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I read the Birmingham News article. I've had issues before with Mandel's reliability and bias in regards to UA athletics in the past and did not read that one.

I don't believe Fisher would have taken UAB's first offer, and I don't think the school would have been able to contain costs with the salary structure as well as you think they would have.

I've been fairly clear with my position since the startup of the UAB program: It started too quickly, advanced in levels way too quickly (should still be Div-IAA, tops) and was done so in large part as a way for Gene Bartow to exercise his frustrations against Alabama. There was little regard to whether UAB needed the program, whether it had the fan support to deserve it, and there was practically no regard for the burden it would place on taxpayers of the state.

Now, it is a school that portends to want to compete for talent with Alabama. As such, I don't believe it's in UA's best interests to gift it into being. I'm not going to change the way I feel about the situation, either.


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I think you far overestimate even what the "united" push of UAB fans means.


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kids don't grow up dreaming of going to UAB. Auburn or Alabama, yes they do. UAB, no. And when the kids who do want to attend Auburn or Alabama can't, they have other choices (Troy, UNA, USA, AUM).

Alabama's academic breadth in the business, communication and education fields -- as well as an underrated engineering program -- allows it to offer more attractive programs in more varied fields than does UAB, and do it in the context of an actual college campus in an actual college town. And don't even get me started on safety and security issues.

You can bet your last dime that if/when a scenario rolls out that involves splitting UAB off from the system -- once the lawmakers figure out how it would impact their standing with their UA constituents, it will be game over. Check UA's alumni giving percentage and the political "active-ness" (as well as raw numbers) of its alumni associations if you want to argue that point.


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This is about $300,000 over a coaching search at a football program that gets out-drawn by the AHSAA Super Six, when you don't count freebie tickets. It puts UAB up against some of the most powerful economic and political backroom players in Alabama politics. Color me skeptical.


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The vast majority of Birmingham residents don't give half a crap about UAB football. They are Alabama and Auburn families who live and work in Birmingham. The city is not united on a UAB front, nor will they ever be. Probably won't even be majority-UAB in my lifetime or perhaps my children's lifetimes.

The man has way too much HATE (or fear) running through his veins to even know what reality is. 01-billgates

"Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering. I sense much fear in you." - Yoda
No cure for stupid.
Judging by his picture, he probably still gets upset thinking about all the bullies in high school that stole his lunch money.

If I was him, I'd spend less time on the Internet trashing UAB, and more time at Weight Watchers. It might help if he got some sun every once in a while as well.

ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:

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I read the Birmingham News article. I've had issues before with Mandel's reliability and bias in regards to UA athletics in the past and did not read that one.

I don't believe Fisher would have taken UAB's first offer, and I don't think the school would have been able to contain costs with the salary structure as well as you think they would have.

I've been fairly clear with my position since the startup of the UAB program: It started too quickly, advanced in levels way too quickly (should still be Div-IAA, tops) and was done so in large part as a way for Gene Bartow to exercise his frustrations against Alabama. There was little regard to whether UAB needed the program, whether it had the fan support to deserve it, and there was practically no regard for the burden it would place on taxpayers of the state.

Now, it is a school that portends to want to compete for talent with Alabama. As such, I don't believe it's in UA's best interests to gift it into being. I'm not going to change the way I feel about the situation, either.


http://www.tidefans.com/forums/showthrea...ght=Bartow

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I think you far overestimate even what the "united" push of UAB fans means.


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kids don't grow up dreaming of going to UAB. Auburn or Alabama, yes they do. UAB, no. And when the kids who do want to attend Auburn or Alabama can't, they have other choices (Troy, UNA, USA, AUM).

Alabama's academic breadth in the business, communication and education fields -- as well as an underrated engineering program -- allows it to offer more attractive programs in more varied fields than does UAB, and do it in the context of an actual college campus in an actual college town. And don't even get me started on safety and security issues.

You can bet your last dime that if/when a scenario rolls out that involves splitting UAB off from the system -- once the lawmakers figure out how it would impact their standing with their UA constituents, it will be game over. Check UA's alumni giving percentage and the political "active-ness" (as well as raw numbers) of its alumni associations if you want to argue that point.


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This is about $300,000 over a coaching search at a football program that gets out-drawn by the AHSAA Super Six, when you don't count freebie tickets. It puts UAB up against some of the most powerful economic and political backroom players in Alabama politics. Color me skeptical.


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The vast majority of Birmingham residents don't give half a crap about UAB football. They are Alabama and Auburn families who live and work in Birmingham. The city is not united on a UAB front, nor will they ever be. Probably won't even be majority-UAB in my lifetime or perhaps my children's lifetimes.


Jess can

kiss DEEZ



Let 'em spout.

Nothingfaced Wrote:


Let 'em spout.


I SAY AMEN! BROTHER>>>AMEN!

People can have their incorrect opinions on UAB athletics, but anyone who suggests the maths, sciences, and engineering at UAT rivals UAB is living in a whole 'nother world not connected to reality. There are people who dreamed about going to UAT and could go to UAT, go to UAB because they don't wanna become drunkards.
"Yon Jess has a lean and hungry look on his face."

For what reason, except to try and "bully" a non SEC(or nontraditional) state university from Alabama, is this person WASTING his time discrediting the "underdog?" Most people naturally fear change, yet they can adapt to change if they attempt to accept it. However, the truly ignorant abhor it for they can't grasp the implications of change, especially in their own lives, and they often waste what could've been productive years, pining and whining for "the good ol days." (See Gov. George Wallace, among others, as examples).

Here's a prime example of someone really getting his tighty whities in a huge wad, all over a "fledgling" university and it's D-1 athletic programs, namely football. And, he confuses his "wasting the taxpayers' dollars" rant with a completely seperate issue, the "political leadership and economic landscape of Birmingham sucks" line. Though he's above average with his verbage, his reasoning remains sub-8th grade. This guy confuses way too many issues to adequately argue his point. Further, he demonstrates my pining and whining example with his statement of inflexible character, "I've been fairly clear with my position since the startup of the UAB program: It started too quickly, advanced in levels way too quickly (should still be Div-IAA, tops) and was done so in large part as a way for Gene Bartow to exercise his frustrations against Alabama." This is a consumate example of top shelf, grade A WHINE about "one o' them other schools" that ain't bamar nor API, all founded upon an assumption that the lone Gene Bartow, in a phenomenal feat of BoT puppeteering, was able to buck the Bamar BoT's checkbook into producing a gazillion taxpayer dollars for a bastardized D-1 football program, all the while thumbing his nose IN THEIR FACE.

Well, Mr. "I-have-an-opinion" writer, there's a lot of stupid that goes around in this state, and I see plenty in your opinion with only 3 avenues of correctly identifying its propagation: First, you assume that the Bamar BoT was hoodwinked AND stupid (probably, at least the latter is true). Or, you believe that UAB, lead by the ever impetuous non-bama native, Gene Bartow, was so outwardly/luckily stupid, that they blundered their way into D-1 existence without paying their dues (which still assumes the latter 50% of option uno). Or last, but most assuredly not the least, Mr. logical (ph)falla(i)cy (see the embedded word?) is the egg-layer of stupid, but believes a sleight of typing makes that which is no less stupid all the more true (this would be the "I type it, therefore it is true" stupid).

What's sad, is that this poor sod has no corner on stupid. Though he's quite adept at it, he's just one example of the mass of stupid he represents.

And we all thought ol' George Wallace was a bygone. 04-chairshot
Don't underestimate the political, financial, media and business (money/wealth) influence in this state. They control this state. Believe it!
Judging by his picture ,he looks like he would be Farlows fave at The Quest.
Just wanted to point out where this MEDIA member is coming from........


makes you wonder how many of the local media share his opinions on UAB..........
We start whoopin' some a$$ and a lot of this foolish talk goes away.

I would remind the Gump bard that outdoor plumbing was a "trudishun" in Alabama for a long time, too.
Who is this lame idiot and why do we care what he says?

RONBLAZE Wrote:
Who is this lame idiot and why do we care what he says?

have you missed the fun we've had with

?????

He is a media member that has spewed filth towards UAB in a column.

We in turn let him know how we feel.

Since it happened we discovered that in addition to his writing for the Montgomery rag, he is the editor of tidefans.com and has a deep hatred towards UAB.


basically we exposed him for what he is.


Why should we care? because he uses a newspaper to spread his hate.

Ignoring him does not make him go away but combating him at least makes him think twice before having diarrhea of the keyboard.
I think that I understand his stupidity now..it's inherited:

http://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/...contin.jpg

ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:
Ignoring him does not make him go away but combating him at least makes him think twice before having diarrhea of the keyboard.


This is where you made your fateful mistake. You have assumed that Bammers can have a conscious rational thought, let alone think.

Uab91Eng Wrote:

ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:
Ignoring him does not make him go away but combating him at least makes him think twice before having diarrhea of the keyboard.


This is where you made your fateful mistake. You have assumed that Bammers can have a conscious rational thought, let alone think.


03-lmfao

How silly of me........

ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:

Uab91Eng Wrote:

ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:
Ignoring him does not make him go away but combating him at least makes him think twice before having diarrhea of the keyboard.


This is where you made your fateful mistake. You have assumed that Bammers can have a conscious rational thought, let alone think.


03-lmfao

How silly of me........


Shame on you. Don't let it ever happen again. We expect better from our mods. 03-wink

Damnit 02-13-domokun I am NOT A MOD! 03-hissyfit


I am the Admin! 01-ncaabbs



Get it right slacker! 05-mafia

USAFBlazerFan Wrote:
"Yon Jess has a lean and hungry look on his face."

For what reason, except to try and "bully" a non SEC(or nontraditional) state university from Alabama, is this person WASTING his time discrediting the "underdog?" Most people naturally fear change, yet they can adapt to change if they attempt to accept it. However, the truly ignorant abhor it for they can't grasp the implications of change, especially in their own lives, and they often waste what could've been productive years, pining and whining for "the good ol days." (See Gov. George Wallace, among others, as examples).

Here's a prime example of someone really getting his tighty whities in a huge wad, all over a "fledgling" university and it's D-1 athletic programs, namely football. And, he confuses his "wasting the taxpayers' dollars" rant with a completely seperate issue, the "political leadership and economic landscape of Birmingham sucks" line. Though he's above average with his verbage, his reasoning remains sub-8th grade. This guy confuses way too many issues to adequately argue his point. Further, he demonstrates my pining and whining example with his statement of inflexible character, "I've been fairly clear with my position since the startup of the UAB program: It started too quickly, advanced in levels way too quickly (should still be Div-IAA, tops) and was done so in large part as a way for Gene Bartow to exercise his frustrations against Alabama." This is a consumate example of top shelf, grade A WHINE about "one o' them other schools" that ain't bamar nor API, all founded upon an assumption that the lone Gene Bartow, in a phenomenal feat of BoT puppeteering, was able to buck the Bamar BoT's checkbook into producing a gazillion taxpayer dollars for a bastardized D-1 football program, all the while thumbing his nose IN THEIR FACE.

Well, Mr. "I-have-an-opinion" writer, there's a lot of stupid that goes around in this state, and I see plenty in your opinion with only 3 avenues of correctly identifying its propagation: First, you assume that the Bamar BoT was hoodwinked AND stupid (probably, at least the latter is true). Or, you believe that UAB, lead by the ever impetuous non-bama native, Gene Bartow, was so outwardly/luckily stupid, that they blundered their way into D-1 existence without paying their dues (which still assumes the latter 50% of option uno). Or last, but most assuredly not the least, Mr. logical (ph)falla(i)cy (see the embedded word?) is the egg-layer of stupid, but believes a sleight of typing makes that which is no less stupid all the more true (this would be the "I type it, therefore it is true" stupid).

What's sad, is that this poor sod has no corner on stupid. Though he's quite adept at it, he's just one example of the mass of stupid he represents.

And we all thought ol' George Wallace was a bygone. 04-chairshot


A big +1.




Typical Gump....

He's either thinking about these:


Or his boyfriend:

Nothingfaced Wrote:


Someone needs to piss on his head.05-stirthepot

I think you have scared my fragile little mind........
Can we get him at an upcoming Blazer Lunch???

03-nutkick 01-lauramac2 04-chairshot 05-mafia

cb4029 Wrote:

Nothingfaced Wrote:


Someone needs to piss on his head.05-stirthepot


The Blazer Brother has spoken....

Nothingfaced Wrote:

cb4029 Wrote:

Nothingfaced Wrote:


Someone needs to piss on his head.05-stirthepot


The Blazer Brother has spoken....



has anyone seen the Reno 911 episode with the guy who is playing above his power level. Funny.

cccj Wrote:

Nothingfaced Wrote:

cb4029 Wrote:

Nothingfaced Wrote:


Someone needs to piss on his head.05-stirthepot


The Blazer Brother has spoken....



has anyone seen the Reno 911 episode with the guy who is playing above his power level. Funny.


Patton Oswalt is the guy on Reno 911, Jess looks just like him.
Jealousy is a b!tch
No sir, it's a whine, best served with bamar "goat" cheese...

cccj Wrote:
Patton Oswalt is the guy on Reno 911, Jess looks just like him.


The difference being that one is joking, while the other is a joke.

Please don't insult Patton by comparing him to such a piece of 01-scout

Smaug Wrote:
No cure for stupid.


09-iagreeWhat he said. Also, there is no cure for self-imposed ignorance.

Can someone photoshop his face on the doughboy body so he can poke himself in the tummy and make that cute little giggle?





Didnt "The Bar" say that there would never be any college in Birmingham worth anything too? Jess Nicholas is as much of a wife beating alcoholic, piece of crap as the Bear.
Two lines I like.

You can't fix stupid!

There is no dumbass vaccine.
In the Lab, we are working on a dumbass vaccine. It will take a long time to develop. The main ingredient is concentratred stupidity; handling the stuff is like working with radium. It glows it the dark, it is highly radioactive, it gets all over everything it touchs, and it is deadly in even small doses.
Please stop insulting me. I have feelings too.

I know I am a fat bastard Bama fan. I was bred this way and there is no hope now.

FYI, I really like riding that dragon statue.



Bama4ever,
Big Jess

Doktyr X Wrote:
In the Lab, we are working on a dumbass vaccine. It will take a long time to develop. The main ingredient is concentratred stupidity; handling the stuff is like working with radium. It glows it the dark, it is highly radioactive, it gets all over everything it touchs, and it is deadly in even small doses...

and has spread like wildfire throughout gumpville.
Only those donning the green and gold are immune.02-13-banana

Blazing Saddles Wrote:
Please stop insulting me. I have feelings too.

I know I am a fat bastard Bama fan. I was bred this way and there is no hope now.

FYI, I really like riding that dragon statue.



Bama4ever,
Big Jess


Thanks. Now I wanna hear him giggle every time the smoke comes out.

It is just so cute to see a feminine guy like this trying to talk all bravado. Truthfully he looks like he would be more fitted to be involved in interior design or such. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Blazing Saddles Wrote:
Please stop insulting me. I have feelings too.

I know I am a fat bastard Bama fan. I was bred this way and there is no hope now.

FYI, I really like riding that dragon statue.



Bama4ever,
Big Jess


Without the Fat Bastard add-on, the photo reminds me of Dr. Evil and Mini-me.

Ok time to move to smack board so everyone can REALLY have fun.
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