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Give refs a break, Saban says
Give refs a break, Saban says
"They probably have the hardest job out there," Arenas says. "They've got to tell 92,000 angry fans what they don't want to hear. And those fans have beer bottles in their hands."
Alabama analysis: Three-and-outs are the signature of Tide's stellar defense
Alabama analysis: Three-and-outs are the signature of Tide's stellar defense
blog.al.com — Offense stole the spotlight against LSU, but the steady defense just keeps delivering.... (more) Alabama analysis: Three-and-outs are the signature of ...
LSU gets screwed by Refs against Alabama (2009) (video)
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LSU gets screwed by Refs against Alabama (2009) (video)
youtube.com — Refs miss the call on a crucial interception late in the game, costing LSU any chance at... a game winning drive. Please check out HALOREACHBETA.com to support... (more) LSU gets screwed by Refs against Alabama (2009) (video)
Mississippi State massing for Alabama's visit
Mississippi State massing for Alabama's visit
blog.al.com — Mississippi State officials expect a record crowd when the Bulldogs host Alabama on Saturday.... (more) Mississippi State massing for Alabama's visit
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SEC links: Is Steve Spurrier washed up?
John Clay's Sidelines — SEC links for Tuesday: Ron Morris of The State doesn’t think that Steve Spurrier is washed up. Mr. College Football, Tony Barnhart, thinks it will be Alabama and Texas in the BCS title game. Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports on Florida basketball winning its season tune-up. Don Kausler of the Birmingham News reports that Nick Saban thinks we should give the refs a break. David Climer of the Tennessean writes that criticizing refs is an easy call for ...

The First Word: Tide QB dealing with inherent pressure
The Blog — ... Also from the Yellowhammer State this morning, The News takes a look at Nick Saban standing up for Southeastern Conference officiating. ...

SABAN SUGGESTS OFFICIALS “MIGHT HAVE SOULS.”
EDSBS — ... You should know the story has reached some kind of point of deflation when Nick Saban is telling the refs to go to the lake for a weekend, which we kind of would like to see a.) because it proves a point, and b.) because the resulting anarchy would make a soccer riot seem cordial in comparison. ...

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Saban says Alabama on its way, not there yet
espn.go.com 10/19/2009 — Posted by ESPN.com's Chris Low TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- If you think Nick Saban is going to stop for a nanosecond to enjoy Alabama’s football resurgence, think again. He’s not wired that way. There’s always another meeting, ...
Saban/Miles are all compliments; Alabama practice week reports/quotes
examiner.com 11/6/2009 — Alabama wrapped up preparations for the huge game versus LSU this Saturday in Tuscaloosa. UA Athletics Media Relations issued releases on this week’s practices with quotes from Nick Saban, Rolando McClain, Mark Ingram, Javier Arenas and Mike...
Tide football off-week practice reports
examiner.com 10/30/2009 — The Alabama Crimson Tide football team continued weekday practices during the off week. UA Athletics Media Relations issued the releases below with reports on each midweek practice along with some Alabama football quotes. Be sure to sign-up for e-...
Refs, Les Miles help Alabama beat LSU
scoresreport.com 11/8/2009 — Let’s get this out of the way first: Alabama is better than LSU. They play better defense, have more big-time playmakers like Julio Jones and Mark Ingram, and they’re a more complete team overall. That said, the officiating in Alabama’s 24-15 win on Saturday was some of the worst in ...
Nick Saban, Hollywood Star!?
alabamasportstalk.com 11/5/2009 — From Don Kausler, Jr.: Birmingham News: TUSCALOOSA - The countdown continues. The big event is almost here for Nick Saban. Saturday's LSU game? No, the premiere of "The Blind Side." The movie opens on Nov. 20, and it stars the Alabama football coach. (See trailer . And see Saban in this ...
Saban Bowl III???
alabamasportstalk.com 11/3/2009 — The following article by Christopher Walsh discusses Saban Bowl III, which you can read below. This year, it's not about Saban vs. LSU, it's about Alabama vs. LSU in a Top 10 matchup that will determine who plays Florida in the SEC Championship Game. By Christopher Walsh TUSCALOOSA _ When ...
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LSU coach Les Miles says he is satisfied with the response he received from the SEC about a questionable call by officials during the Tigers' game against Alabama.
Miles, Saban voice support for SEC officialsThe Seattle Times: Sports 11/9/2009
LSU coach Les Miles says he is satisfied with the response he received from the SEC about a questionable call by officials during the Tigers' game against Alabama.
Just How Good Can Alabama Be When They Play Their Best Complete Game?Bleacher Report - College Football 11/10/2009
There's a lot that sports fans will never agree on, like who was the best college team ever. But there is one thing most will agree on—Alabama has not played it's best game yet this season and they're not hitting on all cylinders. Every fan can ...
Nick Saban Brings The Tide Team and The Recruiting Number Both To No. TwoBleacher Report - College Football 11/10/2009
Just when you thought Nick Saban had his hands full guiding this year's Crimson Tide team team to a second place ranking and coaching so hard to stop the silly miscues they've been making, he's also building yet another recruiting class that came in ...
Andy Staples: Alabama, Florida and Texas all deserve to be No. 1SI.com - NCAA Football 11/10/2009
Alabama deserves to be ranked No. 1 after beating LSU. There's just one problem, writes Andy Staples in this week's Power Rankings: Texas and Florida deserve the top spot, too.