NICK SABAN’S AGENT CONTACTED WEST VIRGINIA?
No fucking way: West By God Virginia is suggesting that WVSports.com (Rivals’ WVU board) is reporting that Nick Saban’s agent contacted West Virginia about the opening left by Rich Rodriguez’s departure.
4 million dollars buys you dick these days.
EDIT/UPDATE/ETC. WBGV reported this first, no WVSports, who confirmed the story, most likely from the same source. As with any of these stories, be ever skeptical, but with Petrino’s rain of back-daggers on Tuesday, perhaps Nick Saban and agent felt the need to flex their skills just to show the new kid in town who the real tiger-style master is.
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Dr. StrangeCock says:
Petrino to Bama?
December 17th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
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karlhungus12 says:
As an Auburn fan, I am not worried about having to compete against Saban, but if he left Bama after one year, I would laugh my ass off.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
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gerry dorsey says:
nick saban doesn’t even have time to tell you how little time he has for shit like this.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
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TigerNacho says:
Momma called
December 17th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
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Tigerfan says:
Let the Bama fan meltdown begin. lol
December 17th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
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Jerkwheat says:
Yes I WIll Coach Your Legendary Football Team For One Year
December 17th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
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corey bailey says:
I love the internet.
AP – Sources close to the West Virginia University of asserted that Snuffalufagus’s Agent has contacted them in the hopes of Becoming their new coach. Snuffalufagus is widely known to be unhappy in Sesame Street, often conflicting with the direction of the program. Snuffalufagus does NOT (emphasis mine) have a buy-out clause in his contract.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
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Etch Westgrin says:
“Nick Saban’s agent”
That’s quality journalism right there.
Jimmy Sexton only represents half of the coaches out there.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
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Hamhands says:
Governor of West Virginia Joe Manchin, former WVU player and alumni, happens to be one of Saban’s best friends and God father of his son. This does sound crazy, but I could see this actually having some legs.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
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Oops Pow Surprise says:
Saban’s just furious Duke never came calling for him.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
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LSU 35 - OSU 10 says:
Memo to WV, do not hire a slut, they will only leave you with a gaping hole (See Dolphins) or leave you asking questions you should never have ( See Falcons)
Do better than that, hire someone with Character ( like Les Miles)
Sluts will always fuck you but never leave you satisfied
December 17th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
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Kecalf Bailey says:
“I am not worried about having to compete against Saban”
Nice. I really don’t think he’s too worried about competing against you either.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
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CouchBurnin'Girl says:
Bob Huggins and Nick Saban at the same school: Satan’s set up shop in Morgantown… the couch fires helped him to feel right at home.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
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Rival says:
“Momma called.”
Is a burning couch smoke signal the same thing as momma callin’?
December 17th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
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IHateUT says:
I think Jimmy Sexton represents 2,472 different coaches. There or thereabout…
December 17th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
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WDamnE says:
I’m sure this just rumor, and Saban isn’t gong anywhere, but still bwahahahahahaha!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
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Harleyman says:
This man never ceases to amaze me.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
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Imposter Doug says:
Saban to WVU followed by RR to Bama (as per rumors last year) followed by Brady Hoke to Michigan followed by Lou Holtz to Ball State.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
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NewAZTiger says:
AU could beat Saban twice in 10 months.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
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Turd Ferguson says:
Anyone know the name of WVU’s field hockey coach. Michigan should him/her on GP
December 17th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
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mp says:
he can leave as far as i’m concerned
December 17th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
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Chuck says:
#11–
More importantly, is Saban a dick, a pussy, or an asshole?
December 17th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
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Bama93 says:
I would have laughed this off a few weeks ago as total garbage. However, things have changed a bit since Thanksgiving. You just never know what these guys are up to.
Quick, someone track the plane! If it comes anywhere near Alabama we’re in trouble.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
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haybeav says:
1st, G Dorsey almost word for word stole my comment
2nd, This “story” is just plain ridiculous. It’s obviously just an attempt to make WVU look as if it’s actually trying to lure “big name” coaches from other schools, when we all know that is not the case. Even assistant coaches like Jimbo Fisher have no interest.
WVU could barely afford to pay half of Saban’s salary
December 17th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
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Edsall is God says:
Oh man, maybe it’s not Saban but I would love to see WFVU pay some coach $4 million a year as one giant middle finger to Coach Rod. I love the seedy underbelly of college football. (As long as my beloved Coach Edsall is not involved).
December 17th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
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urban meyer says:
#9 Saban doesn’t have friends. Everyone knows that. To be honest, I’m amazed the man hasn’t gone through wives like run through coaching jobs.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:19 pm
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Etch Westgrin says:
#26 — he’s had as many coaching jobs in the past five years as your namesake.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
Soooo since Michigan got RR, will they start “BURNING THEIR KEYS”…..ha ha you heard it here first!!!!!!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
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letsplaytummysticks says:
#20 — Michigan HAS contacted and interviewed WVUs womens soccer coach. Next on their list is the Mountaineer.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
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Techie says:
Is this coaching season roulette?
MAO?
December 17th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
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kleph says:
for the love of god can the football fucking start already?
December 17th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
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Techie says:
Bad mental image there, #31
December 17th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
Hell Michigan is now known as:
West F’n Virgina, North….next step……WFV AD goes to Michigan, it will be just like old times……
December 17th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
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NewAZTiger says:
I’ve got a friend that says he graduated from WVU. His diploma has the University of Michigan on it…
December 17th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
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Coop says:
#29 – I read your blog for a bit. RR’s WVa buyout is not reduced until August 31,2008.
Bottom line, he was giving a half-hearted implication that he would be willing to coach the squad in the Fiesta Bowl, even though he knew WVa would say no, given the circumstances.
“I am leaving your school as head coach to coach another program, but I will stay for the bowl in the ultimate lame duck game, while I am recruiting for Michigan and creating the ultimate conflict of interest with recruits.”
He was making an offer that he knew would not be accepted, thus said offer.
FYI, nice reference to Darth Vader as one of the candidates for your job. The fanbases are ridiculous these days.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
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Sabanite says:
Meyer to Wva and Tebow is transferring along with him…
Makes sense as Meyer was born in Ohio, which is next to WVa and Tebow was born in the Philippine to parents who are missionaries and WVa is in dire need of saving… take it for what it is worth but the NY Times has yet to deny the story…
December 17th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
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Stacy Keibler Luvs Me says:
According to the WVU message board: “…These sources tell us that Saban is extremely unhappy in Tuscaloosa and has failed to recapture the situation he had in Baton Rouge with LSU. ”
Of course Saban is unhappy in Tuscalooser….since all he sees in his future there is losing to Auburn one day and hearing about it the next 364 days of the year.
Plus, once a man has been to New Orleeens and Miama, how can he be happy back at the farm(Bama) with cows and the dentally-challenged crowds?
December 17th, 2007 at 2:57 pm
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Chuck says:
Plus, once a man has been to New Orleeens and Miama, how can he be happy back at the farm(Bama) with cows and the dentally-challenged crowds?
If that’s the case, I’m not sure how Morgantown would be any better, except that you’re trading cow shit for coal dust.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:00 pm
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TIGERinATL says:
As was stated above, I don’t think Tuberville or anyone else associated with Auburn is afraid of Saban flippint the recent trend, but the comedy of him bolting the bama nation for the land of Jesco White would be just to much to resist.
I don’t believe it yet, but I do think he REALLY wishes he had held out one more year for a different school.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
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Hossnfeffer says:
I am shocked and dismayed that the greatest college sports sarcasm blog out there missed a sarcastic headline.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:03 pm
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
All this is well and good…but I still pissed at Jessica Simpson for keeping Tony Romo awake til 5am on a GAME DAY!!!!! I cant blame the guy, but enough is enough……my whole season……down the tubes…..for a singing centerfold…..14-1….down in flames…..the ROMO/TO combo worked well, highest of the high, lowest of the low….I believe anything, even Saban to WVU now……that would really be rock bottom…..had 1000.00 in my grasp, now I’m relegated 3rd place and a 250 payday….Damn you JESSICA SIMPSON
December 17th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
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Sad State of Affairs says:
Why is Saban unhappy at Bama? It is b/c the facilities are brand new and top 5 in the nation? Is it b/c he is currently putting together the best recruiting class in his life at Bama? Is it his record salary? Is it b/c he knows he will be a god when he wins?
Yeah, I fucking bet Saban isn’t happy with what he’s got. If anyone thinks Saban is going anywhere, they are delusional.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
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chris says:
I fucking knew this would happen!
December 17th, 2007 at 3:25 pm
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beckett929 says:
Chris… of course you knew this would happen! is ANYONE shocked Saban’s name came up eventually? I mean holy fuck the guy’s never NOT been interested in a job…
December 17th, 2007 at 3:29 pm
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NewAZTiger says:
Ah, Alabama fans talking about recruiting class. Very Ole-Missish of them.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
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TIGERinATL says:
I think Saban is as astonished as any intelligent human should be at the level of zealotry and bat shit craziness that the bama nation displays. As is illustrated by post #41, they are always absolutely positive that the return of the golden years are just around the corner. There isn’t a doubt in their minds. They had no doubt with Franchioni. They had no doubt with Price. They had no doubt with Shula. And now, they have no doubt with Saban. That unchecked optimism may seem great at first, but it also equates to absurd expectations and creates a lot of pressure.
Like Pat Dye said a year ago, bama “won’t be a good job until they burry that hat.”
December 17th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
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Mark says:
I hope that Saban doesn’t leave before the Independance Bowl. He is pretty much guaranteed a victory. Statistics show that Saban coaches much better in Louisiana.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
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chris says:
Beckett-
True. I guess, as an Auburn fan, I just thought it would be to sweet to actually happen. I don’t know if anything will actually happen, but I’d love to see this grow a little bit just to make Bama sweat.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
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I R A Darth Aggie says:
Why is Saban unhappy at Bama? It is b/c the facilities are brand new and top 5 in the nation? Is it b/c he is currently putting together the best recruiting class in his life at Bama? Is it his record salary? Is it b/c he knows he will be a god when he wins?
That’s funny. Even Gene “Second Coming of Bear” Stallings was on a short leash when he stumbled into a MNC winning year that bought him some breathing space.
If Saban want’s a chance in hell of surviving at Bama, he needs to legally change his name to Bear Bryant.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
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Beast44 says:
I too would laugh my ass off if he were to leave for WFVU, but one thing to keep in mind – both he and his wife are from the state. Could be nothing, could be something. However, it would make my “ULM 21 Bama 14″ T-shirt a little less of a conversation starter. The crowd in the ATL for the SEC Championship loved that shirt.
BTW, if he were to leave, it would be yet another coach to get Croomed!
December 17th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
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Oops Pow Surprise says:
4 million dollars buys you dick these days.
It’s been my experience, Orson, that $5 can buy you all the dick you need.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
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Stacy Keibler Luvs Me says:
Bama will Never bury the HAT Dept:
At the ‘Bama of the Mid-West (Notre Dame), they still talk about the Rockne days as if they were yesterday.
I have a feeling ‘Bama will nevah, evah buwee (bury) da Beah!
(apologies in advance for the bad ‘Bama accent, it was meant as a joke, not at making fun of the fine people of the 46th greatest State of the Union)
December 17th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
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Sarah says:
#48-
The best Saban shirt I saw at the SEC Championship was my LSU buddy’s which said, front: $ABANATION: $UBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE and on the back showed the different states he jumped from and DOLLAR NICK: WHO’S NEXT? … I guess it’s looking like that shirt could be pretty prescient.
What a flaming cunt he is (yes I realize that cunt is for awful women, but no other word seems to fit his level of douchebaggery.)
December 17th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
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Etch Westgrin says:
Pretty sad that LSU and UT fans were wearing Saban shirts at the SEC championship game.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:05 pm
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Steve says:
It’s a regular hater’s ball in here concerning Alabama.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
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Sarah says:
That’s true … very sad and pathetic. Kind of like the girl who still – 2 years later – talks about her ex boyfriend and the *damage* he did when he cheated on her and dumped her for someone who doesn’t call 12 times a day. Not that I know any girls like that … really.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
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crimson daddy says:
You people do realize this isn’t true, right?
December 17th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
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HFS says:
There isn’t a doubt in their minds. They had no doubt with Franchioni. They had no doubt with Price. They had no doubt with Shula. And now, they have no doubt with Saban.
To wit:
http://www.tidefans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34214
What’s funnier… the post, or his updated avatar?
December 17th, 2007 at 4:21 pm
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UCLA Mob says:
Saban ain’t going anywhere. The Bear Bryant clone is only 10 years old.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
I dont think WVU can out bid Nick Saban…if Nick wanted to buy the university and call it Nick Saban University(which I am sure he can), West Virginia couldnt stop him, and I am sure they cant pony up the cash flow, no matter how many second mortgages they get on their trailers
December 17th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
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Will (the other one) says:
Usually “Those kind of girls” only keep calling if they thought the sex was great…
And another ?: Bigger agent douchebucket–Jimmy Sexton or Scott Boras?
I’m sticking with Boras for now, but Jimmy’s keeping things competitive.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
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Biggus Rickus says:
We don’t care if it’s true. The mere idea is enough to make me go a big rubbery one (not literally).
December 17th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
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Dr. Ed PHD.XYZ says:
90k people at a scrimmage! No, there aren’t any fruit cakes there. The thing about the Bama nation is they don’t realize times have changed, there will never be another Bear. Heck, there were rumblings when he lost like 5-6 bowl games, I’d have to look it up to be sure of the number. If he was alive today and coaching, he couldn’t duplicate what he did back then. He was a great coach, and his ability to adjust offensively and defensively was his greatest ability. But the game is different today.
December 17th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
What you people fail to realize is that Bama’s back….and we really really really really mean it this time….and not in the SI Brody Croyle edition……we are really back back back back….for real tho’…I’m serial….
The Madden Curse is real, and so is the Sports Illustrated Curse…..we havent done anything since they ran that damn “Bama’s Back” edition….only thing we’ve been “Back” in is firing, hiring,firing and searching and then hiring(even with on a temp basis, and by “temp” I mean 3yrs) a half way decent coach….with a “so called” wandering eye….
Which agent is more like “Ari Gold”…Boras or Sexton….es mas macho…..Senor Boras or Senor Sexton….
December 17th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
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Steve says:
Re: #62
Are you sure you don’t work for the Brady Campaign?
90k people show up: “Ya’ll are losers, look at your dumb fans!
20k people show up: “Your fan support is terrible, you have the highest paid coach in the country and no one showed up to watch him in the spring game!”
Miami Dolphins go 1-15: “See how bad Saban was? His last team failed miserably!”
Miami Dolphins go 15-1: “See how bad Saban was? As soon as he left the team got better!”
I should get some shirts made up that just say that Alabama is the Antichrist, and that we intend to rape women and children, beat up nuns, and tear tags off of mattresses. It’d save us some trouble and maybe put us in a more positive light.
December 17th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
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Dr. Ed PHD.XYZ says:
#64
I think you may be bipolar
December 17th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
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Greg Anderson says:
This is bs, Jimmy Sexton is the agent for a ton of coaches, including Terry Bowden. They can say “Saban’s agent called WVU”, and technically be correct. No chance of him leaving for WVU, or anywhere else for that matter. Like or not, you are going to have to deal with Sweet Nicky in Tuscaloosa for a good while. Nice try, though.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
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Reasonable_Bama_Fan says:
I don’t care if Bear Bryant hisself came back, there’s no way we’re ever beating Auburn again. Never. This streak is clearly gonna go onto eternity.
December 17th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
The more I read about Jimmy Sexton, the more I would like to be reincarnated as Jimmy Sexton…..I would have a field day, just calling around to different jobs on someones behalf, calling in anonomously to Talk Radio, leaking info , starting rumors, scaring fans and boosters alike, making shit up about what your school is willing to offer my client vs what it will take,off the record, to make this deal happen, having meetings that never “happened”, making boosters really dig deep down in their pocketbooks to write a check to get a winner, working my clients so I get a higher cut and percentage when I surpass their expectations on total amounts of bonus money, even if the coach doesnt win a game, ya know, stuff like that…..
December 17th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
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Kate says:
#59: I’m sorry, but people from Alabama making trailer jokes just doesn’t seem quite right.
#60: Boras represents A-Rod. Thus, it might be physically impossible for anyone to be more of a douchebucket.
December 17th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
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Will (the other one) says:
Actually, I think A-Rod negotiated his latest contract, and called Boras’ handling of the opt-out shameless and greedy.
So if A-Rod is calling you greedy…
December 17th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
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montani semper liberi says:
One whore just left us, I sure hope Eddie P. has sense to stay away from another one……
December 17th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
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Stephen says:
All I’m saying is after the story broke a few weeks ago that Fran was trying to leave Bama for KANSAS before he left for A&M I think Bama has to look at itself in the mirror.
It is possible that Saban now has all the money he wants and would like to coach somewhere he can be seen in public without being mobbed. Somewhere he and his wife can have a life. Maybe he would like to have time for that shit?
December 17th, 2007 at 8:04 pm
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Nicolas Saban says:
It is official that my agent (Gimmy Money Sexton) has contacted the Gov. of West Virginia, about the coaching position that is open. He asked me direct and I decided to have a press conference about it.
Copy and past my link to the Youtube press conference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLqTdvLWk5k
December 17th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
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hunglikehussain says:
Being new to the internet, I had to struggle with phrases like LOL and LMO.
Allow me to coin a new phrase….
LBARATADIMNMBHIAB
Laughing beyond all reason and taking a dump in my neighbors mailbox because he is a Bamer.
Cocktail hour is now in full swing.
December 17th, 2007 at 8:25 pm
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sheepman says:
He has no buyout. He can just pull of the underpinning, put the wheels back on and drive away in his house like any other bammer.
December 17th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
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CLTDawg says:
he has looked fairly haggard and exasperated in all the recent photos he’s been in…..I’m sure he could use the break, but would WVU fans be any different than Bama fans if he were to jump? My guess is no.
December 17th, 2007 at 9:53 pm
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Dr. Ed PHD.XYZ says:
Saban’s house has spinner wheels on it , and a new set of casings. ( That’s tires for you tadpoles)
December 17th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
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Rainmaker says:
Damn, you guys have gotten to where you’ll post anything. This one didn’t pass the laugh-out-loud test.
December 17th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
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ryan says:
more news coming out about rrod’s departure…
http://postgazette.com/pg/07352/842541-144.stm
oh. and the saban rumors are rumors, but there is some truth to them. you know saban and rrod grew up 10 minutes from each other and saban is the current govna’s kid’s godfather. dont forget doc holliday, jim grobe, jimbo fisher, or rick trickett in that line of great coaches from the mountain state.
lets go………… mountaineers!
December 18th, 2007 at 12:47 am
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P. Simmons says:
57
You people do realize this isn’t true, right
Somehow I don’t think so. Were talking about ignorant Auburn and Mountaineer assholes who have nothing better to do but worry about the future of the TIDE.
December 18th, 2007 at 12:02 pm
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UgasTexan says:
You know what’s cool? When you know something is accurate and you get to see folks going on about how it ain’t and what not. Awesome. Everyone should try it sometime.
December 18th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
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RJ says:
How many coaches does Jimmy Sexton represent? Ten or more?
December 18th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
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TIGERinATL says:
#81 – spoken like a true bammer. Rowl tahd!
December 18th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
Well, one thing is for sure…The SEC is strong, and all I see if coaches dying to get in, and the ones that get fired go to another SEC school where a spot was made open for them….This year, I think the coaching lineup is as strong as it has ever been in the SEC….if LSU can pull this off, that means the conference can add one more “Coach with a MNC” on his resume….
bringing the total to 5 out of 10 coaches that have won National Championships…..thats pretty competitive,plus Mark Richt will more than likely get one if he can get past Auburn and Fla next yr…
December 18th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
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TIGERinATL says:
MPP, aren’t there 12 SEC schools?
December 18th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
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CapstoneGrad06 says:
http://www.roundtableradio.com/
WV Gov. Jeff Manchin on Saban staying put and the baseless internet rumors.
December 18th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
#86
I refuse to acknowledge the existence of Vanderbilt or Ole Miss as SEC schools til they beat Alabama in the current 5 yr span……..I would rather count them in the Big East or trade em for South Fla or WFV
December 18th, 2007 at 11:19 pm
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MiseanAUFan says:
I refuse to acknowledge the existence of Vanderbilt or Ole Miss as SEC schools til they beat Alabama in the current 5 yr span……
2003:
Ole Miss 43
Bama 28
December 19th, 2007 at 7:38 am
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
Lest ye forget….if there isnt a Manning at QB, we dont count Ole Miss for that year, and from my view, your they are all outta Mannings for at least 20 yrs…
The Rebels improved their on-field record against Alabama to just 8-41-2. Ole Miss received a forfeit win over Alabama in 1993. But four of Mississippi’s on-field wins over Alabama have come with a Manning at quarterback and the family, including Peyton Manning while at Tennessee, is 7-3 as starters against
the Crimson Tide….but if Eli decided to come back, I’d take my chances against him again….
December 22nd, 2007 at 9:45 am