Bama rumors

[timNem]

http://memphistider.blogspot.com/


http://tidefans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49807

[WallyGoat]

http://memphistider.blogspot.com/


http://tidefans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49807


I happen to know the BamaIrishMan personally.

BTW, I am a member of TideFans.com.

[AUChamps]

I happen to know the BamaIrishMan personally.

BTW, I am a member of TideFans.com.
and his credibility?

[WallyGoat]

and his credibility?

Zip. He was just reitterating what he read/heard/whatever about the situation. It's all rumors until provern otherwise.

BTW, I am not BIM, just incase someone suspects me of being him.

I saw ESPNEWS with the press conferences of Larry Coker and Spurrier discussing (seperately) the Miami job. I doubt Visor will leave the confines of SC.

[timNem]

Clay on Clays Bama page seems to know something but he won't say. He said Bama will be happy in one week.

[WallyGoat]

Clay on Clays Bama page seems to know something but he won't say. He said Bama will be happy in one week.

That could mean anything.....thanks Clay. :dry:

Of course it probably means Shula is getting the boot.

[BamaFreak]

What started all of this was when Spurrior flatly said that he had no interest in the UM job on ESPN radio. When asked about the BAMA job, Steve demurred and said nothing concrete. The host (whose name escapes me, ooh la la) jumped on this and asked again about the BAMA job. Spurrior continued to tap-dance around the question and wouldn't answer. Naturally, this has led to a firestorm of speculation on all the BAMA message boards. Frankly, I think all of this is pure bunk. For one thing, Shula is still here. For another, Spurrior will never give up his Augusta membership. I figure Spurrior will coach for a few more years then retire to a life of golf, golf and more golf. As for Alabama, I don't know what to think anymore. Just yesterday, I would have bet the house on Shula returning for 2007. Now it appears that the BOT has decided to take matters into their own hands. There were meetings today between Alabama AD Mal Moore and the BOT. People are reporting that a recommendation has been given to Alabama president Robert Whitt to remove Shula from his position. I think I'll just close my eyes for a week and see what happens. Speculation gives me indigestion.

[AUChamps]

HAHA, bet you wished you listened to NEO earlier!!!

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

From BamaOnline (supposedly, pulled this from a bama fan at al.com


"We hope to have a complete update later tonight, but here's what we have at this point in the afternoon:

The heat is on for a change in Tuscaloosa. The longer we go without an endorsement from the athletic department pretty much reveals that the writing is on the wall that Shula is gone. At this point, we are hearing from multiple credible sources that it is all but a done deal that Shula will not coach Alabama during the '07 season.

We continue to wait for official word, or at least a timetable for an announcement, but we think this will be resolved by Thursday at the latest, maybe even sooner. We do not think the administration -- which has to be gun shy -- would pull or will pull the trigger without a certain path to an established head coach.

Stay tuned."


Finebaum apparently said "keep your eyes on spurrier who declined taking a job at Miami but when asked about coaching the Tide, twice he skipped around the question.

I don't think theres even a fraction of a chance of Spurs leaving, but Shula could be gone. I hope not.. would cost me 1000 vcash. :sad:

[AUChamps]

Why to consider Spurrier:

PB Jr.'s plane (tail # n323p) was in Augusta from 11/3 - 11/13 with no activity. The university plane (tail # n1ua) landed early morning on 11/13. 45 minutes later PB Jr.'s plane takes off and flies circles (literally) for 45 minutes. PBJ's plane lands around 11 and then flies back to T-Town at 12n. The University plane doesn't leave Augusta for another 3 days.Sounds to me like PBJ tested the waters, Mal, PBJ, and Spurrier flew around for a while to feel each other out, and then PBJ flew home and left Mal in Augusta (45 minutes from COlumbia) for 3 days to work on details (I hope).

From http://www.al.com/forums/tide/index.ssf?artid=1602875

[WallyGoat]

Why to consider Spurrier:

From http://www.al.com/forums/tide/index.ssf?artid=1602875

Wow! That's news. I wonder just how reliable this guy's sources are?

If Spurrier hit T-Town, there would be a huge shake up in the SEC.

[timNem]

Wow! That's news. I wonder just how reliable this guy's sources are?

If Spurrier hit T-Town, there would be a huge shake up in the SEC.
You can read the flight logs here

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N1UA

[MillenniumEagle]

LOL--Alabama fans have got to be the dumbest fans in college football. These fools will believe anything you tell them.

Keep dreaming guys...

Spurrier Responds To Rumor Mill
Steve Spurrier

By Chris Wellbaum

Posted Nov 20, 2006

The Gamecocks, fresh off Saturday's 52-7 victory over Middle Tennessee State, went through a spirited and productive workout in focused preparation for this weekend's showdown against in-state rival Clemson. However, the team has had a few distractions recently, as Coach Steve Spurrier has been the focus of no fewer than three rumors spreading around the college football world.

Gamecocks Begin Preparations for Clemson

Like last week, Spurrier ended Monday's practice about 15 minutes early. The team seemed to respond well last week, and Spurrier is hoping for a repeat performance. He cautioned that Middle Tennessee does not present the same challenge that Clemson does. "It sounded like we clobbered Middle Tennessee by the score, but it was a tough game," Spurrier said. They knocked us on our fannies many times. We didn't play nearly as well as the score indicated. Everything just happened to work out for a change."

Blake Mitchell exemplified exactly what his coach talked about. Mitchell, who was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week, threw for a career high 388 yards and four touchdowns, but admitted he missed several throws. Spurrier agreed, saying, "He played pretty well. He had a few bad plays too, though." Mitchell will need to eliminate those mistakes to be successful against better teams, according to Spurrier. "He's still got to play better, because in the big games, one bad play could make you a loser."

Spurrier's point was on display in the game against Clemson last year. The Gamecocks had five possessions in the red zone, but managed only three field goals and two turnovers. Those two turnovers may have cost Carolina the game. "It was a big key last year in the Clemson game" said Spurrier. However, he thinks the Gamecocks have improved in the red zone. "We were a little bit better [last week]. We had a spell there; a few games where we messed up. We can run the ball a little better. We ran it in from five yards out against the guys last week. We still haven't done all that super."

The Gamecocks came out of the game against MTSU relatively healthy. Defensive end Ryan Brown suffered a sprained ankle, and missed practice on Monday, but Spurrier expects him to practice on Tuesday. Wide receiver Kenny McKinley suffered a mild concussion against the Blue Raiders, but returned to practice Monday night. Spurrier was dumbfounded at the hits McKinley took. "He just got knocked woozy. He went back in on the punt return, and I'll be dadgummed, we open the gates and the guy clobbered him catching the punt. That's sad; we had two guys that didn't even touch a guy."

Turning an eye toward Clemson, Spurrier addressed the concerns some fans have that he does not place enough emphasis on the annual rivalry game. Spurrier said he is not deemphasizing the game, "just stressing the importance of conference games. This is our biggest rival. It's the biggest game of the year. This could make a good year for us if we could find a way to beat those guys."

Before the game last year, the two teams made an attempt to erase the memory of the ugly brawl that marred Lou Holtz's final game. The players met at midfield to shake hands in a show of sportsmanship. However, this year there are no plans to repeat the gesture. "We don't need to do it this year," Spurrier said. "We're going over there to play football. We don't have to worry about that fighting crap; not on our side, that's for sure, and I don't think on their side. The tension that led to the brawl may have started when several Gamecocks waited at the bottom of the hill when Clemson ran down onto the field. Spurrier said none of his players will be anywhere near the hill this year. "If they want to do cartwheels coming down the hill, that's fine with me. We'll be on the other end. We may not even be on the field when it happens.


Spurrier Responds To Internet Rumors

On Sunday, reports surfaced linking Spurrier with the head coaching position for the Miami Hurricanes. Though the job is currently held by Larry Coker, he is expected to be fired at the end of the season. One report claimed that Miami would target Spurrier. Another report claimed that the interest was mutual and that Spurrier is likely to take the job. Spurrier denied the reports on his Sunday teleconference, but was unable to squelch the rumors.

On Monday, another rumor began making the rounds. This time, Spurrier is said to be taking over the job at Alabama. Like Miami, Alabama currently has a head coach, Mike Shula. However, Shula is not likely to be fired, since he just signed an extension last year. After practice, all Spurrier could do was laugh about the rumors. "Miami yesterday, Alabama today. It's always flattering that somebody would throw the South Carolina coach's name out there. Obviously, I'm very, very happy here, and we're going to try to win us an SEC [Championship]. That's the goal. That's my mission."

Spurrier was not as amused by the report on a Clemson website that accused Carolina of committing several recruiting violations. Spurrier initially feigned ignorance of the allegations, saying, "What report? What are you talking about?" He eventually acquiesced and addressed the report.

"I didn't read it, but somebody told me that some report had Coach Nix making an impermissible phone call," Spurrier said. "He assured me he has not made any. If we did, we would certainly turn ourselves in. That report might have been like me going to Miami next year report. They had a lot of similarities."

While it appears to many Gamecock fans the allegations are part of an effort by Clemson to disgrace Carolina, Spurrier refuses to point any fingers. When asked who he thought was behind the report, he said "I don't know. Anybody can put anything on there [the internet], and why people believe it is beyond me. Hopefully we didn't have any, but if we did, we should turn ourselves in."

Spurrier also addressed the allegations of improper contact involving a booster, Kevin Milligan. "Yeah I know about him," Spurrier said. "He's a longtime friend of the family up there. As far as I know, he lived there his whole life. They call that a pre-existing relationship. I know him well. I played golf with him."

As he was leaving, a reporter asked Spurrier if having to deal with these type of question annoyed him. Spurrier shrugged and said, "It doesn't bother me. My second year at Florida, everybody started [pointing fingers]. They get mad. Some people think we've got something going here. We may be building a football program that's going to irritate some people. We got some commitments from kids that some people don't want (us to get). Whatever they can find negative to say, they're going to do it. Our fans just need to understand that that's the way life is. They don't want to see us have something good going."


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[WallyGoat]

Well, if someone told me Kenny Irons was going to be crowned King of the Candy Factory, you're telling me I would believe that too? Actually I would. He was quoted in an interview as saying candy was his prize possession. :glare:

Anyway, "On Monday, another rumor began making the rounds. This time, Spurrier is said to be taking over the job at Alabama. Like Miami, Alabama currently has a head coach, Mike Shula."

He clearly states that it's all speculation and rumors. I won't believe it until I see it. Don't assume all Bama fans buy into it. But it would be a good thing if Spurrier did end up as HC of Alabama.

[MillenniumEagle]

It looks like you guys are stuck with Shula for another year.....You should hear something sometime tomorrow.

Please read this carefully...

On Monday, another rumor began making the rounds. This time, Spurrier is said to be taking over the job at Alabama. Like Miami, Alabama currently has a head coach, Mike Shula. However, Shula is not likely to be fired, since he just signed an extension last year. After practice, all Spurrier could do was laugh about the rumors. "Miami yesterday, Alabama today. It's always flattering that somebody would throw the South Carolina coach's name out there. Obviously, I'm very, very happy here, and we're going to try to win us an SEC [Championship]. That's the goal. That's my mission."

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[BamaFreak]

Eagle, for the record, Spurrior brought the whole "Alabama rumor" onto himself by not putting it to rest the way he did with the UM talk when he had the chance. Now that people are talking, he has no choice but to finally speak up. Furthermore, I never started dreaming about getting Spurrior. I knew it was crap the minute I heard it. And finally, the only thing dumber than an Alabama fan holding on to hope for someone else's coach is a USC fan thinking that they will ever win the SEC, much less a MNC. I doubt even God could coach USC into a national power.

[CrimsonTide12xs]

AUTrailerPark.com This has got some pretty funny parodies on it.

[WallyGoat]

It looks like you guys are stuck with Shula for another year.....You should hear something sometime tomorrow.

Please read this carefully...

On Monday, another rumor began making the rounds. This time, Spurrier is said to be taking over the job at Alabama. Like Miami, Alabama currently has a head coach, Mike Shula. However, Shula is not likely to be fired, since he just signed an extension last year. After practice, all Spurrier could do was laugh about the rumors. "Miami yesterday, Alabama today. It's always flattering that somebody would throw the South Carolina coach's name out there. Obviously, I'm very, very happy here, and we're going to try to win us an SEC [Championship]. That's the goal. That's my mission."

I read this article first on TideFans.com. And who cares about contract extentions? He can be bought out. His buyout is $5 mil. That is chump change.

[MillenniumEagle]

I agree with you 100% about South Carolina... those guys will "NEVER" win a SEC Championship!

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[WAR DAMN EAGLE]

Here ya go!The latest,chose to believe it or not:The reason for the silence is because the replacement has a game this weekend and a season he would like to close.Spurrier.The leaks that Shula is being retained are being purposely put out there to buy time.