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Posted on 1/26/25 at 9:15 pm to BigFolks6347
Posted on 1/26/25 at 9:15 pm to BigFolks6347
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Can someone please post what Sears mom said?
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Posted on 1/26/25 at 9:21 pm to RollTide33
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Posted on 1/26/25 at 9:28 pm to Diego Ricardo
Reminder of his comments about Mark after the Vandy game
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Posted on 1/26/25 at 9:51 pm to Joka2kold
Oats started a walk on one game to prove a point he’s not scared to bench anyone I’m not sure why this is such a big deal
Posted on 1/26/25 at 10:15 pm to Tidefan99
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I’m not sure why this is such a big deal
People like conjecture, drama and gossip.
Sears is among the most accomplished players --if not the most accomplished -- in Alabama history. Seems like a great kid and teammate.
Has always had a tendency to lose some focus and hustle on defense. Oat's job is to stay on his arse to keep that from happening.
That's what happened and it's not such a big deal. Sears will be fine.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 6:33 am to bamaguy17
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It seems that this truth hurts some feels
People that became fans in 2009 is who it hurt.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 6:36 am to Bham Bammer
I don't see anything more than speculation, so I'll throw mine out there too.
Oats didn't like how Sears played in the first half. Let him know about it at halftime, and Sears didn't react to the call out in a way that would warrant playing in the second half. Hopefully it's a one-time thing and won't drag on.
But I suppose his grandmother may have died also.
Oats didn't like how Sears played in the first half. Let him know about it at halftime, and Sears didn't react to the call out in a way that would warrant playing in the second half. Hopefully it's a one-time thing and won't drag on.
But I suppose his grandmother may have died also.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 7:40 am to Tidefan99
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Oats started a walk on one game to prove a point he’s not scared to bench anyone I’m not sure why this is such a big deal
Yep. There's nothing novel about it. This is how Oats runs his team. If you aren't playing hard, take a seat. If the whole team isn't playing hard he's going to make an example out of someone. Holding your star players to the same standards as your walk-ons is what good leadership looks like. Especially in the NIL era.
We're almost in February. It's time for them to start playing hard for 40 minutes on both ends every night or March is going to be a huge disappointment.
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Posted on 1/27/25 at 8:12 am to Roll Tide Ravens
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Doing so will make him a better player and person.
And he'll owe Coach Oats a debt of gratitude when he regains his starting position. A reset never hurt anyone and most of the time only helps.
This post was edited on 1/27/25 at 8:19 am
Posted on 1/27/25 at 8:34 am to RollTide33
Really shitty of The Next Round to actually run with it but that’s par for the course with those clowns. They showed who they were during the Brandon Miller stuff. All they do now is post clickbait and steal content.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 9:25 am to FairhopeTider
I have never understood what people see in that show or the Opening Drive. They come off as self important, and low brow. An amazing feat if one thinks about it.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 9:48 am to LovetheLord
They were a good alternative to Finebaum. More conversational, knowledgeable, and normal compared Paul & his callers. Now they’re no better.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 10:41 am to FairhopeTider
The only half decent one left is 3 man front, and they’re starting to lean into the Finebaum model with allowing dipshits like Bama Hater daily airtime. I can’t stand the Jerry Springer radio model to drive activity.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 11:42 am to FairhopeTider
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Really shitty of The Next Round to actually run with it but that’s par for the course with those clowns. They showed who they were during the Brandon Miller stuff. All they do now is post clickbait and steal content.
ill say this, it was mostly Lance Taylor spouting bullshite. He always has to be right, and is jaded as frick. He thinks he's the star of that show, and he's simply a cheap knockoff of Doug Gottlieb.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 11:58 am to Robot Santa
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Yep. There's nothing novel about it. This is how Oats runs his team. If you aren't playing hard, take a seat.
I think he benched the entire starting 5 within the first 2 minutes of the 2nd half vs USC. I have no problem with Oats and his coaching style. I just hope this group of guys will respond the right way, staring with Sears.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 12:47 pm to wm72
I agree with the take. I do hope he responds positively or dreams of a long run in the tournament end. I see tons of takes in this thread ripping Sears but without him this team isn't making a deep run.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 1:04 pm to jjv0004
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I agree with the take. I do hope he responds positively or dreams of a long run in the tournament end. I see tons of takes in this thread ripping Sears but without him this team isn't making a deep run.
No doubt we need Sears. Sears and his family have always come across as good people. Mama Bear is going to Mama Bear and defend her kid and Nate is the coach so I trust that he has his reasons. Im all for laying down the law and demanding everyone do their part or their will be consequences. The only part that bothers me just a tiny bit is immediately following the Vandy game (when Sears hit the 2500 pt mark) Nate was pouring on the compliments about how much of a gym rat Sears is before and after games and on off days and is on camera saying "if every player had the work ethic of Mark Sears I could roll with that forever".
Like I said, Im sure Nate has his reasons and I don't know what happened. I do feel like he embarrassed the sh*t out of Sears and his family and at the end of the day an argument could be made that they needed a little grounding. But I do hope behind the scenes they are putting this thing to rest. I have come to terms with the fact that Alabama basketball just can't have success without some high drama.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 1:22 pm to GoodTalkRuss
Post from his mom on FB:
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So let me address the misinterpretation of what’s being said!
To the media and fans:
As a Mother, while I may not agree with the decision, I recognize and respect Coach Oats and the entire Alabama’s coaching staff. I did not agree with the choice to keep Mark on the bench for the entire second half, but I fully understand that in sports, especially at this level, these moments happen, and we all learn and grow from them. Mark didn’t perform poorly ( my opinion) — sometimes shots just don’t fall, but every player deserves a chance to regain their rhythm!
Regarding personal moments that have been shared, I want to clarify that Mark’s emotion on the bench was a reflection of his passion and commitment to his teammates. We’re proud of how he continues to handle those moments with maturity and focus.
Mark and his teammates have put in blood sweat and tears into the success of this program! He’s not an entitled individual, he understands the value of hard work and a strong work ethic because of who we are as his parents have instilled that in him! If you know anything about Mark Sears you would know that!!!
To all of the supporters and true fans, your support means the world to us. At the end of the day, we are family, we go thru adversity but we pull together when it matters most! Mark is committed to improving every day and is focused on supporting his teammates in whatever way he can. We remain confident that with hard work and determination, the best is truly yet to come.
Also please understand that I am his Mother and he will always be my Son period; even when the ball stops bouncing!!! At what has been misinterpreted as disrespect is simply a Mother’s love and a level of protection I will always be that Mom!
Now, let’s continue on to the road of winning the National Championship!! Thank you for your understanding and continued prayers support. #RTR #TeamSears #MammaSears #BamaMom #FOE #OntheRoadToNationalChampionship
Posted on 1/27/25 at 1:33 pm to Panthers4life
I can live with all of that. His parent's love him and his mom will go to war for her kid. I can appreciate her emotions at the time.
I don't think he was benched because he shot poorly though. I don't think Nate has ever benched someone for poor shooting (and god knows we have all begged for him to at times)
I don't think he was benched because he shot poorly though. I don't think Nate has ever benched someone for poor shooting (and god knows we have all begged for him to at times)
Posted on 1/27/25 at 2:17 pm to GoodTalkRuss
why does it feel like that anything good or bad that happens at Alabama it is blown up? Whether it's a rumor of locker room cancers for the football team or a star player being benched for one half of a game. It seems like those two things happen everywhere but when it happens here it is blown out of proportion. Maybe it's the specific team echo chamber but it seems to have spilled out to other teams fans making a comment on it. If this had happened for any other team I honestly don't think I would give it a second notice.
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