Mal Moore cemented his legacy in stone at Alabama with the hire of Nick Saban in 2007. Saban has returned the Crimson Tide to the top of college football, winning three BCS National Championships in the last four years. (abc3340.com)
Mal Moore played for legendary Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant before becoming an assistant on Bryant's staff.
Wednesday, March 20 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-03-21 00:10:36 GMT
Alabama head coach Nick Saban spoke for a few minutes at his news conference Wednesday to talk about his friend and boss in Mal Moore, who announced earlier in the day that he will be stepping down asMore >>
Alabama head coach Nick Saban spoke for a few minutes at his news conference Wednesday to talk about his friend and boss in Mal Moore, who announced earlier in the day that he will be stepping down asMore >>
Released statement on Mal Moore stepping down as athletics director at the University of Alabama:
The University of Alabama announced today that Coach Mal Moore will step down as athletics director, effective March 20, 2013, to become special assistant to President Judy Bonner.
"Mal Moore is Crimson Tide sports," said Bonner. "During his tenure as athletics director, our student athletes have experienced unprecedented success in every aspect of their careers at UA, on the field of play and in the classroom. His contributions to UA athletics on every level are unsurpassed. And, while he will no longer be in charge of day-to-day operations, I am so pleased that we will continue to be able to rely on his wisdom and expertise going forward."
"As many of you may know, due to factors related to my health, I am at a point that I can no longer fulfill my duties as athletics director in the true championship manner the position requires," said Moore. "While I have to focus on my health issue, I look forward to maintaining an ongoing working relationship with this great University as special assistant to Dr. Bonner. I know I can count on each of you to continue your unequaled support for me and The University of Alabama.
"I cannot adequately express what the University means to me. It has been a part of my life for more than 50 years, and I feel honored to have served the Crimson Tide as a player, coach and administrator. I am so appreciative of the University administration, coaches, staff, student-athletes and fans who have made my tenure as director so very meaningful, memorable and special."
A 1963 graduate of The University of Alabama, Moore earned both an undergraduate degree in Sociology and a 1964 master's degree in Secondary Education from the Capstone. The University of Alabama's director of Athletics since 1999, Moore was a football player under legendary Crimson Tide head coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant from 1958-62 and went on to serve as an assistant football coach on Bryant's staff. Moore has the distinction of being a part of 10 national championship football teams as a player, coach and athletics director.
In 2011, he was elected to the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a coach and an administrator. After the completion of the 2011-12 academic and athletic seasons, Moore was named the winner of the John L. Toner Award, given by the National Football Foundation and the Hall of Fame to the nation's best athletics director.
In addition to making his mark on Alabama, Moore also had a national impact as a key member of several prestigious NCAA and college football committees. He has served on the NCAA Division I Football Issues Committee, the SEC Athletics Directors Bowl Advisory Committee and the Big Six Conferences Minority Coaches Forum.
Moore's successor as athletics director will be named as quickly as possible.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:50 AM EDT2013-05-24 09:50:08 GMT
Some charred, grilled meats have been linked to cancer.A study published in the "Journal of Food Science" found marinated steaks had a significant reduction in the amount of carcinogenic compounds afterMore >>
Researchers say grilling your red meat could lead to exposure to cancer-causing agents.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:18 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:18:15 GMT
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Trooper Mark FrancisMore >>
The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:52:26 GMT
Boy Scouts of America will end its ban on gay scouts. But openly gay leaders are still not allowed. The ban was struck down with more than sixty percent of the vote. A spokesperson for the Greater AlabamaMore >>
Boy Scouts of America will end its ban on gay scouts. But openly gay leaders are still not allowed. The ban was struck down with more than sixty percent of the vote. None of those votes came from Alabama delegates.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:34:28 GMT
Multiple train cars derailed Thursday afternoon near Bear Creek in north Alabama.The Marion County Sheriff's Office reports that there the nearby areas are not in any danger "that they're aware of" atMore >>
Multiple train cars derailed Thursday afternoon near Bear Creek in Marion County.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:15:30 GMT
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Houston County Health Department have determined that the cause of a respiratory illness cluster in southeast Alabama was a combination of influenzaMore >>
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Houston County Health Department have determined that the cause of a respiratory illness cluster in southeast Alabama was a combination of influenzaMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:27:15 GMT
Mikey White hit a two-run single in the 10th inning to give Alabama a 7-5 victory against Mississippi at the Southeastern Conference tournament on Thursday. Alabama (34-25) trailed 3-0 early in the eliminationMore >>
Mikey White hit a two-run single in the 10th inning to give Alabama a 7-5 victory against Mississippi at the SEC tournament Thursday. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:19 GMT
NEW YORK CITY -- Former University of Alabama Director of Athletics Mal Moore was named the winner of the College Athletic Director of the Year Award Wednesday night at the 2013 Sports Business AwardsMore >>
Former University of Alabama Director of Athletics Mal Moore was named the winner of the College Athletic Director of the Year Award Wednesday night at the 2013 Sports Business Awards banquet.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:57:16 GMT
ATHENS, Ga. -- The No. 2 Alabama women's golf team shot a 4-under-par round of 284 in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Championships Wednesday on the par-72, 6,372-yard University of Georgia Golf Course. TheMore >>
The No. 2 Alabama women's golf team shot a 4-under-par round of 284 in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Championships.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:52:30 GMT
BY SEAN CARTELL, SEC Digital NetworkHOOVER, Ala. -- Second-seeded LSU scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning Wednesday and cruised to a 3-0 win against seventh-seeded Alabama in the SoutheasternMore >>
Second-seeded LSU scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning Wednesday and cruised to a 3-0 win against seventh-seeded Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:46:23 GMT
Alabama used a 3-run rally in the eighth inning to push past Auburn for a 6-3 victory in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday. The Tide (33-24) trailed 3-1 after threeMore >>
Alabama used a 3-run rally in the eighth inning to push past Auburn for a 6-3 victory in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:34:04 GMT
Birmingham Mayor William Bell is headed to the nation's capital tomorrow. He will attend the ceremony where the four girls killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing will be honored with a congressionalMore >>
Birmingham Mayor William Bell is headed to the nation's capital tomorrow. He will attend the ceremony where the four girls killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing will be honored with a congressionalMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:57:48 GMT
A Bessemer elementary school physical education teacher is among those accused of being involved with a drug trafficking conspiracy that brought approximately $5 million worth of heroin and cocaine toMore >>
A Bessemer elementary school physical education teacher is among those accused of being involved with a drug trafficking conspiracy that brought approximately $5 million worth of heroin and cocaine to the Birmingham area in less than a year.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:33:19 GMT
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has expanded by two. Earlier this month, deputies traveled to South Carolina to pick up a veteran Marine Corp K9. Last year, the sheriff's office K9 unit learned severalMore >>
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has expanded its force by two.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:13:17 GMT
Paul Finebaum, a longtime staple on the radio airwaves in Birmingham, is making a move to Charlotte, North Carolina to host a new show with the SEC Network and ESPN.The former award-winning columnist forMore >>
Paul Finebaum, a longtime staple on the radio airwaves in Birmingham, is making a move to Charlotte, North Carolina to host a new show with the SEC Network and ESPN.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:16:10 GMT
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in southwest Birmingham Thursday.According to Sgt. Johnny Williams, a fight between two men led to a fatal shooting at a home in the 700 block ofMore >>
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in southwest Birmingham Thursday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:46:23 GMT
Alabama used a 3-run rally in the eighth inning to push past Auburn for a 6-3 victory in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday. The Tide (33-24) trailed 3-1 after threeMore >>
Alabama used a 3-run rally in the eighth inning to push past Auburn for a 6-3 victory in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:03:59 GMT
By JOHN ZENORAP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs is adamant that the football program and overall department will rebound from a rough year and that he'll be aroundMore >>
Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs is adamant that the football program and overall department will rebound from a rough year and that he'll be around to enjoy the resurgence.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:26:54 GMT
The SEC and the Big 12 conferences will tip off the first SEC/Big 12 Challenge this Fall. The inter-conference games begin November 14 with Alabama playing host to Texas Tech. Auburn travels to IowaMore >>
The SEC/Big 12 Challenge tips off this fall.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:52 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:52:35 GMT
A six-person committee has completed a review of Auburn's athletic department. Committee member Mac Crawford said Monday the review found that the department is "in good shape" overall. He says the committeeMore >>
A six-person committee has completed a review of Auburn's athletic department.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:39:10 GMT
Auburn, Ala. -- Tina Deese, who has led the Auburn softball program for the last 17 seasons, has been dismissed as head coach, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Wednesday. "I deeply appreciateMore >>
Tina Deese, who has led the Auburn softball program for the last 17 seasons, has been dismissed as head coach, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Wednesday.More >>
Gulf of Mexico anglers will have a longer red snapper season than they thought. Federal regulators had said the season would be nine to 28 days depending on the state. But a week before opening, NOAA Fisheries announced that...More >>
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.More >>
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.More >>
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.More >>
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.More >>
A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.More >>
A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.More >>
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.More >>
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.More >>
One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power grid.More >>
One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power grid.More >>
Serena Williams will begin her bid for a second French Open championship and 16th Grand Slam title overall by facing 83rd-ranked Anna Tatishvili in the first round.More >>
Serena Williams will begin her bid for a second French Open championship and 16th Grand Slam title overall by facing 83rd-ranked Anna Tatishvili in the first round.More >>
The Los Angeles Kings haven't lost a home game in two months, and the San Jose Sharks gave nothing close to the effort necessary to snap the champions' streak in Game 5.More >>
The Los Angeles Kings haven't lost a home game in two months, and the San Jose Sharks gave nothing close to the effort necessary to snap the champions' streak in Game 5.More >>
During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more...More >>
During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more game.More >>
Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose...More >>
Jonathan Quick saved his best save for the final minute, sliding deftly across his crease and snagging Joe Pavelski's shot from point-blank range to the grateful gasps of the Los Angeles Kings' sellout crowd.More >>
Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings hold on for a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on...More >>
Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the...More >>
Chris Kreider steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime, and the New York Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.More >>
Chris Kreider proudly wore the Broadway Hat in the victorious New York Rangers dressing room as he tried to describe the feeling of saving his team's season.More >>
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:59:34 GMT
BY Sean Cartell, SEC Digital NetworkHOOVER, Ala. -- Third-seeded Arkansas opened up a close game with a pair of runs in the top of the ninth inning to remain undefeated at the Southeastern ConferenceMore >>
Arkansas opened up a close game with a pair of runs in the top of the ninth inning to remain undefeated at the SEC Baseball Tournament with a 4-1 victory against LSU.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:24:20 GMT
NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Michael Waltrip and his racing team will be helping Oklahoma residents affected by the recent tornado outbreak during this weekend's race in Charlotte, North Carolina. Three carsMore >>
NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Michael Waltrip and his racing team will be helping Oklahoma residents affected by the recent tornado outbreak during this weekend's race in Charlotte.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:13:17 GMT
Paul Finebaum, a longtime staple on the radio airwaves in Birmingham, is making a move to Charlotte, North Carolina to host a new show with the SEC Network and ESPN.The former award-winning columnist forMore >>
Paul Finebaum, a longtime staple on the radio airwaves in Birmingham, is making a move to Charlotte, North Carolina to host a new show with the SEC Network and ESPN.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:27:15 GMT
Mikey White hit a two-run single in the 10th inning to give Alabama a 7-5 victory against Mississippi at the Southeastern Conference tournament on Thursday. Alabama (34-25) trailed 3-0 early in the eliminationMore >>
Mikey White hit a two-run single in the 10th inning to give Alabama a 7-5 victory against Mississippi at the SEC tournament Thursday. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:19 GMT
NEW YORK CITY -- Former University of Alabama Director of Athletics Mal Moore was named the winner of the College Athletic Director of the Year Award Wednesday night at the 2013 Sports Business AwardsMore >>
Former University of Alabama Director of Athletics Mal Moore was named the winner of the College Athletic Director of the Year Award Wednesday night at the 2013 Sports Business Awards banquet.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:07:15 GMT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - Brian Anderson scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning to give Arkansas a 2-1 victory over Mississippi in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Wednesday. AndersonMore >>
Brian Anderson scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning to give Arkansas a 2-1 victory over Mississippi.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:06:11 GMT
BY Sean Cartell, SEC Digital Network HOOVER, Ala. -- Ninth-seeded Texas A&M launched three home runs Wednesday to knock off top-seeded Vanderbilt, 5-0, in the Southeastern Conference Baseball TournamentMore >>
Ninth-seeded Texas A&M launched three home runs Wednesday to knock off top-seeded Vanderbilt.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:57:16 GMT
ATHENS, Ga. -- The No. 2 Alabama women's golf team shot a 4-under-par round of 284 in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Championships Wednesday on the par-72, 6,372-yard University of Georgia Golf Course. TheMore >>
The No. 2 Alabama women's golf team shot a 4-under-par round of 284 in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Championships.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:52:30 GMT
BY SEAN CARTELL, SEC Digital NetworkHOOVER, Ala. -- Second-seeded LSU scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning Wednesday and cruised to a 3-0 win against seventh-seeded Alabama in the SoutheasternMore >>
Second-seeded LSU scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning Wednesday and cruised to a 3-0 win against seventh-seeded Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:57:47 GMT
Mitch Slauter's two-out single scored Kyle Hann in the 17th inning, giving Mississippi State a 2-1 victory over Missouri Tuesday night in the opening round of the SEC baseball tournament. The game lastedMore >>
Mitch Slauter's two-out single scored Kyle Hann in the 17th inning, giving Mississippi State a 2-1 victory over Missouri Tuesday night in the opening round of the SEC baseball tournament. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:50 AM EDT2013-05-24 09:50:08 GMT
Some charred, grilled meats have been linked to cancer.A study published in the "Journal of Food Science" found marinated steaks had a significant reduction in the amount of carcinogenic compounds afterMore >>
Researchers say grilling your red meat could lead to exposure to cancer-causing agents.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:18 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:18:15 GMT
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Trooper Mark FrancisMore >>
The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:59:34 GMT
BY Sean Cartell, SEC Digital NetworkHOOVER, Ala. -- Third-seeded Arkansas opened up a close game with a pair of runs in the top of the ninth inning to remain undefeated at the Southeastern ConferenceMore >>
Arkansas opened up a close game with a pair of runs in the top of the ninth inning to remain undefeated at the SEC Baseball Tournament with a 4-1 victory against LSU.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:24:20 GMT
NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Michael Waltrip and his racing team will be helping Oklahoma residents affected by the recent tornado outbreak during this weekend's race in Charlotte, North Carolina. Three carsMore >>
NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Michael Waltrip and his racing team will be helping Oklahoma residents affected by the recent tornado outbreak during this weekend's race in Charlotte.More >>
Jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial resume deliberations Thursday after they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time...More >>
Jurors who spent five months determining Jodi Arias' fate couldn't decide whether she should get life in prison or die for murdering her boyfriend, sending prosecutors back to the drawing board to rehash the shocking...More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:34:04 GMT
Birmingham Mayor William Bell is headed to the nation's capital tomorrow. He will attend the ceremony where the four girls killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing will be honored with a congressionalMore >>
Birmingham Mayor William Bell is headed to the nation's capital tomorrow. He will attend the ceremony where the four girls killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing will be honored with a congressionalMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:48:47 GMT
They say timing is everything. Birmingham's timing in working to return the magic to the magic city may be just about perfect. For the second consecutive year census numbers show big cities grew fasterMore >>
They say timing is everything. Birmingham's timing in working to return the magic to the magic city may be just about perfect. For the second consecutive year census numbers show big cities grew faster than did the suburbs.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:16:10 GMT
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in southwest Birmingham Thursday.According to Sgt. Johnny Williams, a fight between two men led to a fatal shooting at a home in the 700 block ofMore >>
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in southwest Birmingham Thursday.More >>
Mal Moore cemented his legacy in stone at Alabama with the hire of Nick Saban in 2007. Saban has returned the Crimson Tide to the top of college football, winning three BCS National Championships in the last four years. (abc3340.com)
Mal Moore played for legendary Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant before becoming an assistant on Bryant's staff.
