Alabama vs. Michigan at Cowboys Stadium in 2012 "probably for sure" - Nick Saban

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Sep 23, 2010 10:47 PM
This was discussed awhile ago but Saban says it's likely going to happen.
Sep 23, 2010 10:47pm
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Sep 23, 2010 11:02 PM
Anyone know what the future looks like at quarterback for Alabama?
Sep 23, 2010 11:02pm
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Sep 23, 2010 11:13 PM
Phillip Sims is a true freshman this year. He was the #1 ranked QB in last year's class by several publications.



They also have a couple of redshirt freshmen on the roster, but I don't know if they are better than Sims.
Sep 23, 2010 11:13pm
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Sep 23, 2010 11:30 PM
Could be the Denard Robinson or Devin Gardner show...

But that's a LONG ass time from now, both programs could be drastically different by then.
Sep 23, 2010 11:30pm
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Sep 23, 2010 11:40 PM
Will Saban be there in 2012 or will he leave for more money?
Sep 23, 2010 11:40pm
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Sep 23, 2010 11:47 PM
This would be Robinson senior year and I actually think it will be a good game. Michigan won't stay down forever, and I really believe RichRod has the Maize and Blue going in the right direction. This will be a rematch of the 2000 Orange Bowl when Michigan beat Bama 35-34 in overtime.
Sep 23, 2010 11:47pm
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Sep 24, 2010 12:12 AM
Sonofanump;495021 wrote:Will Saban be there in 2012 or will he leave for more money?


Where would he go for more money? He already tried the NFL.
Sep 24, 2010 12:12am
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Sep 24, 2010 12:16 AM
My first thought when i read this...Saban will probably be at USC or ND by then.

My second thought...who wants to watch the Tide blow out Michigan on national TV at a neutral field in prime time. I'd rather watch NASCAR. or Antiques Roadshow.
Sep 24, 2010 12:16am
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Sep 24, 2010 12:16 AM
"Probably for sure..."

Is that a Yogi Berra quote?
Sep 24, 2010 12:16am
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Sep 24, 2010 1:10 AM
did i read this right... michigan will be the home team in dallas....then alabama will be the home team in ATL the following year?? if so, just another SEC team completely dodging coming north.
Sep 24, 2010 1:10am
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Sep 24, 2010 1:56 AM
Midstate01;495063 wrote:did i read this right... michigan will be the home team in dallas....then alabama will be the home team in ATL the following year?? if so, just another SEC team completely dodging coming north.

I agree. Playing in Cowboy Stadium is awesome, but I'd rather have a home and home series.
Sep 24, 2010 1:56am
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Sep 24, 2010 3:03 AM
Trueblue23;495080 wrote:I agree. Playing in Cowboy Stadium is awesome, but I'd rather have a home and home series.

or at least indianapolis if the tide are going to be in atlanta...a home and home would be much better
Sep 24, 2010 3:03am
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Sep 24, 2010 6:46 AM
This is kinda like the LSU vs. Oregon game in Texas next year. Kind of a weird spot to have teams that arent from that state play in.
Sep 24, 2010 6:46am
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Sep 24, 2010 7:55 AM
Jerry gets what Jerry wants.......
Sep 24, 2010 7:55am
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Sep 24, 2010 8:26 AM
As much as I would enjoy seeing another scUM beatdown...why would their AD "Pizza Boy" fall into this SEC trap? You have the largest stadium in CFB numnutz... Make 'Bama come play in it! My God some people are stupid.
Sep 24, 2010 8:26am
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Sep 24, 2010 9:08 AM
Tiernan;495133 wrote:As much as I would enjoy seeing another scUM beatdown...why would their AD "Pizza Boy" fall into this SEC trap? You have the largest stadium in CFB numnutz... Make 'Bama come play in it! My God some people are stupid.

Because this is Jerry Jones' deal. This is not about Michigan and Alabama calling each other wanting to play. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

My God some people are stupid.
Sep 24, 2010 9:08am
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Sep 24, 2010 10:03 AM
fwiw, Saban won't bring his team up here to play--he's coached up north, and he knows the unpredictability of the weather..you think he's going to set himself up for that??
Sep 24, 2010 10:03am
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Sep 24, 2010 10:13 AM
I don't think anyone is afraid of the northern weather in early-mid September.
Sep 24, 2010 10:13am
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Sep 24, 2010 11:04 AM
WebFire;495171 wrote:Because this is Jerry Jones' deal. This is not about Michigan and Alabama calling each other wanting to play. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

My God some people are stupid.
scUM can't make even MORE money if they stayed home? Pizza Boy should call their bluff and say sure let's go home & home, and if you wanna play your home date in Dallas knock yourselves out but home our game will be in good ol' Ann Arbor. Gene Smith would never fall for this BS.
Sep 24, 2010 11:04am
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Sep 24, 2010 11:22 AM
I don't remember the word afraid being used, but I still believe the mindset is there concerning the possibility of bad weather (among other things).

also, IMO, tsun will be much better in '12, and even though it pains me to say it, I'd love to see them take it to 'Bama :cool:
Sep 24, 2010 11:22am
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Sep 24, 2010 11:42 AM
WebFire;495220 wrote:I don't think anyone is afraid of the northern weather in early-mid September.

I dont know...it has some effect I think. alot of the Miami players were wearing long sleeve under armour against OSU
Sep 24, 2010 11:42am
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Sep 24, 2010 11:52 AM
Tiernan;495269 wrote:scUM can't make even MORE money if they stayed home? Pizza Boy should call their bluff and say sure let's go home & home, and if you wanna play your home date in Dallas knock yourselves out but home our game will be in good ol' Ann Arbor. Gene Smith would never fall for this BS.

No, you're right. Gene Smith would never sell out OSU's uniforms to Nike for MONEY. Get real.
Sep 24, 2010 11:52am
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Sep 24, 2010 11:56 AM
This is a Jerry Jones created game....the game wouldn't happen if it wasn't for Jerry...so home and home wasn't an option...There is more money in this deal I assure you, than a home and home would generate....
Sep 24, 2010 11:56am
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Sep 24, 2010 12:07 PM
I don't care why they do it, I love when the traditional powers in college football meet in the preseason. If it happens, I say good for them and good for whoever made it happen. I'd probably have to root for Michigan just because I'm sick of hearing how great the SEC is.
Sep 24, 2010 12:07pm
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Sep 24, 2010 1:22 PM
FatHobbit;495375 wrote:I don't care why they do it, I love when the traditional powers in college football meet in the preseason. If it happens, I say good for them and good for whoever made it happen. I'd probably have to root for Michigan just because I'm sick of hearing how great the SEC is.

Hopefully by then UM puts together some resemblance of a defense.
Sep 24, 2010 1:22pm