ARE ALL 'BAMA FANS THIS DAMNED ARROGANT?????

[Soonerfossil]

Posted on my Facebook timeline yesterday that I was seriously proud of the Sooners after the whuppin' they laid on the vaunted Crimson Tide in the Sugar Bowl. Didn't slam the 'Bama folks at all, but got the following response from one Tide fan I happened to friend some time back; (shoulda known better)

"Everybody knows that Auburn shouldn't have beat Alabama in the first place. The real 'Bama team didn't even show up to play Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl because they shoulda been in the NC game. SEC is still the best conference in football, and will be next year......and the next year......and the next year......etc".

Are most 'Bama fans so damned rediculously stupid they can't even give a little credit to Oklahoma for the win? 'Bama flat got their butt whuped on both sides of the bowl. Are most 'Bama fans like this, so damned arrogant they can't even admit when they got beat fair and square?

[cherokeebrewer]

That person is an exception, most Bama fans have given us full credit. No need to yell...

[PujolsFan]

^ YES

[rock on sooner]

That Tide fan probably just hadn't sobered up yet. The two "horses" of the
SEC didn't fare well in the BCS. Hard to believe that Jameis Winston is only
a freshman. One more year for him and then lots and lots of $$$.

[picasso]

My gosh I pray I never get a full or near woody when thinking about the Big 12 conference.

[picasso]

That Tide fan probably just hadn't sobered up yet. The two "horses" of the
SEC didn't fare well in the BCS. Hard to believe that Jameis Winston is only
a freshman. One more year for him and then lots and lots of $$$.

He's a good college passer but does he have an NFL arm? His velocity doesn't even get close to TK's.

[BoulderSooner79]

This is why it irks me that some OU fans are claiming it was a beat down or that we whipped them or something. It gives credence to detractors that Bama didn't show up or didn't want to be there. But the fact is, it was a close and hard fought game and Bama used all their will and weapons to try to win it. It was a 1 score game for most of the 2nd half and they could have tied the game with 1 big play. And they had 550 yards of offense along with many big plays to account for that lofty total. If OUr guys would have allowed 1 more of those big plays at a critical time or made the big mistake down the stretch, it could have resulted in OT or worse. But we *didn't* allow that critical play and we *didn't* make the big mistake down the stretch. In summary, OUr guys were clutch and performed when the light was brightest. To say it was a butt whipping' diminishes what OUr guys did on the big stage and gives those Bama fans a slimy backdoor excuse about motivation that clearly wasn't true.

[rock on sooner]

He's a good college passer but does he have an NFL arm? His velocity doesn't even get close to TK's.

That's a good point, but, I base my conjecture on one more year to
fine tune his skills...he's a big kid and he'll spend time with QB gurus
and get better...but rilly, Heisman winner and NC, too...he's first round
on that alone, imo...

[picasso]

No doubt he's talented.

[cherokeebrewer]

The 'mantra' was always going to be 'Bama wasn't motivated". We knew that going in, so no surprise. I have friends & family living in Alabama and seems like most of the Bama fans have been very gracious and complimentary about our victory...you guys must be hearing something different.

[diverdog]

That person is an exception, most Bama fans have given us full credit. No need to yell...

I lived in Alabama for a number of years and Bama fans are the best. I got to meet Bear when he was recruiting a couple of our players. He was a god in those parts. Anyway, i have always respected their program and they are my second favorite team. Always wish them well.

[jkjsooner]

That person is an exception, most Bama fans have given us full credit. No need to yell...

Definitely not the only exception. Listen to Finebaum sometime.

[oudanny]

You need to be more selective about who you friend. Most 'Bama fans have been very gracious.

[KantoSooner]

I've never had any issue with Bama fans. You got unlucky. It happens.

[cherokeebrewer]

Definitely not the only exception. Listen to Finebaum sometime.

Didn't say it was the only one, but No.1 in arrogance resides in South Bend. No.2 in Austin. The only time I've ever heard Finebaum, he called himself an idiot.

[Soonerfossil]

This is why it irks me that some OU fans are claiming it was a beat down or that we whipped them or something. It gives credence to detractors that Bama didn't show up or didn't want to be there. But the fact is, it was a close and hard fought game and Bama used all their will and weapons to try to win it. It was a 1 score game for most of the 2nd half and they could have tied the game with 1 big play. And they had 550 yards of offense along with many big plays to account for that lofty total. If OUr guys would have allowed 1 more of those big plays at a critical time or made the big mistake down the stretch, it could have resulted in OT or worse. But we *didn't* allow that critical play and we *didn't* make the big mistake down the stretch. In summary, OUr guys were clutch and performed when the light was brightest. To say it was a butt whipping' diminishes what OUr guys did on the big stage and gives those Bama fans a slimy backdoor excuse about motivation that clearly wasn't true.


S'cuse me, where exactly did I say it was a 'BUTT WHIPPIN'? I musta missed that part.

[BoulderSooner79]

S'cuse me, where exactly did I say it was a 'BUTT WHIPPIN'? I musta missed that part.

Multiple other postings - not yours.

[Snrinhouston]

One Bama friend of mind used the "we weren't up for the game" excuse. I told him to take a look at McCarron's reaction after his long touchdown pass and asked him if he wished to reconsider his statement.

[8timechamps]

One Bama friend of mind used the "we weren't up for the game" excuse. I told him to take a look at McCarron's reaction after his long touchdown pass and asked him if he wished to reconsider his statement.

Yep, that excuse went out the window after the first Bama drive for a TD.

[BoulderSooner79]

Yep, that excuse went out the window after the first Bama drive for a TD.

…and then splatted on the pavement below when they made halftime adjustments and shut us out in the 3rd. They wanted to win just as badly as OUr guys, or would have thrown in the towel at half.

[BoomerSooner123]

local radio idiot went through the unmotivated, injuries and refs were against us excuses. Then proceeded to award 3 of the 4 spots next year to LSU, Auburn and Alabama. Said 4th spot would be SEC but FSU might find a way. Completely dismissed OU because this was the year and OU loses everybody.

Had to laugh. Ignorance is bliss till you have to back it up. OUr future is bright. It was no whippin' but I never felt uncomfortable after partway through Q1.

[SoonerMarkVA]

OU's done a lot of big-game choking, so the perception is going to stay for a while. But I really don't care; I can see the difference in this team, and it looks an awful lot the Bob Stoops early years. We are well positioned to make the top 4, and I don't see this staff and team pulling a choke job if we get there.

[Therealsouthsider]

...he's just upset that he's never seen the Tide beat the Sooners

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[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

This is why it irks me that some OU fans are claiming it was a beat down or that we whipped them or something. It gives credence to detractors that Bama didn't show up or didn't want to be there. But the fact is, it was a close and hard fought game and Bama used all their will and weapons to try to win it. It was a 1 score game for most of the 2nd half and they could have tied the game with 1 big play. And they had 550 yards of offense along with many big plays to account for that lofty total. If OUr guys would have allowed 1 more of those big plays at a critical time or made the big mistake down the stretch, it could have resulted in OT or worse. But we *didn't* allow that critical play and we *didn't* make the big mistake down the stretch. In summary, OUr guys were clutch and performed when the light was brightest. To say it was a butt whipping' diminishes what OUr guys did on the big stage and gives those Bama fans a slimy backdoor excuse about motivation that clearly wasn't true.well said.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

Didn't say it was the only one, but No.1 in arrogance resides in South Bend. No.2 in Austin. The only time I've ever heard Finebaum, he called himself an idiot.Usuc fans i've seen are pretty haughty.

[EatLeadCommie]

This is why it irks me that some OU fans are claiming it was a beat down or that we whipped them or something. It gives credence to detractors that Bama didn't show up or didn't want to be there. But the fact is, it was a close and hard fought game and Bama used all their will and weapons to try to win it. It was a 1 score game for most of the 2nd half and they could have tied the game with 1 big play. And they had 550 yards of offense along with many big plays to account for that lofty total. If OUr guys would have allowed 1 more of those big plays at a critical time or made the big mistake down the stretch, it could have resulted in OT or worse. But we *didn't* allow that critical play and we *didn't* make the big mistake down the stretch. In summary, OUr guys were clutch and performed when the light was brightest. To say it was a butt whipping' diminishes what OUr guys did on the big stage and gives those Bama fans a slimy backdoor excuse about motivation that clearly wasn't true.

Yep. They clearly showed up to play, and we clearly played better than we had all year, with an offensive gameplan that we hadn't used all year, and executed it well. Is Bama so good that they just don't try and still get over 500 yards of offense? They outgained us by several yards. We just won the turnover battle, took advantage of the turnovers, and were able to move the ball when we had to. I doubt we beat them 2-3 times if we played them 10 times, but we beat them when it counted and we should enjoy the win and hope that it carries over to next year.

[jkjsooner]

OU's done a lot of big-game choking, so the perception is going to stay for a while. But I really don't care; I can see the difference in this team, and it looks an awful lot the Bob Stoops early years. We are well positioned to make the top 4, and I don't see this staff and team pulling a choke job if we get there.

I can think of one big bowl game that we choked in and that was the USC game.

If you consider the bowl game against WVU as a big game then that would be #2.

Boise State? They had a decent team and OU wasn't a great team. Peterson wasn't 100%, the offensive line was mediocre, and we were deficient at the QB position.

LSU? Nope just a loss in a national title game. Not a choke.

Florida? Nope. We played pretty well that night and battled Florida almost to the end. We finally wore down and Tebow was able to the close the game out.

[jkjsooner]

Speaking of all of this, I saw someone say that Stoops finally found a bowl game he can win. Seriously? We've won 4 of the last 5 bowl games and the last two BCS games we've been in.

[KantoSooner]

...he's just upset that he's never seen the Tide beat the Sooners

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To be fair, you'd have to be something over 60 to have any real memory of the last time Bama beat OU. Hell, Joe Namath was their QB then...and he hasn't been able to walk for at least the last 25 years.

[BoulderSooner79]

To be fair, you'd have to be something over 60 to have any real memory of the last time Bama beat OU. Hell, Joe Namath was their QB then...and he hasn't been able to walk for at least the last 25 years.

And he couldn't even coax a smooch our of Suzy Kolber.

[Position Limit]

why even get caught up in what the media or another fan base's perception of the game is/was? why not just take satisfaction in the victory weather it be a blowout or 1 point win. the only thing that matters is the w. the rest is just angst from the others. the level of world against is us is reaching critical mass. and aggydome.

[Mac94]

Bama fans are interesting ... and gotta hand it to them for being passionate. Before A&M played Bama in September we had a Tide poster on TexAgs claiming Bama football single handedly rescued the south from the post Civil War/Reconstruction era malaise.

[birddog]

Recent history suggests they have every right to be more arrogant than any team in the country.

[rock on sooner]

To be fair, you'd have to be something over 60 to have any real memory of the last time Bama beat OU. Hell, Joe Namath was their QB then...and he hasn't been able to walk for at least the last 25 years.

Nope, but he can still drink....

[thecrimsoncrusader]

Alabama showed up...and got beat. Scoreboard. And the only reason Alabama has more national titles than Oklahoma is Oklahoma doesn't play in the weak Scholastically Easy Conference.

[freshchris05]

Scoreboard. Who give a **** what the bubba gumps think. THEY LOST because WE WON. ^^^^


Alabama Season AVG.
Total Yards 448.9
Passing Yards 236.9
Rushing Yards 212.0
Points Scored 38.8

Sugar Bowl
Total Yards 516
Passing Yards 387
Rushing Yards 129 (Much lower because McCarron was sacked 7 times)
Points Scored 31


Looks like they showed up to me. Showed up and lost.

[Piware]

My only experience with Bama fans was during the 2002-03 series. We won both times and their fans were fun and gracious both before and after the games. I would far rather visit with them than some loud mouth Puke or the drunks at Kansas
State. We won - that's all that matters. :< )

[soonergirlNeugene]

This thread is still active?

[Temujin]

This is why it irks me that some OU fans are claiming it was a beat down or that we whipped them or something. It gives credence to detractors that Bama didn't show up or didn't want to be there. But the fact is, it was a close and hard fought game and Bama used all their will and weapons to try to win it. It was a 1 score game for most of the 2nd half and they could have tied the game with 1 big play. And they had 550 yards of offense along with many big plays to account for that lofty total. If OUr guys would have allowed 1 more of those big plays at a critical time or made the big mistake down the stretch, it could have resulted in OT or worse. But we *didn't* allow that critical play and we *didn't* make the big mistake down the stretch. In summary, OUr guys were clutch and performed when the light was brightest. To say it was a butt whipping' diminishes what OUr guys did on the big stage and gives those Bama fans a slimy backdoor excuse about motivation that clearly wasn't true.

I don't necessarily agree. These are just fans, not players, that are saying things like that. I say it to SEC people I know because I know it ticks them off. For instance, there is an LSU fan I know that keeps insisting that the 2003/4 Sugar was a blowout. They won by 7 points and it took a 4th down bad pass in the redzone with less than 2 minutes left for them to pull off the win. Then the same idiot also insists that we suffered an SEC beatdown in 2008/9 NC against Florida. We lost by 10. So the fact that we beat Alabama by 14 means, in their terms, an epic obliteration for the ages. Karma.

[picasso]

Recent history suggests they have every right to be more arrogant than any team in the country.

Not that arrogant. Reality bites.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

This thread is still active?
it's a long off-season, baby doll.

[Salt City Sooner]

Didn't say it was the only one, but No.1 in arrogance resides in South Bend. No.2 in Austin. The only time I've ever heard Finebaum, he called himself an idiot.

Take a trip to Lawrence Kansas during basketball season. You'll change your tune real quick.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

Remarks from an OU alum who attended the Sugar Bowl:

Our alumni tour bus was one of the early ones to return to Marriott after game. We noticed an ambulance and a police car ( maybe other emergency vehicle/s) in front of hotel with lights flashing. I've been to NOLA often, so just thought it was escort for buses or NOLA being NOLA. Lobby was starting to get crowded, so we asked.this lady sitting by herself at a table near the front if we could join her at her table. She said certainly. We began to talk--all of us excited about the game. After initial pleasantries, she said you won't believe what just happened! She said "There was a fight!". Two men, pushing, shoving, knocked table over. Began slugging until one man (an Alabama fan) was on floor out cold. Authorities arrived quickly and took the other combatant--a Sooner-- into custody. She said it began when the Sooner said in a very loud voice into the lobby crowd, mixed with both Sooner and Bama fans: "WELL, I DON't HEAR ANY 'SEC, SEC' NOW!" The Bama fan jumped up and said: " I'LL SAY IT!"! And, then it began...

[BoulderSooner79]

Remarks from an OU alum who attended the Sugar Bowl:

Our alumni tour bus was one of the early ones to return to Marriott after game. We noticed an ambulance and a police car ( maybe other emergency vehicle/s) in front of hotel with lights flashing. I've been to NOLA often, so just thought it was escort for buses or NOLA being NOLA. Lobby was starting to get crowded, so we asked.this lady sitting by herself at a table near the front if we could join her at her table. She said certainly. We began to talk--all of us excited about the game. After initial pleasantries, she said you won't believe what just happened! She said "There was a fight!". Two men, pushing, shoving, knocked table over. Began slugging until one man (an Alabama fan) was on floor out cold. Authorities arrived quickly and took the other combatant--a Sooner-- into custody. She said it began when the Sooner said in a very loud voice into the lobby crowd, mixed with both Sooner and Bama fans: "WELL, I DON't HEAR ANY 'SEC, SEC' NOW!" The Bama fan jumped up and said: " I'LL SAY IT!"! And, then it began...

That's pretty damn funny! Not even trashing his team, but his beloved conference. :excitement:

[Curly Bill]

Why do I get a kick out of fans talking about how bad other teams fans are?

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

Why do I get a kick out of fans talking about how bad other teams fans are?Cause it's STOOPID to not be a Sooners fan!

[Curly Bill]

Cause it's STOOPID to not be a Sooners fan!

I agree!

It's still funny to see OU fans talk about the crap other fans do, but then sooooo many of the OU fans do the same stuff, but of course can't see it.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

I agree!

It's still funny to see OU fans talk about the crap other fans do, but then sooooo many of the OU fans do the same stuff, but of course can't see it.Well, you aren't gonna hear/see me go around yelling BIG 12 BIG 12 BIG 12, nor SEC SEC SEC, anytime soon...or, ever.


I might yell TEXAS SUCKS, or OSewe SUCKS, or some other real truism such as those.

[Curly Bill]

Well, you aren't gonna hear/see me go around yelling BIG 12 BIG 12 BIG 12, nor SEC SEC SEC, anytime soon...or, ever.


I might yell TEXAS SUCKS, or OSewe SUCKS, or some other real truism such as those.

That conference fandom thing is about the gheyest thing since ghey "marriage!"

[oupride]

Yes.

[picasso]

I agree!

It's still funny to see OU fans talk about the crap other fans do, but then sooooo many of the OU fans do the same stuff, but of course can't see it.

This is true but in my adult life, going to games in Norman since '93, I only witnessed one incident where a Sooner fan was being an a-hole to a visitor. It was after the ksu game in '01.
And I was with a crowd back then that spent lots of time with the alcohols.

[picasso]

Take a trip to Lawrence Kansas during basketball season. You'll change your tune real quick.

Yes, a lot ku blue bloods are cocky towards our entire state.
Which is kinda funny considering it's Kansas.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

Yes, a lot ku blue bloods are cocky towards our entire state.
Which is kinda funny considering it's Kansas.I haven't been in Kansas a lot, but I have witnessed the KU haughtiness a couple of times, and I thought, WHO TF ARE YOU, to think your sh*t doesn't stink. It struck me as peculiar that someone from KS would EVAR act that way.

[swardboy]

That conference fandom thing is about the gheyest thing since ghey "marriage!"

Speaker, meet choir.

[PrideMom]

Kansas fans think filling up a 18,000 seat arena is the same as filling up a 85,000 seat stadium. They really aren't very good at math. Kansas finally got a football coach that took them to bowl games, and they did not know how to handle temperments. Now, they are right back where they started. I really don't know how the finance department can explain any of this.......

[soonergirlNeugene]

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/shocked-alabama-fans.gif

[cherokeebrewer]

Take a trip to Lawrence Kansas during basketball season. You'll change your tune real quick.

I was under the impression this was about football. Alabama has no reason to be arrogant about basketball...

[HateTheWhorns]

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/shocked-alabama-fans.gif

I could swear that red-headed Bama fan is Father Janovich from Gran Torino.

[Jason White's Third Knee]

Remarks from an OU alum who attended the Sugar Bowl:

Our alumni tour bus was one of the early ones to return to Marriott after game. We noticed an ambulance and a police car ( maybe other emergency vehicle/s) in front of hotel with lights flashing. I've been to NOLA often, so just thought it was escort for buses or NOLA being NOLA. Lobby was starting to get crowded, so we asked.this lady sitting by herself at a table near the front if we could join her at her table. She said certainly. We began to talk--all of us excited about the game. After initial pleasantries, she said you won't believe what just happened! She said "There was a fight!". Two men, pushing, shoving, knocked table over. Began slugging until one man (an Alabama fan) was on floor out cold. Authorities arrived quickly and took the other combatant--a Sooner-- into custody. She said it began when the Sooner said in a very loud voice into the lobby crowd, mixed with both Sooner and Bama fans: "WELL, I DON't HEAR ANY 'SEC, SEC' NOW!" The Bama fan jumped up and said: " I'LL SAY IT!"! And, then it began...


I think at that point, we can say that he wasn't acting as a Sooner fan, but a Big XII fan.

[lexsooner]

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/shocked-alabama-fans.gif

This is actually a GIF of Bama frat boys reacting to the news of blacks being accepted into their fraternity.

[OU_Sooners75]

That person is an exception, most Bama fans have given us full credit. No need to yell...


Ummm....not that I have seen.

I have seen comments all over the internet echoing the OP's sediments for the Bama fan.

There was a story on nbcsports just a few days ago. It was written with quotes from OU's Julian Wilson. He was answering what happened late in the game when the defenders where jumping on each other after they had to call a timeout.

A Bama fan got on there trying to be cordial. He/she commented about how OU won the game and that there should be no excuses. However, that person goes on to say that the Bama team didn't show up and play their best game because they wanted a BCS title.

The entire Crimson Tide nation feels that way.

My response to that:

"If that Bama team didn't show up to play, why is it that Bama still had over 500 yards of offense? Why was it that the Crimson Tide players and coaches were disappointed in losing the game? Why is it that Saban taped motivational quotes to the players locker after the game when they got back to Bama?"

Yeah, Bama wanted to win that game. Bama may have bought into their own hype and thought that OU was going to walk in there and just roll over, but Bama was very disappointed they didnt win. And because of that, they damn sure showed up to play!

OU was just better that game!

[cherokeebrewer]

Ummm....not that I have seen.

I have seen comments all over the internet echoing the OP's sediments for the Bama fan.

There was a story on nbcsports just a few days ago. It was written with quotes from OU's Julian Wilson. He was answering what happened late in the game when the defenders where jumping on each other after they had to call a timeout.

A Bama fan got on there trying to be cordial. He/she commented about how OU won the game and that there should be no excuses. However, that person goes on to say that the Bama team didn't show up and play their best game because they wanted a BCS title.

The entire Crimson Tide nation feels that way.

My response to that:

"If that Bama team didn't show up to play, why is it that Bama still had over 500 yards of offense? Why was it that the Crimson Tide players and coaches were disappointed in losing the game? Why is it that Saban taped motivational quotes to the players locker after the game when they got back to Bama?"

Yeah, Bama wanted to win that game. Bama may have bought into their own hype and thought that OU was going to walk in there and just roll over, but Bama was very disappointed they didnt win. And because of that, they damn sure showed up to play!

OU was just better that game!

Good grief! I'm out of here 'til August...

[Jason White's Third Knee]

Good grief! I'm out of here 'til August...


Well, that's just lazy.

[OU_Sooners75]

Good grief! I'm out of here 'til August...


Good maybe the IQ goes up a little? LOL




Kidding man.


But if you think Bama fans don't use the excuse that the team didn't want to be there, then you have your head in the sand.

I like their fan base more than any other besides OU, but they given credit, yet used excuses.

[picasso]

Well they shoulda freakin' showed up.

The first 5 minutes is all you need to see. Bama came to play.