Tigers X - Number one Source to Talk Auburn Tigers Sports
Pat Dye Field => War Damn Eagle => Topic started by: The Prowler on July 06, 2010, 06:34:03 PM
-
and this is going to be HUGE. Maybe only in Alabama, Louisiana, Ohio and West Virginia. But, huge nontheless.
Finebaum: Nick Saban grants unusual access for upcoming film
Published: Tuesday, July 06, 2010, 6:01 AM Updated: Tuesday, July 06, 2010, 11:10 AM
Paul Finebaum
Last fall, Nick Saban was among several prominent college coaches who had cameos in the critically acclaimed movie "The Blind Side." The movie was nominated for Best Picture and Sandra Bullock won the Oscar for Best Actress.
This fall, Alabama's head football coach plays the leading man in a feature film that will lift the curtain on and perhaps reveal untold mysteries about one of the game's most compelling figures.
(http://rwrant.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/WILLOW-fanart_poster.jpg)
Alabama head coach Nick Saban gave unprecedented access to the documentary makers behind "Nick Saban: Gamechanger."
A film on Saban and his career will debut on the big screen in late August in a limited theatre run. The première of "Nick Saban: Gamechanger'" is scheduled for August 24 with an expected general public debut several days later.
The film, produced by Flashlight Media Group of Memphis, delves into uncharted waters with Saban and interviews those closest to the two-time national championship coach.
"We will go behind the curtain and show who he is, where he comes from and how he became the person he is today," said Grant Guffin, one of the film's producers. "We want to show the influences that shaped his organizational philosophy, how the operation runs on a day-to-day basis and how he's been able to have such great success.'"
The movie will also be available on DVD after the theater run ends. Flashlight Media Group produced a five DVD set on Alabama football in 2008 called "Defining Moments."
What's remarkable about this project is the unfettered access the intensely private Saban granted to the producers. For instance, Saban allowed a crew of three (two camera and one audio person) to camp out in his office on A-Day weekend, shooting staff meetings, film sessions and scenes in the locker room while trailing him throughout the scrimmage. The crew later filmed Saban at a gathering at his house.
The filmmakers also flew with Saban in May to California where he and Texas coach Mack Brown shot an ESPN promo for College Game Day. They followed Saban during an emotional homecoming back to West Virginia where the coach was honored by Gov. Joe Manchin, a boyhood friend. Saban even allowed the crew to spend time with him at Lake Burton, his summer vacation home in Georgia.
"There were times when we shut down in deference to the situation and to be respectful,'" Guffin said. "But to his credit, the access has been phenomenal."
So how did this come about? How did a small production house in Memphis go where no other media outlet ever has?
It started with the success of the "Defining Moments" project. It didn't hurt that Guffin and his partner, Trey Reynolds, had connections to the state. Guffin is from Birmingham and has worked in the media in Alabama before heading to Memphis. Reynolds is also from Alabama.
However, the real connection was Jimmy Sexton, Saban's mega-agent, who happens to live in Memphis, was aware of the "Defining Moments" project and liked the pitch.
"We created a proposal and approached Coach Saban through Jimmy," Reynolds said. Then, they met with Saban to gain his trust. And we're off.
Reynolds said there will no narration in the film. It will be a collection of video and a steady stream of interviews. Included are Saban's former boss Bill Belichick, along with Bill Parcells, Joe Namath, Bobby Bowden, Jimbo Fisher, Mal Moore, Dr. Robert Witt, Sexton and several of Saban's former players.
The producers also interviewed former Alabama coaches Ray Perkins and Gene Stallings. Several of Saban's current assistants were also interviewed.
"Documentary is the best definition of what this is," Guffin said. "We will let the participants tell the story and people can formulate their own conclusions."
The film's sponsors, including Ford and Coca-Cola, have helped underwrite production costs.
After being behind the camera for months watching Saban, were there any surprises?
"He is personable," Guffin said. "When he is away from work, he likes to have fun, cut up. On the job, he is as focused as a laser beam."
Reynolds agreed.
"The first time you're around him, I thought it would be a bit of mystery, to see what kind of person he would be. But it was cool to see him up close. He has a great sense of humor, very witty and obviously, likes to have a good time."
Reynolds said Saban likes to talk music at the lake when relaxing (The Eagles are his favorite rock group). He also likes to get his hands dirty in the garden (planting roses).
"But he pays great attention to detail," Reynolds said. "He's always on the move. Doesn't like to sit still."
That includes his daily lunch at the office.
Guffin said during lunch, while Saban is chomping down (usually a chef salad), someone is always there briefing him on recruiting or something else.
"As a fly on the wall, I was amazed at his ability to manage so many details at once," Guffin said. "Managing a program of this size and with so many people wanting his time, Saban does a remarkable job of staying focused on what it takes to win. I think what drives him is understanding that human nature is to be mediocre, not to succeed. The driving force in his life is to succeed and have those around him succeed."
All of that, and more, will be coming to a theatre near you.
http://blog.al.com/press-register-sports/2010/07/finebaum_nick_saban_grants_unu.html (http://blog.al.com/press-register-sports/2010/07/finebaum_nick_saban_grants_unu.html)
-
(http://media.al.com/alphotos/photo/-0601e47473e27d02_custom_665xauto.jpg)
(http://media.al.com/kevin-scarbinsky/photo/chizik-saban-pregame-handshakejpg-29c1a9c188e4c3bc_large.jpg)
(http://media.al.com/kevin-scarbinsky/photo/chizik-saban-1215jpg-8c7b8935a6e43dc3_large.jpg)
-
The film, produced by Flashlight Media Group of Memphis, delves into uncharted waters with Saban and interviews those closest to the two-time national championship coach.
What's remarkable about this project is the unfettered access the intensely private Saban granted to the producers.
Fuckin Finebaum...
You'd think Saban just invented the wheel with this "outside the box" documentary that is just a feature length version of Auburn Football: Every Day, instead of weekly.
-
Fuckin Finebaum...
You'd think Saban just invented the wheel with this "outside the box" documentary that is just a feature length version of Auburn Football: Every Day, instead of weekly.
Auburn invented documentaries!!!
The difference I see here is producers approached Saban and the university about doing this. It wasn't the brainchild of somebody at the university.
-
Auburn invented documentaries!!!
The difference I see here is producers approached Saban and the university about doing this. It wasn't the brainchild of somebody at the university.
I bet you think that's an important distinction too don't you?
-
Auburn invented documentaries!!!
The difference I see here is producers approached Saban and the university about doing this. It wasn't the brainchild of somebody at the university.
No Saban did!!!
-
No Saban did!!!
So RWS lied to further an agenda?
-
I bet you think that's an important distinction too don't you?
Really, it doesn't matter to me. I just felt the need to address where Chizad's comment was going. I mean, there have been thousands of documentaries done on thousands of people. This isn't any different.
-
Really, it doesn't matter to me. I just felt the need to address where Chizad's comment was going. I mean, there have been thousands of documentaries done on thousands of people. This isn't any different.
Tell that to Paul Finebaum.
Saban invented the documentary.
-
I'd imagine this is kinda like the 3 rules of real estate thing. In both Auburn and Alabama's case, the target here is 1 and only 1 thing, recruiting. Whether or not this was Saban's idea or not, he said yes to it and did so for this and only this reason.
-
Tell that to Paul Finebaum.
Saban invented the documentary.
You act as if your characterization of it was so much better than Finebaum's. It's not like AU's series for numerous reasons. It's just another documentary about another person. If somebody wants to make it out to be more or less, they are just wrong.
-
The difference I see here is producers approached Saban and the university about doing this. It wasn't the brainchild of somebody at the university.
No, but it was the brainchild of two people that are, more than likely, bammer fans. bammer fans that have, more than likely, actually gone to a football game on campus of their favorite University. They probably got the idea from the prodding of the bammer's mouthpiece, Paul Fuckhead.
-
No, but it was the brainchild of two people that are, more than likely, bammer fans. bammer fans that have, more than likely, actually gone to a football game on campus of their favorite University. They probably got the idea from the prodding of the bammer's mouthpiece, Paul Fuckhead.
I swear, I can't wait until he finally goes to a game so you guys can stop with that.
-
I swear, I can't wait until he finally goes to a game so you guys can stop with that.
Maybe you can take him?
-
Maybe you can take him?
I'd take anyone, why wouldn't I? I've even contemplating making it to Auburn this year also. I've heard tailgating is the best in the SEC from more than one fanbase. Figured I could at least share the winnings of last years BFTC contest with some of the winners. Who do you think would punch me out first, dj?
-
I'd take anyone, why wouldn't I? I've even contemplating making it to Auburn this year also. I've heard tailgating is the best in the SEC from more than one fanbase. Figured I could at least share the winnings of last years BFTC contest with some of the winners. Who do you think would punch me out first, dj?
That would be JR.
-
I'd take anyone, why wouldn't I? I've even contemplating making it to Auburn this year also. I've heard tailgating is the best in the SEC from more than one fanbase. Figured I could at least share the winnings of last years BFTC contest with some of the winners. Who do you think would punch me out first, dj?
Trust me - he could. But he won't.
-
Trust me - he could. But he won't.
If getting punched by a man who was compelled to do so because of how mad he got online is included in the price of admission and 4 hour drive, you're probably right. So how about it, should I show up and defend my honor and take everybody on and try to beat everyone up and do all the rest of the things I thought was cool when I was 10?
-
If getting punched by a man who was compelled to do so because of how mad he got online is included in the price of admission and 4 hour drive, you're probably right. So how about it, should I show up and defend my honor and take everybody on and try to beat everyone up and do all the rest of the things I thought was cool when I was 10?
My Daddy can beat up your Daddy.
-
I'd take anyone, why wouldn't I? I've even contemplating making it to Auburn this year also.
Which game would you come for?
Clemson?
UGA?
LSU?
Bama?....oh, wait, that one's in Tuscaloosa this year.
-
If getting punched by a man who was compelled to do so because of how mad he got online is included in the price of admission and 4 hour drive, you're probably right. So how about it, should I show up and defend my honor and take everybody on and try to beat everyone up and do all the rest of the things I thought was cool when I was 10?
If you brought all the beer and food, you would be ok. We will handle the BBQ!
-
Which game would you come for?
Clemson?
UGA?
LSU?
Bama?....oh, wait, that one's in Tuscaloosa this year.
I vote for the Arkansas game.
-
I vote for the Arkansas game.
Aaahh...you are wise in the ways of choice. Call Mr. Titz and set up the tailgate.
-
Aaahh...you are wise in the ways of choice. Call Mr. Titz and set up the tailgate.
Oh shit...boartitz is involved?
Bring the funk...and the noise, sir.
-
Oh poop...boartitz is involved?
Bring the funk...and the noise, sir.
Brief thread hijack. How's the beach today? Just give me a little taste. A little sumpn' sumpn'.
-
Brief thread hijack. How's the beach today? Just give me a little taste. A little sumpn' sumpn'.
Crystal clear water and sugar-white beaches.
If I run by there today, I'll send you a pic.
-
Crystal clear water and sugar-white beaches.
If I run by there today, I'll send you a pic.
Bless you my sun
-
I'd take anyone, why wouldn't I? I've even contemplating making it to Auburn this year also. I've heard tailgating is the best in the SEC from more than one fanbase. Figured I could at least share the winnings of last years BFTC contest with some of the winners. Who do you think would punch me out first, dj?
http://www.whitesmoke.com/ (http://www.whitesmoke.com/)
-
Bless you my sun
REALLY?!?
-
Oh shit...boartitz is involved?
Bring the funk...and the noise, sir.
I'll need a designated driver.
This could pan out. One of the jobs I am looking at is in Tuscaloosa.
-
REALLY?!?
Lick my hefty nutt sack.
-
I'll need a designated driver.
You've come to the wrong place, kemo sabe.
-
Lick my hefty nutt sack.
No problemo can I get your wifes number? She will need to get them out of her purse.
-
No problemo can I get your wifes number? She will need to get them out of her purse.
They're not in her purse. They're in a mason jar on her desk at work. So, suck it Trebek.
-
Which game would you come for?
Clemson?
UGA?
LSU?
Bama?....oh, wait, that one's in Tuscaloosa this year.
If I had my choice with no worries about a scheduling conflict I would have to go with Arky. I don't think I'm a half bad person when not behind a computer, I think given some sportsmanship, some of us may even get along. I'd want to start that at a game that boartitz is conducting the tailgaiting with the sauce I had just won off him from the Bama/Arky game.
-
I think Im actually looking at the Clemson game. My wife has never been to a college football game and what better one than at doozy right off the bat.
-
If I had my choice with no worries about a scheduling conflict I would have to go with Arky. I don't think I'm a half bad person when not behind a computer, I think given some sportsmanship, some of us may even get along. I'd want to start that at a game that boartitz is conducting the tailgaiting with the sauce I had just won off him from the Bama/Arky game.
Admitting that you're a juvenile, asshole, jerk because the computer and internet provide you with the safety to be so, is a big step in recovery. One has to wonder though if you're willing to "grow a pair and take your lumps" if you have the nuts to show your mug in person.
-
Admitting that you're a juvenile, asshole, jerk because the computer and internet provide you with the safety to be so, is a big step in recovery. One has to wonder though if you're willing to "grow a pair and take your lumps" if you have the nuts to show your mug in person.
You really do take this a lot more seriously than I do. I admit I push some peoples buttons on here, if that pisses you off than I can understand that. If after you stand up and walk away from your computer you're still pissed, now there's a problem.
-
You really do take this a lot more seriously than I do. I admit I push some peoples buttons on here, if that pisses you off than I can understand that. If after you stand up and walk away from your computer you're still pissed, now there's a problem.
What if when after you stand up, you:
Punch a hole in the wall.
Kick the dog.
Curse out the next person that you see.
Pop the movie Roadhouse into your VCR, then pace back and forth while watching it.
Jump into the car then peel out of the gravel driveway knocking over your mail box and your next door neighbor's.
Come back home after a few hours of calming yourself down by repeatedly saying to yourself "it's only a message board, it's only a message board, it's only a message board and I could easily beat up that poster that makes me so fuckin' angry."
Then you log back on to TigersX, only to get furious again with the same person?
-
What if when after you stand up, you:
Punch a hole in the wall.
Kick the dog.
Curse out the next person that you see.
Pop the movie Roadhouse into your VCR, then pace back and forth while watching it.
Jump into the car then peel out of the gravel driveway knocking over your mail box and your next door neighbor's.
Come back home after a few hours of calming yourself down by repeatedly saying to yourself "it's only a message board, it's only a message board, it's only a message board and I could easily beat up that poster that makes me so fuckin' angry."
Then you log back on to TigersX, only to get furious again with the same person?
Kaos? That you???
-
You really do take this a lot more seriously than I do. I admit I push some peoples buttons on here, if that pisses you off than I can understand that. If after you stand up and walk away from your computer you're still pissed, now there's a problem.
Or maybe he is just messing with YOU? I got no beef with you personally. As long as you want to dish it out, I will give it right back. And if that doesn't bother you, then we're all cool. And yes, beer and football usually does provide for common ground. I'm not nearly as pissy in person as people think per my posts.
Simp - same spot for Clemson? You ass needs to come to the opener. Quit being a pussy. Might even have a ticket for you if you say please.
-
Or maybe he is just messing with YOU? I got no beef with you personally. As long as you want to dish it out, I will give it right back. And if that doesn't bother you, then we're all cool. And yes, beer and football usually does provide for common ground. I'm not nearly as pissy in person as people think per my posts.
Simp - same spot for Clemson? You ass needs to come to the opener. Quit being a pussy. Might even have a ticket for you if you say please.
Sounds good to me with GK in hand. The opener sounds good but I have to get my balls back from my wife first and then ask for permission.
-
Sounds good to me with GK in hand. The opener sounds good but I have to get my balls back from my wife first and then ask for permission.
I know what you mean....I mean...what?
-
I know what you mean....I mean...what?
I don't blame simp's wife. The dude has like 37 kids and thinks he is gonna sneak out to a ballgame without a care in the world. If you can pull that one off simp, I will buy your beer for a day.
-
I don't blame simp's wife. The dude has like 37 kids and thinks he is gonna sneak out to a ballgame without a care in the world. If you can pull that one off simp, I will buy your beer for a day.
Oh you're really shelling out the $$$ there. What does a 22 pack of Keystone run....like $6.99?
-
Oh you're really shelling out the $$$ there. What does a 22 pack of Keystone run....like $6.99?
The glass-lined can, paired with inflation, actually run it a few Washington's north of that estimate.
-
The glass-lined can, paired with inflation, actually run it a few Washington's north of that estimate.
simp drinks nattys, not keystone. I know - picking nits at this point. 6.99 vs 7.49.
-
simp drinks nattys, not keystone. I know - picking nits at this point. 6.99 vs 7.49.
Icehouse not nattys or keystone. Get it straight fellas. By the way, for special occasions I drink George Killian IR. I got some major honey kiss ass moves to make to get out of the house for that. She is ok with the Clemson game because she is going and she can get away from the little hellions too. Honestly, she probably want mind. She wasnt too happy bout me goin to the A-Day game though considering work had been sending outta town all the time and the little guy was only 2 mths old.
-
Icehouse not nattys or keystone. Get it straight fellas. By the way, for special occasions I drink George Killian IR. I got some major honey kiss ass moves to make to get out of the house for that. She is ok with the Clemson game because she is going and she can get away from the little hellions too. Honestly, she probably want mind. She wasnt too happy bout me goin to the A-Day game though considering work had been sending outta town all the time and the little guy was only 2 mths old.
This is your own fault for not having your squaw trained better.
-
This is your own fault for not having your squaw trained better.
I squaw is trained in Jeet-Kun-Do scalping.
-
Or maybe he is just messing with YOU? I got no beef with you personally. As long as you want to dish it out, I will give it right back. And if that doesn't bother you, then we're all cool. And yes, beer and football usually does provide for common ground. I'm not nearly as pissy in person as people think per my posts.
Simp - same spot for Clemson? You ass needs to come to the opener. Quit being a pussy. Might even have a ticket for you if you say please.
Well said, from one Bob Seger fan to another. Now, how about that pussy JR. Man, what a mommy part.
-
You really do take this a lot more seriously than I do. I admit I push some peoples buttons on here, if that pisses you off than I can understand that. If after you stand up and walk away from your computer you're still pissed, now there's a problem.
Thinking others take you too seriously is part of what makes you a typical troll. Coming here to "push people's buttons", rather than join in intelligent conversation, or joking banter is another. As I posted in your "Let's make a deal thread", (which you abandoned once it was moved from the heavier traffic football forum because it didn't net you the attention you seek once it was moved), your behavior here is typically troll. If you get an ego boost thinking that when people express their irritation, it really means they're taking you too seriously, then have a fucking ball. Again, you're schtick is Troll 101.
-
Well said, from one Bob Seger fan to another. Now, how about that pussy JR. Man, what a mommy part.
E-courage is easy to come by isn't it?
-
E-courage is easy to come by isn't it?
Yes it is. Something tells me we'd all get along just fine at a tailgate though. Call it weird but just a thought.
-
Yes it is. Something tells me we'd all get along just fine at a tailgate though. Call it weird but just a thought.
Nah, it's not the fact he's a bammer, or that he's a bammer posting on an Auburn site. His level of humor and what entertains him is so juvenile, it would shock me if he was capable of acting normal in person. I'm sure he'd not have near the sack in person he acts like he has here. He'd still be easy to pick out as a fucking juvenile moron. It's posts like that one above calling me a mommy part...there's plenty of back and forth here among the members, and it's usually somewhat juvenile even but in a different way. His just comes across like a 12 year old little brother trying too hard to fit in around his older brother's high school Sr friends, instead coming across a pathetic and awkward.
-
Personally, hair-pie is one of my favs.