Championship trophy headed to Wal-Mart

Posted: Jan 08, 2010 4:27 PM CST Updated: Jan 08, 2010 4:49 PM CST

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – The University of Alabama is going to display its new national championship football trophy at a place where most anyone can see it: Walmart.

The school says the Coaches’ Trophy will be on display at a Walmart Supercenter in Tuscaloosa on Saturday and another Walmart store in Gardendale on Sunday.

Fans will be able to get their picture taken with the actual Coaches’ Trophy that was presented after the BCS win over Texas. The $30,000 trophy is topped with a football made of Waterford Crystal.

WVUA-TV reports the school will permanently display the trophy on campus. The Walmart stops are part of a sponsorship deal.

WHERE: Saturday, January 9

Supercenter #716
1501 Skyland Blvd. East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Noon – 4 p.m.

Sunday, January 10
Supercenter #1201
890 Odum Road
Gardendale, AL 35071
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.