I've noticed, here of late, the "what if" or "why not" concerning the history of Aubarn's national championships are growing louder and louder by the second. Several members of the incestuous Aubarn family are even claiming "by bammer logic we could claim 7 or 8 or 9". Well, my Aubarn enemies, I have an entire shipment of devastatingly breaking news for you: You have TWO tainted titles and that's it.
You think otherwise? Well stay tuned, because I'm about to fill you in on "the facts", which is something you guys never allow to stand between you and the truth.
1913
Aubarn finished the season 8-0 also winning the SIAA conference championship. Notice how they claim there was no such thing as a "national champion" during the Rose Bowl era, despite going against the facts that there was? In 1913, a Rose Bowl championship game did not exist. In 1913, there truly was no national champion. As seen in the links I provided you with (and I have more images upon request), during the era of which Alabama was recognized as champions, you can see Alabama was the consensus champion for winning the Rose Bowl, which was the only bowl game that existed during this era, making it the defacto national championship game.
The vast majority of Aubarn fans claim Alabama fans only claim (despite the facts) those titles because of the undefeated seasons posted from 1924-1936, but that's hardly the case. If Alabama claimed a title for every undefeated season posted, they could easily claim 4 more.
1957*
If we were to apply logic they use against two of our titles, then 1957 could be deemed "illegitimate" as well. During the first half of the AP/UPI eras, bowl games were considered "exhibition" games and the AP/UPI selected their champion at the season's end, prior to the bowl games being played. Even though Slug Jordan whined his way into having this title awarded to his cheating team, they DID NOT play in a bowl game that year, therefore, if Aubarn fans say other teams cannot claim titles from seasons they lost their bowl game, the same logic can be used against this title considering they did not play in a bowl game due to NCAA violations.
1958
This is yet another popular title Aubarn fans flirt with the idea of claiming. A year after their cheating program practically bought the 1957 title (or should I say whined until they received it), the same cheaters posted a 9-0-1 record. Because they finished with no losses and 1 tie (despite not being recognized by the AP or UPI polls), they still believe they should be recognized as champions of the 1958 season.
If that's the case, then Alabama should be recognized as champions of the 1936 season... even though the AP/UPI did not recognize Alabama as champions, Alabama still finished with no losses and 1 tie!
1983**
Even despite the fact that Pat Dye was the biggest cheater in college football (or should I say Aubarn University's athletic department, knowing Barkley admitted to being paid as well as knowing other players in various Aubarn sports were paid as well) and everything he accomplished at Aubarn should be vacated - especially in the eyes of Alabama fans, I'll play along as if he actually won without the luxury of having a team with a salary cap.
So Aubarn fans claim they deserve this title because they finished 11-1 with a Sugar Bowl victory, even though they WERE NOT recognized as champions by the AP or UPI. Do you know how many 11-1, Sugar Bowl winning seasons Alabama has had? Four -- all occurring during the 1970s. If Aubarn claimed this title, should Alabama be able to claim the similar four?
1993***
Once again, Aubarn was on probation and the '93 roster should have been considered an NFL roster since it was all on payroll at Aubarn University.
In 1993, Aubarn finished undefeated in the regular season, yet they were banned from postseason play. By this logic, Alabama could claim titles for 1971, 1974, 1994, and 2008. Hey... Alabama finished undefeated in the regular season in each of the aforementioned seasons, so why not?
2004****
The biggest crock of cow manure EVER, and yet, Aubarn was prepared to claim this title had USC been forced to vacate it. Besides the fact that they cheated to finish the season undefeated, they did not win the BCS National Championship game NOR DID THEY EVEN PLAY IN IT!
By this logic, Alabama could claim a national championship for EVERY undefeated season they've posted! If Aubarn fans can, then why can't we?
In conclusion, to any and everyone with more than half a brain who doesn't live within a 25 mile radius of Lee County can see why it's obvious Aubarn shouldn't claim the aforementioned titles, especially when the logic they use against other teams backfires.
*Aubarn's 1957 squad was on probation for paying two players.
**Pat Dye was the biggest cheater in college football, therefore all of Pat Dye's accomplishments are tainted.
***Aubarn was on probation for paying players in 1993.
****Aubarn's 2004 roster was filled with players who never attended classes or turned in any work, yet miraculously passed said classes and played football.
5 comments:
1941?????????????
Can you say "AUbsessed"?
13>2
What irony...a Bama fan making comments about made up championships.
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
To Anonymous,
All I can say in response is you hit the nail on the head with that particular maxim.
You guys are the first to say, "By Alabama logic, we could claim 10" and this writeup merely debunks such a preposterous statement.
Stay tuned because more is to come concerning Alabama's national title debate.
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