🏈 You're going to hear it, so prepare yourself with this one statistic.

[TerryP]

I knew we were near the bottom of the NCAA in this category, but hadn't looked to see where lately until I ran across a comment on TI just a few minutes ago.

Auburn is on the horizon with a few teams left in our wake. If we see the Tide not only get through the Tigers, but make it through the SECCG and into the playoffs, I guarantee you that you'll hear a rival fan talk about how the officials have helped Bama get where they are.

BUT, have they?

Out of 128 teams, Bama is in 128th place in opponent penalties. The officials have had an influence—but it's not about making sure Bama comes out on top.

http://www.cfbstats.com/2014/leader/national/team/defense/split01/category14/sort01.html

 

[bama alum]

When barners see that Shon Coleman repeatedly tackles his opponents and accepts the no-calls for what they are, then I might be inclined to ...well, to not shut them out so quickly.

 

[bamafan4ever]

I did not see that coming! What a strange stat!

 

[TerryP]

I did not see that coming! What a strange stat!

It gets better.

Over the last five years the best we've ranked is 89th.

'13 - 89th.
'12 - 108th,
'11 - 117th,
'10 - 95th

 

[bcracker]

@bama alum A barn fan was commenting on the latest Meltdown compilation about Coleman's stellar tackling abilities. He even suggested that Malzhan should move him to defense.

I wonder if the refs have heard the complaints about Auburn's incessant holding all season and, consequently, they're paying more attention now.

 

[PhillyGirl]

Quite a few SEC teams near the bottom.

116. Miss State
111. Auburn
108. Georgia

 

[jdpas29]

aubs offense is a holding machine..

 

[bama alum]

@bama alum A barn fan was commenting on the latest Meltdown compilation about Coleman's stellar tackling abilities. He even suggested that Malzhan should move him to defense.

I wonder if the refs have heard the complaints about Auburn's incessant holding all season and, consequently, they're paying more attention now.

I saw that. He's one. Shame White does a good job of whining so much that the Kool-Aid drinkers follow in step.

 

[rammerjammer]

Don't go confusing me with facts.....

the corndogs have been the ones that cry foul about the zebras the most. They act like the last 4 games were handed to us by the guys running around in the black and white stripes.

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

Already started. I saw this stat earlier and mentioned it to an Aubie. They turned around and said it isn't the number of penalties but the timing of them. Bama has paid to get the right calls at just the right time. I gave up.

 

[Bamabww]

Already started. I saw this stat earlier and mentioned it to an Aubie. They turned around and said it isn't the number of penalties but the timing of them. Bama has paid to get the right calls at just the right time. I gave up.

LOL, be careful and don't let someone that stupid touch you, they will be like a sponge and suck intelligence out of you.