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re: Bama fans, do you miss upsets?
Posted on 1/30/13 at 9:20 pm to CrimsonTideMD
Posted on 1/30/13 at 9:20 pm to CrimsonTideMD
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I want us to beat everyone by 100
This wasn't the question...
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Posted on 1/30/13 at 9:22 pm to pivey14
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Bama fans, do you miss upsets?
No, but I absolutely hate games against FCS schools. It is like having a bye where players can get injured. Granted, pretty much every game last year leading up to LSU was boring and a 100% anticipated easy win, but I don't get tired of Alabama being favored.
Posted on 1/30/13 at 10:31 pm to CrimsonTideMD
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I want us to beat everyone by 100, and I still want our defense playing like theyre on bath salts in the 4th quarter.
I get so pissed when we blow shutouts in the second half. That's what most games come down to for me, can we get a shutout?
Posted on 1/30/13 at 10:45 pm to pivey14
No. It's just as much fun to win as its always been. I don't get put on the emotional roller coaster of pre-Saban days (what can we do to blow this 14 point lead) anymore.
Posted on 1/30/13 at 11:00 pm to Thirteen
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I get so pissed when we blow shutouts in the second half.
I know. I'm the same way. We were pissed when ND scored their first TD and it ended our streak of unanswered points in the BCSCG.
Posted on 1/30/13 at 11:02 pm to pivey14
Bored??? I like watching Bama dominate like they have. I guess all you other Bama fans really loved getting beat by aTm. frick that. Hope Bama has 30 point leads at halftime in every game. I'm just as pumped watching the future stars showcase their talents in the second half. I do understand the question, and after enduring the previous decade pre Saban I enjoy every minute of what Bama football is doing now. This is a run like no other and it won't last forever. Soak it all in Bama fans. RTR!
Posted on 1/30/13 at 11:04 pm to TidenUP
Johnny says hi! So do the refs from the Bammer-LSU game.
Posted on 1/30/13 at 11:35 pm to Mr. Elvert
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Johnny says hi! So do the refs from the Bammer-LSU game.
Not even sure who you are replying to, but we've got a pretty good thread here. Please douche up a different one with your eternal A&M gayness.
Posted on 1/30/13 at 11:54 pm to Wrenchruh
Nope. I like beating the other team by 40. The last two games were classic examples of why.
The Georgia game almost gave me a heart attack. I'm too old for that kind of excitement in a ballgame.
The 2nd play of the Notre Dame game I was at my eldest daughter's house and we all looked at each other and said "this one's over". Watching Bama run Notre Dame out of the stadium was a very relaxing, very enjoyable experience.
I'll take relaxing and enjoyable over a heart attack any day.
The Georgia game almost gave me a heart attack. I'm too old for that kind of excitement in a ballgame.
The 2nd play of the Notre Dame game I was at my eldest daughter's house and we all looked at each other and said "this one's over". Watching Bama run Notre Dame out of the stadium was a very relaxing, very enjoyable experience.
I'll take relaxing and enjoyable over a heart attack any day.
Posted on 1/31/13 at 12:57 am to llfshoals
I don't miss it. Can't say that. But there is a bit of "is this even fun any more" vibe that comes along from time to time.
The Georgia, LSU, and A&M games were our "heart attack" games this year. They were a lot of fun but it's also nice to chill watching your team dismantle Auburn.
The Georgia, LSU, and A&M games were our "heart attack" games this year. They were a lot of fun but it's also nice to chill watching your team dismantle Auburn.
Posted on 1/31/13 at 1:44 am to pivey14
The thrill of a big upset is something I do kinda miss. The feeling of the '09 SEC Championship was indescribable and still probably my favorite Bama win ever, even over the national title games.
That said, I'd never willingly go back to those days when we were often the underdog.
That said, I'd never willingly go back to those days when we were often the underdog.
Posted on 1/31/13 at 3:19 am to americanrealism
In all honesty, Alabama should never "upset" anyone. I am not saying they should always be favored, but no Alabama win over anyone should ever be considered an upset and if it is, Bama is in a place they shouldn't be.
Posted on 1/31/13 at 4:40 am to JDM1992
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The last time LSU was favored against Alabama was 2007
LSU beat Bama 2010/11 and should have won this year. Miles is the only coach that can stand toe to toe with Saban
Posted on 1/31/13 at 5:36 am to tgr4ever
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Miles is the only coach that can stand toe to toe with Saban
And you guys hate him so much......
Posted on 1/31/13 at 6:13 am to KurtGoBang1
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"LSU fans still think it's an upset when Bama beats them."
It is.
Gameday Kurt Go Bang!
Posted on 1/31/13 at 8:24 am to pivey14
"I couldn't imagine the fun in going to every game as a huge favorite (Obviously I want to win every game). Do you somewhat miss the "average" years where you upset some teams? The 2009 Egg Bowl was the most fun game I have ever been too, mainly because of all the OM trash talk before the game. With that said, does a part of your "football fan inside" wish you weren't favored in a game
when I say average, I mean like 9/10-2/3ish with a win against a top 5 team"
I sometimes like to force the sharpe end of a stick into my eye so that when I remove it, I feel so much better.
when I say average, I mean like 9/10-2/3ish with a win against a top 5 team"
I sometimes like to force the sharpe end of a stick into my eye so that when I remove it, I feel so much better.
Posted on 1/31/13 at 8:25 am to Thirteen
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I get so pissed when we blow shutouts in the second half. That's what most games come down to for me, can we get a shutout?
As ridiculous as this sounds, I found myself in this same boat the last couple of seasons. There are like a couple of good games and then the rest I find myself thinking the team failed if they don't get a shut out or don't score 40 or win by 35 or something ridiculous.
As long as Alabama is as good as they are, I'd like to see more out of conference games against teams in the top 25.
But like others have said, all it takes is a couple of close games or a loss to get your head out of your arse and realize that domination is so much better than being in a position to get the big upset (i.e., not being one of the best teams in the country).
Posted on 1/31/13 at 8:30 am to pivey14
Any time I get bored with winning, I try to think back to the days of losing to the likes of Northern Illinois and LaMo.
Winning ain't so bad.
Winning ain't so bad.
Posted on 1/31/13 at 8:56 am to tgr4ever
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LSU beat Bama 2010/11 and should have won this year. Miles is the only coach that can stand toe to toe with Saban
Miles is also 2-4 against Saban in the last 6 games. Bama's average margin of victory in those games is 10 points (6.3 if you eliminate the 21 point thumping in the BCSNCG). LSU's average margin of vitory in their 2 wins is 3 points.
Posted on 1/31/13 at 9:07 am to pivey14
I'm older than the majority of folks on the board and have been on the roller coaster watching Bama football since the 1940's. I saw the great teams with Harry Gilmer as a 12-year old, and also saw the absolutely terrible teams of "Ears" Whitworth as coach when they won 3-4 games in three years, leading to the hiring of Coach Bryant.
With the exception of 68-70, Coach Bryant's teams were much like today - Bama was expected to win and did a great majority of the time.
Given a choice between the two feelings - I prefer being the favorite and if we lose, the other team makes it their red letter win for the next 10 years. I live in So Car and the Gamecock fans still rave about the 2010 game.
With the exception of 68-70, Coach Bryant's teams were much like today - Bama was expected to win and did a great majority of the time.
Given a choice between the two feelings - I prefer being the favorite and if we lose, the other team makes it their red letter win for the next 10 years. I live in So Car and the Gamecock fans still rave about the 2010 game.
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