After a week of trying to avoid responsibility and watching football, one lawyer has found an ability to do both. Birmingham, Alabama lawyer Marcus Jones III, a self-described “fanatic” of Alabama football, sought, and was granted a continuance for his trial in order to go to the championship game next week. Jones bought tickets last month when Alabama won the SEC Championship Game, guaranteeing their appearance in the BCS National Championship game on January 7. However, Jones forgot to check his calendar as he had a civil court trial scheduled to start on the same day.
