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4/24/1990
Keith McCants is picked No. 4 in the first round of the NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a somewhat surprising pick after the star linebacker had performed so poorly for pro scouts at a workout in Tuscaloosa earlier this month. Rumors of a severe knee problem does not keep Ray Perkins, the coach who recruited McCants for Alabama in the winter of '86, from going after the talented Mobile native. Two of McCants' defensive teammates John Mangum (sixth round by the Chicago Bears) and Thomas Rayam (10th round by the Washington Redskins) also are chosen in the pro lottery. |
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Coach: Paul "Bear" Bryant (Alabama) Record: 8-4
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Captain(s): Eddie Lowe and Steve Mott
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A year filled with high expectations slowly evolved into the most disappointing year in a dozen seasons. After defeating eventual national champ Penn State 42-21, the Tide rose to No. 2 in the polls but a string of losses to Tennessee, LSU, Southern Miss and Auburn slowly choked the breath of happiness from Bama fans. Two weeks after the 23-22 loss to Auburn, December 15, 1982 to be exact, Paul Bryant announced he was retiring. Only a date of destiny with Illinois in the Liberty Bowl remained for the most revered sporting figure in Southern athletic annals.
An all-star performance by All-American cornerback Jeremiah Castille (three interceptions and a fumble caused inside the three-yard line) and a late interception by Robbie Jones enabled Bama to escape with a 21-15 win over the Illini, successfully ending the Bryant Era. The fabled Bama coach concluded his Tide career with a 232-46-9 record. Castille and fellow defensive back Tommy Wilcox earned Ail-American honors as did defensive end Mike Pitts. |
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Notes: Coach Bryant died four weeks after the win over Illinois. During his career, he never lost a game to an active member of the Big 10. |
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