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walkingman

(10,309 posts) Thu Jan 1, 2026, 07:00 PM 23 hrs ago

Alabama is being humiliated in the Rose Bowl

I have followed Bama for 50 years and have never seen a Bama team look this bad. They have not been that good all year long. But it appears they have given up.

The Bama fans will be demanding a coach change. They would have been far better off to not have made the playoffs.

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Alabama is being humiliated in the Rose Bowl (Original Post) walkingman 23 hrs ago OP

Three minutes left and 38:3. I am offended by Indiana not sending in some 2nd/3rd string rather hlthe2b 22 hrs ago #1

Steve Spurrier, former Florida coach, was known to run up the scores also. I agree walkingman 22 hrs ago #3

Yes... several schools have had that reputation, but it seems as though most have hlthe2b 22 hrs ago #5

And the experience...and guard against injury. Roll Tide! walkingman 22 hrs ago #6

At some point, they reall should let all team members 'play in the Rosebowl Attilatheblond 22 hrs ago #8

Final score is Indiana 38, Alabama 3. patphil 22 hrs ago #2

IU WINS! Roll tide, bitches. Captain Zero 22 hrs ago #4

That was a thorough beatdown, now you can believe that. Xavier Breath 22 hrs ago #7

hlthe2b

(112,752 posts)

1. Three minutes left and 38:3. I am offended by Indiana not sending in some 2nd/3rd string rather

Reply to walkingman (Original post)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 07:06 PM

22 hrs ago

than continuing to run up the (very embarrassing) score. That is a big reason why I have long detested Ohio State (and earlier, Michigan) for doing so when they were so clearly outmatching their opponents. It is beyond cringe-worthy.

So much for sportsmanship.

walkingman

(10,309 posts)

3. Steve Spurrier, former Florida coach, was known to run up the scores also. I agree

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 07:13 PM

22 hrs ago

it is not good sportsmanship and many people hated Florida for that.

I did think it was cool that Mendoza's brother is the Hoosier backup QB and got a touchdown.

hlthe2b

(112,752 posts)

5. Yes... several schools have had that reputation, but it seems as though most have

Reply to walkingman (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 07:18 PM

22 hrs ago

toned it down in recent years--especially since fans even point out what a waste it is not to give other players a chance to at least "appear" if not play a few snaps.