Did Saban disrespected ESPN’s Maria Taylor during her interview last night?

[Merk]

Seems Paul Finbaum and others are jumping all over CNS saying he was disrespectful to her during her interview last night asking another QB question.

My take is that CNS is sick and tired of the incessant QB questions from the press and just had enough. I know the press has a right to ask their questions but they all know how prickly Saban is on this issue. So, I just think it was classic Saban who wasn't in the best of moods last night and the question just rubbed him the wrong way.

[Hannibal Lecter, MD]

He is being hypocritical in that he'd punish a player that spoke to her that way.  You can't effectively preach composure and self-control if you're committing "personal fouls" yourself.  In the end, he'll be flagged by the head referee in this situation, Ms Terry, and issued the appropriate ass chewing.  I wouldn't be surprised if she requires a call or note of apology as well.

[ricky023]

Well Joey Galloway even said on ESPN that it was enough already. Even the sportscasters were tired of it it was time to move on. I had to agree with him. RTR!

[ricky023]

He is being hypocritical in that he'd punish a player that spoke to her that way.  You can't effectively preach composure and self-control if you're committing "personal fouls" yourself.  In the end, he'll be flagged by the head referee in this situation, Ms Terry, and issued the appropriate ass chewing.  I wouldn't be surprised if she requires a call or note of apology as well.

  e-cred ya on this one HL. RTR!

[2Stater]

He is being hypocritical in that he'd punish a player that spoke to her that way.  You can't effectively preach composure and self-control if you're committing "personal fouls" yourself.  In the end, he'll be flagged by the head referee in this situation, Ms Terry, and issued the appropriate ass chewing.  I wouldn't be surprised if she requires a call or note of apology as well.

The question wasn't even about who is getting the starting job. It was a legit question as to how he thought they performed. I'll be honest with you, I'm very disappointed in Saban's lack of class with that vitriol response . It was totally uncalled for.

Yeah, I get he's irritated at all the questions directed at the QB situation, but when you are the premier coach of the premier college football program in the country, you're gonna get asked those questions. You'd think he'd be used to it by now. I think what Finebaum said about Saban was dead on. It WAS totally classless.

And to Maria's credit, she handled it better than I would have. Kudos to her.

[N.AL-Tider]

Here is the question that Maria asked with Saban's response.  I think he simply misunderstood her question due to the celebratory crowd noise.  I'll give him a pass if that is the case.  

Click here to watch and listen...

[ricky023]

Well now that all the bells and whistles are done, I think CNS was stunned by the big margin of victory. He didn't know how to actually answer that or maybe he really was tired of hearing this since the NCG of last year. RTR!

[2Stater]

Well now that all the bells and whistles are done, I think CNS was stunned by the big margin of victory. He didn't know how to actually answer that or maybe he really was tired of hearing this since the NCG of last year. RTR!

Preacher, I actually think he was irritated by the sloppy play near the end of the game. He was definitely in a bad mood when she interviewed him. I just think that if he is a professional, he should handle himself better than that.

[pmull]

It is what it is. Part of the process. CNS did not like the sloppy play at the end of the game. He was ready to chew someone out and she was standing there with a microphone in her hand and he her a chewing out. No big deal.

[McBaman]

I've seen Maria's interview a couple of times.  CNS was 'hot' at the end of the game but I don't think his response to her was disrespectful, nor was it classless.  Doesn't rise to the level of either of those things.  Maria handled it well, stood her ground  and finished her interview.

But I do wonder...if Joey G had asked the same question and gotten the same reaction from Coach, would the reaction be the same?

[XBAMA]

maybe we should get Coach Shula back 

[2Stater]

maybe we should get Coach Shula back 

 

I wouldn't trade CNS for the world, but any way you look at it, he was wrong and IMO totally classless. He apparently has, though, apologized to Maria. I feel better now. 

Click here for link

[ricky023]

OK so he used his cell phone. I wonder if he has an ink pen like our past president? RTR!

[XBAMA]

all I know is that Joey Galloway and Finebum are two fleas on a Lions butt ...
 
if they don't like it , I will probably love it  

[Chechem]

I've seen Maria's interview a couple of times.  CNS was 'hot' at the end of the game but I don't think his response to her was disrespectful, nor was it classless.  Doesn't rise to the level of either of those things.  Maria handled it well, stood her ground  and finished her interview.

But I do wonder...if Joey G had asked the same question and gotten the same reaction from Coach, would the reaction be the same?

NO. 
We are expected to treat women like men, equally and without special behavior.
BUT, women are more likely to be thin-skinned if we raise our voices, as we often do when interacting with men under stressful situations.

Choose your saying: "You can't live with them or ...".  "Can't load them with a pitchfork..."

 

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