[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 111 (Thursday, July 24, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S9901]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO COLIN ``BIG C'' MacGUIRE

 Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I rise today to give tribute to 
Mr. Colin MacGuire, affectionately known by all as ``Big C.'' Standing 
at 4-foot-7-inches, Mr. MacGuire is a small man in stature, but a large 
man in character, integrity, and heart. ``Big C'' is an avid and 
faithful Alabama fan and is even touted by some as one the South's 
biggest Bama fans.
  ``Big C's'' love for the Crimson Tide began at an early age, when he 
received four College Football Digest books. He immediately began 
memorizing the Tide's scores, stats, and other historical information 
and has continued to this day. It is this deep knowledge and love for 
his team, that led ``Big C'' to author ``Crimson Tide: 1,015 Questions 
and Answers.''
  After graduating from Fort Dale Academy in 1976, Mr. MacGuire took 
the advice of his father and enrolled in Marion Military Institute, but 
after only one year, he transferred to the University of Alabama. While 
at the University, he was the manager for the wrestling team in the 
fall of 1977, and in the spring of 1978, he began managing the Crimson 
Tide football team. During this time, Colin had the wonderful 
opportunity to work for the legendary Coach Paul ``Bear'' Bryant, as 
well as, to run the sidelines while the Tide won back-to-back National 
Championships on the field.
  Mr. MacGuire graduated from the University of Alabama in the spring 
of 1980 with a bachelor's degree in communications, but his hear has 
never left Tuscaloosa. ``Big C'' continues this commitment to the Tide 
as both a fan and alumnus. He has never met a stranger and continues to 
spread his kindness and infectious laugh to his community. I suppose 
all that is left to say to Mr. Colin ``Big C'' MacGuire is, ``Hey, big 
man, Roll Tide.''

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