Almost the first sentence out of Finebum's mouth was "It's SO good to be home again" as the camera panned the Bama campus. I turned the TV off. I've had enough of the Bama lovefest. I don't care who keeps them out of the playoffs-- us, LSU, MSU or Auburn-- just please, somebody, kill their season.
He's talking about the national build up of the bammer vs LSU game if bammer wins. A loss to us would essentially take bammer out (please let this happen) of playoff talk.
Here's what makes all that really funny.
His core of Bama callers have stopped watching/calling in protest. They say Paul has forgotten his roots--that his show has always been and should continue to be all about Bama, and that he's turned his back on them for ESPN money. Even the most rational Bama/Finebaum fan (there are a few) whines about the fact that he even addresses situations with other SEC teams that have no impact on Alabama. And God forbid that he picks a team to BEAT Bama--he gets the Kiffin treatment, burning couches and all.
And the rest of the Finebaum audience? They're ticked because he gives too much time and focus to--you guessed it. Alabama.
When put into that context, Finebaum's position really kind of sucks. He's making the effort to take the show from a strong regional footprint into a national viewership--something that is indescribably difficult when making the jump from radio to cable TV with a niche audience. He's damned if he does, damned if he doesn't, and right now I just feel a little sorry for the man. I know he checks out social media, and sees what his one-time favorite callers are saying about him online--and so when they call up all sugar and spice and bootlicking like they do, it's pretty darn nauseating.
He knows all of this and is probably paid decent. I wouldn't feel too bad.
Like I said, I know he pulls for Bama and I don't hate him because of it. I still watch his shows about as much as any others. I do wish ESPN had not given him such a long show in the middle of great viewing hours (for me).
Only because it is heavy on the Bama side no matter what their fans say.
Just watching him, I would never realize that LSU is leading the west. Their fans should really be the ones upset.
Yeah, I know. Still though--it's pretty disgusting to hear them whine about how he mistreats their precious team. Obviously, they only listen to 5% of the show.
So yeah--really need UT to win tomorrow. That will make my Monday call sooooooooooo much more fun.
It's our chance tomorrowAlmost the first sentence out of Finebum's mouth was "It's SO good to be home again" as the camera panned the Bama campus. I turned the TV off. I've had enough of the Bama lovefest. I don't care who keeps them out of the playoffs-- us, LSU, MSU or Auburn-- just please, somebody, kill their season.
He needs to decide who he wants to be. If he wants to host The Finebaum Bama Show, then okay. But it's the SEC Network, not the Bama Network. If he's going to rep the league, then he needs to stop being such a Bama suckup. McElroy, Marcus and Booger manage to be impartial-- or at least pretend to be on-air.
Here's what makes all that really funny.
His core of Bama callers have stopped watching/calling in protest. They say Paul has forgotten his roots--that his show has always been and should continue to be all about Bama, and that he's turned his back on them for ESPN money. Even the most rational Bama/Finebaum fan (there are a few) whines about the fact that he even addresses situations with other SEC teams that have no impact on Alabama. And God forbid that he picks a team to BEAT Bama--he gets the Kiffin treatment, burning couches and all.
And the rest of the Finebaum audience? They're ticked because he gives too much time and focus to--you guessed it. Alabama.
When put into that context, Finebaum's position really kind of sucks. He's making the effort to take the show from a strong regional footprint into a national viewership--something that is indescribably difficult when making the jump from radio to cable TV with a niche audience. He's damned if he does, damned if he doesn't, and right now I just feel a little sorry for the man. I know he checks out social media, and sees what his one-time favorite callers are saying about him online--and so when they call up all sugar and spice and bootlicking like they do, it's pretty darn nauseating.
Man I am having the hardest time getting through anymore. This sucks.
...and laughing. I'm a thinking - Bipolar.
Here's what makes all that really funny.
His core of Bama callers have stopped watching/calling in protest. They say Paul has forgotten his roots--that his show has always been and should continue to be all about Bama, and that he's turned his back on them for ESPN money. Even the most rational Bama/Finebaum fan (there are a few) whines about the fact that he even addresses situations with other SEC teams that have no impact on Alabama. And God forbid that he picks a team to BEAT Bama--he gets the Kiffin treatment, burning couches and all.
And the rest of the Finebaum audience? They're ticked because he gives too much time and focus to--you guessed it. Alabama.
When put into that context, Finebaum's position really kind of sucks. He's making the effort to take the show from a strong regional footprint into a national viewership--something that is indescribably difficult when making the jump from radio to cable TV with a niche audience. He's damned if he does, damned if he doesn't, and right now I just feel a little sorry for the man. I know he checks out social media, and sees what his one-time favorite callers are saying about him online--and so when they call up all sugar and spice and bootlicking like they do, it's pretty darn nauseating.
I hope we manage to beat bama just so I can watch Paul and the Alabama fan base implode about us taking them out of contention for the playoffs. He's been saying since before the season started that a two loss team likely won't even be considered. This might be sacrilege to some but I'd just assume the SEC not even make it to the playoffs if Alabama is the only option. So here's to cheering on LSU!
Paul wouldn't implode he would antagonize the Bama faithful. He was making fun of the idiot auburn fan the other day cause their season is in the crapper. Paul tells it like it is which doesn't sit well with some people.
Paul wouldn't implode he would antagonize the Bama faithful. He was making fun of the idiot auburn fan the other day cause their season is in the crapper. Paul tells it like it is which doesn't sit well with some people.
Lol. His show is his business.
Next week would have more viewers watching the Bama fans come apart, than just a buildup to the LSU-Bama game.
He said that because he's going to pull for Bama like always and every time he's asked, he gives a different reason. Or maybe it's just the worlds biggest coincidence.
I don't hate PF. But he is what he is.
Much easier to admit it and not care than to buy the cheap responses and justifications.
Here's what makes all that really funny.
His core of Bama callers have stopped watching/calling in protest. They say Paul has forgotten his roots--that his show has always been and should continue to be all about Bama, and that he's turned his back on them for ESPN money. Even the most rational Bama/Finebaum fan (there are a few) whines about the fact that he even addresses situations with other SEC teams that have no impact on Alabama. And God forbid that he picks a team to BEAT Bama--he gets the Kiffin treatment, burning couches and all.
And the rest of the Finebaum audience? They're ticked because he gives too much time and focus to--you guessed it. Alabama.
When put into that context, Finebaum's position really kind of sucks. He's making the effort to take the show from a strong regional footprint into a national viewership--something that is indescribably difficult when making the jump from radio to cable TV with a niche audience. He's damned if he does, damned if he doesn't, and right now I just feel a little sorry for the man. I know he checks out social media, and sees what his one-time favorite callers are saying about him online--and so when they call up all sugar and spice and bootlicking like they do, it's pretty darn nauseating.
An unbeaten bammer vs unbeaten LSU would be a much bigger game for his parent company and it isn't even close. PF is first and foremost a company man, make no mistake.
Alabama already lost bud.
Plus, they would just make the week about " will Alabama bounce back or is Nick Saban in trouble". Like they do every time they lose. The show has always focused more on Bama than any other team. He is a Bama fan and that's fine. He has really decent ratings even though most understand that he pulls for them.
He has never claimed to be unbiased and he's not doing anything wrong.I'm not sure why that's even an issue? If they lose, he will say very negative things about Saban for a couple of days, not because he is being unbiased but because he is like all of us. He gets angry when they lose. But honestly, if you choose to believe he's not a fan, it doesn't bother me but you should know, he has said it many,many times over his full career. And that's ok, all of the panelists pull for someone.
