WHICH BUYOUT PACKAGE WOULD YOU LIKE?

Looking forward to the Bill Callahan version of this entry in 3 weeks.

Its official…Nick Sabans fear has spread….Tuberville to Texas A and M…..let the rumors begin….
He pretty much admitted it in the Decataur Daily..
“I will not comment on the A/M job until after the season”….He is GONE! Tide fans everywhere say Good Riddance!!!!

ding dong fran is finally gone.

best of luck to him in his future endeavors but the abortion of a season is over.

It’s not over just yet.

Didnt Fran say that Kim said “honey, we are gonna die in this house?”
I am sure the Texas A/M faithful can arrange that……
or we will find a note with their bodies in tennis shoes and utility jackets just like Heavens Gate….he does have that Cult leader persona…….

1. you go to heck and die. I still have hope here.

I love when the season is an abortion and your team is already bowl eligible. I mean YEA, one of the better running backs is toiling in obscurity and all that but still. Heh.

This is classic: “Coach Fran’s Giggin’ Weenies”

No joke in the right location you can indeed clean house selling Lips, Butts and Assholes on a bun. Yummy!!!

Fran as a metaphorical wiener – brilliance of the highest order !!

Buyout? Splendid! Splendid!

If Tuberville’s mind is elsewhere, you might have a chance to end your 6-year hell…..might.

Dennis Dodd reported the buyout as being finalized, and ESPN and others ran with it. Within a couple of hours, Dodd changed his story to reflect that the deal was “on the verge” of being completed.

So after all the dust settled, the big story was that A&M is negotiating to buy Francho Villa’s contract out? Thanks for that late-breaking news, Scoop Dodd!!

Another football factory shows us where its real priorities are.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/11/05/bc.fbc.navycelebration.ap/index.html

Slackers.

Is that picture…Hedy Lamarr?

that’s hedley!!!

I wish I could get a job as an incompetent fuckup that would get $2 Million to leave and play golf. Being competent doesn’t pay that well. Then I remembered that Ed Whitacre got $151 million for leaving AT&T, proving Franchione is the 2nd highest paid fuckup in Texas.

eric y is not waiting 3 weeks for anything! jay whitlow has convinced him to wait 10 days and then we will reschedule the big game. sammie wants to watch it at jay whitlow’s place if g will allow. jay whitlow wants to watch is at sis’ house if g will not allow but the river is so low at this point that whitlow doubts that the skiff is usable.
eric y and jay whitlow

The best rumor I’ve heard today is this:

Miles goes to Meatchicken after the year and Saban will bolt back to LSU.

Apparently, the deal was sealed this weekend when big-dollar LSU alums spent the Bama game weekend weekend with Saban at his house.

The best illustration for Fran’s “Hold the Rope” teambuilding pogrom / program is that of Wylie Coyote / The University climbing up the rope to get up the cliff, having Fran cut the rope, and Wylie still climbing up on it as he falls down to make a A&M / UA shaped crater.
Good riddance.

NewAZTiger:

So, would those Tennessee alums that stayed at his house a couple weeks ago be brokering a deal as well? I swear, Saban shows emotion for his former players, so he’s going back to Baton Rouge. If he doesn’t, then he’s the devil.

I know this isn’t your rumor, but I just don’t know how this shit gets started.

I, for one, am heartbroken at the prospect of Tubby leaving.

Bama fans have spent four miserable years with Tubby’s fingers jammed in our face. IMO, a “real” coach would have gone at least 50-50 against Jug’Ears over the last 4 years. Instead, Wingnut benefitted from the Shula experiment, and chose to rub our noses in it.

I want revenge. I want blood. I want Erkle pants to take it like a man.

I want Tub’s at Auburn for five more years.

Franchione with Hedley’s voice is superb.

Well #20,
We can give him a hell of a send off in a few weeks….
I think we can hopefully Mangino the Barn and make him want to go to A/M since, after this year, Alabama aint gonna let up for the next 5 yrs, I promise.
LSU wont be a factor next yr, and our only challenge in taking over the SEC universe will be Georgia and Florida. Miles will be at Michigan, Tubby will be at A/M, and Fulmer will be on his last yr, OBC will still be looking for a starting QB and a defense, and Crooms talent will have dried up, Coach O will just be glad to be there, and I am hoping Georgia will be Georgia and cant be consistent, and Fla will only have 2 offensive plays with a QB with a bum shoulder in a sling, only problem is you can cut Tebows arms off and he will still rush for 150 yrds with the ball in his teeth.

Is there any way Nebraska goes after Tubs?

Saban has just been crowned King of USA, Russia,China,France and numerous smaller countries are also eepected to crown him no later than Friday. Anyone that ever said the words “Roll Tide” will be given a minimum of one million dollars. All the other SEC coaches are resigning tomorrow, except those that have beaten Alabama. They are to be jailed 2 years for each victory. More later…….

You gotta love the kind of optimism shown by Bama fans.

unwarranted optimism

#20: That’s because their glasses aren’t full of Shulade anymore.

Correction – #24 / 25

LOL – the Bammers can’t wait for Tubs to go!! I love it.

Personally, I want Borges to go, but even if Tubs went, We’d probably anoint Muschamp as Coach for a measly 1.5-2 million and hopefully hire an OC that isn’t happy till he has a 50 on the scoreboard.

I’ve always hated Tubs for playing games close. Couldn’t you run up the score a little, coach? Just a little?

“…a bag of barking hammers…”, Orson, where do you get this stuff??? I am keeping a list that includes “dick-mitten” and “spawn spigot” among others and waiting for the appropriate time to casually lob them into conversation…actually got to use the Dennis Erickson “…been free-ballin’ since I met that hippie chick in the ’70’s…” Uh, I gave you credit, honest!

I don’t assume Bama is going to start winning every game, but I can certainly wish the sort of miserable instability we’ve endured for the past few years on our SEC brethren.

I don’t think Tuberville or Miles will leave though, so we’re gonna have a tough road to hoe, but we did just get a commit from the #1 player in Alabama and finally seem to be recruiting lights out.

I do think Nutt is gone, but that will be the only SEC coach leaving.

It’s been confirmed, Tuberville is going to A&M.
Miles is going to Michigan.
Meyer is going to Notre Dame.
Spurrier is going back to the pros.
Fulmer is going to Waffle House.
With the exceptions of Coach O, Croom, and Nutt (he won’t leave Fayetteville until he’s in a pine box, which the Hawg nation is measuring right now) all other SEC coaches are retiring.

All of these are confirmed, and anyone who doubts this is delusional. What is, slightly, surprising is that no one will be hired to replace these coaches. Football will no longer be a sport in the SEC. No one can face Lord Saban.

Sadly for the Tide, in two years Saban will be Raptured to Heaven to sit at the right hand of the Bear Almighty and become God’s greatest recruiter.

RIP Logan Young: A&M is going to back a dump truck of money on Tuberville’s door. Nebraska’s first target will be Bo Pelini. The possibility of having Pelini as HC and Mike Stoops as DC (who’s already expressed interest in the DC job at NU) is intriguing — the question remains who he’ll get to run his offense.

Excelsior!

1. - If Osborne has his way, Turner Gill will be your new OC.

Because you have to bring back the “tradition” at all costs. However, Gill has done very well at Buffalo, relatively speaking.

Bama fans should save their celebration. Tuberville isn’t going anywhere and Saban is not going to Auburn, this year anyway.

I know you are all thrilled with your moral victory versus Saban, but LSU’s mistakes kept Bama in that game – not Saban’s coaching prowess. 130 penalty yards for LSU and 20 rushing yards and 14/40 passing for Alabama speaks for itself.

I wish that LSU had screwed up that many times against Auburn. If they had, AU would have beaten them by 2 touchdowns.

Number six comes in two and a half weeks.

…and Saban is not going to beat Auburn, this year anyway.

And Saban answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, WdamnE: for flesh and bloo hath not revealed it until thee, but the Bear.

And Saban answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, WdamnE: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but the Bear.

— my King James grammar was deficient in a ‘d’ and a spelling of ‘unto’ HT: Mat. 16:17

I’m still awaiting my Coach Fran Newsletter for official word on this buyout.

i don’t understand why tubberville would even consider going to tx aggy – it’s at best a lateral move, probably worse

state where football is not only king, but also queen, prince, and court jester? check

rabid, idiot fans w/expectations exceeding reality? check

a program that things its more historically relevant and important than it really is? check

perpetual step-brother to bigger, more illustrious in-state rival? check

that same in-state rival having a (overrated) coach who is supposed to strike fear in the hearts of men? check

a schedule that all but guarantees losses to top 10 teams every year? check

vicious recruiting where your main competitiors have more money and better programs? check

at least in auburn, tubby has had the good fortune to thrash his in-state rival for several years running – he won’t have that luxury against the bonghorns – on top of that, auburn fans pale in comparison to aggys, who are w/out a doubt the most annoying bunch of mouth breathers in college football – i see no reason why tubby would leave – i do, however, see a lot of reason why he’ll use the tx aggy offer to up his pay from auburn

okie -

Tubs record against top 10 teams is something like 10-1.

Auburn fans are very much aware of reality and do not expect to win MNCs every year. We’re eager for one, but it’s not like we’ve printed the T-shirts yet. (slight to Bama fans intended)

You’re sort of right, though, in that the inordinate amount of undeserved attention Alabama gets is irritating. The Bear is dead, already, and Bama has been no more or less relevant than South Carolina since, with the exception of 1992 -the year they won a MNC (although Sagarin gave it to FSU?)

Tiger-

I’ll take the bait. I wouldn’t count that W just yet. Sure, LSU penalties had a lot to do with Bama moving the ball, but don’t forget that, even though JP was only 14 of 40, he threw 3 TD passes. That, plus a punt return TD. If I were an aubie, I’d be a little hesitant about discounting Bama just yet. Bama may not have much depth, but they certainly have guys capable of making huge plays.

I agree with you Tater. One of the reasons Bama was in that game for so long was that JPW seemed to be cured of his, “Whenver I throw the ball deep it’s going to be overthrown” syndrome. If he doesn’t hit those, the game is a massacre, even with the penalties. Will JPW be able to continue to hit the deep ball? That remains to be seen.

Tater,

All joking aside, there is one name in Tuscaloosa that absolutely terrifies me – Javier Arenas.

Paper today said he had 239 all purpose yards against LSU. I will be very surprised if AU kicks to him at all.

For what it’s worth, JP hasn’t ever really been able to throw the deep ball. If anything, it’s always underthrown. It’s more the senior class wideouts making adjustments to get to the ball. There were only 3 actual deep balls I remember against LSU (alcohol related I am sure). One was I think a combination of blown coverage and a good move by DJ that DJ ran a long way after the catch. The other two were to Caddell, one completely underthrown with an adjustment, the other reversed on replay with Caddell diving.

I guess Brodie was more guilty of overthrows on the deep ball, and JPW is more guilty of overthrowing short passes in the end zone (as if a bunch of Manute Bolls were his receivers).

Kind of reminds me of 05. You think we can sack Sarah Jessica Parker Wilson more than we did Brokie Croyle? Wasn’t Bama 9-1 coming into JH? Saban does more PR and Tuberville does more coaching. It is funny how all the Bammers want Tubbs gone. What team is scared of whoms coach?

I want Tubbs to stay right where he is. Said the same thing yesterday.

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“What team is scared of whoms coach?”

While that was a valiant effort to use correct grammar, I believe you came just a wee bit short.

As for “Bammers” (cracks me up every time) and their perception of Tubs, I’ll say this: most of us, if we’re honest, think he’s a good coach who has taken advantage of a golden opportunity to kick Alabama while they were down. And that’s to his credit. He can only play the team that Bama puts on the field. He has taken care of his business the last five years against Shula on (as you Barners like to say) “near death penalty probation” and Franchione, who was already out the door to TAMU. He has seized the opportunity to get the upper hand on Alabama, and he has done so because he is a solid coach.

Would I like to see Tubs leave AU? Yes and no. Yes, because I’d like for AU to experience just a little taste of the kind of turmoil and instability that Bama has endured since Stallings retired. No, because Bama is beginning to regain its footing and there is plenty of payback to be doled out to that gloating ass.

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“What team is scared of whoms coach?”

While that was a valiant effort to use correct grammar, I believe you came up just a wee bit short.

As for “Bammers” (cracks me up every time) and their perception of Tubs, I’ll say this: most of us, if we’re honest, think he’s a good coach who has taken advantage of a golden opportunity to kick Alabama while they were down. And that’s to his credit. He can only play the team that Bama puts on the field. He has taken care of his business the last five years against Shula on (as you Barners like to say) “near death penalty probation” and Franchione, who was already out the door to TAMU. He has seized the opportunity to get the upper hand on Alabama, and he has done so because he is a solid coach.

Would I like to see Tubs leave AU? Yes and no. Yes, because I’d like for AU to experience just a little taste of the kind of turmoil and instability that Bama has endured since Stallings retired. No, because Bama is beginning to regain its footing and there is plenty of payback to be doled out to that gloating ass.

“Comment by RIP Logan Young -

Would I like to see Tubs leave AU? Yes and no. Yes, because I’d like for AU to experience just a little taste of the kind of turmoil and instability that Bama has endured since Stallings retired. No, because Bama is beginning to regain its footing and there is plenty of payback to be doled out to that gloating ass."

Now that’s an honest opinion from the other side that I completely respect.

I understand some Bammers (threw that in to crack you up, RIP;) wanting Auburn to take a turn on the coaching carousel, but I think the revenge factor would be more enticing. We had fun with Shula (boy, oh boy DID we have fun), but personally I’d rather have the achievement of beating Saban. You got yourselves a good coach, now have fun with him. Competition, isn’t that what it’s all about? That, and calling each other names and hurting each others’ feelings? Damn, now I’m getting all misty-eyed because the season’s almost over.

#36

and to think it took Alabama mistakes for LSU to win the game (two turnovers inside the 20 that LSU scored TDs). Not saying LSU did not shoot its own foot with the penalties nor that Alabama blew a chance to score off a turnover inside the 20.

That being said, I know that down 17-3 to a team like LSU before would have led to me turning off the TV and crying. Instead I knew we would come back…I still ended up crying though.

#s 50 and 51

You are making the assumption that most “BAMMERS” make: That it’s all about beating Alabama.

Auburn has averaged 10 wins over the last five years. That’s beating nine teams not called Alabama. Ungodly record against top 10 teams.

The last five iron bowls have been absolutely awesome for us, but it’s not like it’s all Tuberville has accomplished.

Saban will likely bring UA up to be competitive in the SECW in a few years. Will eventually win against Auburn. Will eventually get to Atlanta, sure. But to start digging up the liesure suits and pretend that the 70s are back and Alabam is going to be a dynasty is a little absurd too. This is not just a 5 year phenomenon. Tuberville and Auburn are here to stay.

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“Competition, isn’t that what it’s all about? That, and calling each other names and hurting each others’ feelings? Damn, now I’m getting all misty-eyed because the season’s almost over.”

That was beautiful. Good work, Barner.

Now, I need to get back to hating your guts.

54

Start losing to Bama again, and you’ll remember “what it’s all about” again.

And P.S. — Ask David Housel (a/k/a Navid Nousel) what it’s all about. “We’re coming for your children, Alabama!”

David Housel led jetgate- fuck that guy, and Bobby Lowder, too.

Although David Housel did a great job as Sports Info Director prior to becoming AD.

Think about this for a moment, say you have a child who is a senior in HS this year. Your child hasn’t seen West Vance beat Auburn since he was in Elementary school. So yes I think we already have your children Alabama.

Mr. Good Leg,

Unfortunately, the Tahders begin brainwashing their children with lies almost at birth. Maybe you’ve seen the ‘Got 12’ T-shirts on children born a good 8 or more years after the UA,T’s last MNC.

How can facts compete with that? Little Johnny red neck is going to grow up thinking if only he plays for the Tide, THEN the glory days will come back.

It’s a religion, man. Can’t compete with that.

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Most kids these days attend something called “junior high” or “middle school.” Based on your writing, I’m assuming you were bringing in the peanut crop during those crucial developmental years.

I contend there has never been a more self important group than the bama nation. RIP, you are exhibit A.

RIP,

Elementary school still exists to this day in many places. My elementary school still uses that term to refer to itself. “Junior high” and “middle school” don’t refer to the 1st-5th grade usually, which is known by many as Elementary school. I believe the archaic term which you seek is “grammar school,” which was a term my mid/late 50’s parents used.

64:

Hopefully you intentionally missed RIP’s point. If not, I believe he meant that a senior in high school would have seen Alabama beat Auburn in middle school. Not much difference, and oh dear God it’s been so long.

That being said. Mr. Good Leg, I thought Auburn was a family? Surely, no one that goes to Auburn bases the decision on wins and losses in silly football. Why, that would be dangerously close to basing one’s self worth on a football team…

Senior in HS- 17 or 18

6th grader- 11 or 12

Years since Alabama beat Auburn: nearly 6 (11/17/01)

They most likely would have been in the 6th grade and many elementary schools include the 6th grade (mine didn’t).

The way RIP stated it, it looked like he was poking fun of the term “Elementary School” as archaic. If his point was the one you stated, then it was a very weak one (as you noted).

66

Uh, no.

63

Look, some of us were born to play golf, and others were born to study “turf management.” Doesn’t make one better than the other.

Uh, no, what?

I have split loyalties; Ole Miss by blood, Bama by virtue of a terminal degree, MS State by employment. In the end, Ole Miss wins out. I personally hope Tubs leaves so the Aubies can feel the pain and outright betrayal that Rebel fans felt in 1998…like someone tore out your heart and stomped that sucker flat.

Though that won’t really matter…I hear rather than face another embarrasing season, Ole Miss has disbanded its football team and cancelled the rest of the season. The fans, still hanging out in the Grove with their tents and coolers, haven’t noticed.

And this just in…Kansas scored again.

One more question then I’m done. If Little Nicky loses to AU three straight are you going to fire him like you did Shula? The only reason people think Saban is great is because he keeps telling you how great he is. Just ask some recruits how many times during a phone call or a visit he mentions how great he is. He has no Loyalty to Bammer. It is come play for Nicky the Great. Not come play for our scandal plauged university(bookgate, Logan Young, Mike Dubose’s sec.)Let me see some consistency like Tuberville(10-1 against top 10 oppenents), Richt (multiple 10 win seasons), or Spurrier(while at Florida). One season when you can only claim 1/2 a national title doesn’t make you a great coach.

Shula lost to Auburn 4 straight times, plus he got Croomed, plus his team couldn’t find the end zone and progressively got worse as the season went on. Alabama looks lights year better on offense already and while the defense is allowing too many points, it is getting use to a new defense without all the players in place yet.

Saban is a great recruiter and puts together a great staff (that can recruit as well). Too bad he was not at LSU to reap the benefits of his #1 and #2 recruiting class that is now graduating. He is a good coach, but I would agree-the SEC is loaded in great head coaches and Saban is not the best.

70

Lewis Grizzard reference — 100+ cocktails.