DON’T YOU WANT ME, SABAN?
Real life’s dealt us a mundanely busy hand today NOT involving some pre-weekend blogging. Life steals your jerseys sometime, but what do we do? We just borrow one, write our name on the back, and keep going like a real Hokie would.
(BTW, our refusal to waste a Saturday during grad school watching Chan Gailey coach football looks better and better after last night. Tech is a putrid offensive football team, and in the middle of the third quarter the stadium was half-empty and resembled less a division one football stadium and more a European soccer stadium after a riot.)
So accept this joint project between Joel and ourselves involving the most bitter matchup this weekend, the LSU/Alabama game between the team that made Saban the 4 million commodity he is and the team currently paying the price tag. He was working as a football coach in Michigan–that much is true. But even then he knew he’d find a much better place, either with or without you, LSU
If your Youtube is blocked, click here for the Flash version.
Fine, fine work by Joel as always. The Viewer’s Guide should be up around lunch, so check in for Hannibal’s guide to couching it with the precision of a team of commandos and making the most of the waning weeks of the season.
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Futbawl Fan says:
Great effort Orson, but stick to your day job… and blogging
November 2nd, 2007 at 7:41 am
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Sean says:
With a little production work (knob turned to J-Lo), this could be better than the original.
November 2nd, 2007 at 7:45 am
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jbob says:
Orso, you should try hot tea with lemon and honey to soothe your sore throat and improve your pitch and tenor. Otherwise, that was Chantastic.
November 2nd, 2007 at 7:55 am
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bama_buck says:
With all the potential coaching jobs coming open this year, I have to give thanks to Sly Croom once again for whooping up on the Shula Tide last year.
I hate to think who Bama would have ended up with if we had waited.
Though, Michigan has recovered nicely and Tuberville is probably too smart to look like he is running scared from Saban. I don’t think he’ll be going anywhere.
Nutt maybe gone, but I bet Orgeron will get another year.
Still, I’m thrilled that we won’t see Saban back at LSU.
November 2nd, 2007 at 7:56 am
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fotodog says:
Great stuff (although Randy from American Idol says it “was a bit pitchy”). Joel, you have mad skeellz!
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:14 am
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Odell 51 says:
Hilarious. Well done. I love the constant use of the Saban dark lord pose. I have no ill will, but I could see people in SEC country hating that guy.
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:17 am
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Joel says:
Because we have guests this week, my regular blogging spot was taken, so I was finishing this thing up last night in bed with my wife trying to sleep beside me. She must have heard that thing a hundred times in her slumber.
This morning she woke up sick.
Just sayin’.
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:17 am
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TIGERinATL says:
That was fucking great! The only disappointment was when it ended.
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:22 am
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Joel says:
Yikes. Let me try that again without tripping over my fingers:
No. 5 — This, from Third Saturday in Blogtober, is helpful to an understanding of what LSU fans might be feeling.
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:26 am
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RIP Logan Young says:
Some AU homer, a radio host elsewhere in the state, on Finebaum yesterday said that he had a source in the Auburn Sports Network that believes Tubs is leaving for A & M.
I’m skeptical personally, but take it for what it’s worth.
And P.S., barners: I was only listening to Finebaum because I happened to be in the car on business. First time I’ve heard the guy in a long time.
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:41 am
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Allahver Fist says:
There are way too many hobocrackheads in Atlanta with better voice talent that would sing that song for some rock. Please, no more singee.
It indeed does look like the Orgeron will return. You can’t just fire a coach after his first fireworks show.
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:42 am
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Ryan says:
Craig James was in rare form last night.
Whale? Shark?
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:43 am
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RIP Logan Young says:
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that is truly amazing. He might be the only coach in the conference not go bowling this year. And this from the school that fired David Cutcliffe one year removed from their first 10-win season (and only SECCG appearance) in bazillion years.
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:44 am
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always rebellious says:
Sir, Ole Miss did not go to the SECCG in ‘03. Eli fell on his ass.
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:48 am
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Allahver Fist says:
The best line in the Special Ed article:
“Unless something completely insane happens – and I mean like breaking the law or something – (Orgeron) will be our football coach next year,” Khayat said.
If it was any other coach, outside of UCLA or Baylor, I wouldn’t be laughing my fat ass off right now.
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:54 am
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RIP Logan Young says:
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You’re right — that was Saban’s championship year. They’ve never been to Atlanta (or Birmingham, as it were).
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:58 am
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RaginCajun says:
Brilliant, Orson…Even though there is coffee all over my monitor now
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:58 am
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jebus says:
The dedication to the performance is what made that art. Well, that and the fancy art work.
November 2nd, 2007 at 8:59 am
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Brian says:
Its not Col. Reb is Cryin’, but hell what IS?
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:03 am
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lance harbor says:
@ Bama Buck
Sly Croom is always looking to serve his Alma Mater. He’s just that type of guy. And hopefully, after a hard fought battle against LSU, Bama will come to Starkvegas and get served again! SERVED! SERVED! SERVED! SERVED!
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:04 am
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Out of Conference says:
Funny as shit. I like the mini-Tiger.
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:06 am
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Xaryn says:
I don’t think Coach Saban has time for that shit.
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:07 am
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crabs says:
A little “moob jiggle” at the end and it would have been perfect.
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:16 am
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HFS says:
While funny, I am bitterly disappointed that Saban didn’t sing the female lead.
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:19 am
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Boudreaux says:
Coooh! ain? waza ollfoodbawCoachNick adoin’ in dat Bamarama shert? Who dat Miles? I bin polin’ rond ova’ Henderson on da pirogue fa wile now, don’ memba no Miles? Don matta, dem tigas gonna sho dem ol CoachNick coo-yon fa goin down da Kuba.
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:19 am
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blackertai says:
If this is what it takes to be at the top of the sports blogging world, I’m glad I’m a member of the lower classes.
$50 for the next song to be a Gansta’s Paradise cover.
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:27 am
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Turk182 says:
with a few more dollars and a bit more time, you might come to rival the production value we see at Kansas State.
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:30 am
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ehrenb says:
Sadly, I think that singing was better than anything I could do.
Fortunately, the game last night was the final nail in Gailey’s coffin – or at least said nail being driven halfway in. When we get destroyed by UGA in 3 weeks, this will finally be over.
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:40 am
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Kevin says:
From the linked AJC article: “Taylor, for reasons unknown, decided not to change.”
Heroic display of solidarity, backing up his fellow teammate that took back the starting job OR a whiny I-need-attention-so-please-put-my-name-in-the-newspaper-even-though-I-didn’t-play move?
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:44 am
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kt says:
Next week when the NCAA formally announces it is investigating Bama; Saban to Texas A&M….book it!
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:52 am
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UgasTexan says:
Another Georgia fan for Gailey.
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:54 am
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Scalz1 says:
I laughed, I cried. It became a part of me. 4 1/2 stars.
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:59 am
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SpookyJuice says:
Ummmm…..coach Saban says “No, I don’t want you”
I hear Franchione is available *thumbs up*
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:00 am
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
Was that Bill Murray?
I want you to do that one again, this time with FEELING!
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:05 am
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Crabapple Buck says:
Now we know why Taylor Bennett couldn’t beat out Reggie Ball. GT has LOFT – Lack of fucking talent.
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:06 am
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Edsall is God says:
threadjack
Those Penn State idiots from the video are in trouble. http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/248912.html
/threadjack
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:27 am
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yoyofutbawl says:
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That wasn’t Taylor Bennett out there last night. It was Michael Henig in disguise.
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:36 am
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Tater Salad says:
For the number of people who don’t think Saban or Alabama are worth a shit, there sure is a lot of wishful thinking out there about investigations and coaching changes…
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:39 am
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UkraineNotWeak says:
Great job Orson and Joel. Now please make it stop.
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:44 am
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stapler says:
“don’t forget its me who put you where you are now, and I can put you back there too”
If he is already there now, then why does he need somone to put him back there, where he already is now? It just doesn’t make any sense!
I laughed, I cried, then I laughed some more about how Les is gonna destroy Saban
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:49 am
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HFS says:
For the number of people who don’t think Saban or Alabama are worth a shit, there sure is a lot of wishful thinking out there about investigations and coaching changes…
First, it’s about humor value, regardless of how worth a shit Saban may or may not be. If he were to bolt or bama were to get a PLOI, it would be funny as hell. That’s the key.
Second, when the Birmingham News bama beat guy is saying things like “It is more far-reaching than anything having to do with the five players. Remember, the fear is of an institutional problem”, it appears to be a tad more than “wishful thinking”…
http://blog.al.com/rapsheet/2007/10/status_update.html
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:51 am
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Eirishis says:
Tech is a putrid offensive football team
We would beg to differ.
-Notre Dame Defense
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:53 am
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Tim says:
To be fair to Taylor Bennet, I think the hype started in the bowl game last year, but I suppose West Virginia’s defense can make anyone look like a high-efficiency superstar. Oh well.
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:57 am
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PeteJayhawk says:
EDSBSLab > Catlab
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:58 am
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NickSabanisHungLikeaMule says:
Orson,
I too was at that Ga. Tech game and had no care who won (although I was sitting with Hokies fans – btw, Hokies fans can’t even tell me what the hell a Hokie IS)
but I was not prepared for the ACC crapfest that sucked away 3 1/2 hours of my Thursday night. the Ga Tech fans LEFT midway in the 3rd and I was not prepared for that. Even Hokies fans were leaving in the 4th and ditching tiny bottles of Jim Beam that they didn’t want(one man’s trash is another man’s hangover)
God help the ACC if this is what a typical game is like
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:58 am
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Tater Salad says:
Of course it’s more far reaching than the 5 players. The original problem dealt with athletes of a different sport. Only during the audit that followed did the five football players pop up.
November 2nd, 2007 at 11:06 am
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sandman227 says:
Okay, I’ve been biting my lip up to this point, because I haven’t wanted to sound defensive…..but:
1. There are only 5 football players found to be in violation of the textbook policy
2. No basketball players, male or female, were involved.
3. The NCAA has not set foot on campus, although our compliance officers did fly up there this week to give a “status report” on the internal investigation.
4. The entire investigation actually centers around another sport at Alabama, and I’m giving very good odds right now that it will be the baseball team…due to all the goofy partial scholarship juggling that goes on in that sport.
5. Unless the total number of “violators” reaches 50 athletes or more, and/or the number of athletic teams involved reaches 8 or more, nothing is going to happen probation-wise.
Now back to our regularly scheduled ironic remarks, trash-talking, and commentary
November 2nd, 2007 at 11:06 am
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LineNoise says:
Queue inane rant about Saban from TAFKAOSU in three… two… one…
November 2nd, 2007 at 11:14 am
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Brian says:
Georgia Tech apologizes to fellow football fans living in ATL who attended last night and invite you all to return when we play Clemson or FSU or something. Shit that was sad. Three fucking points?
November 2nd, 2007 at 11:15 am
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Erik says:
I love that Alabama flew to Indianapolis to try and get players eligible to play this weekend. It reeks of desperation.
November 2nd, 2007 at 11:17 am