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During an interview on SiriusXM a couple of months ago, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney discussed recruiting in his home state of Alabama now that he’s won two titles at Clemson.
At one point, Swinney said he felt like “Osama bin Dabo” sneaking into Alabama, a reference to infamous terrorist Osama bin Laden, who was behind the 9/11 attacks.
Swinney is now taking a lot of heat for those comments, including from SEC Network host Paul Finebuam, who ripped Swinney on Twitter on Tuesday evening:
This is an unacceptable comparison by Dabo and distasteful to the memories of the many lives lost and impacted by 9/11. https://t.co/4hNwqlesw3
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) June 11, 2019
Swinney has yet to respond to the outcry stemming from his comments a couple of months ago, but he may address it soon if people keep discussing it.
Finebaum wasn’t the only media member to call out Swinney’s remarks, so we’ll see where this story goes from here.
It’s better to be Osama bin Dabo than Rosie O’Mullen…
Sweet!
Another Georgia moron obsessed with Mullen and the Gators. You still have a lot of catching up to do to unseat the triumvirate but keep trying.
Fbaum needs to lighten the F up. Who died and left him in charge of all narratives in the SEC.
well CLEM aint in the SEC. But, you get where I’m going with this? Fbaum smells like CNS’s bunghole.
Obviously you never listen to him.
I work
“I work” good one ADB!
I can agree with this. His nose is doo-doo brown from rooting around in Sabans digestive tract.
I can understand if you don’t like Finebaum but he is right on this. The first responders that day are literally still fighting for their lives. This was a disgusting comparison.
Saban and Swinney are both disgusting people for doing this then. I’m sure you fully support sabans resignation for jokingly comparing 9/11 to Bamas la Monroe loss, Which is far more dastardly because of the breadth of how many people it affected.
Yes
I disagree.
My cousin died in Tower 2. I was not offended by Dabo’s joke in the slightest. You and ESPN can both go kick rocks.
So only your feelings matter? Oh ok
NOC
The Associated Press brought a ton of evidence to light about PEDs potential to ruin college football and do a lot of physical harm to young men. Then one of their golden Dabos gets caught with players using them all the way up to the top bowl game and …. this is what we are complaining about ? Are you kidding me ? Smells like trying to ease our sportswriter conscious to me. We see thru it media. You are part of the plan to let certain programs do whatever they want (except of course refer to terrorists as recruiters.
You’d be right Except for the fact that those players were tested multiple time prior to the bowl game and were always negative. You failed to mention that Alabama also had 3 players test positive for banned substances (Who knows what), because Saban is not honest with the media and will never readily share information if he doesn’t have to.
But by all means, don’t let facts get in the way of a good rant. carry on.
If Bama has 3 players banned for PEDs it would have came out by now as someone would have already did the open records request like the Media tends to do… These players are also not tested multiple times prior to the bowl game. The NCAA does one test prior to the CFP and it’s only for a certain percentage of the team. It’s that way every year…
passing a test, doesn’t mean the athlete was always clean. It just means he was too clean on that day to get caught. The PED issue is being studied in the US and around the world all the time. One university studying the issue has identified a lean muscle mass gain threshold which is practically impossible to break without PEDs. So athletes who break this threshold would be the first tested.
Did the Missouri tutor tell you that?
The evidence against Clemson speaks for itself. The hal-life of Ostarine keeps more players/coaches from getting caught. No matter what college football program is planning or just allowing this, it has to stop. That includes Alabama of course why would they get a pass? I consider your reply exactly what is needed from fans and media
Alabama players drug test wasn’t for PEDs…
Where would would college football be without Mr Sanctimonious White Knight to come galloping in to tell us how to feel?
Yep-the guy who makes a nice living off young men getting CTE, for very little compensation, is offended by a metaphor. 10 virtue signal points to Paw
Simile-missed that word in the quote
He makes a living off of being in the media because you know he’s not a coach or doesn’t own a team.
Yeah-so maybe he shouldn’t be such a triggered hypocrite. He’s cashing in on players who will suffer greatly later in life and never once discusses CTE prevention or the fact that the people and orgs profiting from their suffering aren’t covering medical costs. Similar to how the medical costs of 9/11 first responders got stiffed.
Not bringing attention to issues he can influence to avoid to avoid rocking the boat whilst feigning outrage over situations he can’t (9/11 attacks) is why he’s virtue signaling here.
I get what you’re saying. Dabo, I thought you were talking about Paul. I agree totally.
What??? So comparing yourself to a mass murderer is cool? Oh ok
And the perpetually offended kvetch yet again
It was a joke son, I say a joke. Do da do da
Exactly. This isn’t apology worthy.
Yea a joke about a person who killed so many people and the first responders that are literally fighting the disease attributed to that day. Y’all are hypocrites
as long as you reserve the same level of anger to other coaches or people who make silly statements it’s cool, but we all know you are championing this cause because it’s convenient. If you criticized Saban just as intently for comparing Bama loss to 9/11, I’ll just say “my bad.”
She’s PC. It’s a big deal to that group. The rest of us are smart enough to realize it was a harmless attempt at a joke.
Actually I’m championing this because my family is from New York City, and where affected by this. Both of my parents are retired navy, and were affected by this, this day is forever burned in my memory, Hell im from Virginia Beach where the seal team that killed him base location is 5 mins from my house. I care because I live in the real world and care about people. I can give a flying F about football. I care because those that put their lives on the line that day are fighting for healthcare to save their lives so before you try to make assumptions why don’t you ask first bisco loco
LSUSMC bro why are you stalking me. You are pressed like a panini. Lol. Yea these jokes aren’t harmless to those affected. Like I said before unless you have the balls to tell a 1st responder that day that comparing yourself to Bin Laden is a harmless joke while they are fighting for their healthcare then you are nothing more than a keyboard warrior!
I haven’t heard anyone outside of the media or bleeding heart liberals complain about this, and definitely not to the degree that you are. I’m a retired Marine. We have thicker skin than the average liberal that does nothing but complain. You keep talking like you are above everyone else. The rest of the folks, like those first responders, perform the action that you simply talk about. You aren’t being stalked. You responded to me and others. You just don’t like the responses because we don’t agree with your silly takes. You keep trying though. There are a few other liberals here, so I’m sure you’ll get some support.
It’s above me now
Good grief, lighten up Finebaum. I guess the the butt whipping of Bama has hurt him beyond repair.
It’s a PC society these days and it ain’t PC to make a joke using that guys name. Dabo has been lambasted by a lot of talking heads. Finebaum is just the obecthey quoted. They could have picked any one of a dozen others. Still it’s the thin skin society on the far left that led to this.
How about all those far left black men on the football team you support?…right!!!, they don’t matter cause they’re just there to entertain you!!! While the game is ongoing they’re yours to root for but after the game is over you probably start back up with your lambasting of their friends and family members….typical
you must be one of the leftwing loony tunes. You brought race into it. Not me. Get back in your hole loser.
You must be one of those right wing, men’s room shoe tapping, closeted morons. Now crawl back in that used hole you came out of, snowflake.
Your racist categorizing is showing. You probably shouldn’t assume a person’s political beliefs based on the color of their skin.
What are you even talking about? You really convinced yourself of all of that from Fuzzy’s comment?
If a millennial woman were a man Swinney would be the result, he acts a Instagram attention seeking narcissistic millennial woman.
Yet he owns your tough guy coach.
Don’t listen to Cola. There are some in our fanbase that are too butthurt at Swinney to recognize that he is a good coach.
Call me insensitive, but I thought this was funny…
Youre not insensitive, you have a sense of humor.
Yes because people dying is funny
Who said anything about dying? Dabo isn’t endorsing terrorism for Pete’s sake!
Comparing yourself to a terrorist that cause the deaths of thousands is certainly endorsing him. So question for those 1st responders that are fighting for healthcare because of the disease that have riddled their body, are you gonna tell them this is no big deal lighten up? No so keep that same energy.
No doubt this was a joke in extremely bad taste, but Dabo is in no way endorsing Osama. Be serious. Was it dumb of him? Without question. Is he tacitly supporting him by making this joke? Obviously not.
People unknowingly endorse people everyday. I’m certain he didn’t do it intentionally, nevertheless he did it. People on here that are going after Paul trying to make light of the “joke” are just as trash as the joke.
Endorse: declare one’s public approval or support of.
It is by definition impossible to unknowingly endorse a person or cause. Thus, your argument is invalid.
You certainly can. Example: people who voted for trump endorsed his presidency. They also endorsed his sexism, racism, & xenophobia. Now either they did it because they agree with those things or they knew those things about him and it wasn’t a deal breaker or you didn’t know in that case unknowingly endorsing racism, sexism, and xenophobia. Got it, if you need further explanation be sure to come on back!!
Also this happens a lot with social media celebrity endorsements so much the the FTC has investigated. I’m glad you know how to look up words in the dictionary but you need to learn how to apply those definitions as well. Unknowingly endorsing someone or thing means you literally did it by accident or did not have all the information, duh!
This take is beyond moronic. There was no endorsement and everyone with the ability to actually think knows this. That leaves a few people here out.
Ability to think.
Again I need yall to understand critical thinking. This is going way over your head. Comparing yourself in an endearing way to another person is an endorsement of that person. He probably doesn’t endorse terrorism but that’s what Bin Laden is known for. Now unless you are man enough to tell the 1st responders or the families that have been affected that this joke is no big deal then maybe you shouldn’t be so dismissive of Dabo’s comment. It was disgusting and irresponsible. Period.
Still moronic. He didn’t compare himself in an endearing way. He said he was persona non grata. To say he “probably doesn’t endorse terrorism” is the most ridiculous comment in this entire section.
The definition of endorse is EXTREMELY clear: Endorsing is an intentional act. And by the way, people that voted for Donald Trump did not vote for sexism, racism, or Xenophobia. To have that take is just ignorant.
Franky, associating this with politics at all is a borderline scumbag move.
Let me help you out @LSUSMC, the “probably doesn’t endorse terrorism” was sarcasm. I know that went over your head. He certainly did compare himself in an endearing way. Like how do you compare yourself to Bin Laden and not have that statement be endearing??? I really want to hear your answer.
@imissSECcountry Actually, an endorsement can be intentional and unintentional. Actually, people that voted for Donald Trump did vote for racism, sexism, and xenophobia. Now they may have voted for him because of his charisma but voting for him also means voting for his policies. Which have been xenophobic, sexist, and homophobic and he has always been racist. So you might not agree with those things voting for him means you unintentionally accept those policies that have those underlying motives. See what I did there. If you voted for him you clearly didn’t have a problem with him being racist, which means you need to evaluate yourself. Actually, I used an example of celebrities and the FTC but you must have missed that one, instead you decided to comment on the political one?? And this is all political because of Duh Bin Laden. Someone is triggered. Seriously, you know common sense is free.
Sir, the English language disagrees. Look up the definition of endorse. I didn’t make it up. Endorsing is ALWAYS an intentional act.
Unless you go and make a new language with your own rules, you are simply wrong.
Sweetheart since you clearly aren’t understanding what unintentional endorsement is. It is merely not fully knowing or understanding what you are endorsing. Unknowingly endorsing something is by accident and it certainly happens every day with celebrities. I’m glad you know how to use a dictionary but let’s try to use our brain and catch up. So
Ok, whatever. Endorsement is deliberate, bottom line. “Unintentional Endorsement” is contradictory.
Your motives here are noble, I believe, but you are interpreting this situation all wrong. By making this joke, Dabo isn’t lending credibility to Bin Laden or terrorist organizations. He was making a comparison on how much people in Alabama hated him for whooping their team. So, the joke actually recognizes that people hate Bin Laden and what he stood for.
At the end of the day, the joke was in bad taste. But in no way did it insult the troops, our country, or our leaders. You can stay angry at Dabo and everyone that chuckled at his joke if you want, but everyone else is moving on.
Ignorance is bliss, especially when it concerns the far left. You clowns don’t make the rules. All words have official definitions. You should try looking up those words that obviously confuse you. And if that was your attempt at sarcasm, you should look that up too.
@imissSECcountry Endorsements aren’t always intentional so no its not contradictory. Just because you refuse to understand how you can accidentally do something doesn’t mean you’re right, just means you’re ignorant. I’m not interpreting it in any way. I said the joke was trash, I said comparing himself (inadvertently endorsing) he was trash. Reading is fundamental. You can certainly go back and read all my comments since you were late to the party. I know what he meant all my comments were on how trash the comment was. Again please read my comments before you comment lol. He definitely did insult the troops, the first responders, and the family. He did it inadvertently. Again see what I did there lol.
@LSUSMC what are you even talking about at this point? Who said I was a democrat?? If you don’t agree with what Trump as a person that makes you a democrat?? The logic. I didn’t say anything about the Republican Party only used trump as an example. Make it make sense Jesus. Someone is TRIGGERED. Be blessed.
It’s definitely you that is triggered. You always show up here for the social issues and always represent the far left view. Trump is a horrible human being, but so was the person he was running against. Pick your poison.
@LSUSMC What is the far left?? And what social issues have I “shown” up for and then what is the far left position on these issues? If you are going to “accuse” me of something then please be specific. And if you don’t know let me help you. I can choose to comment and not comment on anything I choose. Am I going to comment on a story that has to do with Vandy? Probably not because it isn’t relative to my life. I comment on things I have views about. I know *mind blown* lol. Who died and made you secretary of the Saturday Down South comment section lol. So since again you didn’t mind the sexism, xenophobia, racism, ableism. Just say that lol.
Leave it LSUSMC. Arguing with a fool helps nobody.
If fool means I know how to articulate myself, back up my comments with examples, and make you look dumb then a fool I will be imissSECcountry!
But you have NOT brought foward facts, you refuse to accept the logical fallacies of your arguments, and you have repeatedly incinuated that those that disagree with you are bigots.
I believe that virtually every poster on this site would agree that you have by no means made me look a fool. You have done that to yourself.
Have a wonderful day.
First and foremost the only person I called a bigot was Trump, not if you are feeling some guilt and somehow think that applies to you well then that sounds like a personal problem bro. Saying that you didn’t have a problem with racism when you voted for Trump doesn’t mean you are a bigot it just means you are a part of the problem that racism is alive and thriving. Those are facts, if it makes you uncomfortable then you need to evaluate why that is so. But that is above me. That is between you and your God. Secondly just because you don’t understand that people do things by accident or inadvertently doesn’t mean that those scenarios don’t exist it just means you are stubborn and think you are always right. I mean if it doesn’t exist then why was the FTC investigating??? They investigate and crack down on fallacies. You see the difference between you and me, I use real world examples, and you quote the dictionary. Its okay to get schooled, it happens. Sure I didn’t big guy. But you have a great day!
He didn’t insult the troops or first responders….Are you serving now or have ever served in the military?
Impeach Swinney!!!!
Far from a Clemson fan here. But dang society is sensitive. I’m so sick of every little word hurting people feelings.
Good joke Dabo
Then why does this country remember 9/11 every year. Don’t be hypocritical when it’s convenient
I get it if you don’t like finebaum that’s fine but this is bigger than sports. People died that day, in the wars after, and the 1st responders are literally dying of disease attributed to that day. They are literally fighting, like the met with the judiciary committee yesterday, for healthcare to fight the sickness they have developed from helping and saving lives. Have some respect. And y’all call yourselves Americans. This is bigger than sports. Some of y’all are disgusting. But I bet y’all will be quick to criticize someone kneeling during the anthem??? Hypocrites.
Again, moronic.
And what about it. Are you telling those 1st responders that just were on capitol hill fighting for healthcare to cover their cancer treatments that his joke is no big deal??? Nah, because you are a coward on a computer! Try again clown.
Fix your panties. You sound ridiculous. One plus one too often equals three for you sensitive types. He didn’t crack on the first responders or the 9-11 victims.
You know you keep commenting without saying anything at all. You know you have the ability to offend someone or be callous towards them with directly mentioning them. Lord I can tell you didn’t go very far in school lol.
I say plenty. I’m not surprised you don’t understand.
Ok baby boy
Baby boy? How cute coming from the queen of whining.
Sir, it’s above me now
It’s a joke; just go with it… “Geronimo EKIA”
Please let me know when Nick Saban has responded to the outcry when he he considered his loss to La Monroe as devastating as 9/11 or pearl Harbour. Thanks in advance:
Courtesy of ESPN—
Saban References Pearl Harbor and 9/11 as references:
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama fans aren’t the only ones
treating the Louisiana-Monroe loss as a monumental event.
Coach Nick Saban described the humbling defeat in almost
apocalyptic terms Monday, mentioning the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and
Pearl Harbor in talking about how his team must rebound like
America did from a “catastrophic event.”
“Changes in history usually occur after some kind of
catastrophic event,” Saban said. “It may be 9/11, which sort of
changed the spirit of America relative to catastrophic events.
Pearl Harbor kind of got us ready for World War II, and that was a
catastrophic event.”
If the comparisons seem over the top, well, it is Iron Bowl
week.
A Saban spokesman said the coach chose the 9/11 and Pearl Harbor
references to illustrate this could be a pivotal week for the
Crimson Tide.
Football spokesman Jeff Purinton said in a statement to The
Associated Press. “The message was that true spirit and unity
become evident in the most difficult of times. Those were two
tremendous examples that everyone can identify with.”
The latest defeat was definitely a low-point, especially
following on the heels of losses to No. 1 LSU and Mississippi
State. It led Saban to another non-football analogy.
“They talk about alcoholics and people like that who never ever
change until they hit rock bottom,” Saban said. “Well, they
change because when they hit rock bottom they have an awareness,
they have an acceptance and a commitment to change.
Good stuff.
Notice how the ultra liberal Alabama fan has no comment here as it doesn’t fit her agenda. Typical of her ilk.
And still he doesn’t dare come down here…
Well first of all He is a She. Secondly y’all are pressed on convinced y’all wanna piece of me. I’m good though. Lastly, please refer to the above comment where I was asked about this very topic and gave my reply.
P.S. this article is about Dabo but I know why are salty about Saban, nevertheless I was in high school when he made these comments. But again refer to above where I addressed this topic with a simple one word reply.
P.S.S. I didn’t scroll this far because I had to deal with replying to you 2 stalkers on multiple comments lol
Great day!
Are y’all done because I’m tired of schooling y’all..
Schooling? That’s comical, but so typical of a liberal.
Siiiiirrrrrr, it’s above me now!!!! Lol
I am officially convinced this character is actually a Troll.
I don’t think she’s a troll. She’s real, but she mainly comes here to comment on social issues and represent the left. I have even seen a few football related comments. I crack on her pretty harsh at times, but her convictions are real.