#13 Bama (10-2) vs #14 Michigan (9-3) Game Thread (1:00 PM ET)

[JOEY'S ALL VOL !!!]

I support anyone against Alabama.

That's understandable, but there still isn't anything to like about Michigan. I can despise Michigan yet still hope they beat Bama, they suck just not quite as bad as Bama.

 

[feathersax]

Ceremonial post game handshake not warm & fuzzy.

 

[BearCat204]

4 bowl losses in a row isn't a great look though.

Yeah but he could get away with that if he could beat OSU.....that's what it's all about for that fanbase

 

[RDU VOL#14]

So if Tua leaves, along with a portion of the WR Corp, will Jones be able to carry Bama to another title or just be another serviceable QB?

Bama seems to have better success with serviceable qb’s than superstars.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

Yeah but he could get away with that if he could beat OSU.....that's what it's all about for that fanbase

He's good at finishing the season 0-2

 

[1972 Grad]

would Harbaugh ? Id say no, after his SEC comments

I don't like either coach or team, but I still think it's low class to rub it in. How many times do you see a basketball team trying to score when they are way up and the clock is running out? They generally stand around and let the game end.

 

[GAVol]

Low class. Should take a knee.

After some of the stuff Harbaugh has said, I’m not surprised they did it. And it’s not like they were doing anything exotic. It was all between the tackles.

 

[orangebloodgmc]

Why the hate for Michigan?

So many reasons ...

 

[BigOrangeAl 1979]

I don't like either coach or team, but I still think it's low class to rub it in. How many times do you see a basketball team trying to score when they are way up and the clock is running out? They generally stand around and let the game end.

Yea but this was a F you by Saban lol he hates Harbaugh

 

[orangebloodgmc]

But they were so mean not to let Harbaugh have a post-game interview.

 

[JOEY'S ALL VOL !!!]

After some of the stuff Harbaugh has said, I’m not surprised they did it. And it’s not like they were doing anything exotic. It was all between the tackles.

True enough and I don't give a damn one way or the other, but 90% of coaches would have taken a knee there.

 

[bamawriter]

True enough and I don't give a damn one way or the other, but 90% of coaches would have taken a knee there.

Saban usually takes a knee, at least once if the play clock is about to be off. There is a reason he didn't today, and I'm guessing that reason was on the other sideline.

 

[JOEY'S ALL VOL !!!]

Saban usually takes a knee, at least once if the play clock is about to be off. There is a reason he didn't today, and I'm guessing that reason was on the other sideline.

I am sure Harbaughs comments about the SEC had something to do with that, but I suspect that the frustration of not being in the playoff where they are used to being had something to do with it as well. One would think that Saban was above getting into a little pissing match like that, makes no difference to me, but I would think and prefer that the elite and well respected coaches would just take a knee and smile.

 

[ETV]

After some of the stuff Harbaugh has said, I’m not surprised they did it. And it’s not like they were doing anything exotic. It was all between the tackles.

Compared to some of Spurriers last second antics, it wasn't running it up by any means.

 

[ETV]

I am sure Harbaughs comments about the SEC had something to do with that, but I suspect that the frustration of not being in the playoff where they are used to being had something to do with it as well. One would think that Saban was above getting into a little pissing match like that, makes no difference to me, but I would think and prefer that the elite and well respected coaches would just take a knee and smile.

They used to not too long ago. Saban has had opportunities to run it up against his former assistants and had his offense take a knee.

 

[allvol123]

Butch Jones still bringing that karma.

 

[LouderVol]

I am sure Harbaughs comments about the SEC had something to do with that, but I suspect that the frustration of not being in the playoff where they are used to being had something to do with it as well. One would think that Saban was above getting into a little pissing match like that, makes no difference to me, but I would think and prefer that the elite and well respected coaches would just take a knee and smile.

I think it was also to quiet some fans.

 

[Special Ed]

Saban: Eye contact is overrated.

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

Lou Holtz said Alabama was the best team in the Country but got unlucky

 

[Firebirdparts]

Lou Holtz said Alabama was the best team in the Country but got unlucky

I guess they really might be the 2nd best team in the country. Wouldn't you think? They lost to LSU by 5. We'll never know if they would have beaten Clemson this year, or Ohio State. Quarterbacks getting hurt has a big influence on the game at the highest levels.

 

[ptcarter]

Lou Holtz said Alabama was the best team in the Country but got unlucky

I don't buy it. Luck is as big a part of the natty as anything. Nobody remembers bad luck 10 years from now, they just see the resultant scores. Arkansas had some bad luck when Clint Stoerner fumbled in '98? Is Lou still talking about that?

 

[LouderVol]

Lou Holtz said Alabama was the best team in the Country but got unlucky

They have been lucky for a long time

 

[CLCVol]

It's often forgotten, but Saban did coach at Michigan State. I suspect that had something to do with the garbage time score.