Elephant Tipper 430 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Let me preface this by saying that this email is from one of my best friends since, well.........forever. His family and mine have been good friends for almost 100 years, literally. My family is all AU and his is all UA. He's an orthodontist by profession so you'd think he'd have better things to concern him, but apparently not. So here is the email exchange (one that other AU fans might encounter): Email sent me: Email title: Auburn's "catch" in 3rd qtr. Football has some little known rules. Last week, Western Carolina running back fumbled, and as the ball is tumbling up field, a ref blows his whistle inadvertently. Alabama recovered, but the rule states that in the event of an inadvertent whistle the offense gets a choice of taking the play to that point, or redoing the play. Western Carolina was allowed to redo the plan, as the rule states, but that is a crazy rule that doesn’t address a whistle blown while no one has possession of the ball. Logic (to me) says Alabama should have had the ball but not be able to advance it. Now, that controversial play that was reviewed for it seemed like 15 minutes in the 3rd quarter of the Iron Bowl. NCAA Rule Book, Part 2, under "interpretations’’. Under the Completed Pass, Article 6, rule 7-3-6, section 2: Two opposing players receive a legal forward pass while both are off the ground, and one player returns to the ground inbounds before the other. Ruling: No simultaneous catch. The legal forward pass is completed or intercepted by the player who first returned to the ground: https://vine.co/v/OnjUpvjT52l Looks like the refs blew this one. My response: You're kidding me, right ? You're worried about this after having won one of the most spectacular IBs ? Just celebrate rather than writing a critique of the rules. Many times AU has suffered similar adverse calls in the IB. You UpDykes gripe when you lose and even when you win. Give it a rest. Just be happy and enjoy your success for the next 365 days rather than gripe. War Eagle !!! Well, there you have it AUFamily....the unhappiness of being an UpDyke, even when they win. WDE !!! BEAT BAMA ! Let me add this tidbit about my buddy. When we were students, I at AU and he at UA, I invited him and his wife to sit with me and my date in the AU student section when the game was played at Legion Field. Bear was coaching and they were winning. After each score he would stand and raise his arms in victory to taunt the AU fans. Finally, after doing this about 3 times someone hurled a bourbon and coke at him. Typical UpDyke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkat7 233 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 This has always struck me as the core fundamental difference between Alabama and Auburn. Alabama fans treat winning an entitlement while Auburn fans find winning joyful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war eagle6 0 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Tie always go to the runner! In this case, bray had his whole forearm around the bal, refs got it right. They both had it but offensive player always get the nod when it's a tie up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinForAuburn 128 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 They have to find ways to diminish Auburns effort and make themselves feel better about giving up 44 points to a "high school coach". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Educated but still in the 85 percentile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meh130 1,043 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Updykes gonna Updyke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagleguy 1,393 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Updykes gonna Updyke. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,109 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Just don't send your kids to him for braces... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernoOrangeSS 321 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Most are very upset inside that their "revenge win" didn't happen and they had to fight for their lives. They won't admit it now, but they were pooping their pants for most of that game in fear of a loss. They were so sure Saban was going to embarrass AU for the Kick Six. They are, on the whole, a miserable lot. War Eagle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war eagle6 0 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Most are very upset inside that their "revenge win" didn't happen and they had to fight for their lives. They won't admit it now, but they were popping their pants for most of that game in fear of a loss. They were so sure Saban was going to embarrass AU for the Kick Six. They are, on the whole, a miserable lot. War Eagle!! Yes they are. And just like us,they are forever anticipating to find out as to whom our dcoordinator is gonna be, because like I told them, offensively, Gus owns little Nicky, and they know it. I've been telling every bama fan merry Christmas, because those 3 dropped passes in the end zone were gifts from us to them. They were at our mercy until late in the 3rd qtr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchids 227 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Just let it go. We need to stop turning his 15 minutes of fame (or infamy) into an hour of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltigger21 0 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I anticipate that they will wind up in the title game and honestly, I don't see them losing unless FSU plays up to their talent level. FSU could lose Saturday. If Gus gets the defense fixed, he will win 75% of the time against Nicky. If LSU can ever find a quarterback, they will be hell sure enough. Florida if they get the right hire will be fantastic. I think Jones at UT is moving in the right direction. UGA is always a threat. Freeze if he stays at ole miss can be very good also. SEC is going to be wide open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUcivE09 582 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Your friend is arguing the wrong rule. It was a "simultaneous catch" situation - not a "completed pass". Here is Alabama arguing for us in this situation during a UAT-LSU game a few years back. http://cfn.scout.com/2/1125417.html What matters most here is that your UAT buddy is an idiot for even caring. I bet he is also sure that the "uncatchable ball" was the wrong call as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike4AU 1,739 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Who cares what an Updyke says? Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keesler 5,924 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Most are very upset inside that their "revenge win" didn't happen and they had to fight for their lives. They won't admit it now, but they were popping their pants for most of that game in fear of a loss. They were so sure Saban was going to embarrass AU for the Kick Six. They are, on the whole, a miserable lot. War Eagle!! I love to be as miserable as they are right now sitting at #1 - packing my bags for a trip to Atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ber798297 241 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I wrote this in another thread which fits here as well. Sore losers + poor winners = bama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 6,601 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Looks like 100 years is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc4aday 1,887 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Some folks get bammer genes and the lucky ones get Auburn genes. The bammer behavior is a genetic flaw that cannot be helped. So the next time you encounter a bammer with typical bammer behavior, smile and thank the Lord that he gave you orange and blue genes; indeed my Auburn brothers and sisters, you come from a superior gene pool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenEyedGirl 6 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Some folks get bammer genes and the lucky ones get Auburn genes. The bammer behavior is a genetic flaw that cannot be helped. So the next time you encounter a bammer with typical bammer behavior, smile and thank the Lord that he gave you orange and blue genes; indeed my Auburn brothers and sisters, you come from a superior gene pool! LOVE IT! Best Post I've read all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerrules 517 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 For bammers(especially Saban) to complain about NOT getting a call to their benefit is laughable. I read an article today that where Saban was complaining. They are the most UNDER PENALIZED team in the history of football(ok maybe hyperbole). We have video of referees moving the football to give them a first down in past years. The spots on 3rd and 4th down in the redzone in Saturday's game. The holding that is epidemic with their offensive line which NEVER EVER gets called. What about the non-interference call on the throw to the endzone? Holding and pass interference are the easiest and most influential calls/non-calls to control the game. If I can't get to your quarterback or get off a block, then I can run and give the QB time to pass. Being ticky-tack in relation to contact with receivers always puts the WR in better position to make a catch, or can flip the field with a pass interference call. Updykes almost always get the benefit on these calls. bammers are just unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubaseball 2,596 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Also, go back and look at the interception NM threw. The defensive back pushed our receiver in the back big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernoOrangeSS 321 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Most are very upset inside that their "revenge win" didn't happen and they had to fight for their lives. They won't admit it now, but they were popping their pants for most of that game in fear of a loss. They were so sure Saban was going to embarrass AU for the Kick Six. They are, on the whole, a miserable lot. War Eagle!! I love to be as miserable as they are right now sitting at #1 - packing my bags for a trip to Atlanta. ;)/> Would you be as miserable as they seem with their success? It's as if they live their lives in the fear their success will eventually end soon and can't enjoy what they have in the here and now. I've never met any fan base complain as loudly as they do after a big win. Simple fact is that they expected to embarrass us after the egg we laid in the UGA game. They didn't get that, so now they can't be happy with a simple win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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