Tammy The Finebaum Caller

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Tammy Bullard, the crazy passionate Auburn Fan that always called the Finebaum Show was killed in a terrible accident today along with her 2 year old Granddaughter.  Prayers for he family. 

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Paul Finebaum regular and Auburn superfan Tammy dies in horrific U.S. 280 crash

Updated 4:34 PM; Posted 4:08 PM

Regular Finebaum callers "I-Man," Tammy and Charles from Reeltown. ESPN Radio host Paul Finebaum and all sorts of SEC fans pose for his book cover photo during a shoot in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013.

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By Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.com

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A woman killed in a horrific crash on U.S. 280 was the well-known Paul Finebaum Show regular caller Tammy from Clanton.

The character, cut-up and avid Auburn University football fan and “full-time granny,” 52-year-old Tammy Renae Bullard and her 3-year-old granddaughter died just before 8 a.m. Friday on U.S. 280 between Sylacauga and Childersburg. "She was a mother, a grandmother, a wife, a friend. She was a lot of things,'' said fellow Finebaum caller Rusty “I-Man” Garner. " She was just a tremendous person. It’s a shock." 

Alabama State Trooper Cpl. Jimmy Harrell said the driver of a commercial vehicle carrying some kind of explosive material was traveling eastbound when he possibly blew a tire and the truck overturned on its side.

It then veered into oncoming traffic in the westbound lane and collided with an SUV carrying the woman and the infant. Both have been confirmed dead. The truck driver was flown to UAB Hospital’s Trauma Center.

Harrell said authorities evacuated all businesses and homes within a one-mile radius because of the unknown hazardous material. Emergency crews remained on the scene for several hours.

 

Woman, infant killed in crash on U.S. 280; truck driver airlifted to hospital

 

Bullard has been a die-hard Auburn fan for decades, though she was married to an Alabama fan.

In a profile done on her by Style Blueprint, Bullard told the publication how she became a caller on Finebaum’s show. You can read the full profile here.

“Well one day, I was at work and I was griping about Auburn losing. My FedEx driver is an Auburn fan too, and he said, “Tammy, you have got to listen to this,” and he put it on the Finebaum show — on JOX 94.5 FM back then — and I listened to it in his truck for a few minutes, and I said, “Hey, who in the world do these people think they are? These Alabama fans ain’t got nothing, not a clue!” Well, I tell you what, that’s what made me call … “Shane from Center Point.” He made me so mad talking about Auburn the way he was talking about Auburn, and I just told my FedEx driver, “Do you know this number?” and we waited for him to say it over on the show, and I called in right then and there and responded to “Shane from Center Point.”

Asked about Finebaum, she told the publication this: “Oh, I love Finebaum. He’s a ‘Bam, no doubt about it, but so is my mom, so that puts them in the same category and shows you how much I care about them. He’s really a super, sweet guy. There aren’t enough nice things to say about Paul. He knows a lot about sports, and I know people say he doesn’t. And he likes to keep the pot stirring, ain’t no doubt about that, because he sure can flip my switch! He’s still just Paul. I love him to death.”

News of Bullard’s death quickly spread on social media.

“Love you my favorite Auburn Fan. RIP you were an amazing person,’’ wrote Tommy A. Kelly.

“Prayers for your family Tambo,’’ wrote Steven Loewen. “I’m gonna miss your calls hollering at Finebaum. War Eagle.

Garner said he, Bullard and several other regular callers to Finebaum’s show became friends. "She was as real a person as you can imagine,'' I-Man said. “She was loud, she was firm and she was honest in what she said.”

"She was sweet, but you could get her dander up and I believe she would hit you with her fist,'' he said with a small laugh. “She was wonderful.”

[wareagleguy 1,393]

So sad to hear, praying for the family.

[corchjay 5,311]

Hate the show but caught it on occasion but Tammy may have said some crazy things but she definitely loved her Tigers.  Rest In Peace and War Eagle

[alexava 6,973]

I used to turn the station when she called. Then I saw a few instances where she was a good, kind person ( still obnoxious, but real). I’m sad for her family. 

[AURealist 2,185]

Tragic.  My condolences to her family and friends.  

[Sully to Beasley 643]

So tragic. Prayers sent for the entire family.

[wcware 1,365]

War damn Tammy!!!! RIP

[ToraGirl 5,498]

Prayers rising, absolutely tragic. In this season of gratitude, we realize it only takes a second to turn one reality into another. Psalm 147: 3...very comforting one. 

[channonc 466]

So sad. She was a passionate fan, no doubt about it. RIP Tammy and WDE!!!

[KolchakAU85 430]

I enjoyed listening to her on the way home after work for years.  She was always full of life and fire.  Auburn thru and thru.

[WVR 818]

Loved hearing her say “Paaaauulll. RIP Tammy. My prayers go out to your family. 

[augolf1716 21,101]

Very sad indeed prayers for the family not only losing a grandmother but also a small child....

[AUFAN78 3,894]

Tragic. Prayers sent for her family.

[AUBwins 10,072]

22 minutes ago, augolf1716 said:

Very sad indeed prayers for the family not only losing a grandmother but also a small child....

Yes,  having a 3 year old myself, it really breaks my heart to hear such things especially near the holidays.  RIP Tammy and family.  

[3rdgeneration 6,469]

This is so tragic! I never cared for her delivery, but her passion was real and she was loyal to a fault. May God place His arms around her family and friends and give them comfort. Tammy, see if you can pull some strings for our team up there. A win against Bama may be too much to ask, but boy would Tammy love it!!!

[gr82be 14,422]

Perspective- a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.  Tammy was all orange and blue and said what was on her mind. Keep the proper perspective on things. Loving others is job one. Football is way down the list. Prayers for her family for their loss. 

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

Met Tammy several times, knew her daughter back in high school, this is so tragic, prayers sent to the family. 

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

44 minutes ago, 3rdgeneration said:

This is so tragic! I never cared for her delivery, but her passion was real and she was loyal to a fault. May God place His arms around her family and friends and give them comfort. Tammy, see if you can pull some strings for our team up there. A win against Bama may be too much to ask, but boy would Tammy love it!!!

You know Tammy is up there, as we speak, speaking her case to God about why AU should win the IB. 

[PDub 211]

Sad news. RIP

[auskip07 930]

at least her last IB was a win.   I would change the station when she would come on the air. I didnt think much of her as a caller. 

[Tigerbelle 5,299]

What a tragedy. A grandmother and a child.....such unimaginable loss.

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

12 minutes ago, Tigerbelle said:

What a tragedy. A grandmother and a child.....such unimaginable loss.

The grandbaby is what hits especially deep.

[lca408 366]

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the dearly departed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Amen

[JDUBB4AU 5,110]

Absolutely terrible news. Prayers lifted for the family . So sad .

[autigeremt 6,590]

Horrible news. War Eagle and Godspeed for the family. Grand baby and grandmother. 😢