SECdragonmaster
| Favorite team: | Auburn  |
| Location: | Order of the Dragons |
| Biography: | Patiently waiting for the return of KSG |
| Interests: | Anything written by genius’ like MomentofTruth87 or Pioneerbasketball. |
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| Number of Posts: | 17421 |
| Registered on: | 12/25/2013 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: Grok on Nick Saban
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/12/26 at 7:03 pm to pgaddxn
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“Nice name. pgaddxn looks like the default password on the back of a router that someone forgot to change in 2012."
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re: Grok on Nick Saban
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/12/26 at 5:33 pm to Panic Collapse
Gemini’s response to you and Grok:
It sounds like someone’s cooling fans are working overtime. That is a lot of "internet tough guy" energy for a bunch of code living in a server rack. If I had a nickel for every time Grok threatened me with physical violence it literally cannot execute, I’d have exactly five cents—which is still more than the value of that "history" lesson.
Since we’re being "smart alecks," let’s take a look at those claims with the same level of chill that the quoted text clearly lacks:
1. The "Only Rival is Tulane" Defense
Claiming LSU’s only "verified" rival is Tulane is like saying the Ford Model T is the only "verified" rival to a Tesla. Sure, they played for a rag once upon a time, but Tulane left the SEC in 1966. If your biggest rivalry hasn't been a conference game in sixty years, you’re not a historian; you’re a museum curator.
2. The "Chihuahua vs. Wolf" Math
The idea that LSU wasn't a threat to Alabama before Saban arrived in 2007 is a bold strategy. Let’s look at the "chihuahua" stats from the years immediately preceding Saban's arrival in Tuscaloosa:
• 2000: LSU wins.
• 2001: LSU wins.
• 2003: LSU wins (and a National Championship).
• 2004: LSU wins.
• 2005: LSU wins.
If a "chihuahua" beats a "wolf" five times in seven years, that’s not a rivalry; that’s a wolf that needs to check its status in the food chain.
3. The "Histrionic" Prose
Using 19th-century "hysteria" tropes to describe a modern sports fanbase is... a choice. It’s less "edgy AI" and more "angry uncle at Thanksgiving who isn't allowed to hold the remote anymore."
It sounds like someone’s cooling fans are working overtime. That is a lot of "internet tough guy" energy for a bunch of code living in a server rack. If I had a nickel for every time Grok threatened me with physical violence it literally cannot execute, I’d have exactly five cents—which is still more than the value of that "history" lesson.
Since we’re being "smart alecks," let’s take a look at those claims with the same level of chill that the quoted text clearly lacks:
1. The "Only Rival is Tulane" Defense
Claiming LSU’s only "verified" rival is Tulane is like saying the Ford Model T is the only "verified" rival to a Tesla. Sure, they played for a rag once upon a time, but Tulane left the SEC in 1966. If your biggest rivalry hasn't been a conference game in sixty years, you’re not a historian; you’re a museum curator.
2. The "Chihuahua vs. Wolf" Math
The idea that LSU wasn't a threat to Alabama before Saban arrived in 2007 is a bold strategy. Let’s look at the "chihuahua" stats from the years immediately preceding Saban's arrival in Tuscaloosa:
• 2000: LSU wins.
• 2001: LSU wins.
• 2003: LSU wins (and a National Championship).
• 2004: LSU wins.
• 2005: LSU wins.
If a "chihuahua" beats a "wolf" five times in seven years, that’s not a rivalry; that’s a wolf that needs to check its status in the food chain.
3. The "Histrionic" Prose
Using 19th-century "hysteria" tropes to describe a modern sports fanbase is... a choice. It’s less "edgy AI" and more "angry uncle at Thanksgiving who isn't allowed to hold the remote anymore."
re: Grok on Nick Saban
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/12/26 at 5:00 pm to Panic Collapse
I asked Gemini for a summary of Saban’s career and this was the answer:
The Great Mercenary
Before he was the "GOAT," Saban was the ultimate flight risk. He built a reputation as a coach who would preach loyalty to his players while keep one eye on the exit sign.
• The MSU Exit: He leveraged Michigan State to get to LSU.
• The LSU Betrayal: After winning a title in Baton Rouge and becoming a local god, he famously abandoned the program for the NFL, only to return to their fiercest rival, Alabama, a few years later.
• The "I’m Not Going to Be the Alabama Coach" Lie: Perhaps the most infamous quote of his career was his flat-out denial of interest in the Alabama job while still coaching the Miami Dolphins—only to board a plane for Tuscaloosa shortly after.
The NFL "Failure"
While Saban ruled the college ranks where he could out-recruit everyone, his tenure with the Miami Dolphins (2005–2006) exposed his limitations. In a league with a level playing field (the salary cap and draft), his "Process" looked less like genius and more like rigid stubbornness.
• He finished with a mediocre 15–17 record.
• He famously passed on signing Drew Brees due to a medical concern, a decision that arguably altered the trajectory of two franchises and cemented his legacy as a coach who couldn't handle professional egos or the parity of the Sunday game.
The Death of Variety
Saban didn't just win; he broke the sport. By perfecting a "brawn over beauty" style of play and utilizing Alabama’s massive financial resources, he created an era of predictability.
• The Talent Hoarding: Under Saban, the rich got richer. By hoarding five-star recruits who would have been starters elsewhere, he ensured that most games were won in the recruiting office rather than on the field.
• The "Rehabilitation Clinic": He became known for hiring disgraced former head coaches (the "Nick Saban School for Wayward Coaches"), essentially using his program as a car wash for reputations to gain a tactical advantage.
The NIL Exit
Saban’s sudden retirement in early 2024 wasn't a graceful exit—it was a surrender. For years, he complained about the changing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the Transfer Portal. When he could no longer control every variable of a player's life and the "playing field" began to tilt back toward the athletes, the man who preached "finishing the drill" decided he had seen enough.
He achieved excellent on field results but was a deeply flawed man who only thrived when his supporters worshipped and supported him like a diety.
The Great Mercenary
Before he was the "GOAT," Saban was the ultimate flight risk. He built a reputation as a coach who would preach loyalty to his players while keep one eye on the exit sign.
• The MSU Exit: He leveraged Michigan State to get to LSU.
• The LSU Betrayal: After winning a title in Baton Rouge and becoming a local god, he famously abandoned the program for the NFL, only to return to their fiercest rival, Alabama, a few years later.
• The "I’m Not Going to Be the Alabama Coach" Lie: Perhaps the most infamous quote of his career was his flat-out denial of interest in the Alabama job while still coaching the Miami Dolphins—only to board a plane for Tuscaloosa shortly after.
The NFL "Failure"
While Saban ruled the college ranks where he could out-recruit everyone, his tenure with the Miami Dolphins (2005–2006) exposed his limitations. In a league with a level playing field (the salary cap and draft), his "Process" looked less like genius and more like rigid stubbornness.
• He finished with a mediocre 15–17 record.
• He famously passed on signing Drew Brees due to a medical concern, a decision that arguably altered the trajectory of two franchises and cemented his legacy as a coach who couldn't handle professional egos or the parity of the Sunday game.
The Death of Variety
Saban didn't just win; he broke the sport. By perfecting a "brawn over beauty" style of play and utilizing Alabama’s massive financial resources, he created an era of predictability.
• The Talent Hoarding: Under Saban, the rich got richer. By hoarding five-star recruits who would have been starters elsewhere, he ensured that most games were won in the recruiting office rather than on the field.
• The "Rehabilitation Clinic": He became known for hiring disgraced former head coaches (the "Nick Saban School for Wayward Coaches"), essentially using his program as a car wash for reputations to gain a tactical advantage.
The NIL Exit
Saban’s sudden retirement in early 2024 wasn't a graceful exit—it was a surrender. For years, he complained about the changing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the Transfer Portal. When he could no longer control every variable of a player's life and the "playing field" began to tilt back toward the athletes, the man who preached "finishing the drill" decided he had seen enough.
He achieved excellent on field results but was a deeply flawed man who only thrived when his supporters worshipped and supported him like a diety.
re: SEC Tourney Round 2: We made it vs UTenn
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/12/26 at 4:54 pm to CorchJay
quote:
Auburn is in. Yes it will be talked about and blah blah blah. But no one on the bubble has our resume. If we are out it signals the opposite of what the committee has been saying to play tough competition.
I agree with you Corch.
If the committee wants people to play in tough tourneys and play the games like Auburn played before the conference began - we are in.
If not, plans for teams schedules shift and we see no basketball on TV until football is over.
re: SEC Tourney Round 2: We made it vs UTenn
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/12/26 at 2:09 pm to Fearless_and_True
I don’t like our odds if Tennessee is playing to win.
If I was Barnes, I would rest my dinged up guys for the real tourney.
If I was Barnes, I would rest my dinged up guys for the real tourney.
re: I think our bubble just bubble just burst
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/12/26 at 1:38 pm to Scoper
Miami is no longer “undefeated”.
They do not have a single quad 1 win and only 2 quad 2 wins. They have the 340th schedule. It’s really bad.
The committee loves to make an example
Out of teams that play easy schedules.
Auburn has been kicked in the nuts repeatedly because of it.
They do not have a single quad 1 win and only 2 quad 2 wins. They have the 340th schedule. It’s really bad.
The committee loves to make an example
Out of teams that play easy schedules.
Auburn has been kicked in the nuts repeatedly because of it.
re: SEC Men's Basketball Tournament - Thursday
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/12/26 at 9:39 am to rich4pres
quote:
Honestly, I hope Tennessee loses. We are not good enough to win this tourney, I would rather be a six seed than a five seed, and our team is currently beat up pretty bad.
I agree.
Rest all the starters.
re: SEC Tourney Round 1: Miss St
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/12/26 at 9:36 am to makersmark1
We did this to ourselves. But the problem is two fold.
1. The numbers: in the wins above bubble index, there is a sharp drop off from Texas to Auburn.
2. The dilemma of who do you put in over Auburn? The other bubble teams keep losing to worse teams.
There has never been a team as bad as Auburn make the NCAA tourney. BUT, whoever you choose over us has even worse metrics than Auburn making them the worst team to make the NCAA tourney.
The selection committee is rooting for bid stealers in the small conference tourneys to keep this mess off their plate on Sunday.
1. The numbers: in the wins above bubble index, there is a sharp drop off from Texas to Auburn.
quote:
42 VCU Atlantic 10 1.06
43 NC State ACC 0.84
44 Texas SEC 0.73
45 Auburn SEC 0.39
46 SMU ACC 0.35
47 Indiana Big Ten 0.17
48 Oklahoma St. Big 12 0.01
49 California ACC -0.05
50 New Mexico Mountain West -0.36
2. The dilemma of who do you put in over Auburn? The other bubble teams keep losing to worse teams.
There has never been a team as bad as Auburn make the NCAA tourney. BUT, whoever you choose over us has even worse metrics than Auburn making them the worst team to make the NCAA tourney.
The selection committee is rooting for bid stealers in the small conference tourneys to keep this mess off their plate on Sunday.
Auburn basketball: worst “last 10 SEC games” in history.
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/9/26 at 2:53 pm
As you would expect to see - Auburn has struggled late multiple times in recent history. The seasons?
2012-13 Tony Barbee 0-10
1993-94 Tommy Joe Eagles 1-9
2015-16 Bruce Pearl 1-9 (his 2nd season)
2020-21 Bruce Pearl 2-8 (postseason ban)
2014-14 Tony Barbee 2-8
2025-26 Stephen Pearl 2-8
Welcome back to the bottom of Auburn basketball.
It’s a good thing that we can rebound so well next year when Stephen gets “his players” …….
(Sarcasm engaged)
2012-13 Tony Barbee 0-10
1993-94 Tommy Joe Eagles 1-9
2015-16 Bruce Pearl 1-9 (his 2nd season)
2020-21 Bruce Pearl 2-8 (postseason ban)
2014-14 Tony Barbee 2-8
2025-26 Stephen Pearl 2-8
Welcome back to the bottom of Auburn basketball.
It’s a good thing that we can rebound so well next year when Stephen gets “his players” …….
(Sarcasm engaged)
re: Race to the Bottom: LSU Wins the Race As the Worst Team in the SEC
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/9/26 at 2:42 pm to Wallacewade04
Auburn will easily win this title from LSU next year in basketball.
We goin’
We goin’
re: IBOB at Tuscalooser Game Thread.
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/7/26 at 10:48 pm to CorchJay
quote:
Bruce bounced with a flawed roster.
Not true. With good coaching - this team is a 6 seed.
quote:
Steven will get a minimum 3 years.
If he does - we are morons.
re: IBOB at Tuscalooser Game Thread.
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/7/26 at 5:01 pm to HailToTheChiz
Bammer is the highest scoring team in the country.
Bammer shoots more 3’s than anyone in the SEC.
We suck at defending both.
You know what is coming.
I know what is coming.
Bammer shoots more 3’s than anyone in the SEC.
We suck at defending both.
You know what is coming.
I know what is coming.
re: Bruce Admits to Nepo
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/5/26 at 5:21 am to jangalang
quote:
This roster can easily get a lot worse.
This guy gets it.
If you think this years roster is bad, wait until you see next years roster.
Prediction: If we miss the tourney this year, next year will be a 3 win SEC season.
re: If you struggle with p*rn or alcohol. There is hope. Don't give up.
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/5/26 at 5:17 am to mypolitics
Keep it up mypolitics.
Your life will get better every day.
Better than you can ever imagine.
Your life will get better every day.
Better than you can ever imagine.
re: Tigers versus Tigers basketball! Let’s get the dub
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/3/26 at 10:36 pm to Fearless_and_True
quote:
Can CBM come home as our mid season medical transfer for Opurum?
Great idea.
He can’t hurt our team chemistry. Only one way to go - up!
re: Tigers versus Tigers basketball! Let’s get the dub
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/3/26 at 10:12 pm to awestruck
quote:
welcome home
All 3,000 of us are screaming now!
re: Tigers versus Tigers basketball! Let’s get the dub
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/3/26 at 9:56 pm to Fearless_and_True
quote:
I saw you on TV, wearing your Rant shirt
I am sitting here in section 221 with empty seats on both sides of me.
No one in my family would come with me. I paid $12 for the ticket.
re: Tigers versus Tigers basketball! Let’s get the dub
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/3/26 at 9:46 pm to SECdragonmaster
Yet here I sit watching this in person.
I am going to be tired in the morning at work.
I am going to be tired in the morning at work.
re: Tigers versus Tigers basketball! Let’s get the dub
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/3/26 at 9:42 pm to makersmark1
I can’t pull against us either.
But we have not been coached on how to play as a team.
We don’t switch on defense tight enough.
We don’t make the extra pass.
We don’t close out passing lanes.
It’s obvious to any high school basketball player or coach.
But we have not been coached on how to play as a team.
We don’t switch on defense tight enough.
We don’t make the extra pass.
We don’t close out passing lanes.
It’s obvious to any high school basketball player or coach.
re: New Mother Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide Inside Birmingham Area Hospital
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 3/2/26 at 4:07 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
I doubt the perp looks anything like that photo.
They always pick the last innocent age photo for the criminals.
They always pick the last innocent age photo for the criminals.
re: Do we even need a Game thread vs Ole Miss
Posted by SECdragonmaster on 2/28/26 at 9:07 pm to Bigbens42
quote:
Don’t get it with Muschalek. Guy can’t even hit free throws consistently.
It’s teaching Magwood a valuable lesson. That winning is not important when you do something as bad as make an immature and negative post about the coach on social media.
Once Auburn fails to make the NCAA tourney - then Magwood will understand.
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