am taking away that it had to be Coach DeBoer. The timeline Greg laid out doesn’t really allow for anyone else to have been seriously considered.
He and saban put heads together quickly and a contract 2 days later . Was in the paper
I had heard bits and pieces of this through the years. Good to hear the full story. Steve Townsend is one of the most humble behind-the-scenes guys in UA history and was very involved in many other decisions through the years!
Glad we are completing the story! That’s our aim to help you hear the untold and unexpected stories around the greatest program in college athletics history. #RollTide
Agree with Rick, absolutely fascinating. The history of Alabama football is so deep and rich, I look forward to learning more. Roll Tide
Thanks Doug. We are grateful that you are joining us for this ride!
Great interview with Steve !
He’s such a nice guy & was such a big part of this story!
Roll Tide!! Great Story
Agreed! So many crazy twists & turns. So glad Mal got his man!
Great story. I was there and never knew all the twists and turns of the hiring of Coach Saban
It’s like a spy novel, isn’t it? 😂
What a wonderful episode of Crimson Chronicles ... Randy Ross' time, talents and remarkable memory of his role with the Crimson Tide was a treasure of information. What athletic staff wouldn't love to have someone with his unique abilities in the building each and every day ... Roll Tide, can't wait for the next edition !
Thanks William! We’re having a blast doing this & glad to know you’re enjoying it. Keep the comments coming. Especially what else you’d like to see or questions that you want to know about.
Just took a look and overall, not too many guys from Alabama
Yeah. Randy had an uphill battle!
17:51 As much as I love Coach Ross, he’s a bit off on the details here. Brock didn’t miss a PAT to tie the game at "17-all". Instead in the second quarter he missed the chance to tie it up at 14 all. Fast forward to the fourth quarter, Brock nailed a booming 42-yard field goal, putting the Tide up 16-14. That kick was a cannon shot that soared over the uprights. Unfortunately, the Tide's defense couldn't hold, and Mississippi State responded with a go-ahead field goal, edging ahead 17-16. The Tide mounted a promising drive to MSU's 39-yard line, but faced a critical 4th-and-4. That’s when Coach Stallings made a fateful decision: instead of trusting Brock, who had just drilled a 42-yarder that could’ve easily cleared 60 yards, he opted to keep it in the hands of Kitchens. But Kitchens’ pass fell incomplete. The win was so big for State that the fans swarmed the field and tore down the goalposts. Ironically, during the the next game against Auburn, Brock kicked the game-winner, sending Stallings out with a signature win.
@@RTR-96 Thanks for the correction. I’m sure a few games have run together for Randy. 😂 Appreciate you clarifying for us. I hope you’ll continue to tune in and that you will add your voice regularly to the community of folks we are gathering around the show.
This was great. I love Coach Ross.
Thanks Griff! We appreciate you watching. Let us know what else you’d like to see.
This is great. I wish every Alabama fan would watch it. I have always been very defensive of Coach Shula when fans bad mouth him. This entire interview is outstanding!!!
@@MarcBradley-nf2ib Thanks Marc! Regardless of what anyone thinks of his coaching tenure, he’s a Bama QB. No one can take that away. It’s a huge shame that he hasn’t felt like he could come back.
I really like Randy Ross. Never met him but he seems like someone who would be a great friend.
@@randallcain7945 He is a great guy, Randall. I’m glad we were able to let that show through in our conversation! Thanks for listening.
Excellent interview with Randy Ross !
@@KenGarner-g2k Thank you. We appreciate you listening.
I kinda knew Paul Ott Carruth from high school, and his sister was a cheerleader. They were all a few years older, in my sisters class of 1980. We all went to the same small private school in southern MS, where Bearactually came to recruit Paul, and signed my notebook!
Great story! An autograph from Coach Bryant is a pretty great memento from those days. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Tommy, if I may make a technical suggestion. There is too much head room on your shot. You might want to lower the camera or raise the chair.
Thanks for the feedback. We have been working on Tommy’s setup. I think you’ll notice a significant difference beginning in Episode 4. We are learning a lot as we go.
Good job Tommy getting Roger to come out of his shell! 😊
Roger has a shell? 😂😇
Great job Tommy--really enjoyed this--so glad you have this podcast going.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for listening. Keep in touch & let us know what you think.
Roger Schultz, what a winner through and through and vivid memory storyteller
He really is, William. Thanks for watching. We appreciate hearing from and would love to know what else you’d like to see here.
Well done. Helped me remember some of those times
Thank you! Good times!
Great podcast, many memories relived. Y'all have done an awesome job with your first four guests.
Thanks! We are getting the hang of it. It makes it easy with such great guests.
Paul Ott Caruth was one of my favorite players at UA.
He's one of the all-time greats & such a great guy too!
Good Stuff! 💪
Appreciate it! Thanks for your support. We'd appreciate you liking, reviewing, and subscribing to our channel.
This is awesome! Great stories.
Thank You! We appreciate your watching. Please let us know what you want to see!
@@CrimsonChroniclesPodcast What about Coach Stallings? I'd love to see him on here. Maybe George Teague, Martin Houston, Sam Shade, John Copeland...Talk about the 1992 season and especially that beautiful win against Miami.
Thanks Marc! These are great suggestions. We'd love to get Coach Stallings on here as well. He doesn't do much in the way of public media these days, but we will definitely try. As for the others, they are on our list. Right now, we have a list of around 100 potential guests that we know will be coming on. It's really a who's who of the past from the 1960s through today with a few from the 50s. In addition, we have a list of former coaches and administrators that I think you'll enjoy as well as a number of celebrity fans that we will mix in every once in a while to add a little fun. It's going to be a fun ride for a long time!
Fantastic stuff. Keep it coming 👏👏
Thanks, will do!
Great Show Rick! I really enjoyed hearing from Mr. Dyess & Coach White about the transition. It brought back some fond memories about my time with Coach Bryant. Thanks to you and Tommy.
Thanks James! This is going to be a fun ride through Bama sports history. We appreciate you taking the journey with us!
Awesome history of Bama football.
Thank you for listening! Please keep in touch and let us know what you'd like to hear. We have an exciting lineup of guests coming.
Great show. Love hearing the history.
Thank you, Randall! We are glad you enjoyed it. We are just scratching the surface. We've got 80+ guests (Bama greats) in the pipeline.