Nick Saban gets ripped on social media for calling Auburn’s trick formation ‘unfair’
By Adam Spencer
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On a critical 4th-and-4 play with time winding down in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s Iron Bowl, Auburn looked like it was lining up to go for it (or at least attempt to draw Alabama offsides).
However, a closer look at the formation revealed that the Auburn punter was lined up at receiver, which would have allowed the Tigers to shift and execute a punt without dangerous return man Jaylen Waddle on the field.
You can see the brilliantly designed formation below:
https://twitter.com/alex_kirshner/status/1200945512704290817
After the game, Alabama coach Nick Saban called the play “unfair,” which, naturally, led to him being ripped on social media.
Here are just a few of the reactions to Saban’s complaint:
https://twitter.com/KyloWhittingham/status/1201012110341206017
Will someone please explain to Saban that life, in and of itself, is unfair? You lost a stupid football game. Maybe teach your players that sports isn’t the beginning or end of their world. 'Unfair' final penalty among Saban's ref gripes https://t.co/uOXHcHdMAR
— PagsMusicalMedicine.com (@Soundoff2K19) December 1, 2019
According to nick saban it's "unfair" when the opposing coach tricks you with their play calling ? Why is the guy with 6 national championships the biggest cry baby?
— Will Clagett (@JwillCee) December 1, 2019
THIS. In Saban’s mind, “unfair” means “I didn’t think of it first” and “we didn’t get a chance to figure out what to do with a legal formation in time to win the game.” Too bad, bro. https://t.co/u4Qr47GSd0
— JRo (@jro282876) December 1, 2019
Saban using the word “unfair” about anything. https://t.co/xT0gc18dJJ pic.twitter.com/puNvYq09aw
— Phillip (@OKTXARPoke) December 1, 2019
https://twitter.com/Allbald2/status/1201137787220758533
The only thing “unfair” at the end of the #IronBowl was Nick Saban trying to sneak a 12th player on the field for a 4th down play… amirite? ¯_(ツ)_/¯
— Logan Booker (@LoganMBooker) December 1, 2019
https://twitter.com/CaptainAubvious/status/1201008905456885760
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
