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Rule prevents Nick Saban from communicating if he is quarantined
Posted on 10/15/20 at 7:57 am
Posted on 10/15/20 at 7:57 am
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Saban remotely participated in Alabama's practice on Wednesday after he returned to his Tuscaloosa home. The coach was able to provide instruction over the phone, and he had access to a video feed that allowed him to observe practice. Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is the presumed man in charge while Saban is away from the team.
However, it turns out that a NCAA rule will prevent Saban from having any contact with the coaching staff during the game if the coach has to remain quarantined at his house. Saban would be prohibited from communicating with the team or coaches beginning 90 minutes before kickoff until the end of the game. That means no halftime speeches or adjustments from Saban would be allowable under the rule either.
A similar scenario unfolded earlier this season for first-year Florida State head coach Mike Norvell, who tested positive for the coronavirus and missed his team's game against Miami. Norvell was involved in preparation from his home during the week, but he was not able to have contact with his Seminoles staff in the 90-minute period before the game and during the contest.
Rule prevents Nick Saban from communicating if he is quarantined
This post was edited on 10/15/20 at 8:02 am
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Posted on 10/15/20 at 7:58 am to paperwasp
That is really a stupid rule.
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:00 am to paperwasp
If there is a loophole to be found on that rule, believe me it will be found.
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:01 am to paperwasp
That's stupid. It's not that kind of virus, NCAA. He can still use technology!
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:01 am to paperwasp
Hope he doesn't come down with the symptoms and wish him well health-wise.
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:02 am to armtackledawg
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That is really a stupid rule.
No shite, huh? I mean, the mic can only be lowered so much, so get him a damn ladder.
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:03 am to paperwasp
This is akin to a rule that students cannot do Zoom classes or take tests when they are quarantined. So it's official. The NCAA is stupider than School Boards. I would not have expected that.
This post was edited on 10/15/20 at 8:05 am
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:08 am to paperwasp
How dumb is that 
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:12 am to paperwasp
Now more than ever, you can't be too careful in these uncertain times. We still don't know everything there is to know. It's important that we listen to the experts and the NCAA are the experts. Remember, we are all in this together.
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:13 am to paperwasp
Doesn't say a damn thing about carrier pigeons or tin can/string phones.
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:13 am to paperwasp
Time for the SEC to break away from the NCAA. We've proven that we are the conference making the decisions now. We don't need them.
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:14 am to paperwasp
Yeah like Sabes ever followed an NCAA rule. He'll be piped into every headset on the sidelines.
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:14 am to armtackledawg
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That is really a stupid rule.
Well over 3/4 of the country has worked from home in some capacity at this point and school can be virtual.
But can't let those coaches coach from home. Could be compromised.
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:16 am to paperwasp
The NCAA has mistaken catching COVID-19 for catching the gay.
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Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:16 am to paperwasp
Ridiculous rule. Wonder why they put this rule in place. Hope Coach Saban recovers quickly and gets back at it soon. I am a Georgia guy but I recognize and respect greatness. Saban is the Goat of college football coaches.
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:18 am to LewDawg
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He can still use technology!
This is exactly how the movie Pulse started. Everyone knows viruses can be transmitted through phones.
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:18 am to paperwasp
I know it wont happen but...the thought of Nick Saban going off like Tom Cruise' character screaming into the phone in " Tropic Thunder" ...make me laugh
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:21 am to RECConspiracy
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If there is a loophole to be found on that rule, believe me it will be found.
Easy. Saban can't communicate with the team or staff, but it doesn't say he can't communicate with some random intermediary who then has contact with the staff.
Some random Joe in an unknown location that Saban just "happens" to be on the phone with during the game, who puts his phone on speaker phone and sets it right next to another phone that has Sark on the call.
BAM, loophole achieved
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:21 am to paperwasp
makes sense because someone can easily figure out in game signals from the TV broadcast that coaches wouldn't be able to see in person.
Posted on 10/15/20 at 8:26 am to RECConspiracy
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If there is a loophole to be found on that rule, believe me it will be found.
That's why he's the best!
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