I thought Finebaum was questioning his integrity by not accepting the way he is handling the situation as good enough to satisfy the media. This made Saban angry, rightfully so.Coach Saban was answering Finebaum's original question and then Finebaum interrupted him, raised his voice and called him out and that is when coach got angry. TBH, I would have also and Finebaum will probably be lucky if Coach talks to him again.
I thought Finebaum was questioning his integrity by not accepting the way he is handling the situation as good enough to satisfy the media. This made Saban angry, rightfully so.
Coach Saban knew what was coming. I have never seen him blindsided or caught off guard. The man is brilliant.Finebaum had to ask the question, particularly given the circus surrounding Mullen's song and dance the day before, and Saban answered it very well. All things considered, including CNS' importance to the SEC Network, it would not surprise me if the TV crew let Saban know ahead of time what was coming. And yes, I've always heard that Finebaum and CNS are pretty good friends.
I seriously doubt that Saban thought that his integrity had been challenged by Finebaum. I suspect that Saban was doing what Saban does - talking to his players through the media.I thought Finebaum was questioning his integrity by not accepting the way he is handling the situation as good enough to satisfy the media. This made Saban angry, rightfully so.
This article is a waste of time. It states that the first officer on the scene is not an LSU fan, but it goes on to say that he called for backup and that the other officers who arrived made the arrest. So, really, who cares if the first officer is not an LSU fan? Does it matter? He is not the one who let the other two guys walk while only arresting the 2 Alabama players.http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/...ting-officer-bama-players-hates-lsu/87049780/
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I think coach Saban handled it well. Even if he did suspend the players for the USC game, some people would still say it's not enough. The media will not be the entity that decides their punishment. It is a good thing that coach really doesn't publicly give in. I'm proud of Coach Saban! RTR!
It would be impossible for me to lose any respect for Finebaum.Saban probably lost some respect for Finebaum today, I know I did.
I am sorry, but when did he ever earn credibility. I for one will never forget the Crap he wrote about Coach Bryant in his final years. Those of us who were around back then will never forget. He is a entertainer, one that ESPN took advantage of. Lets see how much he gets into Ole Miss coach H. Freeze . I bet he backs way off the NCAA charges. He just wants Bama fans ticked so you will watch his show.Like him or not PF asked the question he should have asked and what people expected him to ask.
He would have lost a lot of what credibility he has if he didn't ask.
CNS was not caught off guard. Everyone in the country knew he was going to be asked about the issue.
It's a big 'meh' to me.
He addressed that issue yesterday.As a broadcast journalist, your job is to generate interest, not to kiss butt of the interviewee.
Radio and T.V Networks make money selling advertising, and they can't do it, if their content is "yes man boring".
I don't know if it was rigged or whatever, but I admire Finebaum, for standing his ground.
Coach Saban is possibly the best football coach ever, but he's not some non-accountable God!
He should answer legitimate questions, and he has a tendency to avoid that situation in controversial scenarios.
If I were a journalist, and was at the next press conference, my first question would be, "Coach, why are you holding up Maurice Smith's transfer"? I really wouldn't care what he said, I'd hammer him for any reason he gave. Maurice Smith isn't Nick Saban's slave, he's going to graduate in August, and deserves to go where he wants to go.
Is there anybody who wants to seriously argue with that?
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Anywhere except UGA. Can't set a precedent that players can leave the program to follow assistant coaches when they leave..As a broadcast journalist, your job is to generate interest, not to kiss butt of the interviewee.
Radio and T.V Networks make money selling advertising, and they can't do it, if their content is "yes man boring".
I don't know if it was rigged or whatever, but I admire Finebaum, for standing his ground.
Coach Saban is possibly the best football coach ever, but he's not some non-accountable God!
He should answer legitimate questions, and he has a tendency to avoid that situation in controversial scenarios.
If I were a journalist, and was at the next press conference, my first question would be, "Coach, why are you holding up Maurice Smith's transfer"? I really wouldn't care what he said, I'd hammer him for any reason he gave. Maurice Smith isn't Nick Saban's slave, he's going to graduate in August, and deserves to go where he wants to go.
Is there anybody who wants to seriously argue with that?
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Don't forget USC as well. Can't go to the team that's on your schedule.Anywhere except UGA. Can't set a precedent that players can leave the program to follow assistant coaches when they leave..
I think Paul comes off more aggressive than he should when he is on a panel like that. If it were an interview with Saban on his show, I think it would have been better.