Miami Herald:Saban leaves as a loser, weasel

Diesel · 01-03-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DantonIzzo

I hate Le Batard with a passion, but I couldn't agree more.

I've never been a big Saban basher, but this guy's got enough of a track record now to call him an effing snake.

BAM! (for PTI viewers)

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Originally Posted by Sparty Spartan

Nick is a true businessman, 8 years for 32 million, guaranteed.

That guarenteed is going to cost them when he bails, but at least it is private (aka Booster) money and not state money. Should be putting that money to better use!

SlingBlade · 01-03-2007, 02:08 PM

$aban is set for life. Its Alabama that will be getting the short end of the stick. You don't think every school in the south will be able to negatively recruit against him for his cut and run ways? Count on it.

Sooner or later, your reputation catches up to you. He's a certifide, A #1 whore and for that reason will be unable to gain the trust of many recruits thus he will have a hard time getting enough of the best players at Alabama to win like the fans expect. Boo hoo Bama!

I truly think $aban has a severe mental disorder that makes him feel persecuted and anxious in every employment situation he finds himself in. I know guys like him that haven't been able to stay at one job for more than 3 years, but they are going from one $10 per hr job to the next. He's a lucky, lucky man that he found the right profession and right formula and its working for him. On the other hand, he seems like he must be the most unhappy multi-millionaire in America.

Have fun Bama for all that glitters is not gold.

SpartyHardy · 01-03-2007, 02:10 PM

Carpetbagger extraordinaire. It's what $aban does best. Will there EVER be enough "new challenges" (re: $$$$) to satisfy this guy? Enjoy the roller coaster ride Bama...it's bound to be yet another short one.

WBill@ · 01-03-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingBlade

I truly think $aban has a severe mental disorder that makes him feel persecuted and anxious in every employment situation he finds himself in. I.

Larry Brown Syndrome

Statepug · 01-03-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SpartyHardy

Will there EVER be enough "new challenges" (re: $$$$) to satisfy this guy?

What's the challenge in skipping out on the job before it's anywhere near finished?

mentalstate · 01-03-2007, 02:27 PM

BTW, he shut down access to Miami like no other before him, ever. I believe one of his nicknames was the Nickitador. And not only did he shut down access, but he also tried to dictate terms of what he would and wouldn't allow for questions.

And he did issue an ultimatum to the press this past Friday that he was done talking about the Alabama job.

He and his agent play people like no other, a great snakeoil salesman show. It was his second year here that I really got tired of it, and it killed us repeatedly in recruiting, ironic in that Saban cried about how tough it was when he was the one making it much harder on himself by constantly flirting with the NFL>

Diesel · 01-03-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mentalstate

BTW, he shut down access to Miami like no other before him, ever. I believe one of his nicknames was the Nickitador. And not only did he shut down access, but he also tried to dictate terms of what he would and wouldn't allow for questions.

And he did issue an ultimatum to the press this past Friday that he was done talking about the Alabama job.

He and his agent play people like no other, a great snakeoil salesman show. It was his second year here that I really got tired of it, and it killed us repeatedly in recruiting, ironic in that Saban cried about how tough it was when he was the one making it much harder on himself by constantly flirting with the NFL>

And even makes grown men cry in practice. I wonder what that player is thinking now about the Nicktator!

mentalstate · 01-03-2007, 02:38 PM

one key thing we've all missed here: loser and a weasel= UM.

Bullwrinkle · 01-03-2007, 02:43 PM

If only McPherson would have given $aban that raise - he would still be our coach.

trash · 01-03-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ISparticus

I've met $aban and worked with him, and I can tell you, LeBatard is 100% correct. He's a worthless individual. When he fails (invariably) at Alabama, he will never coach again.

He won't need to. He might want to, but he won't need to.

Sparty Spartan · 01-03-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullwrinkle

If only McPherson would have given $aban that raise - he would still be our coach.

And MSU would have 3 or 4 National Championship Trophies displayed in the football building.

Herb Greenboy · 01-03-2007, 02:53 PM

Saban's blood is green and he wanted to die a Spartan but MSU turned its back on him.

MrMojoRisin · 01-03-2007, 02:57 PM

good article. Nick once again handled things badly. He will hide behind the family issue.

JLSpartan · 01-03-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullwrinkle

If only McPherson would have given $aban that raise - he would still be our coach.

that always makes me

daryl kanary 84 · 01-03-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparty Spartan

And MSU would have 3 or 4 National Championship Trophies displayed in the football building.

I don't know about 3 or 4, but at least 1

DantonIzzo · 01-03-2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Herb Greenboy

Saban's blood is green and he wanted to die a Spartan but MSU turned its back on him.

Stateist · 01-03-2007, 04:34 PM

I believe he's taking about a million dollar pay cut. That, and he's leaving south beach for Alabama.

I know we hate him here, but maybe, just maybe there are other reasons here.

Maybe he doesn't think he has the personality to handle professionals.

Maybe he doesn't think he's good enough.

Maybe it's a family decision.

I know we've decided that it's because he's a scum bag ass bag loser, greedy and self centered.

Wouldn't it be weird if it was for a differenct reason?

A U.S. American · 01-03-2007, 04:37 PM

le batard is french for bastard. i'm not $aban's biggest fan, but bastard's language is a bit strong. it's the kind of talk he'd never even dare imply to $aban's face.

kgbmsu · 01-03-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ordinary passenger

le batard is french for bastard. i'm not $aban's biggest fan, but bastard's language is a bit strong. it's the kind of talk he'd never even dare imply to $aban's face.

Why?? Because Nick is so scary??

IGGcitable · 01-03-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Raleigh Wood

Seriously, what would you expect him to say when constantly being asked uncomfortable questions?

"No Comment."

DON'T F$#$#ING LIE.

Say "No comment" all you want, refuse to talk to the media, hide out at home, do whatever you want, just stop the f$#$#king lying.

But then again, $aban doesn't know how to tell the truth. He's been lying so long, he probably forgot how.

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Originally Posted by Stateist

I believe he's taking about a million dollar pay cut. That, and he's leaving south beach for Alabama.

I know we hate him here, but maybe, just maybe there are other reasons here.

Maybe he doesn't think he has the personality to handle professionals.

Maybe he doesn't think he's good enough.

Maybe it's a family decision.

I know we've decided that it's because he's a scum bag ass bag loser, greedy and self centered.

Wouldn't it be weird if it was for a differenct reason?

Or maybe he's just a chicken$#$# quitter.

Stateist · 01-03-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullwrinkle

If only McPherson would have given $aban that raise - he would still be our coach.

Obviously he wouldn't have still been our coach, but I wonder what shape we'd be in? Probably the same, but who knows? there is really no way of telling, only opinions here.

I do know if Saban got what he wanted, I feel the football program would be in better shape, but that's just my opinion.

A U.S. American · 01-03-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kgbmsu

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Why?? Because Nick is so scary??

what i said has more to do w/what type of guy bastard is than $aban.

MSUeddie · 01-03-2007, 04:41 PM

what a whiny little baby.. Saban made the smart move

kgbmsu · 01-03-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ordinary passenger

what i said has more to do w/what type of guy bastard is than $aban.

Yeah, Lebatard is a grade A ahole.

mentalstate · 01-03-2007, 04:42 PM

well, I think we found one person who's still sold on Nick's strong talk.

as for reasons why Nick left, he has established a pretty well-worn pattern. He's also turned a superbowl pick into a loser. And what hasn't been discussed here is that there are rumors the Fins are for sale, and if Wayne goes, chances are Saban's crappy coaching goes with it.