Eric Daly

Life is great. Hope you can say the same.

[Eric Daly @endaly]

Dave Mathews Band in the basement of the Phi Delt house at The University of Alabama in 1991 or 1992.

[Jimusic @JVMonte2]

What band or artist did you see at a tiny venue or a club before they became huge?

[Eric Daly @endaly]

The world needs more people like this...

[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

I’ve been a mechanic for 30 years. I’ve seen it all. But last Friday, a woman pulled in driving a beat-up 2005 Honda Odyssey. It sounded like a bag of marbles in a blender. She had three kids in the back, all under the age of six. The car was packed with bags. Not grocery bags—suitcases.

"It's making a noise," she said, trying to keep her voice steady. "I just need it to get to my sister's in Denver. That's 400 miles." I popped the hood. It wasn't good. Alternator was shot, serpentine belt was hanging by a thread, and the water pump was leaking. Parts and labor? Minimum $800.

I walked back to the waiting room. She was counting change out of a Ziploc bag to buy the kids a soda from the vending machine. She looked terrified. "Ma'am," I said. She jumped. "Is it bad? I have... I have $60."

I looked at her. I looked at the kids. I saw the bruise on her arm she was trying to hide with a long sleeve. I knew that look. She wasn't just visiting her sister. She was escaping. If I told her the truth, she’d be stranded here.

I took a deep breath. "Well," I said, wiping my greasy hands on a rag. "It's a simple fix. Loose wire. And... uh... there was a recall on these belts. Manufacturer pays for it. You're actually lucky you came in."

Her shoulders dropped about five inches. "Really?" "Yep. 'Standard Warranty Policy.' Takes about two hours. Why don't you take the kids to the diner next door? On me. We have a... coupon."

I spent the next three hours replacing the alternator, the belt, and the pump. I filled the gas tank. I put new wipers on. I paid for the parts out of my own retirement jar.

When she came back, I handed her the keys and a receipt that said $0.00. "You're good to go," I said. She looked at the receipt, then at me. She knew. You don't get a full tank of gas from a loose wire. She grabbed my hand, squeezing it hard. She didn't say thank you. She just whispered, "You just saved my life."

I watched that van limp onto the highway, running smoother than it had in years. My boss walked up behind me. "You didn't charge her, did you? That's coming out of your paycheck, Mike." "Take it," I said, lighting a cigarette. "Best money I ever spent."

Some repairs aren't about cars. They're about giving someone the mileage they need to start over.

Anonymous

[Eric Daly @endaly]

The talent that left the program when Saban retired was insane. DeBoer has done an amazing job.

[Crimson Coverage @CrimsonCoverage]

Former Alabama players/commits remaining in the CFP:

QB Julian Sayin (Ohio State)
RB Anthony Rogers (Ohio State)
WR Malik Benson (Oregon)
WR Caleb Odom (Ole Miss)
WR Caleb Cunningham (Ole Miss)
OT Mason Short (Georgia)
OG Dontrell Glover (Georgia)
C James Brockermeyer (Miami)
DL Zion Grady (Ohio State)
CB Antonio Kite (Ole Miss)
S Peyton Woodyard (Oregon)
S Caleb Downs (Ohio State)

[Eric Daly @endaly]

Las Vegas. Plenty of hotel rooms and most would have direct flights.

[Josh Pate @JoshPateCFB]

If the CFP title game HAD to be permanently located in one city, and you couldn't choose Pasadena, where would you place it?

[Eric Daly @endaly]

The best possible choice. #RollTide

[Alabama Football @AlabamaFTBL]

Couldn’t ask for a better Guest Picker! 👏

#RollTide

[Eric Daly @endaly]

Congrats to @michigan they were the better team tonight. Roll Tide.

[Eric Daly @endaly]

What a great video @ByarsCovey . Loved seeing all of you celebrate the big win. Time to travel to ATL.

[Pat Trammell @pbtide]

To put the Texas A&M job (and Administration) in the proper perspective, this is the last A&M Coach that wasn’t fired, or otherwise run off.

https://t.co/TgxECLPhfR

[Eric Daly @endaly]

@markingramII it was great meeting you Thursday night. Roll Tide!

[Mark Ingram II @markingramII]

D E R B Y . W E E K E N D . 🤌🏾

[Kyle Petty @kylepetty]

Had fun with @Wendys and Coca-Cola - I found the beef and the Coke Zero Sugar! #ad

[Eric Daly @endaly]

Craziest movie I have seen.

[Noel Cottrell @possehaver]

I loved @TheMenuFilm Apparently I’m not alone 🍔

[Eric Daly @endaly]

True story. And I didn’t print them out using ink jet as suggested below, but that was funny. Roll Tide!

[Hunter Johnson @BurnerLJohnson]

Conversation I just had at a 21+ bar

“Are you Hunter?”
“Yeah.”
“I can remember being young and my dad showing me your tweets.”

[Eric Daly @endaly]

@Juice_Schmidt you just made me want a second lunch! I am going with @sprite cherry.

[Eric Daly @endaly]

Great breakdown of how he got in their heads and took control of the penalty kicks. Equally impressive, or perhaps more impressive, was his amazing save in extra time. None of the below would have mattered without it. So happy for the team and the people of Argentina.

[Geir Jordet @GeirJordet]

Argentina is world champion after a penalty shootout master class. At the core of their performance is goalkeeper Emi Martinez' mind games.

Martinez dominated the French penalty takers, forcing two misses.

Here’s a step-by-step description of his tricks in the final. Thread. 1/

[Eric Daly @endaly]

The celebration in Argentina is amazing. This is "9 de Julio", the widest avenue in the world and it is a sea of people.

[Eric Daly @endaly]

#Messi

[Eric Daly @endaly]

No doubt

[Ettore “Big E” Ewen @WWEBigE]

Take it from me… there’s no better way to start your game day than with @wendys Biggie Bag and a Coke Zero Sugar. Seriously… I used to eat a Triple a day! #CokeZeroSugar #WendysBiggieBag #ad

[Eric Daly @endaly]

@logicalbamafan @TexasFootball Should have been more clear. My comment was about the fans. I was sitting in a see of burnt orange and not a single person gave me grief and I was impressed.

[Eric Daly @endaly]

Kuddos to @TexasFootball and fans for the amazing hospitality in Austin. Looking forward to returning the favor in 2023. #RollTide

[Eric Daly @endaly]

Had to say goodbye to my little girl today. Made it easier knowing she got a bid from Chi O and will be surrounded by amazing friends. Looking forward to seeing her (and Greyson) in less than 3 weeks for the first BAMA game. Roll Tide!