A Reader Calls the Finebaum Show
by Richard Pittman
on Jul 17, 2008 6:30 AM CDT
I was listening to the Paul Finebam Show yesterday on my way home from work, and a guy called in to talk about discipline issues on the Bama team. He clearly had read this blog entry where I discussed Saban's odd reputation as a disciplinarian. He echoed virtually every point I made in that post. I thought, "People are going to think that's me." But he never mentioned this blog.
He talked about the trouble Melvin Oliver got into at LSU. He talked about Saban's embracing Ricky Williams in Miami. He talked about how Bama fans assumed he was a strict disciplinarian because he's always frowning. He talked about Saban taking the attitude at LSU that if you stay out of jail and stay academically eligible, you were alright with him. The caller even agreed with me that that's not a bad attitude to take, as it respects players' rights to live their lives as they see fit within certain parameters.
So, should I be proud that I convinced someone of the rightness of my point, or disappointed that I wasn't credited for my original work?
In other news, rumors are swirling that a young backup offensive lineman may no longer be with the team. It would be bad news if true, at least for the future of the offensive line, and possibly the present as well if there are any injuries to the unit this year. More as it develops.
The Series titled "Big Weekend in Recruiting" continues this afternoon with Part 1 of Part 2.
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Didn't hear the call, not really listening to Finebaum in the Summer
I thought the points you made on the issue were on the money, and you should probably be flattered that people agree with your opinion. There really is no way Bama fans can hang on to the Saban is a tough disciplinarian company line with Bama players going in and out of jail on a weekly basis. I know I would credit you and your site if I referenced it, but I don’t really think its very realistic to expect it in the blogosphere. It wasn’t me anyway, I am not a strong caller to radio shows.
by RF on Jul 17, 2008 9:13 AM CDT 0 recs
don't worry too much about it
I would be honored if someone used my views on talk radio. He really should have done the right thing by mentioning you because you did all the work and all he did was read. But as RF said, it isn’t realistic.
by jimherehi on Jul 17, 2008 10:31 AM CDT 0 recs
Stole
I listened to the show, and you are right. He said almost word-for-word what you wrote. I was listening the whole time and thinking about what you had previously wrote. Good Stuff!
by Kenny483 on Jul 17, 2008 11:20 AM CDT 0 recs
It was me!!!!!!
Naaaaa….I live in Texas. Who’s Finebaum? ;-)
by Totally Spoil on Jul 17, 2008 1:52 PM CDT 0 recs
up 
Not a Finebaum listener myself...
...but I’d be kind of pissed if someone used something I wrote to to make themselves sound good on a call in show.
by Todd on Jul 17, 2008 10:09 PM CDT 0 recs
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