re: Bama fans, how do you explain/justify the discrepancies in officiating/punishments?

.."on the proper techniques for playing defense, when Davis is seen clearly throwing punches at a defenseless player, is just a bit too much for most people.

The fact is too that Florida players were seen twice in the LSU game throwing punches, but were only called for it once, and then just unsportsmanlike conduct. Then a bad call goes against LSU, is reviewed and upheld, and that player gets ejected. That's just fricked up shite from an LSU fan's perspective."

I am in no way justifying his actions. And I was not there in person. I have seen videos before the incident that show altercations between the MO and AL players, so it could be that the refs saw it all in the same context. However, Saban, whether it was at his discretion or directed by the SEC, took action and sat his arse out during the TN game. So in the end he got the same punishment.
I don't have the answer on the calls. I think for the most part when I look at them in retrospect it looks to me like some of these things are too subjective and they throw the flag way to quickly. It slows the game down and makes it seem like there is collusion.
What I don't want to see, is an environment like South American soccer where fans get stabbed or beaten in the stands because of crap like this. Calling for breaking people's legs and ruining knees is taking it too far. I know Saban nor Coach O would never stoop to directing a player to do that, but when the talk is all over social media you may get a player who wants to make a name for himself.
I am hoping for a good game on both sides of the ball, and if I am in BR I don't want piss down my neck. If I were on the Quad at BDS, I would offer you food and drink no matter which school you root for. I might not speak to you in the stadium, and I am not going to gloat after the game nor poison your trees. There are crazies on both sides.

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The penalty was called for the knee in the back.

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Having not watched the game, I was not aware of that. I'm assuming after the punches, he kneed him in the back while getting to his feet?

Devin White was being called a thug piece of shite for the shove he gave Fitzgerald. Davis wasn't content with punching a guy while he was down, but he has to kick him as well? That guy is out of control. I would hope that referees in future games would keep a close eye on him as he seems intent on causing harm to other players.

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He did Lower his helmet

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He kept it within the acceptable range. He was still looking ahead of himself instead of at the ground.

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Saban, whether it was at his discretion or directed by the SEC, took action

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I'm sure it was at his own discretion. Saban, above all, wants discipline from his players. Dominating the player on the other side of the ball, within the rules, is part of the process of becoming the best football player you can be, and consequently win football games and championships. I respect Saban and his process.

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What I don't want to see, is an environment like South American soccer where fans get stabbed or beaten in the stands because of crap like this.

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Nobody wants to see that - NO-BODY. Don't get carried away by internet blather.

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but when the talk is all over social media

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bullshite, don't throw hyperbole at me.

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if I am in BR I don't want piss down my neck.

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I have been attending LSU games for over 35 years and have never seen or heard of anything like this happening. Again, don't get caught up in the bullshite.

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I might not speak to you in the stadium

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Well, that's not very sporting of you. I have been to several LSU-Alabama games in Tiger Stadium, and I have never let the game keep me from being friendly to opposing fans. As a matter of fact, I have been known to stand up to LSU fans picking fights in the stands with opposing fans (including Alabama fans). So if you see me in the stands, while you may not talk to me, I will help to keep you from being assaulted.

Not that I'm averse to fighting, it's just that I think there's a time a place for it. Sonic, at 10, for example. A football stadium during a game is neither the time nor the place for fighting, in the stands or on the field.

You seem like a good egg, if a little timid. I'm thinking this board isn't exactly the place for you.

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It got a little tense in that game.

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MISSOURI? A "tense" game?

If you think that was a tense game, just wait until Nov. 3rd.

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It's not like he raped a 14 year old girl or something.

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Technically, he committed assault and battery.

But yeah, it happens. Just don't lecture LSU fans about how their players conduct themselves on the field when you have players like Davis conducting himself in the manner he did.

Plus, I was getting tired of all the Devin White talk, so I was interested in changing the subject.

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MISSOURI? A "tense" game?

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It wasn't because of the score. There were a few questionable things that players were doing that was getting people hurt/riled up.

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There were a few questionable things that players were doing that was getting people hurt/riled up.

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No way this happens in Tiger Stadium.

Finebaum is a contortionist right now on the perception of bias.

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So we can agree it was a blown call.

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Sure. They happen all the time. You just asked for an explanation, so I gave one.

Totally not targeting.