Mike Adcock
Class of 2006
Mike Adcock built an outstanding football career that carried him from Huntsville high school fields to the national stage of Southeastern Conference football.
Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Adcock moved to Madison County when he was just one year old. He attended Johnson High School, where he developed into one of the area’s top football players. During his sophomore and junior seasons he played under head coach Max Burleson, while his senior year was coached by John Inman.
Adcock started three consecutive seasons for Johnson and played both offense and defense during his senior year. His performance earned him All-City honors as both a junior and senior, and he was selected to the All-State team in his final season. He also represented Johnson as a starting lineman in the Alabama High School Athletic Association All-Star Game.
Following high school, Adcock accepted a football scholarship to the University of Alabama, where he played under legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant.
During Adcock’s collegiate career, Alabama compiled an impressive 35–12–2 record. He started in 36 games and participated in some of the most memorable moments in Crimson Tide history, including Bryant’s 315th career victory, Alabama’s 600th program win and Bryant’s final game as head coach.
Adcock also played in four bowl games: the 1980 and 1981 Cotton Bowls, the 1982 Liberty Bowl and the 1983 Sun Bowl. His senior season was particularly impressive, earning him first-team All-SEC honors and honorable mention All-American recognition.
Adcock credits two coaches with shaping his career—his high school offensive line coach Paul Parvin and Coach Bryant—both of whom taught him lessons about discipline, leadership and perseverance that extended far beyond the football field.
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