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
The media freakout about Nick Saban's postgame field interview with Maria Taylor
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Exactly. It's all about the dollars. The quicker people realize ESPN stands for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network and stop believing they're some sort of hard-hitting news organization, the quicker they'll understand this is all about the dollars. They literally don't care what the story is, they'll run with it like it's news but it's all about the big E - entertainment.
I stand by my assessment that Saban was (slightly) out of line last night, but this blow-up of the media isn't about 'right or wrong', it's literally about chasing whatever news has people clicking on links and reading articles.
I think when he said "you" he was referring to all reporters and not just the one asking the question. He was very irritated after the game because of all the mistakes and should have ignored the question or just said he was pleased with both guys.
Respectfully, if there is still a college football fan or reporter on the planet with a question of who might be the starting QB for Alabama in 2018 ... well bless their pea pickin' hearts.
Anyone asking that question after seeing the respective performances last night deserves a shot, and that is probably exactly what they are seeking, an opportunity to dull the shine on the best coach in college football history. CNS made it quite evident he is not going to publically disrespect one of his players, especially a 26-2 starting QB that led the team to two national championship opportunities.
Oh, but the media has already started the "disrespect" angle against Jalen for the way things are going.............saying Jalen is being disrespected by not being given a chance to get ready in case he wants to leave, and that Saban is bullying reporters and media. It's what they do, and one of the main reasons people don't have much respect for them..............a story at any cost
Neither is he her subordinate. Were it not for the Sabans in the sport, there would be no Marias.
Oh, but the media has already started the "disrespect" angle against Jalen for the way things are going.............saying Jalen is being disrespected by not being given a chance to get ready in case he wants to leave, and that Saban is bullying reporters and media. It's what they do, and it sells
Hmm. Inflation, then you got the cost of make-up (unisex make-up, let's be clear here), interment real estate - a sawbuck apiece is way under-maximing Bear on his benefactoring bidness acumen...
Truthfully, its no different that other coaches have done in the past...............but its Saban..............
Booth review: Saban was in her gril- er, neckline and Herbstreit complimented her for staying in the pocket under duress - wonder who was really on the receiving end of that little meanalysis?
The interview was laugh out loud funny to me when it happened and all this hullabaloo about it after the fact is even more hilarious. CNS play these guys (and gals) like a fiddle much of the time, sometimes they play along, but fact is he's running this show like a boss and they know it. And guess what - now they're talking about what a jerk Saban is instead of Jalen v Tua. Wake me up when Alabama kicks off next or when Miami actually tackles somebody - whichever comes first.
I think CNS was talking to the team last night. He let his players know he's not going to disrespect anyone on national TV. Young people are very sensitive about respect. An earlier post was about how this is really nothing new to get upset about. We need to remember that we've been on top for so long, people are going to come at us every way they can.
I don't think it was all Maria's fault. I believe her bosses told her to ask that question. I don't think Coach meant it directly at Maria, I just think he was sending a message to all the media that he's sick of that question, and to STOP asking him that. JMO
I agree. I didn't see the interview until yesterday afternoon, but after reading about it everywhere yesterday morning I thought he must have been really bad. He answered an old question very directly. That is all he did. People act like he insulted her and screamed at her and belittled her and bullied her. He was very direct in a curt manner. That is all. I think he does have ridiculous explosions at times in press conferences, but I think he does them on purpose since he has to meet with the media and hear the same old questions asked over and over. I would think meeting with the media twice a week would be plenty. The media says they deserve full access to everything, and they demand it. Then, when they don't like what they see with full, in your face, annoying access, they whine and cry like victims. It's like when these cameramen are constantly trying to take pictures of celebrities until someone snaps and breaks their cameras. They then cry like a victim and want everyone to feel sorry for them, but they don't seem to have any sympathy for the people who constantly have a camera stuck in their faces. As John Cougar Mellencamp once sang, "Calling it your job, Old Hoss, sure don't make it right." Many people seem to expect sympathy for the wrong situations these days. I'm guessing Maria Taylor wasn't offended by it. She probably knows that she brought the situation on herself because she was told to do so and that getting a direct answer just goes with the territory of asking annoying, repetitive questions.
I plan to attend the Nick at Noon luncheon this coming Friday before the Arkansas State game. Supposedly Saban has a QA session for about 20 min.
I am trying to think of a few questions to ask him, but I will not ask him anything about the Quarterbacks !
I am trying to think of a few questions to ask him, but I will not ask him anything about the Quarterbacks !
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).
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).
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