SB Nation User Blog: I hate UT

WTF, killing someone over a GAME

I hate UT — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:17:09 -0000

I saw this on the SI site. I had to read it twice, because it seems like a horrible joke. Apparently, after the Bama-LSU game an altercation led to the death of two people. From what I read, these guys watched the game at different homes, but met after the game to fight over the outcome. They both had guns with them. I serisouly hope more comes out of this. Surely they had dealings with each other over other matters and the game was just the culmination of those interactions. I love college football and almost had a heart attack on Saturday over it, but come on. At the end of the day this is just a GAME for kids.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/ncaa/11/10/slaying.ap/index.html?eref=si_topstories

College Football Final

I hate UT — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:23:37 -0000

If ESPN has anything to do with it an undefeated Bama team would not play for the NC over Penn State. I am not saying that we will go undefeated. In fact, I will not be overly suprised if we lose 2 games. Texas may also stumble with Tech this weekend. But ESPN is clearly pushing PSU even though they have the easiest road. Their only quality win was over Ohio State and that was a close game. The same OSU team that got killed by USC. Last night we (the no. 2 team in the nation) got about 15 sec worth of highlights while Texas and PSU got a ton of attention. ESPN has also been playing this Joe Pa thing up like crazy. Its all about ratings and lets face it. PSU, Texas, USC, etc. are all in bigger markets. Saban is also no media darling. Ultimately I care about SEC championships but I do find the ESPN agenda interesting.

Don't change a damn thing

I hate UT — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:50:59 -0000

This seems like a nice time to bring up an important plea. As fans we of course have a large influence on the outcome of the game from our seats in BDS or in front of the TV. I have no doubt that my lucky shirt, hat, and shaker are partly responsible for our 6-0 start. Please DO NOT change your gameday routines. We don't want to upset the balance. I am actually not very superstitious, but who knows, maybe there is something to this.

RMFT

Any takers on the system

I hate UT — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:30:54 -0000

I saw on Frankin's web site that he is still willing to give coaching seminars on his offensive system that attracts players, scores points, wins games, and most importantly wins championships. The site makes a special point that this is not the kind of seminar where you drink beer and chase women all weekend. Ah, come on now. That book that was selling for hundreds of dollars a few months back. I would like to know how much they are selling for now. I think Franklin may end up coaching against Dubose in some terrible high school games real soon.

Here is the link:

http://thesystemclinics.com/

Barner friend

I hate UT — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:58:33 -0000

of mine told me yesterday that he listened to the Bama game on the radio, but didnt even learn of the Auburn score until Sunday morning. Now he was on a road trip, likely drunk, and claims a girl came into play. I told him he was typical of most Barners in that he was more concerned with Bama that AU. This is plain and simple a bad case of little brother syndrome. This will probably only get worse since their season is really over until the Iron Bowl (which I contend is not as important as the 3rd Sat in Oct anyway).

Rolando has class

I hate UT — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:56:14 -0000

I sat down and finally watched the Nick Saban show on Tivo last night. During the highlights I watched as Rolando scooped the ball and ran into the endzone. As a defensive guy I would think he would be so excited he may do a little dance with some bandstanding, but he simply tossed dropped the ball and ran back to the sideline. In fact, it looked as if some other players wanted to do a chest bump or some of that crap and he simply ignored them. What class. That is truly acting like you have been there before. The more I learn of Rolando, the more I love this guy.

ESPN will hire anyone

I hate UT — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:43:31 -0000

Last night in the first quarter of the FAU v. MTSU game, Ray Bentley said Bama was ranked too high because they had not beaten anyone. He said of the three upsets over the weekend (USC, UF, UGA) that UGA lost the most bc they were exposed. He said UGA should never have been ranked so high and they were not a good football team. Hmmm, are you kidding me? UGA will likely win the SEC East. Let's not forget that we also beat Clemson (who is not great, but was ranked 9 at the time and we will never know how their season who be different if they had beaten us) and we beat Ark. on the road (they are not great either but a SEC road win is a SEC road win). I actually had to rewind my Tivo to listen again. I'll go on the record: Ray Bentley is an idiot that apparently knows almost nothing about college football.

Dating advice from a coach

I hate UT — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:51:34 -0000

ESPN has a pretty funny article on dating as told by the coach. Mike Leach gave some dating advice on his weekly call in show. Can you even imagine if someone tried to be cute on the air with Saban? He would likely look at his watch, look pissed, and then walk off the set. The article is short and has a Saban reference so its worth a look:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&page=dash0804&sportCat=ncf&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Nick Saban Show

I hate UT — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:13:59 -0000

What is the deal with the Nick Saban Show. That thing is total crap. With our budget and resources I find it difficult to believe that we cannot put together a higher quality program. After the Clemson game I could not even hear what Saban said because they had the volume so low. The show this past weekend also had volume issues and they aired some of Saban's comments twice. They essentially used the same comments to fill two slots in the show. I know Saban hates the show and refuses to tape it in a studio like everyone else, but this is really a problem with our production I think. What does it say when State puts out a better product?

Baseball is NCAA bound

I hate UT — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:15:51 -0000

Agaist all odds, the Bama baseball team rallied late in the season to not only make it to Hoover but also get an invite to the NCAA tournament. We were selected to play in the Conway, NC regional with ECU, Columbia, and Coastal Carolina. In all honesty we have a good chance of winning the regional and advancing to the super regional. Of course this year we lost to some horrible teams and could go two and out. We got a great draw although Coastal Carolina is a solid team. Our weekend battles in the SEC have us prepared for the very best and I am hopeful we can get to a super regional.