Popular Post aubiefifty 16,803 Posted August 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2022 Paul Finebaum reacts to the evolution of Bryan Harsin, and ‘vicious, unsubstantiated’ media campaign against him Keith Farner 3-4 minutes Bryan Harsin has tried to remake his image since his first season at Auburn last year, and now the Tigers are about to share whether these changes have paid off. ESPN commentator Paul Finebaum reacted to Harsin’s time at SEC Media Days, and his recent sense of humor handing out T-shirts to Auburn media members. Finebaum shared his thoughts during his regular visit with “McElroy and Cubelic In the morning” on WJOX out of Birmingham, Alabama. “I think Bryan Harsin has been a true profile in courage of what you should be as a head football coach,” Finebaum said. “Yes, ultimately he has to win, we know that. But you’re right, and Greg, I’m going to take it a step further. You mentioned AL.com, I’m going to mention the writer’s name, his name is Joseph Goodman, and he carried on a vicious, unsubstantiated campaign against Bryan Harsin over the COVID shot. I am not here to make medical decisions, or political decisions, that’s not what I do. But that was his choice, and you could choose to respect it or not. But it doesn’t cause for a one-man campaign to try to get the guy fired.” Finebaum said he likes Harsin, that he’s a thoughtful coach and can understand why Athletics Director Allen Greene bucked the system to try to hire Harsin. “But ultimately, that’s not what he’ll be judged by,” Finebaum said. “But in terms of winning people over that were on the fence with Bryan Harsin, I think he has done that, and I think he deserves tremendous praise for taking a road less traveled in taking on those who tried to fire him, and taking on those who creeped in the middle of the night like cockroaches trying to get a man fired with no justification and not one scintilla of evidence.” 10 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednilla 5,391 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Not bad, Paul. Not bad at all. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aublue88 145 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Wow, might be the first time I have actually agreed with Finebaum! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPTiger 5,167 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 AL.Com could be re-named roll tide.com. It is a joke. On any given day, there will be 4 articles about UA@T for each 1 about AU. The number of articles alone show the bias. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Eagle 5,142 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 4 hours ago, Rednilla said: Not bad, Paul. Not bad at all. Yeah, I’m no Finescum fan, but he nailed it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Eagle 5,142 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, LPTiger said: AL.Com could be re-named roll tide.com. It is a joke. On any given day, there will be 4 articles about UA@T for each 1 about AU. The number of articles alone show the bias. And if we’re honest, our claimed NC-to-claimed NC ratio vs them is worse than 4-1, so that figures. Edited August 14, 2022 by Swamp Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 I don’t listen to finbaum as much as I used to. Not avoiding the show just on a different schedule. Seems like I remember PF taking shots at Harsin during the coup attempt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbo 7,854 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 11 hours ago, aubiefifty said: You mentioned AL.com, I’m going to mention the writer’s name, his name is Joseph Goodman, and he carried on a vicious, unsubstantiated campaign against Bryan Harsin over the COVID shot. I am not here to make medical decisions, or political decisions, that’s not what I do. But that was his choice, and you could choose to respect it or not. But it doesn’t cause for a one-man campaign to try to get the guy fired.” I know I'm going against the grain here, based on the likes of the initial post. But this is total BS. Goodman's articles about Harsin's stance on the COVID shot were much more accurate than "vicious." Either way, it doesn't matter. Harsin wasn't targeted simply because of this. I could list the other reasons, but you already know them. Finebaum somehow manages to have the worst take, no matter the circumstances. If you're wondering why you finally agree with him, maybe stop to think about it? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarn Mustache 20 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 12 hours ago, LPTiger said: AL.Com could be re-named roll tide.com. It is a joke. On any given day, there will be 4 articles about UA@T for each 1 about AU. The number of articles alone show the bias. Goodman is a joke himself. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarn Mustache 20 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 4 hours ago, cbo said: I know I'm going against the grain here, based on the likes of the initial post. But this is total BS. Goodman's articles about Harsin's stance on the COVID shot were much more accurate than "vicious." Either way, it doesn't matter. Harsin wasn't targeted simply because of this. I could list the other reasons, but you already know them. Finebaum somehow manages to have the worst take, no matter the circumstances. If you're wondering why you finally agree with him, maybe stop to think about it? Goodman's musings were uncalled for, unfounded, and completely ridiculous. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarn Mustache 20 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 10 hours ago, Swamp Eagle said: And if we’re honest, our claimed NC-to-claimed NC ratio vs them is worse than 4-1, so that figures. It has more to do with the readership. There is a reason why it is called bammerham. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank2020 3,207 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 10 hours ago, alexava said: I don’t listen to finbaum as much as I used to. Not avoiding the show just on a different schedule. Seems like I remember PF taking shots at Harsin during the coup attempt? Whenever he can he goes against the grain to get more pings. It serves his livelihood better which is his singular purpose. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Eagle 5,142 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Hank2020 said: Whenever he can he goes against the grain to get more pings. It serves his livelihood better which is his singular purpose. As the Bohemian Rhapsody ending: "Any way the wind blows ..." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Eagle 5,142 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 10 hours ago, cbo said: I know I'm going against the grain here, based on the likes of the initial post. But this is total BS. Goodman's articles about Harsin's stance on the COVID shot were much more accurate than "vicious." Either way, it doesn't matter. Harsin wasn't targeted simply because of this. I could list the other reasons, but you already know them. Finebaum somehow manages to have the worst take, no matter the circumstances. If you're wondering why you finally agree with him, maybe stop to think about it? Goodman wears the pink slit hat..that's what's accurate 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 16,803 Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 5 hours ago, Hank2020 said: Whenever he can he goes against the grain to get more pings. It serves his livelihood better which is his singular purpose. hank from what i hear finebaum is worth a large sized chuck of chain so i doubt he has to ping anyone. i seldom listen to him anymore because i enjoyed his humor but now he has idiots like jim calling in and hollering the whole show and dozens if not more have complained about jim but they keep letting him on air. now goodman? he might need the pings but not finebaum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank2020 3,207 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 2 hours ago, aubiefifty said: hank from what i hear finebaum is worth a large sized chuck of chain so i doubt he has to ping anyone. i seldom listen to him anymore because i enjoyed his humor but now he has idiots like jim calling in and hollering the whole show and dozens if not more have complained about jim but they keep letting him on air. now goodman? he might need the pings but not finebaum. As long as he wants to work, he needs the pings. He brings zero value wo his weird callin show. He brings absolutely nothing else to the table. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 4,229 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Goodman and al.com to rivals. Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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