Releford named to 1st Team ALL-SEC

RELEFORD WILL LEAD THE TIDE... 

RANDOLPH HURT...




 

          I think that Trevor Releford might be my all time favorite Alabama player.  When I look at the list of Alabama point guards his name jumps to the forefront. Imagine what Releford might have done with other Bama teams. Unlike other Bama point guards, Releford  has been forced to take on the heavy burden of leadership and scoring. He does it all with an infectious grin and a grit common to players that are long on heart and short in height. He has almost magical moves around the lane, is a really good outside shooter, and will steal your jock strap if you look the wrong direction.

 

      He is Bama's heart and soul. No way that his teams would have won over 20 games per season without his play. It is heartwarming to this writer to see him getting just just due. Having Trevor  on the court and being a great point guard is the first thing any basketball team must have to be successful. The Kentucky talent show of last season is a perfect example. Average point guard play resulted in average team play. Just for the record how ridiculous is it to name a Player of the Year who has never stepped on a Division One floor. I'm not saying Julius Randall of Kentucky might not end up being the best player in the SEC in the end. Just saying how stupid sports writers are for naming someone most  have never seen play. 

 

     Levi Randolph, Mr.under appreciated, has been injured. He has an undisclosed knee injury and is expected to miss six weeks minimum. A redshirt has already been discussed. The loss of Randolph would be enough to keep Alabama from making the NCAA field and would continue the bad luck that has plagued Grant since coming to Bama. More on Levi later over the weekend.