My very best wishes for a blessed 2009 to all of my family, friends, and fans.
~Percy
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY
A picture's worth a thousand words but you can't see what those shades of gray keep covered, you should've seen it in color.This one is my favorite one. This is me and grandma in the Christmas sun all dressed up the day we said our vows. You can't tell it here but it was warm that December and that rose was red and her eyes were blue and just look at that smile I was so proud. Thats the story of our life right there in black and white.
And if it looks like we were scared to death like a couple of kids just trying to save each other, you should've seen it in color.
A pictures worth a thousand words but you can't see what those shades of gray keep covered, you should have seen it in color.
HAPPY 30th ANNIVERSARY DIANNA !
We saw it in color...
Be Blessed.
~Percy
www.PercyPringle.com
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Saturday, December 06, 2008
CONGRATS FLORIDA !
The best team wins.
Best wishes to our friends 40 miles to the east across the Florida line. What a fantastic game this evening. The CRIMSON TIDE walks away with our heads held high, exceeding all expectations with a 12-0 season.ROLL TIDE
Be Blessed.
~Percy
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
AUBURN DROWNS IN THE CRIMSON TIDE
For anyone not from Alabama the firing of Auburn's head coach Tommy Tuberville might seem unexpected. For football fans within the state of Alabama, especially for Alabama fans it was not only expected, it was almost a certainty.Auburn fans will argue with me until they turn blue in the face, but what is happening at Alabama has caused Auburn to fire their head football coach. In what I would characterize as a knee jerk reaction to Alabama success under Nick Saban, Auburn has hit the panic button that dropped the floor out from under one of Auburn's most successful football coaches in their history.
Alabama, currently ranked No. 1 and headed to the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta has always been the measuring stick for Auburn. Auburn cannot feel successful unless they are more successful than Alabama. With all the current success at Alabama, Auburn's troubles are magnified and have become unbearable for the powers that be at Auburn.
Auburn has had much success under Tuberville since his arrival 10 years ago. His domination of Alabama has endeared him to the Auburn faithful to the point of making him an idol. On the other hand, there is a faction of Auburn power-brokers that have never accepted Tuberville. Those people have been waiting for their chance to send Tuberville packing since 2003.
Tuberville was almost fired back in 2003 in the now famous "JetGate" episode. Many believe Tuberville beating Alabama that year saved his job. Tuberville with the support of the Alumni and the Auburn fan base forced these power-brokers to not only back off, but to capitulate. This included the resignation of the then Auburn Athletic Director David Housel.
It would appear that Auburn losing to Alabama 36-0 was the final nail in the coffin for Tuberville as Alabama continued to gain momentum under Saban. In my opinion, if Alabama was still struggling, Tommy Tuberville would have been given another year to right the ship. With the sudden success at Alabama, panic has set in down on the Plains of Auburn.
Tuberville will land on his feet because he is a capable coach. On the other hand, Auburn is in for hard times no matter who they roll out as their next head coach. Making a change will not fix the problem at Auburn, because the problem is not in Auburn. Auburn's problem is in Tuscaloosa and his name is Nick Saban.
Auburn cannot accept playing second fiddle to Alabama, and Alabama will be will be playing first fiddle under Nick Saban for the foreseeable future. So therein lies the conundrum. How do you keep up with the Joneses, when the Joneses now have Nick Saban working for them? The answer is you don't.
Be Blessed.~Percy
www.PercyPringle.com
Sunday, November 30, 2008
TIGERS CAGED - NOW WE GO GATOR HUNTING !
Already No. 1 in the nation, Alabama emphatically reclaimed the top spot in the state in yesterday's Iron Bowl. Nick Saban's Crimson Tide snapped a six-year Iron Bowl losing streak with a 36-0 win over bitter rival Auburn on Saturday, the biggest margin in the series in 46 years. The dominant win set the stage for Alabama (12-0, 8-0 Southeastern Conference) to face No. 2 Florida in the league championship game with a berth in the BCS national title game on the line, next Saturday, December 6th. Of more immediate concern for us Crimson Tide fans, the state belongs to us again.
Be Blessed.~Percy
Saturday, November 29, 2008
IRON BOWL 2008 - TODAY IS THE DAY !
The game we have been waiting for all year. Our 11-0 record means nothing unless we cage The Tigers this afternoon at 2:30 pm (CT) on CBS.
Be Blessed and Roll Tide!~Percy
Friday, November 28, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Looking Back - 45 years and 18 years ago today
I was 9-years old, yet it seems like yesterday. President John F. Kennedy was murdered on the streets of Dallas, Texas on this date in 1963. My life changed that day in so many ways. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that my future in funeral service was set that day. There hasn't been a Novemebr 22nd that has passed for the last 45 years that I have not remembered.I will never forget.
18-years ago today, The Undertaker persona was born. I didn't see it live, as I couldn't afford the PPV. Unlike the death of JFK, this event changed my life also. I salute my friend and business associate Mark Calaway today. Thanks for the memories.
18-years ago today, The Undertaker persona was born. I didn't see it live, as I couldn't afford the PPV. Unlike the death of JFK, this event changed my life also. I salute my friend and business associate Mark Calaway today. Thanks for the memories.One week until ALABAMA /AUBURN !
ROLL TIDE !
Be Blessed.
~Percy
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
THE MAMA OF ALL GAMES SET FOR 11/29
As far as most of us ALABAMA fans are concerned, if we don't kick Auburn's ass on the 29th, our 11-0 season is for nothing. By the way, it was announced today that the game of all games will kickoff at 2:30 pm (CT) on CBS.
How many days until Christmas? The countdown clock is wrong - November 29th is sooner than you think!BE BLESSED.
~Percy
Sunday, November 16, 2008
NO SHOW JONES... I MEAN PERCY
Yep... it was 'NO SHOW PERCY' last night in Meridian, Mississippi. I would like to apologize to the fans, promoter, and fellow wrestlers for my absence. The truth is that I was halfway there and received a call from my "real job" and had to turn around and take care of business. I can proudly say that that was the first time that I ever missed an independent show, and only one of a handful of events in all of my years in the industry. I'm sorry.
Speaking of my country music hero, George "The Possum" Jones, he will be receiving an award at The 31st Annual Kennedy Center Honors, on Sunday, December 7, 2008. Possum is 76-years old now, and still tours almost every weekend all around the globe. You can read about George's upcoming honors at:
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/home.html
I won't say that my ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE went to 11-0 last evening, defeating Mississippi State. Two more weeks until the big one... AUBURN.
Be Blessed.
~Percy
Friday, November 14, 2008
MISSISSIPPI
THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE will take on MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY tomorrow night (Saturday 11-15-08). Totally by coincidence, I will be appearing in Meridian, Mississipi at a indy event. If you live in the area come out and say "howdy!" I haven't been on a card in Meridian since the late 1970s, and I am looking forward to returning. We will be at the Frank Cochran Center, 1725 Carousel Dr, 601-485-1809. SEE 'YA AT RINGSIDE!
You MUST see THE INTERVIEW... click on this link: http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/popup-frame.htmlThanks Leroy Bogan!
Be Blessed.
Be Blessed.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Monday, November 03, 2008
WE'RE NUMBER ONE !
NUMBER ONEAND IT FEELS
SO GOOD !
First time in a regular season,
since 1980.
BUT... we only have five-days before
we are put to the ultimate test.
LOOK OUT
LSU !