My family originates from Irish peasant stock, which contributes to a somewhat no-nonsense attitude to death. When I was about six, my grandfather died in Ireland. Far-flung sons, daughters and their families gathered for the funeral.

HGTV by way of Faulkner is the single best descriptor I've ever read.

Just this summer, my uncle died. His cremated remains were brought from his state of residence to SC for interment. The graveside service, attended only by family, was held in the middle of the day during that godawful heat wave we had. It was 108 degrees. Three generations of my family stood around in our Sunday…

Saban was in year two at Alabama and 12-0 when Florida beat him in the 2008 SEC Championship game and went on to win the national title; so conversely, you’re wrong. What about LSU in 2007, Auburn in 2010, FSU in 2013 and tOSU last year. Saban is 3-7 regarding nations titles.