Cecil Hurt is the most well-known beat writer covering athletics for the University of Alabama. When he speaks, most people listen.
Well, Hurt certainly spoke on Tuesday during The Paul Finebaum Show. First, he was asked about Alabama’s players and fans dealing with the extreme heat against New Mexico State this past Saturday.
Once that response was given, as well as Hurt going into detail about LSU being able to set its own kickoff times, the Crimson Tide beat writer was asked by Finebaum about this comment on Tuesday morning from Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn:Quote(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1138249880718249984/JhKp3Pj3_normal.jpg) (https://twitter.com/Kyle__Boone)
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Alabama complained Monday about being put in a noon kickoff vs. Southern Miss, setting up Gus Malzahn for an all-time press conference subtweet.
"6 p.m. kick. Personally I wish it was at noon so we'd have more time to prepare for our next opponent."
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So, what did Hurt have to say about that subtle, yet obvious shade? Well, you can see for yourself below.Quote(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1163926153570263050/bHl34_aV_normal.jpg) (https://twitter.com/finebaum)
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The fact that Malzahn was taking a shot at Alabama’s complaints despite the health-related dynamic came off as insensitive. Hurt’s response only echos what most people were already thinking.
More than likely, this will not be the last time we hear about the scheduling and kickoff issues in the SEC.
i still say fuck Gus.Maybe after a 6 pack or so....but
I had this discussion on book faxes today. This is about the most lame assed controversy" I can think of. Game time smack? Really??? That rubs anyone the wrong way? How fucking stupid.Dumber than Trump's weather map? That "controversy" is about the most asinine thing I've ever heard of.
ooooh he really got us with that one.Some of the comments on the book faxes were just so face-palm worthy, it was ridiculous. Most were along the lines of:
Some of the comments on the book faxes were just so face-palm worthy, it was ridiculous. Most were along the lines of:Maybe that will kick off at 11 AM due to one team's record being such a dumpster fire. Who am I kidding? CBS will never pass an opportunity to blow the Tide on national television.
"Don't think this won't be bulletin board material come Arn Bowl time."
Yeah, I can see the Tide coming out of the tunnel now with a raging mad on and chanting, "Starting Time....Starting Time...Starting Time"
Nothing fires a team and fan base up like starting time smack.
What is your take on the play of the offensive line?
“If you really look, really the positives, both second halves (of the first two games), we played really good football and we finished really good. There were no pre-snap penalties -- we improved there. We haven’t had a holding penalty so there’s a lot of good things going on up front and I think you will see that grow as the season goes on.â€
I gotta be honest I thought Malzahn's dig was funny as fuck. He has surprised me twice this year with the pass at Oregon and the comments.That's just it. It was a funny dig. It means nothing more than take a little shot at my rival. Good fun. lol lulz roflcopter
Course there is still this
I'm hoping it keeps happening...but I doubt it.
They call em' "The Turnstile Gang"
Matadors don't get holding penalties.
Ole!