The Crimson Tide posted a 24 - 2 SEC record and a 39 - 5 overall mark and won three conference championships with Newsome on the team .
At Alabama , Newsome was a consensus All - American receiver in 1977 .
The Alabama   posted a 24 - 2 SEC record and a 39 - 5 overall mark and won three conference championships with receiver on the team .
At Alabama , Newsome was a consensus All - American receiver in 1977 .