January 2nd, 2024 at 8:00 AM ^
don't bother. It's just gonna be excuses and backhanded compliments. "This wasn't vintage bama and you still almost lost." blah blah blah
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:29 AM ^
Sounds good to me.
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:41 AM ^
He was just on "Get Up," and if his show today is anything like his interview this morning, you are incorrect. He says Harbaugh out-coached Saban, no doubt about it. When asked if he would consider the win "tainted" should UM win it all, he said no, and that if they win he will say "congratulations to the best team in college football." He says he "spent time with the team last week" before the Rose Bowl and has an entirely different perception of the program and Harbaugh.
I am not making this up...
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:03 AM ^
Fercrissakes will you sickos please get help for your ragebait addictions? STOP paying attention to people who are literally paid to rile you up and make you upset. And yes, it absolutely is addictive, and legitimately bad for your mental health.
Do you realize Michigan just won the Rose Bowl? You know what you should be doing right now? NOT letting Finebaum live in your head rent-free. Don't discuss him, don't mention him, don't think of him. Think of the win! Michigan just beat Alabama and is headed to the Finals!
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:31 AM ^
“Stop listening to people paid to rile you up”
Great advice!
I stopped listening to Vamenti (for the most part) years ago. Don’t miss him AT ALL.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:05 AM ^
Not sure but won't start until the "human colonoscopy scope" is pulled out of Saban's arse. Are tears considered to be a lubricant?
A belated "Happy New Year" to the "dick with ears"!!!!
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:07 AM ^
Finebaum spoke his mind the first time about signgate. He realized then that it doesn't sell his product and changed the tune.
Dude is out there to sell. Doesn't care about truth. He will do the same with this game because most of his audience is SEC lovers.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:11 AM ^
Post all the links to reaction videos, podcast , news articles in this thread… This will probably be my least productive day of the year until next Tuesday
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:18 AM ^
He already called in sick today. SEC flu is going around
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:22 AM ^
I don't know about Pawl but there's a full game replay if you visit nfl dash video dot com and follow the obvious links on the navigation bar to the left.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:23 AM ^
Maybe listen to Rich Eisen instead.
Pete will be in Get Up shortly if you need to see his smug face.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:24 AM ^
He is going to be on Get Up (which I never watch but my tv was still on ESPN when turned it on)
So can watch him make excuses
He is probably tired because he was cuddling Saban all night
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:44 AM ^
-Saban was outcoached by Harbaugh. Said was on Bama sideline all game (shock) and he heard that thru the game as well
-Underwhelmed by Rees-failed on biggest play of game
-Said saw in LA Times a writer begging that the Chargers hire Harbaugh
-Thinks UM will most likely win against UW. Said probably best team all year although Georgia could make a case
-Does not feel tainted if wins. Said what was accused of was repugnant but most of college football is a mess/repugnant
-Taylor Lewan was on with him and both agreed Harbaugh most likely leaves
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:25 AM ^
Cheap tickets are $1400.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:26 AM ^
I'm proud to say I do not.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:26 AM ^
Who cares, Paul and ESPN will make excuses why Bama lost.
Don’t waste you time.
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:06 AM ^
The only SEC-leaning media that I'm waiting for is the SEC Shorts, which will probably feature Georgia and Alabama for the first time attending the CFP championship gamewatch party that Villanova holds every year.
Bama will bring a "7-layer dip" that only has four layers. This stuff practically writes itself.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:28 AM ^
How long do I have to wait for Brian's game column?
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:29 AM ^
I'd bet he'll spend more time on the Washington/Texas game than anything else. He certainly will excuse away Alabama's loss.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:29 AM ^
I'd bet he'll spend more time on the Washington/Texas game than anything else. He certainly will excuse away Alabama's loss.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:29 AM ^
This might be a weird take but before he went to ESPN Paul Finebaum wasn't as bad. I used to go to Birmingham for work and listen to his show on WJOX. It was entertaining, Paul was always a SEC slappy but not the caricature he is now.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:30 AM ^
He's coming up on Get Up now
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:32 AM ^
First question was about Dan O's comment that Michigan outcoached Alabama - and Pete agreed to it without hesitation.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:39 AM ^
A later question - Greeny asked him about his previous statement that if Michigan won the championship it would be tainted and Pete backtracked and said he no longer believes that, which got a round of applause from Taylor Lewan who was also on the segment.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:31 AM ^
Does anybody really know what time it is?
Does anybody really care?
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:34 AM ^
Dont give that shithead the time of day. He ends up being wrong about everything Michigan does.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:34 AM ^
I think nick Saban is over rated as a coach. He was a master recruiter. When you have a team full of 5 stars it's easy to win. And it should be easy to keep them motivated. They're all playing to be 1st round picks.
Michigan has superior coaching. Harbaugh bringing in Mcdonald/Minter and players like Hutch, jj, Corum has made this the glory days of Michigan football. Moore having a few weeks to solely focus on the oline did wonders.
Go blue.
Finebaum needs your clicks. That's why Steven A exists. Stupid takes to rile up a fanbase
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:02 AM ^
you can't call a guy with 7 titles overrated even if they do have a talent advantage. He's the best college football coach of all time and Michigan will always have this iconic win over him.
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:05 AM ^
Gotta disagree with having a lot of 5 stars makes it easy to win. It makes it harder because you are dealing with more kids who think their shit don't stink and can do no wrong. Might want to do a deep dive on Saban's career and achievements he's made while coaching with variously different coaching staffs. You might reconsider the fact you think he is over rated as a coach.
With that said, Saban and his staff got out coached last night by Harbaugh and his staff.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:35 AM ^
Why would you want to watch that trash?
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:40 AM ^
Already saw the new SEC talking points:
Georgia is the best team in college football. They just had one bad day in the SEC championship game and lost to Bama, but they're still number 1. Georgia boatracing the FSU JV squad proves that the SEC is still dominant, Michigan taking down Saban and company is irrelevant. SEC SEC SEC!
There, I just saved you the trouble of trying to listen to these people directly.
January 2nd, 2024 at 10:24 AM ^
This is why the game and championships are won on the field. When you are looking from the outside in, all you can do is talk. Michigan has an opportunity to win it all on Monday and Georgia does not. It is that simple. Go Blue!
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:41 AM ^
no but I sure do expect to see some videos of him being an ass and sucking on an egg
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:42 AM ^
Don't give him the ratings/oxygen. Hate watching is what keeps dipshits like him on the air.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:51 AM ^
As soon as he can get those ears warmed up for flying back to Birmingham.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:57 AM ^
FUCK PENIS HEAD WHO GIVES A FUCK
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:04 AM ^
Loser time
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:16 AM ^
Didn't know Finebum had his own show, not that I would ever bother listening to such a SEC shill and slappy.
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:22 AM ^
His show is trashy as hell. Half the call-ins sound like they have almost assuredly had relations with their sister. It’s basically Jerry Springer with the rare occasional good segment where he drops the act and actually has a respectful interview.
At the end of the day, the dude is a certified troll that also just happens to look like a talking penis.
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:27 AM ^
i'd rather drink bleach.
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:29 AM ^
If you want something nice to watch, find a replay of Get Up. Its a panel of guys that have no stake in CFB and aren't tainted by the taint of ESPN's taint. And they thoroughly rejected Signgate as having any meaning at all. I have to say, it was really fun to listen to. And the explanations were really good - far more detail than anything the CFB GameDay crew has ever provided (Des included).
I didn't think of it, but the low snap killed the play Bama had. It was an RPO where the RB had outside leverage to the EZ with Barrett chasing. As Jeff Saturday (HoF OC for Peyton Manning and others) explained, when Milroe had to look down, he knew pressure was coming because of the moment, so could not look around for the pass option and just took off - the only option he had. He said that all of his QB's would rather have a high, hard snap than anything low. Just a beautiful explanation from all of the panelists, actually...
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:33 AM ^
I think Get Up is arguably one of the worst shows ESPN has made in recent memory (though my disdain for the lesser Mike from Mike and Mike is weighing on this), but the segment was solid.
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:37 AM ^
Just...we don't need to give him attention. If nobody listens to him then he's just a weirdo with bad sports takes that nobody really likes. He's a cynical asshole who will say anything to get attention, like all "good" sports personalities. Starve them of that attention and they'll go away.
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:38 AM ^
This will be his best rated show ever. Michigan fans will tune in just to hear the little douche bag's excuses.
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:40 AM ^
I hope he fucking cries. I live in Lansing and work with a bunch of State fans and it's glorious. The whining and pissing and moaning is next-level. You don't like the same team as I do, fine, most people don't. But I can't stand obsessed haters of any stripe and watching them be miserable is so, so enjoyable.
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:46 AM ^
That clown was on sportscenter this morning. I was at my local gym and saw at the bottom of the screen was will a Michigan championship be tainted.
Paul was on and maybe commented, I had no sound but the take away is ESPN just won't quit. The other big topic was will this be Harbaugh's last game at Michigan.
They will be the topic all week on ESPN so Michigan vs Everybody will live on.