Can you imagine playing Saban in the natty? Shit, the semi?

Now that would get some people fired up..

It would be cool to see Saban saluting the Spartan logo during the game.

We match up better against Bama than we do against Oklahoma or Clemson.

I'm not afraid of anyone.

gHost Spartan wrote:I really don't know why people even connect him to MSU anymore, it's been almost 20 years since he was here. Who the fuck cares?

'cause he's won 4 national championships since he left us and we don't appreciate that very much.

gHost Spartan wrote:I really don't know why people even connect him to MSU anymore, it's been almost 20 years since he was here. Who the fuck cares?

A lot of Spartans would.

gHost Spartan wrote:I really don't know why people even connect him to MSU anymore, it's been almost 20 years since he was here. Who the fuck cares?

He obviously doesn't. Canceling the home and home series is all you need to know. Saban is about saban, and that's it. Dantonio could play the massive disrespect card in that match up

I've been over Saban since he left for LSU. The butthurt never made a whole lot sense - if Saban hadn't left for LSU he would have left for somewhere else that's what he does. That's what football coaches do. A decade plus tenured coach in the NFL or college is rare.

gHost Spartan wrote:I really don't know why people even connect him to MSU anymore, it's been almost 20 years since he was here. Who the fuck cares?

This.

Players play.

I've never had a very active imagination.

I'd just love to beat Oregon, UofM, OSU PSU and Alabama in one year.

The only team missing in those blue bloods would be ND. We'll get them net year.

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:I've never had a very active imagination.

We know.

Not looking ahead to face any coach.

But, playing Saban in late December/early January means our program is doing OK. So, that's good.

Dr. Strangelove wrote:We match up better against Bama than we do against Oklahoma or Clemson.

We match-up well against a team that doesn't have a top flight passing game, which Alabama doesn't. Our passing game could potentially hurt them with their young DB's. Don't like the head to head in the trenches, in spite of our excellent play there in the last two weeks.

Dr. Strangelove wrote:I've been over Saban since he left for LSU. The butthurt never made a whole lot sense - if Saban hadn't left for LSU he would have left for somewhere else that's what he does. That's what football coaches do. A decade plus tenured coach in the NFL or college is rare.

I was upset, but couldn't fault him for accepting a job that paid a lot more money.

gHost Spartan wrote:I really don't know why people even connect him to MSU anymore, it's been almost 20 years since he was here. Who the fuck cares?

People that saw what a great coach he was at MSU, and also what a prick. Would LOVE to beat Nick Saban and Alabama, who is at the top of the food chain.

You guys may act all high and mighty re: Saban but you're kidding yourselves if the fanbase wouldn't be ecstatic about beating Saban.

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:You guys may act all high and mighty re: Saban but you're kidding yourselves if the fanbase wouldn't be ecstatic about beating Saban.

Beating Alabama would mean we won a pretty big game. I don't have a great deal of disdain for him. He works hard. He wants to win.

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:You guys may act all high and mighty re: Saban but you're kidding yourselves if the fanbase wouldn't be ecstatic about beating Saban.

He's probably the greatest cfb coach of all time, I'd be stoked.

NigelUno wrote:

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:You guys may act all high and mighty re: Saban but you're kidding yourselves if the fanbase wouldn't be ecstatic about beating Saban.

Beating Alabama would mean we won a pretty big game. I don't have a great deal of disdain for him. He works hard. He wants to win.

I've rooted for him just about every time he's been in the playoffs.

Would rather play in natty, not give Saban and staff over a month to prepare.

The_Dude wrote:Would rather play in natty, not give Saban and staff over a month to prepare.

Probably not something a Michigan fan needs to be concerned with right now.

Baby steps.

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:You guys may act all high and mighty re: Saban but you're kidding yourselves if the fanbase wouldn't be ecstatic about beating Saban.

Saban is one of our own like Russell Byrd. Why would I be ecstatic about beating him?

Giant Moose wrote:

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:You guys may act all high and mighty re: Saban but you're kidding yourselves if the fanbase wouldn't be ecstatic about beating Saban.

Saban is one of our own like Russell Byrd. Why would I be ecstatic about beating him?

Don't tell me Izzo is going to let him kiss the S

DWags wrote:

Giant Moose wrote:
Saban is one of our own like Russell Byrd. Why would I be ecstatic about beating him?

Don't tell me Izzo is going to let him kiss the S

he can kiss my S!!

Kissing the S is for basketball, guys. Saluting the Spartan is for football.

Last time we played Saban it didn't work out so well. I'd like to have a rematch now that the programs are on even footing.

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:You guys may act all high and mighty re: Saban but you're kidding yourselves if the fanbase wouldn't be ecstatic about beating Saban.

Nobody said otherwise. gHost just pointed out it's been nearly 20 years since Saban went to LSU, and that he left because that's what coaches do, most of the time.

As others have said, I'd love to beat bama because it's the best of the best, and Saban is arguably the best coach in CFB history. But I'm only speaking for myself. If the majority of Spartan fans want revenge, I hope they get it.

NigelUno wrote:

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:You guys may act all high and mighty re: Saban but you're kidding yourselves if the fanbase wouldn't be ecstatic about beating Saban.

Beating Alabama would mean we won a pretty big game. I don't have a great deal of disdain for him. He works hard. He wants to win.

....and yet you obssession with me. So strange

tGreenWay wrote:

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:You guys may act all high and mighty re: Saban but you're kidding yourselves if the fanbase wouldn't be ecstatic about beating Saban.

Nobody said otherwise. gHost just pointed out it's been nearly 20 years since Saban went to LSU, and that he left because that's what coaches do, most of the time.

As others have said, I'd love to beat bama because it's the best of the best, and Saban is arguably the best coach in CFB history. But I'm only speaking for myself. If the majority of Spartan fans want revenge, I hope they get it.

I take what I want.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:'cause he's won 4 national championships since he left us and we don't appreciate that very much.

What in the Sam hell is going on here - Bob fucking blabbing mantra Great American Sakimano is dropping an actual football factoid into a thread.
Put that on the top my shit I didn't think I would see this week list.


my take is:
At this point it would be sweet to beat anyone and everyone, and beating a coach with 4 natty's would be nice too.

IMO - we should thank Nick for leaving and taking the money. the long game on that is - it lead us to having a President who understand the importance of football; and AD who is on top of making athletics a successful endeavor both on the field(s) and in the pocketbook; and after the suckfests of Booby and Johnelle it has led to the huge success that is Coach D.
So I say thanks for leaving Nick and shaking up the system (the system he knew could not be successful the way that it was in the mid - to late 1990's.
(oh yeah and fuck you Nick for trying to take the entire staff with you, none of got on the plane with you)

steveschneider wrote:

NigelUno wrote:

Beating Alabama would mean we won a pretty big game. I don't have a great deal of disdain for him. He works hard. He wants to win.

I've rooted for him just about every time he's been in the playoffs.

Me too! Never liked his personality, but as Dickie V says "he can flat-out coach!"

Wally Fairway wrote:

Robert J Sakimano wrote:'cause he's won 4 national championships since he left us and we don't appreciate that very much.

What in the Sam hell is going on here - Bob fucking blabbing mantra Great American Sakimano is dropping an actual football factoid into a thread.
Put that on the top my shit I didn't think I would see this week list.


my take is:
At this point it would be sweet to beat anyone and everyone, and beating a coach with 4 natty's would be nice too.

IMO - we should thank Nick for leaving and taking the money. the long game on that is - it lead us to having a President who understand the importance of football; and AD who is on top of making athletics a successful endeavor both on the field(s) and in the pocketbook; and after the suckfests of Booby and Johnelle it has led to the huge success that is Coach D.
So I say thanks for leaving Nick and shaking up the system (the system he knew could not be successful the way that it was in the mid - to late 1990's.
(oh yeah and fuck you Nick for trying to take the entire staff with you, none of got on the plane with you)

I used the Google..

and I can read.. albeit at a 4th grade level.

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:

tGreenWay wrote:

Nobody said otherwise. gHost just pointed out it's been nearly 20 years since Saban went to LSU, and that he left because that's what coaches do, most of the time.

As others have said, I'd love to beat bama because it's the best of the best, and Saban is arguably the best coach in CFB history. But I'm only speaking for myself. If the majority of Spartan fans want revenge, I hope they get it.

I take what I want.

Bump

I don't care who we beat to bring home the hardware. I think the press will make a bigger deal of it than MSU fans if the matchup happens. I bet Nick would rather lose a game to MSU than any other playoff team except the "you can't win there" comment will come back to bite him in the ass.

Floyd Robertson wrote:I don't care who we beat to bring home the hardware. I think the press will make a bigger deal of it than MSU fans if the matchup happens. I bet Nick would rather lose a game to MSU than any other playoff team except the "you can't win there" comment will come back to bite him in the ass.

It already has, unless he was referring specifically to the then-MNC. I'm unaware of the context of his quote. Also, you go ahead and bite him in the ass. Ain't no way I'm doing it.