Associated Press Updated: 17 April 2012 | 12:59 pm in News Hawk by John McGlothlen

Alabama’s BCS trophy accidentally broken by dad

Crystal football valued at $30,000

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FILE - in this Jan. 21, 2012, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban holds up the Coaches Trophy in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — There’s a new mystery on the University of Alabama campus: Which player’s father broke the Crimson Tide’s latest BCS championship trophy?

University officials say the $30,000 crystal football shattered after being knocked off its stand following the annual A-Day scrimmage on Saturday.

A university spokesperson says the father of a current player accidentally toppled the trophy, which was on display in the athletic building. But The Tuscaloosa News reports that officials aren’t releasing the name of the man, who apparently tripped near the display.

‘Bama fans have already come up with a joke about the mishap. Some are posting on social media: “Don’t worry about it. We’ll get another one next season.”

It’s unclear whether the Waterford crystal trophy was insured.

 

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Alabama’s BCS trophy accidentally broken by dad
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    Jeff Klinzman said: On April 18, 2012

    Oh, the irony! The shattered trophy is emblematic of a broken, corrupt college football system, where the money mill that is the bowl system must be preserved, even as it devalues postseason play which still does not produce a champion on the field.

    And, the Commie in me has to wonder: how on earth is a crystal football worth $30,000!? That must be the exchange value of the bauble, since it has zero use value except as a glittery, extravagent object.

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    Jack Lorenz said: On April 19, 2012

    If only there were a damage-resistant material that the trophy could have been made of… something like- pigskin!

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    Todd Johnson said: On April 19, 2012

    Jeff..that trophy is made of Waterford crystal…every piece is made of the finest, hand blown glass, completely free of impurities and are made by the some of the most skilled glass artisans in the world in Waterford City, Ireland.

    Quite honestly, you won’t find a better quality of crystal glass made anywhere else in the world… That’s why its so expensive.


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