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Video above: Fans turn Legion Field into a home ahead of Magic City ClassicAmon Scarbrough, an Alabama State University defensive back, says it's an honor to come home and be a part of such a historic game."The feeling is wonderful being from Birmingham and having everybody out there and half of the people you know just speaks volumes," said Scarbrough.He said the Magic City Classic is more than just a classic game. Scarbrough said this is one of the greatest games among Historically Black Colleges and Universities beyond Alabama. Scarbrough explained that his coaches also played a part of the ongoing history. Eddie Robinson Jr., ASU's head coach, along with others, played in the Magic City Classic. Scarbrough said because they emphasize the importance of the game, it is also important to him and his teammates. Scarbrough said that, outside of playing for ASU, he didn't really go to the Magic City Classic growing up, but now, it has a new meaning for him."It's always this time of year where you are getting out of school early," said Barry White, an Alabama A&M University tight end.White said he did go to the Classic growing up, so it means a lot to him to be a part of the historical game. White explains how special it makes him feel to watch the game in the stands to be now playing on the field during the Magic City Classic.History has a funny way of repeating itself. White said outside of the Magic City Classic, this isn't his first time playing on the field. He played for a Metro Birmingham Little League, where teams all around Birmingham play at Legion Field for their Championship.Both White and Scarbrough said it's a privilege that their HBCU is getting the recognition it deserves. They said they are grateful that people will be able to watch the game on ESPNU.Both players played for the Pinson Indians together from 2017 to 2019. Scarbrough was on the team in 2020 when Pinson won the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 6A State Championship. Alabama State University has won the last two games."We know we're going to win. This team right here, we've been through a lot," said Scarbrough.The two have been rivals since 1940. Alabama State University has won 36 times, and Alabama A&M University has won 44 times. Three of those games since 1940 have been a tie between the two."Gun violence is not good, and it's really on a high right now down there," said White about the recent violence in the city.Both White and Scarbrough encourage the community to come out and have fun without any violence.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
Amon Scarbrough
Armon Scarbrough, Alabama State University Senior, Defensive BackVideo above: Fans turn Legion Field into a home ahead of Magic City Classic
Amon Scarbrough, an Alabama State University defensive back, says it's an honor to come home and be a part of such a historic game.
"The feeling is wonderful being from Birmingham and having everybody out there and half of the people you know just speaks volumes," said Scarbrough.
He said the Magic City Classic is more than just a classic game. Scarbrough said this is one of the greatest games among Historically Black Colleges and Universities beyond Alabama.
Scarbrough explained that his coaches also played a part of the ongoing history. Eddie Robinson Jr., ASU's head coach, along with others, played in the Magic City Classic. Scarbrough said because they emphasize the importance of the game, it is also important to him and his teammates.
Scarbrough said that, outside of playing for ASU, he didn't really go to the Magic City Classic growing up, but now, it has a new meaning for him.
Barry White
Barry White, Alabama A&M University Senior, Tight End"It's always this time of year where you are getting out of school early," said Barry White, an Alabama A&M University tight end.
White said he did go to the Classic growing up, so it means a lot to him to be a part of the historical game. White explains how special it makes him feel to watch the game in the stands to be now playing on the field during the Magic City Classic.
History has a funny way of repeating itself. White said outside of the Magic City Classic, this isn't his first time playing on the field. He played for a Metro Birmingham Little League, where teams all around Birmingham play at Legion Field for their Championship.
Both White and Scarbrough said it's a privilege that their HBCU is getting the recognition it deserves. They said they are grateful that people will be able to watch the game on ESPNU.
Both players played for the Pinson Indians together from 2017 to 2019. Scarbrough was on the team in 2020 when Pinson won the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 6A State Championship.
Alabama State University has won the last two games.
"We know we're going to win. This team right here, we've been through a lot," said Scarbrough.
The two have been rivals since 1940. Alabama State University has won 36 times, and Alabama A&M University has won 44 times. Three of those games since 1940 have been a tie between the two.
"Gun violence is not good, and it's really on a high right now down there," said White about the recent violence in the city.
Both White and Scarbrough encourage the community to come out and have fun without any violence.
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