Sadly, Tide fans as well as football fans across the country lost one of their heroes sometime yesterday when Kenny Stabler passed away with complications from colon cancer. Here are a few of the statements released since his passing was announced.
Alabama athletics director Bill Battle:
“I am very sad to hear of the death of Ken Stabler. While there have been many outstanding players in our great football history at Alabama, I think it´s safe to say that few – if any – connected with our fans in the way that Kenny did. He´s one of the few quarterbacks to win a national title in college and a Super Bowl in the pros in a career that ranks among the best of anyone to play the game.