‘78, ‘79 NC notable Jim Bob Harris talks November
November 11, 2008
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Former Safety (78-81) Jim Bob Harris joins us this week. Jim Bob was part of the 1978, 1979 championship teams in which Harris will be part of the ‘78 National Championship reunion in Tuscaloosa this Saturday. Harris talks about the importance of beating adversity as a team, the parallels between his ‘78 champ team and this years ‘08 team. Harris also touches on the character of Coach Nick Saban & staff, and of course the upcoming game with Miss. State.
Pressure mounts as #1 Alabama clinches the SEC West and is staged for one of the most important SEC championship games in history, but it’s still payback time for a couple of old foes. One down, two to go - Croom’s (I need more cowbell!) Bulldogs are up next for another “sweet revenge” November game on Saturday at 6:45 p.m. ESPN.
The opening song is brought to you by Jay Speight and former Bama 2004 Captain Todd bates! Check out the creative rap/country remix of “Ala-Freakin’ Bama” @ Alafreakinbama.com!
Have a great week! ROLL FREAKIN’ TIDE!!!
Co-hosts - Ben & Larry
Tags: Alabama, Bama, Croom, Download, ESPN, jim bob, national championship, nick saban, SEC, sec west, speight, todd bates, TuscaloosaBCS Busters: How One Game Changed Everything For The BCS Computers
November 10, 2008
The computer that controls the fate of the top five teams in the country will be very busy this weekend. At this point, we know at least one conference championship game (SEC), we know that Oklahoma is the all that stands between Texas Tech and perfection and we also know that the Big Ten and Pac-10 is most likely out of the BCS Championship.
How does this affect us? Well take a look at these games that changed the foundation of the BCS Computers.
Texas Tech 56, Oklahoma State 20
The Red Raiders are still riding high from last week’s victory over Texas. Last night, they continued that dominance.
In a game that started as a shootout between the two teams, the dynamic duo of Graham Harrell and Michael Crabtree ensured that when Tech plays Oklahoma in two weeks, it will not only be for the right to play in the Big XII Championship, but also for the Raiders’ quest at perfection and a trip to the BCS Championship.
Let’s hope that the bye week doesn’t stop the momentum of the Raiders. Because even Oakland fans are chanting “Rai-Duhs! Rai-Duhs!” in respect of Texas Tech.
Alabama 27, LSU 21 OT
In his return to Baton Rouge, Nick Saban was determined to get the #### off his back once and for all. Thanks to Rashard Johnson’s interception in OT, Alabama survived their trip to Death Valley and earned a trip to Atlanta for the first time since 1999. But they might not have saved their No. 1 spot despite a stout defense that stepped up majorly in the fourth quarter and overtime.
The good news for ‘Bama is that they’re going back to the granddaddy of the SEC. The bad news is the team they’re playing for the SEC Championship has been a team possessed since the loss to Ole Miss…
Florida 42, Vanderbilt 14
Tim Tebow went from Dr. Doom to Superman in record time as he was the main reason that Florida’s offense got into the end zone on almost every possession. But the biggest thing that I noticed from last night’s game was the double shot of punt blocks from Big Bad Dunlap.
Since the loss to Ole Miss, Florida has played as if their season depended on it, but in all honesty, it’s all about the triple crown they hope to hoist at season’s end.
With the win, Florida wins the SEC East and will head back to the SEC Championship for the second time in three years.
After a dominating performance, and despite a controversial fumble at the goal line, Florida’s chances of going back to the BCS Championship just got better thanks to a team that no one saw coming…
Oklahoma 66, Texas A&M 28
So it comes down to this. Just how good are the Oklahoma Sooners? They get a measure of revenge against the Lone Star State with a devastating performance against the Aggies.
But is it enough for them to jump Florida for the No. 3 spot? Most likely, but the way that things are going these days, and when someone says that you and Florida are the two hottest teams in the country, you’re probably going to stay behind the Gators.
In any event, we find out in two weeks just how good they are when they have a chance to do what Texas and Oklahoma State couldn’t do: Beat Texas Tech and end their quest for perfection.
But if it makes them feel better, someone helped their cause out in a huge way…and they didn’t even know it.
Iowa 24, Penn State 23
So a funny thing happened in the Cedar Rapids/Des Moines area yesterday. A team that was just playing for respect came out and earned the respect of every team below Penn State going into last weekend.
We all knew that Penn State doesn’t play well on the road this season. We all knew about the quarterback with a little head problems.
But what we didn’t know is that when Florida started playing Vanderbilt and Alabama was surviving LSU, they would be playing for more than just keeping their spots in the Top 25.
Thanks to a last second field goal, Iowa became everyone’s best friend, including Michigan State. With the Lions’ loss and their victory, the Spartans now move atop the Big Ten Conference, therefore setting up a showdown for the Big Ten Championship at season’s end.
I guess that’s as close as they get to a Conference Championship. So on behalf of everyone in Gainesville and Lubbock, we say thank you.
-Ron Johnson
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Tags: Alabama, Atlanta, Bama, Baton Rouge, country, Death Valley, dominance, Florida, goal line, Johnson, LSU, nick saban, Oklahoma, Ole, Saban, SEC, Stat, Texas, weekendDOMEination
September 1, 2008
From RollCrimsonTide.com
For much of the week Clemson coaches made bad jokes about Alabama and appeared to be taking the game less than seriously. The national media gave Alabama little to no chance against the number 9 Clemson Tigers. Alabama and Coach Nick Saban came into the Georgia Dome Saturday with one thing in mind, total DOMEination.
The Crimson Tide heard Clemson’s defensive coordinator insinuate that Alabama cheated to land the number one recruiting class this year, then later recanted stating he was only joking. They heard the Clemson players and coaches alike talk as if they had won the game before it had ever been played. They heard the national media telling them they weren’t ready to take on a team of Clemson’s caliber.
They didn’t listen , but instead they decided they would prove the world wrong by dominating Clemson every step of the game, or should I say DOMEinate? Yes, they DOMEinated the Tigers on the fertile neutral ground of the Georgia Dome. You see, there is a reason the game was played in Atlanta. Atlanta is a hot spot for recruiting and the game gave Alabama a chance to showoff its stuff, and showoff they did. READ MORE at RollCrimsonTide.com
Tags: crimson tide, nick sabanDOMINATION! Bama 34 - Clemson 10
August 31, 2008
Associated Press - ATLANTA, Ga. – Nick Saban may face his toughest task yet: Holding down runaway expectations for his inexperienced Alabama team.
Crimson Tide’s $4 million-per-year coach gave Alabama backers a reason to think big Saturday night, leading ‘Bama to a thorough 34-10 beating of No. 9 Clemson 34-10 at the Georgia Dome.
“Nobody can be satisfied with a one-game performance,” Saban said. “This will be a challenge for our team and it’ll be interesting to see how they respond.”
Still, as the Alabama band broke into Queen’s “We Are The Champions,” at the end, you had to wonder if they were honoring the Crimson Tide’s past, with 12 national titles and years of dominance in the Southeastern Conference under Bear Bryant, or gazing into the near future.
“It’s still early. We still got a long way to go,” cautioned quarterback John Parker Wilson, who threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third. “But we’ve got a good group of guys here who can do it.”
Especially if the Tide play like this.
Tags: bear bryant, crimson tide, nick saban, SECComedy Bits
August 6, 2008
Patton Smith of Gump4Heisman:
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Tags: nick sabanCollege Football’s Highest Paid Coaches - Are they worth it? You Decide
August 6, 2008
College football's finest are getting paid more and more every day. Here’s a list of the top paid coaches in college football… Are they worth the money? Do you agree?
Urban Meyer, Florida $3,200,000 – WORTH IT
There’s no doubt that Florida fans don’t mind footing the bill for Meyer. He’s only been with the Gators for 3 complete seasons, and he’s already brought them the SEC title and a National Championship. With the USA Today Coach’s Poll ranking Florida at #5, the folks in Gainesville have high expectations for the upcoming season, and there’s no doubt that Coach Meyer has the highest of them all.
Bobby Bowden, Florida State $2,500,000 – WORTH IT
Coach Bowden may not have the wins behind him the past couple of years, but the $2.5M paycheck is a fine gesture and well deserved in recognition of the 12 conference titles and 2 National Championships he has brought Tallahassee since 1992. Not to mention he is playing leap-frog with Joe Pa for the winningest coach of all time. By the way, Bowden has been with the Seminoles since 1976 (31 years) and has had only one losing season… his first.
Philip Fulmer, Tennessee $3,000,000 –NOT WORTH IT
Entering his 16th season as the Volunteers head coach, Fulmer has brought 2 conference titles and one National Championship. His longevity and winning record are unmatched in the SEC. His biggest weakness, though, is that he can’t seem to win big games. Recurring losses against conference rivals are starting to bother Tennessee fans, and that doesn’t look like it will change this year either. Fulmer’s involvement with a case involving an Alabama booster that landed the Crimson Tide on probation several years ago is finally catching up to him. He will be in court testifying of his involvement in the case two days before the Vols play Auburn, which happens to be an away game. If Fulmer is going to gain support from the Tennessee fan-base, he’s going to have to win big games.
Tommy Tuberville, Auburn $2,600,000 – NOT WORTH IT
Tuberville is 80-33 overall (50-24 in conference play). He’s brought in only 1 SEC Championship and has yet to bring a BCS title home. The only thing that is keeping Tuberville in Auburn is his streak against arch-rival Alabama. He has plenty of division titles, but can’t seem to go beyond the SEC West. He’ll have to start shelling out some more conference wins (what he really needs are championships) if he wants to stay around. A couple of losses to Alabama, and he won’t have anything left to offer.
Jim Tressel, Ohio State $2,600,000 – WORTH IT
In the past seven seasons, Tressel has taken the Buckeyes to 3 National Championship, winning the title once. He also has three Big 10 Championships to go with his 73-16 overall record. Did I mention he went undefeated in 2002? Not bad for a guy who wears sweater vests. He’s won four bowl games in seven years, and Ohio State has its eye on a few more.
Mack Brown, Texas $2,910,000 - WORTH IT
Coach Brown has managed to keep the Longhorns in the Top 25 since he took over in 1998 (lowest ranking was 23). He’s brought home one National Championship, which was recent enough to keep hopes of another one fresh in the minds of the Longhorn faithful. His record of 103-25 at Texas is certainly nothing to be ashamed of, and he’s a world-renowned recruiter, but a couple more Big 12 South wins this season will keep him happy at Texas for a while longer.
Kirk Ferentz, Iowa $2,700,000 – NOT WORTH IT
I’m not going to pretend that I know a whole lot about Kirk Ferentz. But I can tell you this- he’s only won 2 conference titles in his eight years at Iowa. You’re probably thinking, “hey, two conference titles in eight years, that ain’t bad!” You’re right, it’s not that bad, but did I mention that he has had four losing seasons in that eight year time span? With the price tag he has, he needs to produce a few more wins. His conference record is a lousy 34-38 lifetime at Iowa, not hardly worth the almost 3 million bucks he’s paid to coach there.
Bob Stoops, Oklahoma $3,450,000 – WORTH IT
Let’s cut to the chase, Bob Stoops is a winner. With five Big 12 Championships in nine years, and one BCS title, Bob Stoops has proven to be well worth the money. He is 97-22 overall, and has only lost 12 conference games going into his tenth year as the Sooner’s head coach, the best overall record of any BCS school during that stretch. If Stoops can keep his team focused, and away from the off-field distractions that have been hanging over them for the past year, he’ll keep earning that hefty check.
Pete Carroll, Southern Cal $3,800,000 – WORTH IT
Say what you want about Pete Carroll, but one thing is for sure, he has earned his pay. Since taking over the SoCal head coaching job in 2001, Carroll has won six conference championships in the Pac 10, and back-to-back National Championships. Southern Cal fans seem to adore his unconventional (and often controversial) coaching style, but let the critics say what they wish, in the end, Carroll has the rings.
Charlie Weis, Notre Dame $3,300,000 – NOT WORTH IT
Before you get mad, allow me to explain. First of all, I like Weis. He’s one of my favorite coaches in college football. He has class, a coaching style that I admire, and fire for the game. But the fact of the matter is he has not proved himself at the college level. Last year the Fighting Irish were a complete disaster. I wouldn’t fire him, but coming off a 3-9 record, I can’t say he’s worth three million dollars.
Nick Saban, Alabama 4,000,000 – WORTH IT
With only one year under his belt, it’s hard to say. But we do know that from his days at LSU Saban has what it takes to win in the SEC. In 2007 he was playing with a probation-era recruiting class, and a leftover mess from Tide coaches before him. With a new day dawning in Tuscaloosa, the Bama Nation is so far pleased. He received a rock-star welcome upon his arrival, and as the highest paid coach in college football, he receives a rock star salary. Saban brought in the #1 recruiting class in February, his first full recruiting season spent at Alabama. It’s hard to find another coach in the league that other coaches respect more, but if Saban can keep his team in good behavior off the field, he should have no problems on the field.
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