** College Football Season **

[bamadavefan15]

Originally Posted by Speilmen230

Jimbo has never beaten Saban or Meyer. Dabo did both consecutively on his way to a Natty.

I think there is a strong argument to be made that in the CFB world, Jimbo should be ahead of Harbaugh. That said, Saban-Meyer-Dabo is the most undisputable top 3 in that order in my book.

Like all sports, it's very much a what have you done for me lately game.

The problem with this is both of those coaches (all/most of CFB, and football in general really) rely on strong QB play. Dabo got to face both those coaches (a total of 3 chances actually) with Deshaun Watson. He's actually played Saban at least once before (I was there), and he lost that game too. Saban had John Parker Wilson and won (lulz). Jimbo won a natty with Jameis and has a decent shot with Francios this year. It's not necessarily his fault that Alabama lost to Auburn in 2013.

[pearljammer]

Originally Posted by bamadavefan15

The problem with this is both of those coaches (all/most of CFB, and football in general really) rely on strong QB play. Dabo got to face both those coaches (a total of 3 chances actually) with Deshaun Watson. He's actually played Saban at least once before (I was there), and he lost that game too. Saban had John Parker Wilson and won (lulz). Jimbo won a natty with Jameis and has a decent shot with Francios this year. It's not necessarily his fault that Alabama lost to Auburn in 2013.

Bama has beaten Clemson 2 out of the last 3 times, but wasn't Tommy Bowden the HC for Clemson when they played in '08? I may be wrong. Dabo was obviously on staff, though.

[Lee3691]

Out of the other 2 active coaches with natty's, I'd take Swinney over Fisher.

[Speilmen230]

Exactly.

Florida State vs Alabama is going to be a really interesting game to watch. Not rooting one way or the other.

[bamadavefan15]

Originally Posted by Speilmen230

Exactly.

Florida State vs Alabama is going to be a really interesting game to watch. Not rooting one way or the other.

Exactly, what? He just said he'd take one over the other

I'm curious why you say it won't be interesting though.

[Speilmen230]

Exactly, I agree with him that I'd take Dabo over Jimbo. And I said it will be interesting... I'm not sure what you aren't getting.

[bamadavefan15]

Oh, I don't know how I misread that and thought it said isn't.

I guess the exactly threw me off . Usually I see those when someone makes a different point but he had just repeated a preference you shared and 'exactly'.

[CrushB610]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEivUpbwnv0


^^ this is awesome... some great memories but also some heartbreak moments as well for some of the fans here

[mposey34]

It's official, today we welcome Mike VII

Link

[recentlyJTR41]

Football this weekend. Real deal football next weekend. Can't contain myself. So fucking ready to tailgate.

[tyler3440]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

Football this weekend. Real deal football next weekend. Can't contain myself. So fucking ready to tailgate.

What football is this weekend?

unless we're counting HS football?

[TheLastPig]

13 days til WVU/VT yasssss

[recentlyJTR41]

Originally Posted by tyler3440

What football is this weekend?

unless we're counting HS football?

Stanford/Rice in Sydney

Oregon State/Colorado State

Jacksonville St/Chattanooga

[MOWJO8185]

Originally Posted by CrushB610

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEivUpbwnv0


^^ this is awesome... some great memories but also some heartbreak moments as well for some of the fans here

Oh like that clip 7 seconds in? Fuck.

[tyler3440]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

Stanford/Rice in Sydney

Oregon State/Colorado State

Jacksonville St/Chattanooga

Damn that's nice


I had no clue they were doing early games this year

Usually the earliest is the Thursday games

Well that's nice to know

Plus the fight this weekend

[recentlyJTR41]

Attempting to sit through an episode of Championship Drive and David Pollack is unwatchable. He used to be such a good analyst and now he's one of the worst and that's saying something on ESPN.

[iMAC386]

Pollack always sucked IMO. He tried to play the character instead of just being natural.

[recentlyJTR41]

https://www.outkickthecoverage.com/m...ending-idiots/


Making fun of ESPN's uber PC nature is always fun, but I'm starting to think the people who run that company actually have mental issues.

[TheLastPig]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

https://www.outkickthecoverage.com/m...ending-idiots/


Making fun of ESPN's uber PC nature is always fun, but I'm starting to think the people who run that company actually have mental issues.

you would read Clay Travis

[MOWJO8185]

This is the latest from an ESPN exec - sounds very reasonable. Less about PC, more about avoiding a meme-fest.

https://twitter.com/yashar/status/90...derate-statues

[Jake]

Connecticut was one of the last Northern states to ban slavery


ESPN should move.

[TheLastPig]

Originally Posted by MOWJO8185

This is the latest from an ESPN exec - sounds very reasonable. Less about PC, more about avoiding a meme-fest.

https://twitter.com/yashar/status/90...derate-statues

Yep.. all the outrage is dumb.

Seems like a person making a reasonable decision, and it was mutual with the broadcaster.. sucks this leaked out and now its a right-wing heyday.. but I dont know why even they would be surprised ESPN leans left, they dont hide it, they own it.

[thebridge15]

they every obviously just wanted to avoid a bunch of screenshots, but they should've just let it be

they totally streisand effected this

[TheLastPig]

Originally Posted by thebridge15

they every obviously just wanted to avoid a bunch of screenshots, but they should've just let it be

they totally streisand effected this

It wouldve been more than just screen shots... you know deadspin and the other click bait sites wouldve run something like "ESPN HAS BROADCASTER NAMED ROBERT LEE COVER GAME IN CHARLOTTESVILLE!"

[recentlyJTR41]

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

you would read Clay Travis

I like honesty when it comes to sports/news. If you don't like the anonymous mailbaig then you're probably boring anyway

[recentlyJTR41]

Originally Posted by MOWJO8185

This is the latest from an ESPN exec - sounds very reasonable. Less about PC, more about avoiding a meme-fest.

https://twitter.com/yashar/status/90...derate-statues

That is a load of bull shit. They're pandering to the PC crowd, not trying to protect this guy. I'ts absurd lmao


This situation is literally an Onion article IRL

[TheLastPig]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

I like honesty when it comes to sports/news. If you don't like the anonymous mailbaig then you're probably boring anyway

Nah I just dont give my time or clicks to sports 'writers' that base their career and reader base off of hot takes, intentionally pissing people off and just general low brow garbage.

Clay Travis is the scum at the bottom of the sports writer bucket, lower than even Stephen A or Skip, at least they found big time success doing it.

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

That is a load of bull shit. They're pandering to the PC crowd, not trying to protect this guy. I'ts absurd lmao


This situation is literally an Onion article IRL

if you read the email posted, it was a mutual decision. Not surprising someone who reads clay travis got sucked into this thinking its a big deal. Im guessing fox news gets you riled up easily as well.

[recentlyJTR41]

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

Nah I just dont give my time or clicks to sports 'writers' that base their career and reader base off of hot takes, intentionally pissing people off and just general low brow garbage.

Having an opinion isn't a "hot take." That's the most over used term in sports. It's basically become a Barstool level meme now.

Would hardly call it low brow. His social pieces are usually well constructed and they make you think (I used to hate the guy myself then I learned to like him).


I like how you said 'writers' completely ignoring the fact he's written three books Dixieland Delight is a fantastic read about how he went to all 12 SEC home games in one football season.

[thebridge15]

Originally Posted by recentlyJTR41

That is a load of bull shit. They're pandering to the PC crowd, not trying to protect this guy. I'ts absurd lmao


This situation is literally an Onion article IRL

wasn't it the guy's idea?

the "PC crowd" is laughing along with the "stick to sports" crowd on this. literally people are crossing the aisle to laugh at espn. no pandering going on

[recentlyJTR41]

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

if you read the email posted, it was a mutual decision. Not surprising someone who reads clay travis got sucked into this thinking its a big deal. Im guessing fox news gets you riled up easily as well.

Yeah it's always "mutual" when your boss wants you to do something

Can't believe you or anyone else would fall for ESPN's bullshit on the matter