Jay Barker knows the importance of leadership and teamwork. Jay is the last Alabama quarterback to lead the Alabama Crimson Tide to a National Championship and an undefeated season (1992). Jay was not only a winner on the field, but he is a College legend when it comes to his integrity and leadership off the field.

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During Jay’s career at Alabama he became the FCA chapter’s shining leader and example during the years of 1990-95. Jay was a role model who captured the campus and the State of Alabama with his stand against alcohol and drugs and stand for abstinence. As a starting quarterback, he compiled a record of 35-2-1, won All-American honors and the Johnny Unitas Award as the nation's most outstanding quarterback his senior year. FCA Advisor Wayne Atcheson wrote a book on Jay's life entitled In Due Time which was published by The Birmingham News with 62,000 copies in print. A strong leader, Jay led FCA teammates in a prayer session before each game in the shower room that has carried over since his departure in 1994.

Jay Barker finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy balloting that season. He finished his career as the winningest quarterback in Alabama history, compiling a 35-2-1 record as the Tide's starting quarterback. He earned All-America and consensus All-SEC honors his senior season. He was also the Birmingham News' Offensive Player of the Year in the SEC and was a finalist for the Davey O'Brien Award, presented each year to the outstanding college quarterback.

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Gene Stallings

Former Head Football Coach

University of Alabama

The heart of the Champion is not only celebrated in the sports arena, but in life as well. Jay will inspire you group with his presentation on The Heart of a Champion:

C – Commit to Excellence

H - Humble yourself daily.

A – Attitude. You must have the right attitude.

M – Make the right adjustments in life. You must change.

P- Prepare. You must prepare like a champion daily.

I – Integrity. You must have integrity.

O – Opportunity. Every day is an opportunity to impact someone else’s life.

N – Never compromise your faith or family.

Jay Barker is now engaged to Sara Evans! Congratulations!

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