Paul Finebaum, Antagonizer
by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jul 14, 2009 11:18 AM EDT
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No! No dammit! I told you not to read that! Shit...
Well, now what do you want me to do? Console you? Really? Fine. Here goes.
My thoughts on Paul Finebaum have been laid out before you once before. He's a shock jock who does very little research and only legitimizes his positions by debating nearly exclusively with the lowest common denominator of SEC fans. Seriously, just listen to his show. When he has anybody who knows more than he as a guest, he's patient and reserved with his responses. When he's fielding calls from "Tommie down in Eutaw," he is the most opinionated man on the planet.
But why did this particular Finebaum piece strike a nerve with me? Well, aside from the column's glaring innacuracies--who in the hell is this "Johnny Reb" mascot, anyway--Finebaum utilizes a cheap, trite, and downright cowardly argument we Rebels have unfortunately grown accustomed to. Finebaum does not think we Rebels will live up to our preseason expectations because, get this, "we're Ole Miss." We're just not supposed to win.
When somebody makes that argument, they've essentially conceded that they cannot find major faults in our roster, coaches, or schedule. They've looked at us on paper and thought, "well damn, Ole Miss could really do this, but that just wouldn't make sense to me so I'll just expose my lazy prejudice." Tim Brando was right (on the Finebaum show last week, no less) when he said that LSU and Alabama fans simply cannot fathom a world where Ole Miss could legitimately be better than the both of them at something.
Sure, Finebaum has said that he thinks the Rebels will beat the Tide this season and he's not afraid to repeatedly entertain that notion, but that's probably part of his MO--covering his ass and pissing more people off in the listening area. He's no more a journalist than we bloggeurs.
And furthermore, when people spew off the "Ole Miss won't win because they're Ole Miss" argument at you, take it with a grain of salt.
No, fuck that, don't even take it at all. Turn right around and tell them to shove that unoriginal, cowardly garbage up their ass and give you a legitimate argument against the Rebels. Until they do, don't even waste your time entertaining their opinions on college football.
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I am a frequent reader (new member to the forum) of RCR. As an Alabama graduate and fan (but also a supporter of Ole Miss), I am annoyed by what Finebaum wrote. It makes us Alabama fans look stupid when this kind of journalism comes out (as if our reputation wasn’t embarrasing enough sometimes).
This is a great post to call Finebaum out on his baseless opinion that Ole Miss will not reach expecatations this year given the fact that “they’re Ole MIss.” I listen to Finebaum’s show and usually agree with him, but this time, I can’t. Ole Miss has every reason to be successful this year. Great coaching staff, a plethora of returning starters from last year’s team, all of the “difficult” SEC games at home, etc. Yes, there are some tricky games in there, but what team doesn’t have those every season?
Finebaum is just looking for something to write about right now, the most boring time of year for the typical sports fan. I can’t wait for the season to play itself out and see if Finebaum eats his words come November. Good luck to the Rebs this season. I’m looking forward to spending October 10th on the Grove. Roll Tide and Hotty Toddy.
A plethora of returning starters....
Jefe: I have put many beautiful pinatas in the storeroom, each of them filled with little suprises.
El Guapo: Many pinatas?
Jefe: Oh yes, many!
El Guapo: Would you say I have a plethora of pinatas?
Jefe: A what?
El Guapo: A plethora.
Jefe: Oh yes, you have a plethora.
El Guapo: Jefe, what is a plethora?
Jefe: Why, El Guapo?
El Guapo: Well, you told me I have a plethora. And I just would like to know if you know what a plethora is. I would not like to think that a person would tell someone he has a plethora, and then find out that that person has no idea what it means to have a plethora.
Just needed an excuse to post that quote somewhere. Thanks.
by Bruce Dickinson on Jul 14, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think it’s fair to compare yourselves to Finebaum. It is obvious when you guys are making stuff up and being rediculous; it is even intentional. Finebaum tries to pass falsities off as fact. He never takes a “silly” or “rediculous” angle, laced with sarcasm and humor. He is just silly and rediculous.
We all know Finebaum blows, but he does make a point. You cant fault our SEC schedule, it is what it is, but who the hell makes our nonconference schedule? At least put one team from a BCS conference in there to shut up talking heads like this and the national media. b/c national press does make a difference in the polls, especially for teams that are not historically badasses .
the nonconference schedule
was an unfortunate amalgamation of bad luck, bad timing, and Pete Boone. I honestly believed they tried to get a BCS opponent, but when the team who had originally filled the Nov. 7 slot (I can’t remember – VCU maybe?), backed out, it was really late for finding a replacement team. They went through several iterations of the schedule before this was finalized.
by RedHighHeels on Jul 14, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
OOC Schedule
We tried to play several BCS/quality programs including (I think) Colorado, UVa, Kansas, TCU, and a few others. They either backed out b/c the Ole Miss they thought they were going to play turned into a pretty good team or the schedules never worked out. Boone waited until very late to schedule this last game, and like most good programs, the quality had mostly filled their schedules. There was also some drama with ESPN not knowing when to put the South Carolina game and its inability to match us with a power program to show on the network—instead, they’re showing the memphis game.
Give credit where it is due
He does know how to keep his following interested in the off season
personally I’m rather scared of Ole Miss this year, but I have had those moments where I thought, “Ole Miss in the title game? Is that even possible?”
sorry
I think you need to blame UGA a little bit for people being hesitant on preseason hype this year. Remember going into the 2008 season and how “Georgia not being considered number one is retarded” movement got a lot of steam?
Anyone with hype that doesn’t have a quarterback whose last name doesn’t rhyme with “philippino child molester – bow” is going to catch some flack as overrated.
this is just finebaum working those inherent feelings to get attention for a college football column in a time period when nothing is really going on.
WARNING small parts that could be a choking hazard
bah no edit button?
“Anyone with hype that doesn’t have a quarterback whose last name rhymes with "philippino child molester – bow" is going to catch some flack as overrated.”
CORRECTION BITCHES!
WARNING small parts that could be a choking hazard
by Wallacewade04 on Jul 14, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I also hate the lack of an edit button.
I’m gonna see what the SBNation tech gurus can do about that.
Red Cup Rebellion - Changing the Culture of Ole Miss Athletics
Take a picture, trick.
by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jul 14, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Just stirring the pot.
As a Mobile resident, this article hit me first thing when I opened the paper this morning. Finebaum is doing just what everyone has said. He is trying to shine the shit that is any day, hour or minute in which college football is not being played. He needs something to stir up the idiots bama fans trailer dwellers people that regularly listen to his radio show. He monopolizes several hours an afternoon of the local sports radio network so, between Lady GaGa sessions, I sometimes click over and listen to Paul “discuss” SEC sports with Charles and iMan, two of the shows regulars (Think knuckle dragging neanderthalls listening in on a cassette/FM combo boom box with rabbit ears and calling from a rotary dial phone.) Finebaum actually already conducted this very “discussion” with his diploma-less minions last week. It appears that he merely transcribed a portion and mailed it in for the column.
Unfortunately, he won, because a lot of folks (ourselves included) have/are talking about the article.
I keep getting older, but they stay the same age.
While i cannot stand Finebaum (who can?)
my beef here lies as much with his argument as it does with him. The whole “because they’re Ole Miss” thing is, among many other things, just plain lazy.
Red Cup Rebellion - Changing the Culture of Ole Miss Athletics
Take a picture, trick.
by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Jul 14, 2009 5:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
While never being too impressed with Nutt as a coach (motivation skills notwithstanding),
I have to say (here it is for JUCO and Ivory)—Res ipsa loquiter—with regard to recent results. Most notable are our two successive losses to the Rev, both at home.
The boys at teamspeedkills.com agree
“This is one of the most noxious columns Finebaum has ever written. And that’s a pretty high bar to clear.”
“I would say Finebaum owes Mississippi an apology — but at this point, he doesn’t even deserve to give them one.”
Good to know we’re not just Rebels who are over-sensitive about the issue: Finebaum really is a jackass.
Finebaum has no clue what the real issue is.
Saying Ole Miss won’t win because…well, their Ole Miss, is about as lame and retarted a statement/prediction a fan could ever here.
The only issue Ole Miss will have as far as not living up to expectations this season will be the head coach. It’s always been that way and will be again. ’nough said.
Christopher Martin Gonzalez
Gonzo, that is almost as bad as Finebaum
And I say that as no big fan of Nutt (see my earlier comment).
Really? How so?
My theory is based on 10 years of fact, artiger. What did Finebaum base his prediction on?
Christopher Martin Gonzalez
What I mean by being almost as bad as Finebaum
is your continual attempts at throwing out needling comments just for the shock value. Either that, or you have a pathologic obsession with Nutt. Really, it’s almost stalker-like.
Y’all have a great coach in Petrino. Be happy with that.
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