Carter Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Whether its a joke or just a shock comment, it was said with a straight face. Published November 12, 2012 - 2:30pm“Sometimes, coaches realize the game has passed them by and this is the kind of loss that does that.”I’m paraphrasing, but I still had to laugh during halftime of the Mississippi State-LSU Saturday night when ESPN studio analyst Lou Holtz actually mentioned the words retire and (Nick) Saban in the same sentence. Two weeks ago, Alabama could have beaten the Kansas City Chiefs by two touchdowns according to some pundits and now, after two close games against quality teams in the SEC, the recent three-time national champion coach should all the sudden turn in his loafers and look for a new gig?Talk about overreacting.I love Lou, I really do, but what was the Notre Dame homer thinking when he looked over at Mark May and said those words? Reece Davis chuckled and for good reason. The Crimson Tide will be fine just as long as they know the road to the BCS National Championship Game is no longer in their hands. Saban spoke rather bluntly to reporters after Saturday’s loss, obviously frustrated that his team didn’t bring its best effort against Johnny Football’s Aggies. He didn’t have an excuse for Alabama being punched in the mouth on its on field, other than placing the blame on execution.The Crimson Tide play to a standard each and every week but were quickly knocked off rhythm in the first quarter. With a few schematic changes, Alabama rebounded and play much better the rest of the way, but fell victim to a handful of game-changing plays down the stretch and didn’t have the poise that’s indicative of Saban’s teams. The Aggies forced three turnovers, converted 11-of-18 third downs and found holes in the nation’s top defense. First-year A&M coach Kevin Sumlin revealed the blueprint on how to beat an SEC titan utilizing a fast-paced offense with a prolific quarterback and for his troubles, the Aggies are now the SEC’s sixth Top 10 team.So what’s next for the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide after falling from the ranks of the unbeaten?Regroup and try again. Two wins, a shot at another SEC title and a BCS bowl lie ahead, though it comes as a tough-to-swallow consolation prize to the defending national champions. This season, through 10 weeks, went off without a hitch despite Saban constantly reminding whoever would listen that Alabama was not invincible. A.J. McCarron proved he was human after last week’s Baton Rouge heroics and threw his first picks of the season while the Aggies pounded the hairline crack (exposed by LSU’s Zach Mettenberger in the passing game) with a relentless pace.Part of me thinks Saban expected a challenging game, but in no way considers A&M’s win a sign of things to come in Tuscaloosa. The win was the Aggies’ (8-2, 5-2) first signature victory in an impressive first SEC season and catapulted Manziel to the top of everyone’s Heisman lists. But will A&M be able to contend year-after-year in the West with Alabama and LSU at the top of the pecking order? Time will tell.I wish Lou Holtz wouldn’t have inferred that Saban has lost a step. It’s comical to think he has. What’s really unfortunate is how the Crimson Tide will respond over their next two games against hapless Western Carolina and Auburn. I doubt the Catamounts or Tigers send Dr. Lou a Christmas card next month.http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/2012/whats-next-for-saban-and-alabama/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGDawg710 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Lou Holtz needs to retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawgBone Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Lou Holtz needs to retire.Agree completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJDM Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Lou Holtz needs to die.The sooner the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransack Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Maybe one day ESPN will take that idiot off the air. Til then I won't be tuning in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKat Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 He may have a point -- with the loss, Saban is now only 50 wins above .500 in the past 5 seasons (57-7). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonHairyDawg Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 lou holtz is a bumbling idiot. seriously, he's still breathing??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF89 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Talk about the overreaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Possibly the only thing more ridiculous than all the SEC haters using this Texas A&M win over Bama as "proof" that the SEC is overrated. Two teams with no offense beat A&M in conference play. This is just the nature of the beast. A&M has been a good team, they've just had to overcome not being able to finish games... Sumlin turned that corner here. Lou Holtz has been dancing with absurdity for a long time... I think this tops them all pretty easily though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodiac Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 NOTRE DAME SOUTH CARLINA NATIONUL CHAMPINSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGDawg710 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 NOTRE DAME SOUTH CARLINA NATIONUL CHAMPINSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I can almost feel the spit coming out as I read that sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 And now the Manziel bandwagon keeps growing. Well deserved, no doubt, but funny to see. When I saw this kid play against Florida, I knew he'd be something special. Sumlin may very well be able to win a national title at A&M with Manziel. They need to build depth in the trenches and in that d line for sure though. Hard to deny they were up 20-0 on Bama and still needed Bama to screw up at the end to get the W... but major credit to them boys regardless, winning in T-town is not an easy thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South FL Dawg Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I don't care if he meant it or who said it; this is going to be good. Say what you will about Richt but he has all the self control to laugh that off. Saban otoh appears to have really thin skin. Grabbing the popcorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKat Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 And now the Manziel bandwagon keeps growing. Well deserved, no doubt, but funny to see. When I saw this kid play against Florida, I knew he'd be something special.Sumlin may very well be able to win a national title at A&M with Manziel. They need to build depth in the trenches and in that d line for sure though. Hard to deny they were up 20-0 on Bama and still needed Bama to screw up at the end to get the W... but major credit to them boys regardless, winning in T-town is not an easy thing to do.Manziel is outstanding but he will prove to be much more human next year without two all-world tackles protecting the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpjumper Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Mark Richt has lost control of Lou Holtz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachDawg21 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Holtz just wants Saban to quit so his beloved Notre Dame won't have to face Saban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threepac Daddy Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 And now the Manziel bandwagon keeps growing. Well deserved, no doubt, but funny to see. When I saw this kid play against Florida, I knew he'd be something special.Sumlin may very well be able to win a national title at A&M with Manziel. They need to build depth in the trenches and in that d line for sure though. Hard to deny they were up 20-0 on Bama and still needed Bama to screw up at the end to get the W... but major credit to them boys regardless, winning in T-town is not an easy thing to do.back when florida played tamu i was glad that was there first game, no way florida beats tamu later in the season. tamu is going to be a force in the sec if they can get that florida, georgia, bama pipeline in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnex Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I thought I remembered Holtz saying that Nichk has reached the point at which "winning" is just a feeling of relief, and losing is a constant knot in your stomach that almost nevere goes away. And that when coach's get to that point it feels like it is time to step away. But I honestly wasn't paying real close attention to the studio show this past weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richham Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I quit acknowledging his rants 5 years ago. He is straight up crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aPureTerror Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Sounds like Lou's tongue is too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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