Gene Stallings and Alabama's Greatest Players

Gene Stallings was the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide from 1992 to 1996. During his tenure, Alabama won the 1992 national championship and appeared in the 1994 national championship game. Stallings was named the SEC Coach of the Year in 1992 and 1994.

What It Means to Be Crimson Tide: Gene Stallings and Alabama's Greatest Players

by Kirk McNair

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Stallings' success at Alabama was due in large part to the talented players he recruited and coached. Some of the most famous players to play for Stallings include:

• Jay Barker
• Antonio Langham
• Derrick Thomas
• David Palmer
• Kordell Stewart

These players helped Alabama win three SEC championships and the 1992 national championship. They also helped Stallings establish Alabama as one of the top college football programs in the country.

In addition to his success on the field, Stallings was also a respected figure off the field. He was known for his integrity and his commitment to his players. Stallings was also a strong advocate for education and community service.

Stallings' legacy at Alabama is secure. He is one of the most successful coaches in the history of the program. He also helped develop some of the most talented players in college football history.

Jay Barker

Jay Barker was the starting quarterback for Alabama from 1992 to 1994. He led the Crimson Tide to the 1992 national championship and was named the SEC Player of the Year in 1993.

Barker was a gifted passer with a strong arm and good accuracy. He was also a good runner and could extend plays with his legs.

After his college career, Barker played in the NFL for the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and Carolina Panthers.

Antonio Langham

Antonio Langham was a running back for Alabama from 1992 to 1995. He was a key member of the Crimson Tide's 1992 national championship team and was named the SEC Freshman of the Year in 1992.

Langham was a powerful runner with good speed and agility. He was also a good receiver out of the backfield.

After his college career, Langham played in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers and Indianapolis Colts.

Derrick Thomas

Derrick Thomas was a linebacker for Alabama from 1986 to 1989. He was one of the most dominant defensive players in college football history and was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 1988 and 1989.

Thomas was a gifted pass rusher with incredible speed and strength. He was also a good tackler and could cover a lot of ground.

After his college career, Thomas played in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.

David Palmer

David Palmer was a wide receiver for Alabama from 1991 to 1994. He was one of the most productive receivers in college football history and was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 1994.

Palmer was a gifted pass catcher with great hands and speed. He was also a good blocker and could help the Crimson Tide in the running game.

After his college career, Palmer played in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2014.

Kordell Stewart

What It Means to Be Crimson Tide: Gene Stallings and Alabama's Greatest Players

by Kirk McNair

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2426 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	352 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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