ALABAMA 
 FOOTBALL



Bubba 
 went to Alabama on a football scholarship. He was a good running back, but 
 a poor student.

At 
 graduation day, Bubba didn't have enough credits. But he was a great 
 football star and the students held a rally and demanded the dean give him 
 a diploma anyway. They were so insistent that the dean agreed if Bubba could 
 answer one question correctly he would give him a diploma.

The 
 one question test was held in the auditorium and the students packed the 
 place. It was standing room only.

The 
 dean was on the stage and told Bubba to come up. The dean had the diploma 
 in his hand and said, "Bubba, if you can answer this question correctly 
 I'll give you your 
 diploma."

Bubba 
 said he was ready and the dean asked him the question. "Bubba," he 
 said, "How much is three times seven?"

Bubba 
 looked up at the ceiling and then down at his shoes, just pondering the 
 question. The students began chanting, "Graduate him anyway! 
 Graduate him anyway!"

Then 
 Bubba held up his hand and the auditorium became silent. Bubba said, 
 "I think I know the answer. Three times seven is twenty-one."

A 
 hush fell over the auditorium and the Alabama students began another 
 chant. "Give him another chance! Give him another chance!"