Alabama A&M’s Spady quickly learns Classic’s importance

BIRMINGHAM – Alabama A&M first-year head coach James Spady already knows enough about the Magic City Classic to know it can make or break a coach’s resume.

Spady, the former tight ends/co-offensive line coach at Nevada (2010-13) and offensive coordinator at Grambling State (2007-09), will be roaming the sidelines for the first time as the A&M boss Saturday when the Bulldogs (2-5, 1-3) entertain Alabama State (4-3, 3-2) in the 73rd annual Magic City Classic at Legion Field.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., and the game will be televised by ESPN3 and ESPNU on a delayed basis later that evening.

“I’ve been coaching for 22 years, but I already know there is no game like this one,” Spady said. “It’s just off the charts. I think as players and as coaches, it’s an honor and privilege to play in a game of this magnitude.

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