University of Alabama's Barrett Jones Receives 2011 National ARA Sportsmanship Award by Former Crimson Tide Coach Gene Stallings
GLENVIEW, Ill., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Crimson Tide's Gene Stallings presents the 2011 National Awards and Recognition Association Sportsmanship Award to University of Alabama lineman, Barrett Jones. "Sportsmanship is something that's really important, not just to me but to our team," Jones said. "Coach (Nick) Saban does a really good job of instilling that in us, and instilling that we need to play with class. That's something that's important to our team. That's something that comes straight from the top."
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Seen here-- Alabama Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott Cochran (left) and Awards and Recognition Association president Guy Barone (far right) with Gene Stallings and Barrett Jones at a recent Tide basketball game.
The ARA Sportsmanship Award is the only national award that recognizes an athlete's character as it relates to sportsmanship. "Barrett jumped out at us as one of the greats on and off the field. He is one for the books with his outstanding track record, desire to win and to give back and help those in need," said Stallings.
For more photos and details about the award visit, www.arasportsmanshipaward.com.
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