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Alabama again favored to beat Clemson with national title on the line
ESPN ^ | December 30, 2018 | David Purdum

Posted on 12/30/2018 5:49:12 AM PST by C19fan

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To: Hatteras

The Dexter Manley case was one egregious example. I’d be curious what percentage of the football factory team members cannot read at an 8th grade level. My guess is the number would shock me. This is why I advocate for a legitimate minor league. Might teach the players a little humility too. I know there are players who academically excel. Guess what, they’d still play college ball, because they desire the education.


41 posted on 12/30/2018 9:51:31 AM PST by wrcase
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To: wrcase
“Baylor says HI” Lol, yeh! The Baylor players forgot the key; always ask first and be nice 😊
42 posted on 12/30/2018 9:56:25 AM PST by snoringbear (,W,E.oGovernment is the Pimp,)
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To: C19fan

Hope Saban's blood pressure holds up!

43 posted on 12/30/2018 9:59:31 AM PST by Textide (Lord, grant that I may always be right, for thou knowest I am hard to turn. ~ Scotch-Irish prayer)
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To: Textide
Broke his headset yesterday

There is a method to it I guess

Compare to Tom Landry..lol

Saban is like Lombardi.....but his players worship him

Lord you know they don’t want to disappoint him

For many he’s their first adult male authority figure of consequence and I think most appreciate it

You can be Saban or you can be Obregon

Diff styles and both can work

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44 posted on 12/30/2018 10:25:39 AM PST by wardaddy (I don’t care that you’re not a racist......when the shooting starts it won’t matter what yo)
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To: wrcase
Unfortunately, a lot of players get worthless degrees in things like General Studies or Leisure Studies.

Universities should offer vocational programs. If after 4-5 years an athlete doesn't make pro, they will have several marketable trades under their belt.

45 posted on 12/30/2018 10:39:06 AM PST by fso301
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To: wardaddy

The players were cutting up on Twitter about it last night. And during the post game presser, Saban and the players with him were laughing about it.


46 posted on 12/30/2018 10:46:46 AM PST by petitfour (APPEAL TO HEAVEN)
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To: snoringbear

I would have thrown in Louisville and Ole Miss too, but I didn’t want to appear to be piling on.


47 posted on 12/30/2018 10:56:32 AM PST by wrcase
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To: fso301

That would be an excellent idea. But the pointy-headed academics in charge would say that is against the “mission” of the school. Wouldn’t want the students to learn anything useful. I would make it where a player is ineligible if he’s taking non-credit remedial courses. Pass those then you can play.


48 posted on 12/30/2018 10:59:35 AM PST by wrcase
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To: southernerwithanattitude
"The SEC Championship game was the National Championship game."

I'm an Alabama fan and I agree with you.

Alabama is lucky to have won the last two games against Georgia.

I also think Oklahoma could have beaten Clemson.

49 posted on 12/30/2018 11:26:27 AM PST by blam
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To: tennmountainman
"ND had no business playing in the Championship round."

I agree. Should have been Georgia.

Georgia would have beaten everyone and (maybe) Alabama this time.

BTW - Roll Tide -

50 posted on 12/30/2018 11:32:24 AM PST by blam
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To: C19fan

As usual, the national championship was determined by the SEC championship game.

This is just a formality.


51 posted on 12/30/2018 12:19:54 PM PST by Paal Gulli
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To: JonPreston

3-30


52 posted on 12/30/2018 1:33:28 PM PST by xone
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To: C19fan

Q: What is the difference between Notre Dame and Lucky Charms?

A: Lucky Charms belongs in a bowl.


53 posted on 12/30/2018 1:33:44 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: xone

Did you not detect the dripping sarcasm in my #9?


54 posted on 12/30/2018 2:19:56 PM PST by JonPreston
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To: JonPreston

No, cuz I took them in a pool getting 13. Your sarcasm was probably good, in my grief I couldn’t see it.


55 posted on 12/30/2018 2:56:31 PM PST by xone
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To: xone

Gotcha, brother.


56 posted on 12/30/2018 2:58:29 PM PST by JonPreston
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To: BBB333

Good point. Allendale sounds like the typical liberal wuss who never played a sport in his life.


57 posted on 12/30/2018 5:56:40 PM PST by ohioman
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To: dfwgator

That’s A Good One!!!


58 posted on 12/31/2018 6:32:05 AM PST by C19fan
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