I loved the game and how they played, but I do not like what I saw..........

[TIDE-HSV]

This whole discussion about CNS doing something wrong is ridiculous. Alabama fans are naturally focused on the fact that CNS stopped a player from getting into a fight, possibly getting ejected, etc... but the refs saw a coach stepping in to stop a situation from escalating. He stopped his players as well as the FL players from getting further out of control. What he did was if anything appreciated by the referees. CNS is a well respected coach, even by the oppossing players whether they will admit it or not. Some opposing players may make a cheap remark about CNS in the media leading up to a game, but when it comes down to it and they are face to face with CNS they respect him. So when a coach like that steps on the field and steps in everyone takes notice, even the opposing players.

I remember hearing a story from a former player about Coach Bryant stepping into a scuffle on the field that started right in front of him. Apparently he reached his big hand in and grabbed an Alabama player by the neck and yanked him out of the pile. As Coach yanked the player out of the way the opposing player he was tied up with came eye to eye with Coach Bryant. He mustered up a "sorry coach" as he turned and headed back across the field. After the game he was one of the first players across the field to speak with Coach Bryant.

I was there. It was MSU for homecoming 1958 and we won 9-7. The player was Jim Blevins, guard/linebacker from Moulton, probably the biggest guy on the team, at 6'3", 230 or so, huge for those days of two-way players. Coach actually picked him up and threw him at least six feet off the field. He was astoundingly strong. In those early days, he frequently got down with the linemen and showed them how to do it.

 

[AlBamaWagg]

If I may, I think all Florida Tom was saying is that his concern was only that with the intensity that CNS showed as he ran out on the field he wasn't sure whether he might lose it and do something that is not acceptable now, such as grabbing his player by the facemask, bootin him in the rear or whatever. I must say that I wasn't sure what was going to happen when he got out there, but when it was over I felt he definitely sent a message to everyone about a standard of behavior, and everything was okay. There was no comparison of Bama to the schools he mentioned. He was referring to coaches that crossed the line, or were perceived and paid the same price as for crossing it.
As for the hit on the punt, totally asleep at the wheel. As HSV pointed out, there must be opportunity to catch the ball.
Come Nov. 5th, I hope there are extra medical personnel, supplies and vehicles present, cause that's going to be a defensive game for the ages. There will be no redshirts on either team by the end of the game. They'll all have to play. Can't wait!

 

[Florida Tom]

Thanks albamawagg,
If they read my post it was not an attack but a plea of concern. I seen it down here first hand but some folks just lurk for something to attack someone on, to them have fun. I still hope nothing Ever happens to this coach he is what Alabama has needed for so long, & I can appreciate defending CNS but attacking me for that post is just not cool.

Roll Tide!

 

[WylieTexasTider]

Least penalized or not. I think losing our composure is not the thing to do. I know as well as everybody that Football is a emotional part. and Alabama's psychological game to the other team is to get into their heads and make them not play their game. I understand that. But... You can play the game without having bonehead situations.

BTW, there were several times i think Mark Searles (head ref) should have ejected people for blatant PF penalties on Florida's part.

Mark Curles was the ref Saturday night. The same one who had his crew suspended 2 years ago for the horrible call against Arky allowing UF to tie the game. Also same crew with the phantom celebration call in the LSU - UGA game. A co-worker used to ref with Mark, matter of fact trained him as a ref years ago. Said he still talks to Mark from time to time and ever since his crew cost teams 2 games with questionable flags, seems they are hesitant to toss their flags.

Also said, usually a crew will look favorably to a coach who does what Saban did when he ran out and grabbed #10. My co-worker also said had he been the ref #52 would have been tossed for the punch, Menzie would have been given a personal foul for his shot on the fair catch and possibly tossed depending on how much he had been jaw jacking previously.