TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - A webpage aimed to raise money for accused Toomer's Corner oak tree poisoner Harvey Updyke is offering T-shirts, stickers and 8x10 autographed photographs.The website, created by Updyke's daughter, says he has "experienced financial strain due to court costs and his travels to and from Alabama. We, ROLL DAMN TIDE!, hope to relieve him with his this fundraiser." (Click here to view the webpage on Facebook.)In a conversation via Facebook, Updyke said his financial issues involve a $50,000 bond, transportation back-and-forth from Louisiana and for his wife's "major back surgery."Updyke wrote, "Things are getting tight."Updyke said his next court date is Jan. 5, and his trial is set for March 17.Click here for previous Updyke coverage on al.com.* Izzy Gould covers Alabama football for the Mobile Press-Register, The Birmingham News, The Huntsville Times and al.com.
Why does AL.com feel it necessary to link this kind of crap?
Why do you think five plus two equals thirteen?
"He is not one of us. He is not a true Crimson Tide fan. He isn't worthy of saying the words Roll Tide."But please. Make sure you all look out for him as Izzy Gould reports that a fundraising site has emerged as a source of help for the troubled, misunderstood Alabama fan. http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/12/roll_damn_tide_webpage_aimed_a.html
I must say that some of the Shane comments don't put us too far away from Updyke status. But that's just me I guess.