| FTBL Guys, Saban is getting trashed again by ESPN

[musso]

this is f'n RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3120600

why doesn't the media understand the simple fact that using examples to illustrate a point doesn't mean that you are equating your situation with your examples???

;sh

 

[imported_porkchop]

They know. They just choose to sensationalize it and make it into more than it really is.

 

[Guest]

Once again they blow everything way out of context and proportion. :roll:

Saban had an spokesperson try and let them know what he meant by it but they still act like the liberals they are.

I hardly ever listen to Finebaum, mainly because I can't stand most of what he has to spin, but the last few callers on his 5-6pm show summed it up, fopr those that listened to that show.

I will say thisn, I liked this readers comment from the ESPN link:

Only a one-dimensional, emotion-driven simpleton OR an over-compensated, pseudo-journalist would magnify and misconstrue Nick Saban’s historical references into an overblown media crucifixion. These examples were obviously used to illustrate the epiphanous effects adversity can have on would-be champions. Real champions are the ones who have learned from their mistakes and make the commitment to persevere and overcome. Kudos to Nick Saban for attempting to teach his players life’s hard lessons.

As I watch this show, I have to ask myself: In this situation, who should I respect, or in other words, with whom would I side? A man who puts it all on the line to illuminate the fact that we are continuing to allow spoiled children grow to into adults without teaching them to be men OR men who are paid far too much money to sit on their ample bottoms and criticize the inspired efforts of others?

The coverage of Nick Saban’s comments equates to little more than a ratings-driven hype strategy derived by double digit IQ windbags who are motivated by nothing more than the sustenance of their undeserved, excessive salaries.

I cannot believe my husband watches this show!

 

[BrianG1979]

They just showed it on ESPN again...I honestly cant stand that channel..I remember during the coaching search how Alabama was their punching bag.

 

[Guest]

ESPN

 

[rooster03]

When you click on the story on the net at espn they have a poll going on weather it offended you or not. When I voted a few min. ago it was 67% NO and by the way I voted NO

 

[Guest]

Yeah I voted too..... and left a comment :lol:

I hope we see some anti-ESPN signs come gameday when they pan thru the crowd at JHS. :twisted:

 

[bear facts]

this is f'n RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3120600

why doesn't the media understand the simple fact that using examples to illustrate a point doesn't mean that you are equating your situation with your examples???

;sh

musso, Fox may have been the first to jump on this. I posted a comment about it a little after midnight on the following thread. When I listened to Saban's presser and heard those references, I had an inkling that the media would be on those comments like sharks on chum. :roll:

http://www.crimsontusks.com/about25488.html

 

[Guest]

ESPN

Today, I watched the regular rotation of shows, Rome is Burning, Around the Horn, and PTI. And everytime the topic was brought up they were taking shots at Saban. Dan Le Batard(Miami reporter) was on PTI so you know he was happy to hate on Saban.

 

[BrianG1979]

Now only if he would have said "9/11 was an inside job" he would have been fine. :roll:

 

[imalive1459]

ESPN

ROFL!!!! :lol: :lol:

 

[Tideboy]

Only a one-dimensional, emotion-driven simpleton OR an over-compensated, pseudo-journalist would magnify and misconstrue Nick Saban’s historical references into an overblown media crucifixion. These examples were obviously used to illustrate the epiphanous effects adversity can have on would-be champions. Real champions are the ones who have learned from their mistakes and make the commitment to persevere and overcome. Kudos to Nick Saban for attempting to teach his players life’s hard lessons.

As I watch this show, I have to ask myself: In this situation, who should I respect, or in other words, with whom would I side? A man who puts it all on the line to illuminate the fact that we are continuing to allow spoiled children grow to into adults without teaching them to be men OR men who are paid far too much money to sit on their ample bottoms and criticize the inspired efforts of others?

The coverage of Nick Saban’s comments equates to little more than a ratings-driven hype strategy derived by double digit IQ windbags who are motivated by nothing more than the sustenance of their undeserved, excessive salaries.

WOW! If only I could write like that! BRAVO! :che

 

[ExiledTidefan]

While it wasn't the best set of words for Coach, this is absolutely sensationalism by a media that has been talked down to by CNS all year. True, most of their questions have been moronic this season, but still, they have their bone to pick with Coach, and with Bama.

When your THE University of Alabama, you always gotta be watching your back and watching what you say. Just ask those players that got arrested this year. If they are regular students, probably nothing comes of it.

 

[skeeter_jones]

;flame espn

and that's all i have to say about that

 

[rooster03]

In a few years when Bama is back we will see what Espn has to say. I bet they will still be trying to bring Bama down

 

[Guest]

17,000 votes at least they can't say it's bais!

 

[bamadezz]

Oh yes, I was able to listen to this wonderful radio show on our local sports am channel today while stuck in traffic.

They went on about how Saban was really not that great of a coach and also talked about how Bama's record is right now. Then to add to it a Barner calls in and let's us all have his 2 cents. Blah, blah, Saban was a poor choice. They also said, Alabama was desperate, then added desperate people do desperate things. Radio excellence it was NOT.

To add to it I was coming back from Athens aka leg humper land! It was a great addition to my day! :roll:

 

[CrimsonPirate]

17,000 votes at least they can't say it's bais!

Is this the same thing, Optimus? I notice that only one state, South Dakota, is offended while two states, North Dakota and Louisiana, are 50/50. And, Louisiana hates Saban anyway. New York was NOT offended. Run your mouse over the states.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/fp/flashPollResultsState?sportIndex=ncf&pollId=50406

 

[Guest]

this is f'n RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3120600

why doesn't the media understand the simple fact that using examples to illustrate a point doesn't mean that you are equating your situation with your examples???

;sh

musso, Fox may have been the first to jump on this. I posted a comment about it a little after midnight on the following thread. When I listened to Saban's presser and heard those references, I had an inkling that the media would be on those comments like sharks on chum. :roll:

http://www.crimsontusks.com/about25488.html

Yeah, Fox jumped all over this. Host Joe Scarbrough (sp?) is a Bama alum and they really gave him hell over it. He was quoted today in the Memphis rag as saying that "after he put up the belt" from disciplining his own children that he cried as much as they (his kids) did. He'll take some crap over that, too. Buncha sissies.

 

[MDBtrumpet04]

17,000 votes at least they can't say it's bais!

Is this the same thing, Optimus? I notice that only one state, South Dakota, is offended while two states, North Dakota and Louisiana, are 50/50. And, Louisiana hates Saban anyway. New York was NOT offended. Run your mouse over the states.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/fp/flashPollResultsState?sportIndex=ncf&pollId=50406

You forgot about little ole Rhode Island. :lol: 55% found the statement "offensive."