Further proof of how bad a shape Alabama is in

Alabama came up SNAKE EYES in the NFL Draft for the first time since 1970. If that isn't proof how far 'Bama has fallen, I don't know what would be.

TUSCALOOSA Without saying a word, the NFL collectively passed clear judgment this weekend on Alabama's 2008 draft class.

The Crimson Tide was not included among the 252 selections in this year's NFL draft. It was the first time Alabama has been shut out since 1970, the year the American Football League officially joined the NFL.

"We're just really confused," offensive lineman Justin Britt said. "I mean, this doesn't make any sense."

Read the rest of Gentry Estes' story here.

Confused? What is there to be confused about, Justin? The simple point is thanks to probation, poor recruiting and poor talent evaluation by former coach Mike Shula, the talent pool is pretty damned shallow up in T-town these days. It's a very embarrassing day to be an Alabama fan, but with a real coach manning the sidelines who can recruit like it's nobody's business, it's only a matter of time.

I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!