Alabama’s Magic City Classic felt different, but still the Classic
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
April 19, 2021
Alabama A&M quarterback Aqeel Glass, Offensive MVP for the spring 2021 Magic City Classic, throws a screen pass during the game. After a slow start, Glass amassed more than 400 total yards in the Bulldogs 38-14 victory. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr. / Alabama NewsCenter)
Comedian Jermaine “FunnyMaine” Johnson can usually be found in the stands of Legion Field as the Magic City Classic is played. He’s the hype man, the fellow who walks among the people, sharing stories and giving away prizes.
Saturday, FunnyMaine was separated from the fans, stationed just beyond the south end zone. His in-game giveaways and comments came via a display on the videoboard.
Many of the festivities that usually surround the Magic City Classic, including tailgating, will be missing this year. But Legion Field will still be the site of a spirited football game between arch rivals Alabama State and Alabama A&M. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr. / Alabama NewsCenter)
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
It’s more than a game.
That is the standard description of the McDonald’s Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola. The annual fall gridiron meeting at Legion Field between Alabama State and Alabama A&M universities is the marquee event of at least a week of activity in and around Birmingham.
Alabama’s Magic City Classic different this year, but rivalry the same
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. April 14, 2021
Many of the festivities that usually surround the Magic City Classic, including tailgating, will be missing this year. But Legion Field will still be the site of a spirited football game between arch rivals Alabama State and Alabama A&M. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr. / Alabama NewsCenter)
It’s more than a game.
That is the standard description of the McDonald’s Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola. The annual fall gridiron meeting at Legion Field between Alabama State and Alabama A&M universities is the marquee event of at least a week of activity in and around Birmingham.