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Sports Illustrated issue featuring Crimson Tide Heisman frontrunner Mark Ingram is now available at all Books-A-Million stores in Alabama. (Photo: Business Wire)
Sports Illustrated issue featuring Crimson Tide Heisman frontrunner Mark Ingram is now available at all Books-A-Million stores in Alabama. (Photo: Business Wire)   (Associated Press)
Crew work aboard the Maersk Alabama after the ship docked in Mombasa harbour, Kenya Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Guards aboard the Maersk Alabama used guns and a sound blaster Wednesday to repel the second pirate attack in seven months on the U.S. vessel at a time when ships are...
Crew work aboard the Maersk Alabama after the ship docked in Mombasa harbour, Kenya Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Guards aboard the Maersk Alabama used guns and a sound blaster Wednesday to repel the second...   (Associated Press)
The Maersk Alabama is pushed into position by a tugboat as the ship docks in Mombasa harbour, Kenya Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Guards aboard the Maersk Alabama used guns and a sound blaster Wednesday to repel the second pirate attack in seven months on the U.S. vessel at a...
The Maersk Alabama is pushed into position by a tugboat as the ship docks in Mombasa harbour, Kenya Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Guards aboard the Maersk Alabama used guns and a sound blaster Wednesday to repel...   (Associated Press)
In this undated photo released by Spink Shreves Galleries, Civil War-era envelope postmarked November 15, 1861 with a Confederate Postmaster's blue 5 cent Livingston, Alabama
In this undated photo released by Spink Shreves Galleries, Civil War-era envelope postmarked November 15, 1861 with a Confederate Postmaster's blue 5 cent Livingston, Alabama "provisional" postage stamp...   (Associated Press)
Former Captain of the container ship Maersk Alabama, Richard Phillips, left speaks during a news conference  in Norfolk, Va., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Former Captain of the container ship Maersk Alabama, Richard Phillips, left speaks during a news conference in Norfolk, Va., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)   (Associated Press)
Former Captain of the container ship Maersk Alabama, Richard Phillips, speaks to the  crew of the Guided Missile Destroyer the USS Bainbridge during a ceremony aboard the ship4 in Norfolk, Va., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Former Captain of the container ship Maersk Alabama, Richard Phillips, speaks to the crew of the Guided Missile Destroyer the USS Bainbridge during a ceremony aboard the ship4 in Norfolk, Va., Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
Former Captain of the container ship Maersk Alabama, Richard Phillips, left, and U.S. Navy Capt. Frank Castellan seated at right speak during a news conference in Norfolk, Va., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The lifeboat where Phillips was rescued from is on display behind them. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Former Captain of the container ship Maersk Alabama, Richard Phillips, left, and U.S. Navy Capt. Frank Castellan seated at right speak during a news conference in Norfolk, Va., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Former Captain of the container ship Maersk Alabama, Richard Phillips, listens to a question during a news conference in Norfolk, Va., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The lifeboat , that he was rescued from is on display behind him. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Former Captain of the container ship Maersk Alabama, Richard Phillips, listens to a question during a news conference in Norfolk, Va., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The lifeboat , that he was rescued from...   (Associated Press)
Former Captain of the container ship Maersk Alabama, Richard Phillips, right, is saluted by a sailor as he presents commemorative coins to members of the crew of the Guided Missile Destroyer the USS Bainbridge during a ceremony in Norfolk, Va., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Former Captain of the container ship Maersk Alabama, Richard Phillips, right, is saluted by a sailor as he presents commemorative coins to members of the crew of the Guided Missile Destroyer the USS Bainbridge...   (Associated Press)
A resident is photographed Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 walking around downtown Lexington, Miss., in Holmes County. The first national statistics that look at obesity on the county level show that Mississippi has three counties among the worst in the nation, Humphreys, Jefferson and Holmes. High rates of obesity and diabetes...
A resident is photographed Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 walking around downtown Lexington, Miss., in Holmes County. The first national statistics that look at obesity on the county level show that Mississippi...   (Associated Press)
A resident walks around downtown Lexington, Miss., in Holmes County, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The first national statistics that look at obesity on the county level show that Mississippi has three counties among the worst in the nation, Humphreys, Jefferson and Holmes. High rates of obesity and diabetes were reported...
A resident walks around downtown Lexington, Miss., in Holmes County, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The first national statistics that look at obesity on the county level show that Mississippi has three counties...   (Associated Press)
In this April 23, 2009 file photo Mariner John Cronan poses for a portrait at his home in Merion Station, Pa.  Cronan was a crewman aboard the Maersk Alabama when pirates attacked off the coast of Somalia in April. He and  and at least one other crew member are suing...
In this April 23, 2009 file photo Mariner John Cronan poses for a portrait at his home in Merion Station, Pa. Cronan was a crewman aboard the Maersk Alabama when pirates attacked off the coast of Somalia...   (Associated Press)
In this photo taken Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, Captain Richard Phillips is seen in Underhill, Vt.  Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama on Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 for the second time in seven months, though private guards on board the U.S.-flagged ship repelled the attack with gunfire and...
In this photo taken Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, Captain Richard Phillips is seen in Underhill, Vt. Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama on Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 for the second time in seven months,...   (Associated Press)
This 1979 class photo released by the Massachusetts Maritime Academy shows Paul Rochford of Barrington, R.I., who was captain aboard the merchant ship Maersk Alabama when arm guards repelled an attack by pirates early Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, off the coast of Africa. (AP Photo/Massachusetts Maritime Academy)
This 1979 class photo released by the Massachusetts Maritime Academy shows Paul Rochford of Barrington, R.I., who was captain aboard the merchant ship Maersk Alabama when arm guards repelled an attack...   (Associated Press)
Map of the Horn of Africa region shows approximate location of both attacks upon the Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates
Map of the Horn of Africa region shows approximate location of both attacks upon the Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates   (Associated Press)
FILE - This April 22, 2009 file photo shows the U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama, leaving the Port of Mombasa, Kenya.  Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama ship for the second time in seven months on Wednesday Nov, 18, 2009, but guards aboard the cargo ship returned fire and repelled...
FILE - This April 22, 2009 file photo shows the U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama, leaving the Port of Mombasa, Kenya. Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama ship for the second time in seven months on...   (Associated Press)
FILE - The U.S.-flagged cargo ship, the Maersk Alabama arrives in Mombasa, Kenya, in this Saturday April 11 2009, file photo, after the ship was attacked by Somali pirates firing automatic weapons Wednesday but its unarmed crew locked themselves in a secure room.  Somali pirates attacked the Maersk...
FILE - The U.S.-flagged cargo ship, the Maersk Alabama arrives in Mombasa, Kenya, in this Saturday April 11 2009, file photo, after the ship was attacked by Somali pirates firing automatic weapons Wednesday...   (Associated Press)
A Norfolk resident walks through water to get to his car on a flooded street from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, in the Ocean View area of Norfolk, Va. The storm quickly weakened once it made landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday...
A Norfolk resident walks through water to get to his car on a flooded street from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, in the Ocean View area of Norfolk, Va. The storm quickly...   (Associated Press)
Tourists photograph the sunrise as Tropical Storm Ida makes landfall along the Alabama Gulf Coast in Gulf Shores, Ala., Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.  (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Tourists photograph the sunrise as Tropical Storm Ida makes landfall along the Alabama Gulf Coast in Gulf Shores, Ala., Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)   (Associated Press)
Tourists walk along the beach at sunrise as Tropical Storm Ida makes landfall along the Alabama Gulf Coast in Gulf Shores, Ala., Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.  (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Tourists walk along the beach at sunrise as Tropical Storm Ida makes landfall along the Alabama Gulf Coast in Gulf Shores, Ala., Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)   (Associated Press)
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Tuskegee quarterback Joshua Harris (7) is hit by Alabama State's DreQuay Everett, left, and Preston Hale during the Turkey Day Classic college football game at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Montgomery Advertiser, David Bundy)
Tuskegee quarterback Joshua Harris (7) is hit by Alabama State's DreQuay Everett, left, and Preston Hale during the Turkey Day Classic college football game at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
Alabama State head coach Reggie Barlow watches as they play Tuskegee in the Turkey Day Classic college football at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Montgomery Advertiser, David Bundy)
Alabama State head coach Reggie Barlow watches as they play Tuskegee in the Turkey Day Classic college football at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Montgomery Advertiser,...   (Associated Press)
Tuskegee defensive end Brandon Anderson, center, prepares to sack Alabama State quarterback Chris Mitchell, right, as Alabama State's Aaron Wheeler (77) tries to block in the Turkey Day Classic college football game at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Montgomery Advertiser, David Bundy)
Tuskegee defensive end Brandon Anderson, center, prepares to sack Alabama State quarterback Chris Mitchell, right, as Alabama State's Aaron Wheeler (77) tries to block in the Turkey Day Classic college...   (Associated Press)
Alabama's Tony Mitchell staggers down the court after receiving a gash above his eye during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in the Old Spice Classic tournament in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Alabama's Tony Mitchell staggers down the court after receiving a gash above his eye during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in the Old Spice Classic tournament in Lake...   (Associated Press)
In this Nov. 14, 2009, photo, Mississippi State running back Anthony Dixon (24) runs through Alabama defenders during an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss. Dixon's use of power and speed will receive a tough challenge from the No. 20 Mississippi defenders this Saturday in the two school's regular-season-ending...
In this Nov. 14, 2009, photo, Mississippi State running back Anthony Dixon (24) runs through Alabama defenders during an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss. Dixon's use of power and speed...   (Associated Press)
Alabama State's Briana Thomas knocks the ball from Georgia's Jaleesa Rhoden during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga. Georgia beat Alabama 75-48. (AP Photo/Tricia Spaulding)
Alabama State's Briana Thomas knocks the ball from Georgia's Jaleesa Rhoden during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga. Georgia beat Alabama 75-48....   (Associated Press)
Georgia's Ashley Houts, center, and Alabama State's Kimberly Hunter, left, and Tandria Milton battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday night, Nov. 25, 2009, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Tricia Spaulding)
Georgia's Ashley Houts, center, and Alabama State's Kimberly Hunter, left, and Tandria Milton battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday night, Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
Georgia's Ashley Houts, center, and Alabama State's Kimberly Hunter, left, and Tandria Milton battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday night, Nov. 25, 2009, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Tricia Spaulding)
Georgia's Ashley Houts, center, and Alabama State's Kimberly Hunter, left, and Tandria Milton battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday night, Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
Georgia's Jasmine James is fouled by Alabama State's Nikel White during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday night, Nov. 25, 2009, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Tricia Spaulding)
Georgia's Jasmine James is fouled by Alabama State's Nikel White during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday night, Nov. 25, 2009, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Tricia...   (Associated Press)
Georgia's Porsha Phillips shoots over Alabama State'sTanika Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday night, Nov. 25, 2009, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Tricia Spaulding)
Georgia's Porsha Phillips shoots over Alabama State'sTanika Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday night, Nov. 25, 2009, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Tricia...   (Associated Press)
Georgia's Jasmine James is fouled by Alabama State's Erica Henderson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Tricia Spaulding)
Georgia's Jasmine James is fouled by Alabama State's Erica Henderson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Tricia Spaulding)   (Associated Press)
FILE - This is an Oct. 24, 2009, file photo showing Alabama coach Nick Saban leading his top-ranked team onto the field prior to their NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Saban is successful and wildly popular among Alabama fans, who sport
FILE - This is an Oct. 24, 2009, file photo showing Alabama coach Nick Saban leading his top-ranked team onto the field prior to their NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bryant-Denny Stadium...   (Associated Press)
FILE - This is an Oct. 24, 2009, file photo showing Alabama coach Nick Saban leading his top-ranked team onto the field prior to their NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Hard to believe the moment happened nearly 26 years ago.
FILE - This is an Oct. 24, 2009, file photo showing Alabama coach Nick Saban leading his top-ranked team onto the field prior to their NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bryant-Denny Stadium...   (Associated Press)
In this photo taken on Nov. 21, 2009, Alabama running back Mark Ingram (22) goes for a 40-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Ben Tate of Auburn is not about to concede the
In this photo taken on Nov. 21, 2009, Alabama running back Mark Ingram (22) goes for a 40-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga at Bryant-Denny Stadium...   (Associated Press)
In this photo taken on Nov. 21, 2009, Alabama running back Mark Ingram (22) goes for a 40-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Ben Tate of Auburn is not about to concede the
In this photo taken on Nov. 21, 2009, Alabama running back Mark Ingram (22) goes for a 40-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga at Bryant-Denny Stadium...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2009, file photo, Auburn's Ben Tate (44) is tackled by Tennessee's Savion Foster (43) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Ben Tate is not about to concede the
FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2009, file photo, Auburn's Ben Tate (44) is tackled by Tennessee's Savion Foster (43) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Ben Tate is not...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2008 file photo, Alabama's Mark Ingram (22) runs on a 14-yard touchdown as Auburn's Josh Bynes (17) and Sen Derrick Marks (94) defend during their NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama won 36-0. Auburn could run in to trouble...
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2008 file photo, Alabama's Mark Ingram (22) runs on a 14-yard touchdown as Auburn's Josh Bynes (17) and Sen Derrick Marks (94) defend during their NCAA college football game at...   (Associated Press)
Alabama punt returner Javier Arenas (28) outruns the Chattanooga defense on a 66-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Alabama punt returner Javier Arenas (28) outruns the Chattanooga defense on a 66-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa,...   (Associated Press)
Alabama's Rolando McClain (25) reacts after a fourth quarter score in their NCAA college football game against Chattanooga at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  Alabama won 45-0. At right is coach Nick Saban. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Alabama's Rolando McClain (25) reacts after a fourth quarter score in their NCAA college football game against Chattanooga at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Alabama...   (Associated Press)
Chattanooga quarterback B.J. Coleman (19) reacts in the second half of a 45-0 loss to Alabama in an NCAA college football game against at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Chattanooga quarterback B.J. Coleman (19) reacts in the second half of a 45-0 loss to Alabama in an NCAA college football game against at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009....   (Associated Press)
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