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[AUChizad]

http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/64333/florida-assistant-calls-nick-saban-the-devil

Florida assistant calls Nick Saban the devil
May, 16, 2013

By Edward Aschoff | ESPN.com

Nick Saban is getting picked on again.

Alabama's head coach just can't seem to catch a break this spring when it comes to name-calling. First, Vanderbilt coach James Franklin called him "Nicky Satan" during a high school banquet. Now, Florida offensive line coach Tim Davis, who coached under Saban while with the NFL's Miami Dolphins, called Saban "the devil himself" at a booster club meeting Tuesday.

Here's what Davis said about Saban:

    "I've always wanted to work with Will [Muschamp]," Davis said. "Will's got a plan. Will coached under the devil himself for seven years. I only did three. He did seven. And his DNA is not any different than Nick."


So, really, he was trying to compliment Muschamp by comparing him to the top coach in college football. Maybe referring to Saban as the Prince of Darkness is a little extreme, but we all know that coaches will say just about anything to get the home crowd going at booster club meetings. It's part of the act. It's all in fun.

Franklin apologized for his remark -- which I really don't think he needed to -- and made it clear that he was joking. When you're on top, everyone is going to take shots. Picking at Saban is harmless because he has no reason to be upset about what's said about him.

He's on top. He's looking down at everyone, and he's too busy preparing his team for a third straight national title run. I'm sure he laughs these kinds of comments off. He may even enjoy them a little bit.

Davis also went after Saban's personality, which is always a topic of conversation:

    "[Muschamp]'s like the other guy, but he's got a personality," Davis said. "He'll smile at you. He'll talk to you. You understand? That's what he's all about. That's Will. I'm proud to work for him."


It's all sticks and stones with Saban, and I'm sure he couldn't care less about what any coach playfully says about him.

[Buzz Killington]

But PAAAAAAWWWL, we don't pay hem fer his sparklin' personality, we jest pays him to win baw games!

[The Prowler]

Mark May, and essentially ESPN, sure as fuck didn't think it was done tongue in cheek. So, basically say anything about uat and/or saban then have the entire sporting world standing on your shoulders until you offer a apology.

[Pell City Tiger]

Uncle Fester was angrily spewing spittle by the gallons when he covered this story the other night.

I've got his performance saved to memory for the next heckling opportunity I have with him.

[djsimp]

Realistically, yes, comparing anyone to the devil will be seen as bad in "society". I guess the part where dude actually complimented Saban was overlooked? Pfft. Sounds like another story manufactured from nothing. I guess the old "Auburn is the worst program in the history of man" has been played out for 2013.

[Buzz Killington]

Uncle Fester was angrily spewing spittle by the gallons when he covered this story the other night.

I've got his performance saved to memory for the next heckling opportunity I have with him.

I swear to all that is Holy, I will not leave early the next time around!

[Pell City Tiger]

I swear to all that is Holy, I will not leave early the next time around!

I'm holding you to it!

[Tiger Wench]

I swear to all that is Holy, I will not leave early the next time around!

Watching PCT heckle Shithead was the one of the few bright spots of that miserable game.  Epic.