🏈 Terry Saban Says Alabama Fans Aren't So Appreciative, but He Isn't Leaving

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Figured some might find this worth reading...

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303281504579220393805048908

 

[BAMANEWSBOT]

Terry Saban on Alabama: 'This is where we are going to end our career'

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Nick Saban's wife Terry said that while the coach faces challenges at Alabama, including fan apathy, rumors of a potential move to another job are unfounded.



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[BamaJay73]

Good read. thanks!

 

[JoshB]

Yeah if you just read that headline or certain quotes, which some will, people are gonna have a field day with this. I suggest everyone read the whole thing and take it in context.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Yeah if you just read that headline or certain quotes, which some will, people are gonna have a field day with this. I suggest everyone read the whole thing and take it in context.

Some will definitely freak out and get offended. Pobably the same ones who were freaking out about the thought of him leaving to begin with.

The WSJ is pleased with how the article turned out.

 

[doemasters]

i know it is way past time to do something about the student section, i was shocked how many empty seats at the last game. We know there is a long waiting list for tickets and this would be a great time to open those seats up

 

[doemasters]

i say open up lower level seating in AA, BB,CC,DD, S-1 and S-8

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

Man, I need to write that cat a thank you note!

 

[bamanaf]

That was definitely a controversial statement by Terry, the rest of the article is great.

 

[RollllTide!]

There are a lot of fans that would fill those seats if they knew they would be available. It is my wish that the tickets would be made available for the highest bid instead of just giving them away to every student. A smaller student section is all you need to do to keep the seats filled.

 

[UAgrad93]

Take EE, DD, CC and then all of the South upper deck sections from the students and sell those. Students in the upper deck are pretty useless, even though they may make the most racket at the game.

 

[doemasters]

if anything make the 2 lower level endzone sections for the band and students, they do make the most noise usually

 

[JoshB]

There are a lot of fans that would fill those seats if they knew they would be available. It is my wish that the tickets would be made available for the highest bid instead of just giving them away to every student. A smaller student section is all you need to do to keep the seats filled.

Uhhhh, i hate that. As if tickets aren't already ridiculous priced, lets price gauge fans some more.

 

[doemasters]

i think it would help prices go down if more tickets were available, i would give the student section these sections that i put in the shaded red in the endzones

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

A better idea would be to let one or two of those areas be general admission available 4 hours before kickoff on game day only. That way the fans who don't have season tickets have a decent chance of going to a game. You want fans who are appreciative? Open up some tickets to them.

 

[BAMANEWSBOT]

Terry Saban: My husband Nick will finish career at Alabama

According to Nick Saban's wife Terry, he will end his coaching career in Tuscaloosa with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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[RollllTide!]

Uhhhh, i hate that. As if tickets aren't already ridiculous priced, lets price gauge fans some more.

The highest bid doesn't mean higher ticket prices. Let the markets decide. Right now unless you are a member of Tide Pride you can't even get tickets at any price unless you trade at ticket hub or ebay. I know I would go to more games if I could find tickets at a reasonable price.

 

[BAMANEWSBOT]

Saban's wife addresses, dispels Texas rumors

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[BAMANEWSBOT]

Matching up the Iron Bowl: When Alabama runs

Alabama is averaging 211.5 rushing yards per game and hasn't run for fewer than 181 in its past eight games.



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[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Fellas, I know it sucks, but the ticket prices are a byproduct of winning. As long as Saban is here and Bama keeps up this pace, secondary market ticket prices will remain sky high. When Bama comes back down to earth, whenever that may be, so will the prices... Personally, I'm enjoying the winning, even though it costs more. I just regret not ever mailing in that Tide Pride brochure that I filled out back in 2000'ish. :icon_sad: