They have a point as to the way it was handled. Its just plain funny the fact that it was barn.
Reminds me of the Missouri Basketball problems a few years back with Head Coach Quinn Snyder and Ricky Clemons. Short version, there were some recruiting issues that came to light after Clemons was there and had been arrested. Later some coaches wives and/or a university chancellor wife were taped making off color remarks when they called Clemons in jail. Those tapes were later released.
I'm sorry they got fired, but venting like that in the heat of the moment will get you in trouble every time. I would think that IF Saban or someone from the university does decide to follow up on this, we won't see it happen until after the season as to not cause any undo distraction.