The media freakout about Nick Saban's postgame field interview with Maria Taylor

[RollinTider1335]

It’s a non-issue. Saban snaps at reporters. Who cares? Finebaum will get his soon enough.

Finebaum is not one to be judging class.




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[Relayer]

One comment only...

This was not a life-defining moment for Saban (or Maria). Growing up in the Bryant era makes this not easy to say, but Saban is the GOAT. However, Saban is not perfect. This is one of those things that is proof of that. Surprise, he's human!

Reports say he has apologized. Good. Time to move on.

 

[bamacpa]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...om&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

 

[major tidefan]

I think it happened like this.

Friday night, Urban Meyer calls his old chum Saban.

Urban: Hey Nick, they're really coming down on me in the press. I could use you as a foil again. They love to hate you.

Nick: You have to answer for Courtney, Urban. You fingered Zach Smith for the press.

Urban: Nick, ya got it all wrong....

Nick: Ah, that little farce you played with the text messages? You think you're fooling me?

Urban: Nick, I'm innocent. I swear on the kids.

Saban: Just shut up. Miles is out of the conference. So are Richt. Nutt. Sumlin. Chizik. For that matter, so are you. I've settled all family business, but don't you dare tell me you're innocent. Admit what you did. Only don't tell me that you're innocent. Because it insults my intelligence and it makes me very angry. Now, who approached you first? Barzini or Tattaglia?

Meyer: It was Barzini.

Saban: Ok, that's what I wanted to know. I'm gonna get you out of the news. After we win tomorrow, I'll over-react to whatever question they ask. The press, especially that chrome dome who looks like a used car salesman, will talk about how rude I am. Lacking any sense of proportion, I'll push you right out of the news. And then - just to show I'm the bigger man - I'll apologize.

Urban: Oh, thanks Coach.

Saban: Don't ever call me again the night before a game. Ever. (Click).

Then Clemenza garrottes Urban.:eek2:

 

[RammerJammer15]

Lol so First Take wants Paul Finebaum to interview Saban from now on.

 

[teamplayer]

Yeah, I don't think media obligations extend to embracing their posteriors to appease them................he should just walk off next time and ignore them

I'm sure he would like to ignore them; however, he is forced to talk to them. So, he is forced to talk to them; they ask ridiculous questions; and they go nuts if they aren't treated with the utmost sensitivity even though the questions they ask are never required to be sensitive, which is what Saban was pointing out. It is a great example of hypocrisy, which is the norm in the USA these days. Some people are allowed to be hateful bullies and criminals, but if their feelings get hurt, everyone owes them an apology or a huge settlement in court. Anyway, Saban apologized and we move on. Roll Tide!

 

[cuda.1973]

Finebaum is not one to be judging class.

"Ok, let's go to the callers...................Tammy, down in Auburn, what do you have for us?"

(At least that is how I imagine it sounds like, because I have NEVER listened to his Jerry Springer wanna-be lame excuse for a "show".) (Print journalist sells his soul to be a freak show carny barker.)

 

[STONECOLDSABAN]

Lol so First Take wants Paul Finebaum to interview Saban from now on.

Apparently Stephen A smith must have missed when Finebaum tried to take on Saban about the Jonathan Taylor fiasco. It didn't go so well for Finebaum.

 

[Ldlane]

There are a multitude of ways that he could have answered or not answered the question better than the way he decided to answer it. Success breeds scrutiny and he could have handled it better. He is the face of the University and the State in some ways. He could have stopped with the first half of his comment and went to the locker room. He holds his players to higher standards and he should set the example. He doesn't like it when his players lose their cool, well set the example! Just my two cents....there may be more!

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

Peter Burns:

"Saban answered the question to Maria Taylor post game that way because he knows Tua is the guy but doesn't want locker room to be divided,"Burns wrote on Twitter. "That answer was delivering a message to his team, not Maria or the audience. Not a good look, but frankly Saban couldn't care less."

 

[Ldlane]

Peter Burns:

"Saban answered the question to Maria Taylor post game that way because he knows Tua is the guy but doesn't want locker room to be divided,"Burns wrote on Twitter. "That answer was delivering a message to his team, not Maria or the audience. Not a good look, but frankly Saban couldn't care less."

I think team performance and body language already confirmed that there is an issue. I think they were obviously unbalanced emotionally when Jalen was in there. I think they showed more confidence when Jones was filling in. He knows it!

 

[Al A Bama]

So, instead of everybody talking about the QB's, they are talking about the Coach. That's probably the way Coach Saban wanted it.

He wasn't being politically correct in communicating his response. That is okay with me. Now, he could say, he had talked to Mrs. Terry
and that's what she told him to do post-game, but he didn't want to throw Mrs. Terry under the team bus. So, he's taking the HEAT and the focus
is not on the players. I'm sure he's been in the kitchen a lot and knows how to handle the heat!

 

[Ldlane]

So, instead of everybody talking about the QB's, they are talking about the Coach. That's probably the way Coach Saban wanted it.

He wasn't being politically correct in communicating his response. That is okay with me. Now, he could say, he had talked to Mrs. Terry
and that's what she told him to do post-game, but he didn't want to throw Mrs. Terry under the team bus. So, he's taking the HEAT and the focus
is not on the players. I'm sure he's been in the kitchen a lot and knows how to handle the heat!

There is nothing "Politically Correct" about being nice and acting like a gentleman towards a woman. In fact, a while back it was thought of that you should do that in every situation in the South.

It really doesn't cost anything to be nice, and the rewards can be unimaginable. ~ Coach Paul
"Bear" Bryant

 

[STONECOLDSABAN]

There is nothing "Politically Correct" about being nice and acting like a gentleman towards a woman. In fact, a while back it was thought of that you should do that in every situation in the South.

It really doesn't cost anything to be nice, and the rewards can be unimaginable. ~ Coach Paul
"Bear" Bryant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTVvKHvSp_o

Uhhhhhhh lol
Bear wasn't always a fan of the media either.

 

[Al A Bama]

There is nothing "Politically Correct" about being nice and acting like a gentleman towards a woman. In fact, a while back it was thought of that you should do that in every situation in the South.

It really doesn't cost anything to be nice, and the rewards can be unimaginable. ~ Coach Paul
"Bear" Bryant

I agree that you treat a lady like a lady, but she did ask a question that got under coach's skin. And I do like that reporter a lot. I honestly think she is a
great reporter who ask TOUGH questions. She handled the situation very professionally. I only wish it could have been Finebaum asking that question.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

I agree that you treat a lady like a lady, but she did ask a question that got under coach's skin. And I do like that reporter a lot. I honestly think she is a
great reporter who ask TOUGH questions. She handled the situation very professionally. I only wish it could have been Finebaum asking that question.

Saban would have probably chewed Pawl up and spit him out

 

[Ldlane]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTVvKHvSp_o

Uhhhhhhh lol
Bear wasn't always a fan of the media either.

And if you read his story he regretted that interview and made sure that he didn't do that again. CNS does this on a regular basis.

 

[81usaf92]

And if you read his story he regretted that interview and made sure that he didn't do that again. CNS does this on a regular basis.

Considering that he only coached 1 more game I don’t think it was hard to make sure he didn’t do it again.

 

[bamaga]

I haven’t read all 11 pages, but i don’t understand the big controversy. She asked a question, he answered . If you don’t like the answer, don’t ask the question. I keep hearing in the media she had the right to ask the question( first amendment???), in my opinion , Coach has the right to answer any way he chooses. I don’t really think that answer was really directed at just Maria, although that was the third time she asked the question in the course of the telecast.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

Time to move on. The dead horse [emoji206] is rearing its ugly head again.