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re: Terry Saban puts an end to Texas rumors...
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:14 pm to bamafan425
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:14 pm to bamafan425
quote:There was a time when the lower bowl was just "the stadium."
I had to get to games at least 2 hours early to ensure lower bowl seats.
There's a lot more student seating now than there used to be. Whatever year was the last IB in Birmingham (98?), you couldn't move because the student section was so crowded. Literally, the aisles were blocked and crammed so full that you had to shove your way through the portals just to take a piss.
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Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:23 pm to HarryBalzack
And I was around when the only student seats available were lower bowl. Still had to get there early.
And the situation you described, was the 2010 Iron Bowl and 2011 LSU game, and a few other bigger games. I stood in a line outside the stadium packed in like sardines for hours before gates opened to get in for Game of the Century.
And the situation you described, was the 2010 Iron Bowl and 2011 LSU game, and a few other bigger games. I stood in a line outside the stadium packed in like sardines for hours before gates opened to get in for Game of the Century.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:24 pm to FreddieMac
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She was happy in BR..
Yes she was and would have moved back to BR if LSU had asked. They still have good friends there.
Now that the bee is out of his bonnet they are in Tuscaloosa until the Bama admin screw it up.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:25 pm to Tuscaloosa
I am curious to know if Saban knows he is married or there is an opposite sex in alabama. 
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:26 pm to catnip
That's a very odd question.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:28 pm to bamafan425
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It happens at ALL schools
That's not an excuse for you to be a bad fan.
The university HAS to have the home games to maintain the program in the manner to which you are accustomed.
Not to mention that you miss the opportunity to see future NFL greats like Bret Favre, Terrell Owens, and Michael Turner, (who I all saw in person) just off the top of my head.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:31 pm to Tuscaloosa
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:33 pm to Evolved Simian
Look around the nation, everyone is having trouble filling seats. It's a problem across all sports. The fan experience at games is falling behind to fan experiences at home for some.
You'll find me at almost every Bama home game, but it's not because I'll get to see three players that might become NFL superstars, it's for Bama.
I'm not excusing people, I'm telling you it's not a Bama specific problem. So maybe a Bama specific solution isn't the answer.
You'll find me at almost every Bama home game, but it's not because I'll get to see three players that might become NFL superstars, it's for Bama.
I'm not excusing people, I'm telling you it's not a Bama specific problem. So maybe a Bama specific solution isn't the answer.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:38 pm to bamafan425
I predict the era of downsizing stadium capacity is near. Gone will be the days of tight arse seats of vol stadium and in will be days of big fat arse chair backs with maybe 70,000 seat capacity. As usually texas a&M is being dumb going full titanic, iceberg ahead. Soon these seats will be the norm
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Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:38 pm to bamafan425
It is pretty damn expensive, particularly if you aren't local.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:40 pm to jb4
I feel if the Saban's say they are interested in Texas or not interested in Texas, there's the same percent chance they are ACTUALLY interested in Texas.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:43 pm to jb4
I've made the same comment to friends. Seating capacity will decrease to increase fan experience.
UKs remodeled CWS will be less than before the remodel.
It's just not as rewarding to go to games anymore when 99% of games can be easily viewed on TV. You can't communicate easily over your phone (important to some, not to me), you don't have as good of view, no replays, expensive stadium food, no booze (yeah you can sneak it in but you get the idea), etc.
UKs remodeled CWS will be less than before the remodel.
It's just not as rewarding to go to games anymore when 99% of games can be easily viewed on TV. You can't communicate easily over your phone (important to some, not to me), you don't have as good of view, no replays, expensive stadium food, no booze (yeah you can sneak it in but you get the idea), etc.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:48 pm to Tuscaloosa
Posted on 11/25/13 at 8:50 pm to Tuscaloosa
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Some reports said Terry Saban had been house hunting in Austin. Asked if the report was accurate, Terry Saban called them "rumors with absolutely no foundation."
So... they are building a house in Texas ehh? They must have been stringing the footers while she was out there!
Posted on 11/25/13 at 9:10 pm to Funky Tide 8
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When you have people bitching and moaning when your team wins 35-10 against a good team, then there is certainly a degree of under appreciation, and spoiled-ness. You would have thought we lost that VT game the way our fans were acting afterwards.
Do you think Saban was happy with that game? I bet you he was chewing more arse than the fans were. The fans simply emulate him, as is human nature to emulate those you hold in high regard.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 9:17 pm to Tuscaloosa
You are so correct sir, Gone Pecan. 
Posted on 11/25/13 at 9:48 pm to Tuscaloosa
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Terry, who goes by "Miss Terry" (she uses "Ms." in correspondence) is a behind-the-scenes negotiator for her husband's coaching contracts
No shite, huh? All makes sense now.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 9:55 pm to Tuscaloosa
Terry's screwing up that theory of it all being a ploy to get more money. Sexton's gonna have to have a talk with her.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 9:56 pm to northshorebamaman
I think the rumors of Malzahn to Texas are just ludicrous..I am not saying that Texas does not want Malzahn. He just got back to Auburn and turned things around, why would he pick up and move now?
Whoever makes these kind of stories up really don't have anything else to do.
Whoever makes these kind of stories up really don't have anything else to do.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 10:03 pm to TT9
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Saban used Lsu as a stepping stone, he was smart to leave that shithole. Just be thankful he made you guys relevant. :thus TD: And enjoy Carl from Slingblade as your gift.
show me on the doll where the LSU man touched you
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