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Finebaum's show was previously heard in Tuscaloosa on WTBC 1230AM, where it
will still be aired. Officials with WTBC did not return a phone call Friday.
"I'm sure the SEC hasn't changed much over the past two seasons. I mean Mississippi State is still funding scholarships by collecting pop bottles and aluminum cans along the highways," said Saban, half jokingly Friday afternoon. "Auburn, our motto --'Where most coaches are fired' -- is still
in effect."
"LSU was nothing before I arrived. Academically, athletically, physical plant, nothing. I made LSU. I was LSU. Their current success is solely
due to my recruits. Coach Miles, while a fine man, does not fill my shoes, fit my desk, or cast a taller shadow. Our coaching staff is superior to anything in Baton Rouge. We will go into Louisiana an take each and every player we want. LSU will not, nor can not stop me. Mark my words."
Finebaum point blank asked Saban if those comments mean LSU is a bigger foe
than Auburn, a team that has dominated the Crimson Tide in recent years.
"No. Auburn is in-state. They are consistently the best team in the West,which speaks to the talent in Alabama. As talent I recruited graduates from LSU, after this season, they will return to the loweer depths of this league."
When pressed about his initial comments about LSU "being special", Saban rejoined, "It was special. I won a title there. But LSU fans focus is on the pre-game party aspect. Winning the party is paramount there. Seven-win football and winning baseball will keep them happy."
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I've heard this was not tongue in cheek. If it wasn't, I'd think LSU players would want to twist some Bama players knees on tackles. Oh, and Saban went in and stole Luther Davis this week as well. CREEP!
will still be aired. Officials with WTBC did not return a phone call Friday.
"I'm sure the SEC hasn't changed much over the past two seasons. I mean Mississippi State is still funding scholarships by collecting pop bottles and aluminum cans along the highways," said Saban, half jokingly Friday afternoon. "Auburn, our motto --'Where most coaches are fired' -- is still
in effect."
"LSU was nothing before I arrived. Academically, athletically, physical plant, nothing. I made LSU. I was LSU. Their current success is solely
due to my recruits. Coach Miles, while a fine man, does not fill my shoes, fit my desk, or cast a taller shadow. Our coaching staff is superior to anything in Baton Rouge. We will go into Louisiana an take each and every player we want. LSU will not, nor can not stop me. Mark my words."
Finebaum point blank asked Saban if those comments mean LSU is a bigger foe
than Auburn, a team that has dominated the Crimson Tide in recent years.
"No. Auburn is in-state. They are consistently the best team in the West,which speaks to the talent in Alabama. As talent I recruited graduates from LSU, after this season, they will return to the loweer depths of this league."
When pressed about his initial comments about LSU "being special", Saban rejoined, "It was special. I won a title there. But LSU fans focus is on the pre-game party aspect. Winning the party is paramount there. Seven-win football and winning baseball will keep them happy."
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I've heard this was not tongue in cheek. If it wasn't, I'd think LSU players would want to twist some Bama players knees on tackles. Oh, and Saban went in and stole Luther Davis this week as well. CREEP!