Eventually Saban Provides National Title
With the resurging Tide catapulting back into the Top 25 for the first time since 2005, ESPN College Gameday will be broadcasting live from Tuscaloosa tomorrow morning. That should give Number One Son a good reason to roll out of the sack long before his usual Saturday wake-up time of twelve noon. It’s my understanding that many will be camping out tonight in the hopes of getting some face time with Chris, Corso and Herbie, but Number One says he will not be among them. As a result, he will likely be more toward the back unless he gets up really early (highly unlikely), and that means he’s going to need a large-print, creative acronym sign in order to leave his mark on a national TV audience.
Here was Number One’s initial brainstorming idea:
Entire
State
Prefers
Saban
That one would be great, except for the little problem of the last letter of the acronym being the wrong one. Nice try, son. I hope English 102 is going a little better than that.
Next up, Number One’s roommate Zack:
Even
Saban
Pis-es
Nitrogen
This is very creative and frankly one that I would have never thought of. I like the inherent humility, what with some Tide faithful already stumbling drunk from a little too much of the Saban Koolaid. But the “P” word remains on George Carlin’s “Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV” list and as such, I’m guessing that reading it on a sign is off limits too.
Number One, never fear, your dear old Dad is here. Behold, an acronym sure to capture the attention of the ESPN cameras:
Eventually
Saban
Provides
National Title
Everyone already thinks Alabama fans are crazy and will only be sated with a National Title anyway (when in fact, 9-3, a win over Auburn and a nice bowl would suffice for now), so why not go ahead and play up the stereotype? There’s no way Herbie and Corso would pass that one over without yapping about it.
Number One told me that another of his friends was thinking along the same lines as me, but instead used the word “eminently.” That’s a little too much hubris for my blood. I’m afraid UGA is going to roll into T-town with a couple of busloads of blue-chip talent tomorrow and play the speed bump to the Crimson Tide Express. Las Vegas has us at +3 1/2 (and they were very right last week), but unless we reestablish our running game some, cut down the turnovers, take care of the ball better so our defense can get a little more rest and not miss key defensive assignments like last week (here’s hoping that Darren Mustin is well enough to call the defensive signals tomorrow), then we may be in for a long evening. I don’t see UGA winning by more than 6 or so, but I do see UGA winning. But I could certainly live with myself if I’m wrong.
But ESPN’s appearance in T-town was exactly the kind of intangible that Number One felt Bama could offer when he made that very difficult college decision last spring. And so far, that, along with the resurging Tide, decent classes, a large quad for Ultimate Frisbee plus playing beach volleyball well past midnight have made the college experience a pleasant one indeed.
Of course, a National Title in football sometime over the next four years would cap off his Capstone experience quite nicely. And that may happen–eventually, but probably not eminently.
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mmlace
I’ll be watching for the ESPN sign!
Donna
I certainly hope you are wrong. But I live with the same fears.
Hope the boys make it on TV….I probably won’t be watching till game time….too much sun to enjoy tomorrow!!
ROLL TIDE!
Carolinagirl
ME,
Headed out the door on MON so I thought I’d send my regards one more time. Thanks for all the encouragement to my comments and I hope I’ve the means to access your sight once I’m in the sand.
God speed…
Mike the Eyeguy
Cg–thanks for stopping by on your way to the sandbox. There are many soldiers and Marines over there who will benefit greatly from your good work. Keep your head low, and come back soon. We’ll keep an eye out for you.
May God bless you and watch over you.
David U
How is Number One going to feel when Game Day comes to First Security Stadium in Searcy more than it does T-town.
It can happen!
DU
Mike the Eyeguy
DU, If I’m ever stranded on a desert island, I want you there. We could feed off your optimism for years!
I saw where UNA took the Bisons to the woodshed again this year. We need Tank back.
bryan
My family is headed on vacation tomorrow, a 5,500 road trip through 27 states. So we will be listeing on Sirius rather than watching on ESPN.
I agree that a national title would be a great experience while a student at the Capstone. I speak from experience. I was working on a Master’s at Bama in 1992. Tuscaloosa was a fine place to be that year. And I believe that this year’s freshmen have a good probability for witnessing #13 first hand.
Mike the Eyeguy
bryan, now I know someone else who was there. I have several friends here who were at Bama in ’92 and they’re all still lit up with the afterglow.
Have a great trip–I hope you changed the oil on the Wagonqueen Family Truckster. Just a guess–I bet you guys homeschool.
Number One
Opps, typo, when i emailed you my idea it was supposed to be
Entire
State
Prefers
NICK
I’m pretty sure that email was sent pretty late at night . . .
Anyway, thanks for the ridicule. Haha
Mike the Eyeguy
That’s much better. Good to see those tuition dollars paying dividends.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure that email was sent pretty late at night too. Haha.
bryan
Mike, you are correct. We are a homeschooling family, but not like the Duggars of Arkansas, who were on the Today Show this morning with all 17 kids. I just have two boys who I affectionately refer to as the heir and a spare. Anytime they do something “dangerous” and their mom expresses her concern, I remind her that’s why we have 2. If something happens to 1, we have a backup.
And thanks for the reminder on the oil change. When you take a trip like this, you have to change right before you go and again when you get back home.
Mike the Eyeguy
I thought so. We homeschooled all ours through 8th grade. I remember fondly the flexibility and those times we picked up and traveled during the school year. Good memories.
Those Duggars are in a class by themselves. Too bad they’re not Tide fans.
Mike the Eyeguy
I saw my sign–sort of. The only difference was that it said “National Champs” instead of “National Title.” I caught a glimpse of the guy carrying it and it wasn’t Number One or any of his friends. Nevertheless, he obviously was a man of considerable intelligence.
My other personal favorites that I spotted:
Einstein
Socrates
Plato
Nick
Even
Saban
Picks
New Mexico State
mmlace
Man, Dr. Eyeguy! These fourth quarter games that go down to the last minutes and seconds of the game! I’m not sure how much more of this I can handle! Let me be the first to offer you my condolences, brother. I know just how you feel…
dr. J
Eyeguy,
You may make your name with eyes, but today I appreciated your ears.
Tough loss for the Tide, but Project Saban is only a newborn and maturity comes at a price. Now that I’ve found your blog, I look forward with anticipation to future entires.
CG
WheeewDAWGY!! What a game!
lAURA
So, I didn’t get to go to Tuscaloosa because of work which was a HUGE disapointment. Just glad that the Dawgs didn’t let me down tonight. Now that this game is over, I promise to cheer for Bama, especially against Auburn 🙂
Mike the Eyeguy
Great game, all you Dawgs out there. You guys played a little bit better than we did all night long (not just OT) and came away with the win which is a just result. Good luck the rest of the away, especially against Auburn, Florida and UT.
If you’re a Razorback fan, you truly have my condolences. We know what that feels like. But even in a losing effort last night, Bama players and fans now have no doubts in the competence of the captain steering our ship. Maybe next year will be the same for the Hogs.
Roll Tide.
Mike the Eyeguy
dr. J–
You’re welcome, it was my pleasure. And now that you’re on board, I hope to hear from you even more often.
Say, can you still do that thing where you take off from the foul line and slam home a tomahawk jam over an awestruck defender? Man, I sure enjoyed watching you do that.
Mike the Eyeguy
When Corso put on the Big Al headgear, I knew we were toast.
The Curse of Corso.
Mike the Eyeguy
I mentioned in my original post that having the seasoned senior Darrin Mustin on the field calling the defensive signals would be critical. Well, he was still too injured to play, and his absence was keenly felt on that first drive and TD when Rolando McClain and the rest of the defense became confused on the defensive set. Key moment of the game as far as I’m concerned.
Get well soon, Darrin. I did like the way the defense tightened up in the second half and the way the offensive opened up some. A sure fire sign of a well-coached team is the ability to adjust in game situations and stop up the leaks, and we did just that.
That said, I thought the Dawgs were deeper, more talented and played slightly better than we did all night long. The better team won.
Roll Tide, on to Jacksonville, and beyond.
bpb
oy vey !
so sad . . . but we’re on our way! ROLL TIDE!