Nick Saban furious with end of first half of Iron Bowl, goes berserk on officials
When Nick Saban is upset with a call, he doesn’t hide it very well.
That’s how the end of the first half of the Iron Bowl played out as Auburn was given back a second on the clock, allowing the Tigers to snap and kick a 52-yard field goal as time expired just before the halftime break.
Alabama leads 31-27 after the made field goal.
If you missed the sequence, Auburn gained a first down but the game clock expired following the end of the play. The officials reviewed the play, gave Auburn back a second and allowed the Tigers to snap the ball for one last play.
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Saban was asked to share the explanation he was given on the field.
“Well, they said there was one second on the clock,” Saban said. “But it’s a live clock. So, if they stop the clock, there’s no way they can snap it and kick it in one second. If you clock the ball you got to have three seconds. So, I don’t get it but it is what it is.”
You can check out Saban’s reaction below:
"Nick Saban on the sideline, not a happy guy." pic.twitter.com/fV2fRPObJg
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) November 30, 2019
He went berserk about the Bama player running into the kicker…
No, he got a phone call from his wife saying she is cutting him off for acting like a crybaby brat on national TV.
That was complete bull. You ready? Get on the ball now. Grip the ball we are about the blow the whistle. Ready. Set. . .
Geez.
Yeah.. the refs made sure they were set before blowing it live…
Yeah, what are these refs doing? I’ve never seen that before. 1 second on a live clock and somehow they’re able to perfectly sync with the ref starting the play to get the snap off. Just crazy.
Yup, a coach insisting the officials put a second back on the clock after time had expired. Never, ever seen that in football before. Who does Gus think he is, Nick Saban?
Yeah but he had no time out and the clock is supposed to be live not stopped till Auburn is set… They basically gave Auburn a free timeout
Yes and yes. I’ve never seen such a thing in my life.
Never thought I would see a shootout in this game…31 against the Auburn D is surprising…but it’s just unreal how many weapons Bama has on offense…been a great game so far… typical sec refs at the end of half..these guys need to be on some high school somewhere…
Saban’s blood pressure is through the roof. These kind of games can age a man quickly.
Does anyone give a sh*t if Nick Saban is furious? Like he’s still relevant or something.
The guy only won 6 national titles. Like he’s still relevant…
That was Nick and Kirby for the first 5!!!!! And UGA actually WON the last one. THE REFS STOLE IT. AND YOU KNOW IT!!!!
So in my book. Maybe Kirby won 6 considering. He had the title CO-HEAD COACH at Alabama. Look up the definition. You’ll see that means 50/50!!!! And how did Saban do in Tuscaloosa without KIRBY running the defense??? Or anywhere for that matter!!
Even at LSU Kirby was there. Along with Muschamp and Jimbo Fisher!!! Saban never did anything alone!!! I DARE ANYONE TO COMPARE SABAN’s FIRST 4 YEARS AS A HEAD COACH. TO KIRBY SMART AND HIS FIRST 4 SEASONS!!!
PS. There is simply no comparison!!!
King Negan
More relevant than a team that hasn’t won a NC in 40 years…
Alabama’s identity is to win. If they don’t win, who are they?
He’s yesterday’s news,
Lockforward, if UGA loses to LSU and out of CFP, is Georgia still relevant and yesterday’s news? #1980.
Lockforward…Anyone with a brain knows that Nick Saban is the Greatest College Coach Of All Time. You insanity is showing. A Head Coach is supposed to be upset at a ref’s call like this. “relevant”…that comment shows what an idiot you are.
I love watching Saban get mad. Better control himself or his grandkids gonna follow suit lol. Anyone who says Saban is irrelevant is foolish or just being dumb. He’ll win at least one more title.
I don’t know. After kids see the way he screwed Tua’s pro career I think top propects will go somewhere else.
I’ve never seen a reaction like that. Wow. He was worse than ole Bobby Cox. He better calm down. He needs a Valium.
Maybe if Saban had coached a better game, he wouldn’t have to cry about the refs.