re: Spurrier: “Did Saban say something that wasn&#39;t true?&quot;

Posted by LSUStar

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 4:06 pm to RollTide1987

What, pray, does it do?

Posted by lsupride87

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 4:10 pm to imjustafatkid

Did Jimbo say something that wasn’t true?

Neither coach lied except when they said they don’t cheat as well

Posted by Sun God

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 4:11 pm to lsupride87

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Did Jimbo say something that wasn’t true?

Not in that particular press conference I guess

Posted by Bama3714

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 4:29 pm to AGGIES

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An 8-4 record is your evidence that A&M promised recruits NIL money before they signed

Nope. But, Evan Stewart asking other staffs to match the $800k he was promised (practically begging in a couple cases, because he didn't want to go there) and Walter Nolen's handlers asking staff members directly (not even going through third parties and other handlers as was usually done before NIL with recruits being shopped around) to match ATM's offer of $450 k up front, more later, more for other family members, and a trip to Hawaii is pretty solid evidence.

Posted by luismlg

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 4:39 pm to AGGIES

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An 8-4 record is your evidence that A&M promised recruits NIL money before they signed?

Aggies aren’t as smart as they think they are.

Posted by AGGIES

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 4:53 pm to Bama3714

So you’re talking rumors about handlers and stuff with bidding, etc. And These type of accusations have been going on across the country for years tho, right? We can all recall Countless players over the past 20-30 years rumored to been paid.

That’s not even NIL related. And that’s not evidence.

This post was edited on 5/21/22 at 4:54 pm

Posted by Bama3714

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 5:23 pm to AGGIES

What I think about it doesn't matter. But, what the coaching staffs think about it does make a difference. You're right about what I (some random fan) think, though. The point is that loose lips sink ships, and there are a lot of those out there (among people that actually matter) that are talking a lot right now.

This post was edited on 5/21/22 at 5:24 pm

Posted by DrKnievel

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 5:38 pm to MacMan10

You are falling for marketing/influence.

It’s like asking a polarizing question like is there a god. It can neither be proven or disproven which is why it is called a belief.

The same goes here. Just asking a question which can not be proven or disproven just riles people up on both sides. I would ask the question of whether what Saban said can be substantiated. At this point, I don’t believe that to be the case. You may believe it to be true. Could it be true? Sure, but where I think he runs afoul is “the entire team was bought”. It’s certainly possible but my current understanding is that not all players have NIL deals.

Posted by Partha

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 6:02 pm to MacMan10

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Steve Spurrier

Was born in 1945. Currently 77 years old. The man has lived a long, full, and eventful life. He's pretty much seen it all in his life.

But there's one thing that he still has never seen in his 77 years walking on this Earth...

Posted by AGGIES

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 6:07 pm to Bama3714

I hear ya.

I just think it’s more about the fact that many people think A&M is not supposed to be able to do what the other guys have done.

Posted by jbond

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 6:53 pm to MacMan10

I'm curious if team harmony will be disrupted in the locker rooms where the players are getting different sized paychecks from their collectives, compared to at schools whose collectives are set up for equal payouts

Posted by RTRinTampa

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 6:54 pm to AGGIES

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An 8-4 record is your evidence that A&M promised recruits NIL money before they signed?

So why don't you tell us your Aggie logic about why 7 5 stars, all being recruited by teams that have actually won their division and conference, and playoffs and national championships, in the past five years would go to an 8-4 team that was scared of Wake fricking Forest.

Posted by Mark Makr Makek

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 7:08 pm to Partha

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But there's one thing that he still has never seen in his 77 years walking on this Earth...

Cinnamon Toast Crunch etc etc??

Posted by ReversePiggie

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 10:51 pm to RollTide1987

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He did not.

Really? I went back and listened. Here is what he said, "Everything has always been equal. So I told our kids that everybody's gonna get the same opportunity from our collective."

Posted by cramps

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Posted on 5/21/22 at 11:49 pm to MacMan10

Poor Spurrier. He's buddies with Slocum and was cool with A&M, but between Sumlin making his arse quit and Jimbo taking over, he just can't help but be rustled.

This post was edited on 5/21/22 at 11:49 pm

Posted by Rabern57

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Posted on 5/22/22 at 12:02 am to MacMan10

The 2nd whiniest coach in history defends the whiniest coach in history. Surprise.

He must be wanting an adviser job. Bama fans are naive. It's no different than Lane sucking up to Bama for the HCing job if he is still winning when Saban leaves or falls through and needs another OC job.

This post was edited on 5/22/22 at 12:05 am