In other words (painting with a broad brush) the fan base is deluded. I've seen numerous FB posts by Aubies backing these clowns with "we only want a fair game". Never mind the facts, I just go with what Stan and Rod say. And it is not too far a leap from a delusional to a cultish behavior.The two stooges from the radio broadcast are exactly who they have to be to keep their jobs. I have lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who are barners. They absolutely have to be handled differently than Tide fans. If they are less than good, they need to hear how they are improving or how it isn't their fault. By contrast, criticizing Bama or the Bama nation is a good way to generate clicks. Those guys know their audience and play to their mindset. (Admittedly, I'm painting with broad strokes here). But yes, their broadcast is horrible to the rest of us.
Truth of the matter, outside of my immediate family, I have difficulty being around most rank and file "Aubies". The behavior at times is just plain creepy (see the David Housel rant).