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re: Saban wants lower expectations. Pissed at Bama fans
Posted on 10/14/14 at 8:04 am to ThatCrimsonSwagga
Posted on 10/14/14 at 8:04 am to ThatCrimsonSwagga
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For someone who preaches toughness and discipline he can be pretty thin skinned at times.
Lots of these college coaches are thin-skinned.
It's why Saban ran back to the college ranks as fast as his stubby, little legs could carry him.
They're so used to bring kings of their own little fiefdoms, they chafe at even the mildest of questioning.
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Posted on 10/14/14 at 8:14 am to tigerskin
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Saban wants lower expectations. Pissed at Bama fans
Should Saban lower expectations of his own players and stop having meltdowns on the sidelines when mistakes occur?
Posted on 10/14/14 at 8:22 am to tigerskin
Someone may have mentioned this already (didn't read the entire thread).
Didn't he say something after the Ole Miss game that y'all were talking about how great the team was until they lost. He said that in all his greatness, he noticed the shortcomings in the previous wins but no one wanted to talk about it until they lost. Essentially saying "why didn't y'all talk about the bad play in the wins?"
Now, a week later, he's complaining because people are questioning the poor play in a win.
Didn't he say something after the Ole Miss game that y'all were talking about how great the team was until they lost. He said that in all his greatness, he noticed the shortcomings in the previous wins but no one wanted to talk about it until they lost. Essentially saying "why didn't y'all talk about the bad play in the wins?"
Now, a week later, he's complaining because people are questioning the poor play in a win.
Posted on 10/14/14 at 8:33 am to Wolfhound45
quote:I agree with one exception. His "enjoyment" is of a different nature. Making "his arse quit", for example, gives him significant satisfaction. The domination is the rush!
As a senior military officer I share many of the same personality characteristics of CNS. And to answer your question, I would have to say no. The root of his greatness as a HC is his drive to excel. And that simply does not permit you to enjoy life very much.
Posted on 10/14/14 at 9:17 am to tigerskin
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He is sensing the decline.
ZOMG Saban is a miserable man he doesn't even enjoy winning
ZOMG Saban is declining he is happy about close wins over Arkansas.
Make up your mind
Posted on 10/14/14 at 9:18 am to coachcrisp
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I agree with one exception. His "enjoyment" is of a different nature. Making "his arse quit", for example, gives him significant satisfaction. The domination is the rush!
I don't disagree with you. Achieving some form of an objective is an incredible rush. But it fades quickly. You feel compelled to accomplish something else almost immediately. Not a lot of joy and satisfaction. Speaking from experience. He leads a very tough life.
Posted on 10/14/14 at 9:35 am to ThatCrimsonSwagga
You're CORRECT.... coaches are changed, Fan bases never do
Posted on 10/14/14 at 9:41 am to tigerskin
Honestly, I think Saban is out of line here. His wife had the audactiy to say they didn't feel appreciated last year when they thought our fans were being a bit complacent. Now when the fans think things aren't exactly perfect with the team, he lashes out at us.
I appreciate everything Saban has done for the program but I'm getting a little tired of being lectured about how bad we are when all we do is bend over backwards for his every whim. IMO, Saban could uses that passion he showed yesterday and attempt to rally everyone together instead of scolding people.
I appreciate everything Saban has done for the program but I'm getting a little tired of being lectured about how bad we are when all we do is bend over backwards for his every whim. IMO, Saban could uses that passion he showed yesterday and attempt to rally everyone together instead of scolding people.
This post was edited on 10/14/14 at 9:43 am
Posted on 10/14/14 at 9:54 am to FairhopeTider
Saban and Bama are getting what they deserve for bringing in Lame Kiffin.
Every where this Douche bag has gone went to shite!!!
A black cloud follows Lame daily!!!
Enjoy Gumps!!!
Every where this Douche bag has gone went to shite!!!
A black cloud follows Lame daily!!!
Enjoy Gumps!!!
Posted on 10/14/14 at 9:57 am to tigerskin
Rival fans are hopeful that he is sensing decline, I'm sure. This video is pretty simple though. He's basically suggesting that the mental mistakes players make in the games are partially attributable to the weight of expectations from the fan base. Probably has some merit. And you can bet that as far as he was concerned the whole conversation was about Blake. Think about it- what other seniors would they be talking about? Perry and Kouandjio I guess? Leon Brown? That whole rant had to do with supporting his QB.
Posted on 10/14/14 at 9:58 am to tigerskin
Im sad the OP didnt include this pic
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:04 am to NYCAuburn
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:07 am to NYCAuburn
How can a coach with who negotiated for a $7-8 million dollar paycheck, preaches about "being a champion," and has several straight #1 recruiting classes complain about high expectations?
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:07 am to FairhopeTider
Fair question
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:09 am to Rzrbackguy
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Any arse clown who hires Lane Kiffin should be expecting decline. There is a proven track record there. Does Bama pay Kiffin more than they do say....Penn Wagers?
Bama's play this year is not Kiffin's fault...they have a horrible Oline coach. His only strength is his recruiting ability. When I read that Bama only had like 3 rushing yards going into the 4th qtr Saturday I was shocked. Cristobal should be fired. He is a serious downgrade from Pendry.
This post was edited on 10/14/14 at 10:12 am
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:12 am to Aubie83
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Bama's play this year is not Kiffin's fault...they have a horrible Oline coach. His only strength is his recruiting ability. When I read that Bama only had like 3 rushing yards going into the 4th qtr Saturday I was shocked. Cristobal should have be fired. He was a serious downgrade from Pendry.
Yeah but his recruiting ability is freaking incredible.
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:13 am to StopRobot
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Yeah but his recruiting ability is freaking incredible.
Agreed, but what good is that if he cant coach worth a crap? Bama's oline has been a weak link both years he has been there. They did seem to improve some as the year progressed last year, but the oline just appears to be a dumpster fire this year.
This post was edited on 10/14/14 at 10:19 am
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:18 am to Aubie83
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Cristobal should be fired. He is a serious downgrade from Pendry
Many would tell you that Stoutland (The OL coach after Pendry) made a lot of poor evaluations and Cristobal has been having to play with a shitty hand.
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:18 am to JChatham
I never heard him utter the word "fans" in the interview. He said something about "the people I talk to". Yall think he talked to many fans before that interview? I'm pretty sure he's talking to the media about the media and doing it to protect and defend his team. DWI.
Posted on 10/14/14 at 10:21 am to tigerskin
Saban goes on a rant like this every year. Every year the reaction is the same. 
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