Auburn Fans (And Media) React to Proposed NCAA Rule Change
By Tony Breland
Jan 6, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn instructs against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of the 2014 BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Auburn Tigers fans were predictably up in arms Wednesday when the NCAA announced it was considering a rule change that would give defenses a chance to substitute. We really don’t want this site to become all about what the Auburn rabble are yelling into their monitors, but sometimes this stuff is too good to pass up. Enjoy.
"If true then it shows how powerful Nick Saban is in this sport. He has proposed this and pushed it through with very little support."
"the updykes have destroyed college football. Ignore and break rules in recruiting and change on the field rules to fit your teams strengths. hey ncaa why not investigate the uat cult? That would clean up most of the problems in the game."
Better not be down 17 points entering the fourth quarter, you're ability to run as fast as possible to catch up is out the window.
— Auburn Undercover 🐅🔎 (@AUUndercover) February 12, 2014
"I challenge anyone to provide data that there were more injuries in games to defensive players going against HUNH offenses than non-HUNH offenses. saban is a total ***** that has to turn to the NCAA to do what he can’t accomplish on the field. He and Emmert are a disgrace to the game."
@BryanDFischer @Mengus22 They also say they are "protecting" the student-athletes. Protect them from what exactly? Unsubstantiated fears?
— Auburn Undercover 🐅🔎 (@AUUndercover) February 12, 2014
"saban’s middle name should be HYPOCRITE. whinny little man ran the HUNH in both halves of the Iron Bowl but now wants to outlaw it? The bottmo line is wee man doesn’t have a clear advantage any longer and wants the rules changed to aid him and get the odds heavy titled back in his favor—–HYPOCRITE baby!"
How are they going to enforce this 10-second rule? Umpires seem confused right now — and there’s no clock to watch.
— Jay G. Tate 🇺🇸 (@JayGTate) February 13, 2014
"Little nicky is a pitiful chicken **** coach if he has to change the rules to make up for his lack of coaching intelect."
Rules committee proposing 10-second defensive substitution period on every play. Those poor, poor defenses. http://t.co/a0fH3H8LSP
— Auburn Undercover 🐅🔎 (@AUUndercover) February 12, 2014
"Little nick has got to be the biggest cry baby in NCAA history. I would love to see some reporter at one of his press debacles, when he goes off, just walk up to him and lay his *** out. He has to have everything in his favor just to win, which includes cheating in recruiting and having Emmert lay in bed with him. For him to be built up as one of the greatest coaches ever is the biggest joke ever. Someone please tell me what people see in this *****."
Notice most al dot com writers are silent until they've heard Saban's reactions, which will determine theirs. #10SecondBSRule
— Bama Propaganda (@BamaPropaganda) February 13, 2014
"it also shows how weak and pathedic saban is. what a wuss , a coward and a only can win with total advantage. COWARD. ncaa is a weak noodle with emmert hold hands with saban."
Re proposed 10-second rule: Just a hunch but Football Rules Committee may not have player safety in mind as much as coach-career safety.
— Ivan Maisel (@Ivan_Maisel) February 12, 2014