The writer is a Michigan St. grad who was a student there when Coach Saban left. I think she like many other MSU, LSU and Miami fans will find a way to show them in a negative light and try to make Alabama fans uncomfortable. On this occasion she has accomplished her goal.Imagine this...Ms Terry spends the bulk of the interview saying they are staying, and why they are. After spending a good while with the writer, Ms Terry starts feeling comfortable with her. Towards the end, Ms Terry makes sarcastic reference to being underappreciated, smiling while saying it to convey she is being sarcastic.
The writer has what she wants, a brief poorly worded quote she can use to make it seem like that was the thrust of the entire interview, when she knew it was just a silly add-on that Ms Terry wasn't expecting to see highlighted. She de-emphasizes the main point, the Saban's are staying. She, the writer, just wanted controversy.
I can think of several other scenarios that are different from that as well. Let's hold up and see what follows. Let's not complicate things.
It this a real question? Fill the stadium, stay for four quarters, cheer for four quarters, fill up the seats for A-Day. They're not asking for all that much, just do what fans are supposed to do.
Alabama has plenty of empty seats for an A-Day game after a national title (Auburn had better attendance, and that's coming off a horrible season). They have plenty of empty seasons for AJ's Senior Day, in the midst of another title run.
The fact is the Saban's have every right to be disappointed by fan support that has actually gone down a bit despite the run of National Titles (it peaked a couple years ago). If the players let things slip the way the fans have, the fact is Alabama wouldn't be #1 right now.
Not to insult you BUT I'll go ahead with the insult hereI live for them
You couldn't have represented the apathetic Alabama fans any better...
Yeah, I didn't read "holier than thou" in that article. That is exactly why I believe she was taken out of context. I thought the article was pretty awesome!Regardless of her intent or being quoted out of context or whatever, Ms. Saban comes off, quite frankly, as "holier than thou" and as though she's doing us all a favor by letting her husband stay in Tuscaloosa. Perhaps she is, but to allow comments like these to come through in print is very disappointing to me. Unappreciated? Come on. Bama fans, boosters, advertisers, administrators, and trustees have all voted quite loudly and overwhelmingly - primarily with our collective wallets - that we very much appreciate what Coach Saban has done and what he is in all likelihood about to accomplish. If she is feeling unappreciated, either it has to be at some "inner circle" level or she has badly misconstrued the importance of the loyalties and dedication of a bunch of 18-22 year old kids who would just as soon get blasted and make out with their dates as watch the 3rd stringers mop up against the likes of Chattanooga. I really don't believe she intended to come off this way, but she can't unring the bell now so she should quickly clarify before this becomes "clutter". If I was Nick I would be big time PO'd right now.
Not only that - she has Miley Cyrus hair. Hard to take her seriously.The writer is a Michigan St. grad who was a student there when Coach Saban left. I think she like many other MSU, LSU and Miami fans will find a way to show them in a negative light and try to make Alabama fans uncomfortable. On this occasion she has accomplished her goal.
Isn't Coach Saban going to be interviewed on CBS prior to the LSU vs Arkansas game on Friday? I can see you know who asking him about this.To all who've wanted to kill the thread - it's all over the net. The matter can't be stuffed back in the barrel by deleting this thread. It'll resurface here and has already surfaced everywhere. Sometimes, I don't think people understand the nature of the internet. Like it or not, her remarks are going to be topic #2 after the IB. Maybe not even second. Trying to kill discussion here is just foolishness. It was a very bad week to make that remark...
Looks more like a Mike than a Miley.Not only that - she has Miley Cyrus hair. Hard to take her seriously.
i'll volunteer to take his car for drives on away games so the battery doesnt die.So, what can we do to make them feel more appreciated?