Where is prothro now

Jasper, formerly Walker High, went last year as a 6A program. Class 6A Spanish Fort went and averaged Daniel Boyette covers Huntsville sports for AL. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.

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Mike Shula. Joe Kines. Nick Saban. What in the world was happening in Tuscaloosa? His football career was over — yet as his mind strained, his competitiveness kicked in: Tyrone Prothro continued working toward his degree. Focusing on his studies was not his strong suit. And as he looks back today, Prothro told the Huts And Nuts podcast that it was a man named Nick Saban who came to his rescue. Yes, the same coach for whom Prothro never played, the same coach who was forced to officially take Prothro off the Bama roster on August 3, I had a meeting with Coach Saban and he told me that the best thing I could do was to get my degree.

He then chewed me out in a second meeting and he helped me realize that it was the best thing I could do for myself. Yet today, he is a happy camper. At the time of this writing, Prothro and his wife, Sidnie, were expecting the arrival of daughter Laila — she will enter the world as brother London welcomes her with open arms.

After taking a few days off, Prothro will head back to work as an offensive assistant coach with the Jasper High School football team.

Everyone wants to know, as the subject of a print, do you get a free one? I think every kid when he comes to Alabama wants to be part of one of those moments that is immortalized in a print.

How does it feel to be part of that? People still remember it like it was yesterday. It makes you feel good to know that I will always be part of history. What are some of your best memories of being an Alabama football player? But just running out in front of the fans and having everybody cheer for you.

Alabama fans are probably the best fans you could ever have. Have you had any access to the version of the Crimson Tide? What do you expect from this team? Everyone of course knows how your career ended with a leg injury — how is that leg today? It's doing well.