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Saban compares Lousisana-Monroe loss to 9-11, Pearl Harbor

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TerryP Founding Member

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TigerSnarl said: ↑

Terry, hopefully you have noticed that I have never said anything negative about Saban on these boards. And I don't think he is burning the flag here. But surely you can see why a college football coach should not reference two of America's worst events to a football. Please tell me you are joking.
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What I think that is being missed is the point of those references being how America responded. I don't see it as making light of either event.

When I watched the presser yesterday that's how I took it...

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I dont see anything wrong with the comments. He was simply showing how people come together after terrible events. And hoping that his team could do the same. By doing that, he is not saying that the loss is equivalent to those tragic events. For those who are saying he needs to be fired over the comments are crazy. These are just the PC police, or those who are looking for any small thing to criticize Saban over. Im no Saban supporter, but come on.
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The has nothing to do with being PC. I don't think one can compare a loss in a football game to what happened on 9-11 or Pearl Harbor, or any such tragedy.

:geauxtige

northernvatiger, Nov 20, 2007

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I could make some glib comment, but......

Hey, I could say Bama is just following Auburns lead.....

http://www.wtvm.com/Global/story.asp?S=1547601&nav=8fapJR0U

Athletic Director Defends Comment that Iron Bowl Compares to War
Auburn athletic director David Housel is defending his comments comparing the Iron Bowl to war. But his statement prompted a university trustee's company to withdraw its sponsorship of his weekly pre-game radio commentary.

Housel's comments originally aired on the Auburn Network in 2002, and were broadcast again before this year's Iron Bowl at Housel's suggestion.
Great Southern Wood, owned by Auburn trustee Jimmy Rane, has
withdrawn its sponsorship of Housel's commentary. Rane says he made the decision because he was offended by the commentary, but declined further comment.

Housel and Auburn President William Walker have been criticized for taking a secret trip two days before the Iron Bowl to discuss the football coaching job with Louisville's Bobby Petrino. Petrino later said he was staying put, and Tommy Tuberville agreed to remain.

Housel acknowledged the trip was a mistake.

Housel said the comments were tongue-in-cheek, and said he has no regrets about making them.

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I don't think Housel should have any regrets. In my opinion, it was a bunch of people making a mountain out of a molehill.

I found his "eating their children" threads absolutely hilarious.

TerryP, Nov 20, 2007

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TerryP said: ↑

What I think that is being missed is the point of those references being how America responded. I don't see it as making light of either event.

When I watched the presser yesterday that's how I took it...
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I am sure you are right...but will the meida let it go and spin it that way. I think not. They are , as we speak, spinin it the their way.

lsufan_in_ohio, Nov 20, 2007

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TerryP said: ↑

What I think that is being missed is the point of those references being how America responded. I don't see it as making light of either event.

When I watched the presser yesterday that's how I took it...
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I also listen to the comments Saban made. This is typical Saban. He used 9/11 to get everyones attention. Now he has it. This could backfire on him like other things have. Poor Bama players, just more distractions.

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A very rarely watch the news and my first assumption is it must be a slow news day.

It isn't a hard choice. Sportscenter vs morning news?

lsufan_in_ohio said: ↑

I am sure you are right...but will the meida let it go and spin it that way. I think not. They are , as we speak, spinin it the their way.
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northernvatiger said: ↑

The has nothing to do with being PC. I don't think one can compare a loss in a football game to what happened on 9-11 or Pearl Harbor, or any such tragedy.

:geauxtige
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It has everything to do with being PC.

lsuk, Nov 20, 2007

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cadillacattack Illegitimi non carborundum est

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"It was what it was"

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Lprimo Pimpin Aint Easy

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WoohOOOO! Bama lost AGAIN!!!! 4 million dollar coaching job! What a tool these Bama Fans are, thinking they Found a winning coach. Thinking that Saban could throw together a coaching staff of misfits with duct tape, and be a winner. Sorry Bobby, Moma's wrong again! Him da Debull!!

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I understood his point, and didn't find it to be offensive.

USMTiger, Nov 20, 2007

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