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Josh Johnson retweeted
Rest of Alabama game against St. John's has been postponed "due to field conditions,'" per PA announcement. Game will re-start at 11 a.m. Monday. Gates will open at 10.
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One of the greatest speeches of the late 20th century, given on the 40th anniversary of one of the most spectacular days in human history.
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You have better odds of being struck by lightning in a cave than successfully logging into your ESPN account on your first four attempts.
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LEGAL SITUATION: I have seen a lot of really misleading and/or flat wrong statements commentary about this unfortunate situation. I have shared so much of my life’s most important moments with you guys. It is important to share this, too. I appreciate your kindness and support.
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The Night My World Went Dark I recently received the video of my 99-yard kickoff return against Boston College in the opening game of the 1984 season. For most people, that video is a highlight. For me, it is both a miracle and a wound. I see myself flying down that field, young, strong, full of promise, with the crowd roaring and the future wide open. I see a young man doing exactly what he believed he was born to do. And then I remember what came next. The very next series, my life changed forever. I blew out my knee. In one moment, the lights of my dream began to dim. Over the next seven years, I would suffer six knee injuries and surgeries. I have never shared this before, but the pain became so heavy that twice I thought about putting an end to it all. I was lost. I lived destructively, trying to find my way back to the man I used to be, trying to make sense of a life that no longer looked like the one I had imagined. While I was with the Denver Broncos, I blew out my knee for the final time. I was told it was my meniscus. Later, when I was with the Miami Dolphins, Coach Don Shula called me into his office and told me the truth: I had a torn ACL, and I was being released. Just like that, my career was over. I was 25 years old, sitting in an apartment I had signed a lease on two days earlier, broke, cut from a team for the first time in my life, and facing a surgery that would end the only dream I had ever known. My contract was voided because of a pre-existing injury. Then, as if life wanted to make sure I felt every ounce of the fall, someone broke into my new car—the one I could no longer afford—and stole the expensive sound system I had just installed. I sat there in the dark, not just around me, but inside me. I could not see tomorrow. Football had always told me who I was. Without it, I felt like a failure. I felt forgotten. I felt cheated. And even now, every time I watch that 99-yard return, it is hard not to think about what might have been. But God did not let that be the end of my story. Years later, when I was diagnosed with ALS, I already knew what darkness felt like. I knew the sound of silence after the crowd stops cheering. I knew what it meant to lose the life you thought you were supposed to have. But I also knew how to pray from the floor. I knew how to get out of bed when my heart wanted to stay buried. So when you see me smiling, understand this: That smile did not come easy. It came through pain, tears, depression, broken dreams, and battles nobody saw. It came from surviving nights I thought would destroy me. And every time I see that video, I still wonder what might have been. But I also remember this: I am still here. And that means God was not finished with me.
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Great segment with my friend @spann discussing weather safety…
🎧As we head into the heart of storm season, preparation becomes more important than ever. James Spann and Josh Johnson cover severe weather awareness, summer storm preparedness, and the steps families can take now to stay safe throughout June and beyond! buzzsprout.com/2120802/episo…
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Hi! I am very proud to announce what’s next! The Alabama Emergency Management Agency is an incredible group of men & women who work tirelessly to prepare, mitigate and respond to disasters. I am thrilled to join them and serve you in this new capacity. More to come.
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Fun memory from several years back…
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Dale Murphy - class act
Bob Horner and I were destined to be teammates somewhere. I signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Arizona State before I was drafted. Bob played at ASU and ended up in Atlanta my first full year in the major leagues—1978. One way or another, it was bound to happen. From the minute Bob Horner joined the Braves, all us players could see he was good. I mean… really good. And that swing—short and quick, x or and could turn around anybody’s fast ball. And Bob knew the strike zone. He just did not swing at a bad pitch (like I had a tendency to do a little too often…) He was a unique talent and I was very lucky to be in the lineup with him most of my career. All of my numbers were better when he was hitting behind me. And that fact is not lost on me. I know my career was better because of him. It’s been a hard few weeks for the Braves Family losing Ted and Bobby—and now Bob. These 3 men all had such a profound impact on my career. I am forever grateful. Nancy and I will miss Bob and our hearts go out to Chris and Trent and Tyler, along with their entire family. The older we get, the more we cherish wonderful memories and this past month has brought a flood of them back to us. The gratitude we feel for them all has been overwhelming. Rest well, my friend and teammate.
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Josh Johnson retweeted
Tornado as it moved over Webb, AL. @NWSTallahassee #tornado #wiregrass #alwx
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7:45pm Mon May 25 - Tornado Warning for Henry County - this is a confirmed tornado (on the ground) in the southern part of the county now, moving north. Take cover!
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REMINDER: If you hear thunder, you’re close enough to be struck by lightning! Go indoors and start a 30 minute timer on your phone. If no more thunder before the timer goes off, you can go back out. If you hear thunder, restart the 30 minute timer.
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RT @katieworthy_: Sunset in Prattville, AL tonight. 🤩 @spann @JoshWeather
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Inside STEAM DAY at LEAD Academy in Montgomery! youtu.be/9hbyrAbUEh4 #school #STEAM #weather

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STORMY START: Showers and storms are ongoing this morning across Alabama; these will slide south as the morning progresses. The severe weather risk is near zero, but heavy rain, thunder and lightning are likely in spots. The rain becomes more isolated by afternoon.
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