Last night was a realization of a dream. I was sitting being pampered, fed, and waited on while watching my beloved Alabama team from a seat at midfield in the press box.

The magazine I work for, Touchdown Alabama, not only paid me, but arranged to have me credentialed for the games and all the work I had done for years had finally paid off.

I share the press box with television, newspaper, and other media professionals and live the good life in the press box with free meals, drinks, snacks, and all the trimmings. I roam the sidelines during the game and question Nick Saban afterward in press conferences.

I interview the players and share a joke and a story or two with them. For me, I am living a dream.