Bama Game Thread: OFFICIAL Pregame Thread - Bama v. Cincinnati, 2:30, 12/31, ESPN...

[MikeInBama]

Why is Saban crying during his interview on gameday?

He’s sad he only has 20 years of coaching left

 

[CrimsonTheory]

IMO, Cincy only chance to win is to come out aggressive and try to score early and often and get Alabama rattled and out of their game plan. If Bama gets this game into the ebb and flow, they will slowly and methodically destroy Cincinnati. It will no longer be "WKRP in Cincinnati", it will "RIP in Cincinnati."

I feel like Cincinnati is hoping Bama overlooks them and they can sneak in for the upset. Well guess what Cincy....you have Bama full and undivided attention. You think you can hang with the big boys.....well today you get that chance.

As for Saban, I hope everything is ok.

 

[NationalTitles18]

Coach looked emotional to me - not sick. Notice him swallowing hard. Notice he doesn't have beads of sweat. Also looked a little antsy, like he'd rather be doing something other than the interview but has to remain professional. Don't know what's up but hope everything/everyone is OK.

 

[Saban4Ever]

SEC Nation just played some of Saban's interview from GameDay. I think the lighting/angle maybe made his face look more red than usual? He seemed to talk okay. Hopefully it is just allergies.

 

[CajunCrimson]

I’ve noticed that he has more and more gurgle in his voice. Clearing throat. Sucking his teeth. Excessive moisture is part of getting older.

but it could also be a medical thing. But to me he sounded strong. But it looks like allergic reaction. Hope so.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Coach looked emotional to me - not sick. Notice him swallowing hard. Notice he doesn't have beads of sweat. Also looked a little antsy, like he'd rather be doing something other than the interview but has to remain professional. Don't know what's up but hope everything/everyone is OK.

I really hope you're wrong. Rather him be mildly sick

 

[Con]

Coach looked emotional to me - not sick. Notice him swallowing hard. Notice he doesn't have beads of sweat. Also looked a little antsy, like he'd rather be doing something other than the interview but has to remain professional. Don't know what's up but hope everything/everyone is OK.

I noticed him fidgeting before they started, like I’m ready to go.

 

[Rush]

Agree with Earle that CNS also looked a bit "off" the other day, although not nearly as much as he did today.

Hoping whatever it is is transitory, and of no concern.


Super stoked for today's game!

After a season filled with the ups 'n' downs we all witnessed, I'm not taking for granted the fact that we're even in the playoff...

Hoping to see us establish a solid run game from the get-go.

Rolllllllll Tide!

 

[fireater]

RTRUSA!!

 

[Saban4Ever]

Someone on another board, supposedly an insider, said he was told that Saban and some players have colds, but not Covid. So maybe that explains why he looked like that on TV today. Hope the players are at 100 percent for the game.

 

[2003TIDE]

 

[BhamToTexas]

Just watching people walk by we definitely look outnumbered.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

Morning Everyone!

Today is the day we extend our Semi-Final Win Streak to 6!!!

Roll Tide!!!!!

 

[Saban4Ever]

Has anyone heard if Henry ToTo is hurt? Someone mentioned that on another board that he may be hurt but is still going to try to play.

 

[uafan4life]

As long as the turnovers and penalties don't end up strongly favoring Cincinnati, the Tide is gonna roll...

 

[TIDE-HSV]

After watching that, I think he has a cold...

 

[Con]

Has anyone heard if Henry ToTo is hurt? Someone mentioned that on another board that he may be hurt but is still going to try to play.

Now I am waiting for someone to answer this question. I hope he is all good. I do have faith in #42 though.

 

[uafan4life]

Cross-posting so it gets some extra views...

Perhaps this is the best place to put this outside of starting a new thread...

I have a request for any of our tech-savvy posters who'll be watching from home.

My super-hawt wife was a Kilgore College Rangerette, back in the day, and - since they are performing during the Cotton Bowl halftime and a couple of her teammates' daughters are performing - she would love to have a copy of the "Halftime Marching Bands" video.

Now, I'm fairly certain that'll be available online to stream after the game but, just in case it isn't, I'd be grateful if someone could scrape that video stream for me during the game.

BTW, the Rangerettes will be wearing this uniform:
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[uafan4life]

And, just in case anyone needs the graphic for the Megacast...

 

[Maudiemae]

RTR!!!