Paul Finebaum WAVES THE WHITE FLAG after Alabama's loss to Michigan 🚨 'IT WAS A MESS!' | Get Up

[@leemarie7724]

Paul Finebaum deserves any ridicule he receives.....tired of his snarky, nasty, and ill informed takes on college football

[@262006Movielover]

Literally he know absolutely NOTHING about football. Don't know why they ask for his opinions.

[@brettthomas6327]

​@@262006Movieloverfacts 😂

[@m1keymd]

Paul Finebaum is a troll and that’s why ESPN puts him on TV. Not because of any intelligence or knowledge of ball.

[@jasonlewis9326]

He’s a joke

[@draneym2003]

And yet you elected the blond orange version of this to the presidency...

[@michaelgomez3044]

Never forget that ESPN has huge financial interest in who makes the playoffs. Their propaganda reflects that.

[@bradcleck1]

Well duh lol it’s about money, not the “most deserving” or “best teams”. It’s about that bottom line

[@mongoslade277]

Very well said

[@user-kw7rt9zl4e]

Cry more bucko

[@christophergruenwald6557]

And the Fox has an invested interest in the Big10 which is why they push the Big10 ad nauseam on their shows.

[@michaelgomez3044]

@@christophergruenwald6557 Yep. Thats why if ESPN had its way the champ tournament would be all SEC.

[@yahcrack]

SEC propagandist in hiding right now

[@khrisstake2210]

They banking on Georgia and Texas.

[@INFAMOUSfrontRunn3r]

ESPN and the SEC see the writing on the wall. Thats why they are trying so hard to create this false narrative of SEC eternal dominance. Life ebbs and flows. Things come and go. ESPN/SEC are trying to control the cycle of life by culling out the competition before its too late for them. They want to establish themselves forever as the best by destroying everyone else.

[@Chinesebandits008]

What propaganda? SEC has dominated for for 10 years!

[@Urlastnerve]

Hi 👋

[@ELITEmyfrat]

They are punching air hahaha

[@blackshirt5530]

The fact that Michigan had so many defenders out and dominated makes it soooooooo much sweeter watching SEC homers like Paul eat it

[@LibtardLunacy]

And the fact that they all played at home as the tenth ranked team when my Longhorns went up there and spanked their a$$ made it all the more sweet too 😂😂😂😂😂

[@00_FLAMEx7]

it's crazy though because all our big teams are losing while our lesser teams are carrying the conference. but i'm here for it cuz i love the chaos...gives more opportunity to my hogs

[@user-xj9po6ep9i]

​@00_FLAMEx7lets be real. There are 2 conferences. Your lesser teams are playing the lesser conferences. I hate to say it but it's becoming the NFC and the AFC.

[@holdengamble]

Michigan, the team that beat the “best team “ in OSU? 😂

[@MiaSoreryOF]

Paul is just a band Wagoner. He isn’t a homer. He went to University of Tennessee. And grew up in Memphis

[@alyosha1974]

Downside is these pundits tore down other teams to make their case. Karma.

[@Keener024]

Bashed them for 3 weeks and gives a 20 second "I was wrong". He is a small part of what is wrong with college football.

[@rorytribbet6424]

Michigan players pinned down bama, pressed their anuses up to the tides lips, and unleashed torrential diarrhea down their throats. And rumor has it some or the bama players were even ERECT throughout the ordeal. Vile animals.

[@bigfoot163]

ESPNLGBTQ sucks😂 , that's why their ratings suck without pat McAfee...who they also hate 😂😂😂😂

[@Sal-h2l]

There's a reason fans in other conferences call ESPN ESECPN

[@kingosity93]

To be fair SMU did not have any thing over bama that says they needed to be in. Their resume was not better, nor did they win the conference championship or games against ranked opponents. Plus you cannot tell me that Boise St, Arizona St, SMU and Clemson should have been in based on these games so far. Alabama lost by only six and the huge f up was Jalen mildew and our coaching staff. If we kept to running the ball to open up Bernard and Williams and the rest of the wrs, we wouldn't be having such conversations. But our play calling has been absolutely horrible and I'm not sure we'll get back to elite status in the next yrs or so, so it is what it is for me. There's nothing we can do right now bc the AD doesn't see it how the fans see it which is get rid of the OC and dc and try something else. But I digress, we will have to deal with this coaching staff for another two or three more yrs and I bet we have the exact same turnout as long as these guys are in Tuscaloosa unfortunately

[@Joe-bj3yp]

ESPN (TV partner of SEC) is the problem. Stop artificially inflating the merit of these teams. Tennessee humiliated by Ohio State, Bama manhandled by 7-5 Michigan, and CFP “contender” South Carolina dragged up and down the field by Illinois

[@avoiceforthevoiceless]

Exactly

[@ericandbeethoven]

I get you don't follow big time football but current bowl outcomes outside of the CFB are not good indicators of a team's strength. There are disparities from opt-outs / transfer portal impacts. Props are certainly due the Illinois players for winning that game against the SC players that played. However, SC was without the National Defensive Player of the Year, All-American DB for the 2nd half and their top rushing threat. Illinois had their best WR opt out but SC was down more standouts. Full strength SC was undefeated against the CFB. Only other teams that were undefeated against the CFB - Oregon and Georgia. Full strength SC would have won the game with ease as evidenced by the 10.5 spread based on full strength teams.

[@garyroenicke2102]

Agreed, Big 10 was a Better Conference this season and I’m a Bama fan

[@Joe-bj3yp]

@@ericandbeethoven SC might be the most underwhelming ranked team I've watched this bowl season. Nearly every team is down draft eligible guys/opt-outs/transfers. It's not a legitimate excuse. No one knew much of their QB Sellers nationally yet SC fans have been touting him, as well as their head coach, as rising stars. Neither proved true. The QB looked subpar, at best, and the coach made a complete fool of himself and was severely outcoached. Then tucked his tail during the post-game handshake. It was embarrassing, tbh.

[@Leacythegreat43]

Should of gave my ole miss team a shot

[@laurelstromer4041]

McElroy: "The offensive line got destroyed... but that's not too disconcerting because that's Michigan's strength..." Three of the four Michigan defensive lineman who normally start didn't play and they still had 5 sacks. I'd say that's disconcerting. Finebaum's MDS (Michigan Derangement Syndrome) is undeniable.

[@moblack5883]

I was like huhhhhh when he said that

[@lsu205]

because they can't hold anymore

[@freeclimb5487]

Not for Michigan. Michigan is going for another Natty next year.

[@Illhostility]

Did he say a lot of Alabama players didn’t play?! Excuse me!

[@Squig911]

That was mostly Michigan's jv team.

[@kennyporterfield9630]

This game proved that Mr Finebaum is like all bama fans…They need to get off of the high horse and realize it was fun while it lasted but they are not invincible.

[@richardwarner2801]

Yep, with NIL and transfer portal...Alabama and many others are going to feel the pain in the coming years.

[@pronoun-free]

I remember when USC and Miami were in the same boat. Look at them now.

[@kirkbarry7082]

Giving him too much credit allying him Mr.

[@jcelldogs]

Alabama will be relegated to just an average team now that they can't cheat under saban anymore.

[@kennyporterfield9630]

@@kirkbarry7082 He’s like me he is getting old and I wanted to show respect…

[@susfu4988]

Should the ESPN talking heads that tried to convince us Bama should have made it into the playoffs over SMU and Indiana also be on the hot seat along with Kalen Debeor? 😂

[@sgsheff]

The truth is that BYU should have been in the playoff ahead of SMU that they beat during the season and Indiana that barely played any teams with a winning record. Tennessee didn't deserve it either. The SEC and BIG10 bias is ridiculous and the BIG12 is completely disrespected. The fact that the ACC got multiple teams in the playoff on its own is a complete joke. The committee didn't follow any of its own rules and we're seeing all of the lopsided results from it.

[@andycockrum1212]

@@sgsheffBYU perhaps should have gotten in over SMU but don’t bring Indiana into this too. BYU did have 2 losses right at the end of the year, including one to 5-7 kansas. Weird situation there too cause Kansas beat 3 ranked teams in a row to end the year. It’s just a weird year overall

[@lamar310]

Facts…these guys lost ALL credibility trying to make pretending a part of the playoff selection. ESPN and Paul like to pretend SEC teams are unbeatable outside the conference and that myth got exposed badly. Alabama was favored by 16 and looked like a joke. Games are played on the field and the Big 10 actually wears the crown

[@jmb3d]

Let's face it. No matter which of these teams got it in, none of them will be winning the National Championship.

[@kusari86]

Bama should've made it. Michigan is elite, just missing an average QB. They also beat ohio

[@d.d.7287]

Anyone who thought Jalen Milroe was going to be the best QB in the draft was living in SEC fantasy land

[@shinineagle23]

Watch the jets take him 😂😂

[@kawirocket88]

​@@shinineagle23Can't be as bad as Aaron.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

wasnt just SEC as I am a DAWG & knew from the start of the season {as did most SEC fans} he wasnt going to be the best

[@kawirocket88]

@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman I can't believe we even won that game? SEC looking terrible with Bowl hope the Dawgs Rep well and take it all.

[@MSWSB]

So, what do you conference addicts have to say about which conference sucks based on the Rose bowl?

[@MichaelA-g9r]

As an Alabama my whole life, that was just embarrassing. We couldn’t move the ball on basically Michigan second team defense

[@gregjross852]

That’s still a bunch of 4/5 star athletes but with Milroe playing yeah there was no excuse

[@gregworrel2623]

As a normally optimistic diehard Michigan fan, I picked UM over OSU, but I thought they would lose this game. How sweet it is to win. Best 1st quarter ever. Memories of the multiple sacks in last year's Rose Bowl. With the #1 QB recruit going forward, Michigan's prospects are looking good.

[@kenbrown5449]

@@gregworrel2623 It's looking like 2025 will be a good year for Michigan. Coach Moore is going to continue blazing on the recruitment trail. The ohio game and Alabama Crimson Tide game are making a great case for Michigan Wolverines Football going into the future!

[@paulgerhardt6499]

@@kenbrown5449the timeout by Moore before the half was the worst situational call I’ve seen all season I think he is a bit retarded wink is the key to the team winning this game need a smarter head coach

[@charlesjamison8409]

When you hire a pac12 coaching staff! This is the results.

[@robbydragi]

Funny how Paul won't give any credit to a decimated Michigan team without 5 key starters playing, and basically no QB on the roster

[@colehowe]

Fr. Decimated roster and staff after the natty 😌. We’ll be back. This ain’t 2015 anymore, SEC finding out.

[@adamdavis729]

It doesn't feel right to watch any Finebaum interview wear he doesn't take a swing at Harbaugh, Michigan being over-rated, or bringing up sign stealing. Life was a lot better for Paul when Alabama could pay (under the table) the entire roster and Saban could whine about not being respected. Alabama's second & third string players were better than most anyone else's starters. Maybe Finebaum should start a movement for hiring Urban Meyer, just like every other program trying to hold on to past glory.

[@mikebronicki8264]

I vaguely remember when Bama was good. It was some time in the past.

[@golfbuddy1969]

Your biases get in the way of logic. It was obvious that the SEC is full of average defenses and below average QBs.

[@rooseveltbrown3rdandterrible]

Always

[@Al-Rudigor]

They thought that their up and down performances, were because they had a lot of great teams. It was really because they had a bunch of average teams. That being said, I won't celebrate, until they lose in the playoffs.

[@richarddavis5289]

Milroe was horrible

[@wireroom7939]

How is it when since 2020 the sec still has more championships then what ever conference u cheer for.. ok sec had a BAD year

[@Al-Rudigor]

@@wireroom7939 yes we agree, thus we are talking about this year. Are we not allowed to talk about this year, because the SEC had a bunch of good years?

[@Munkbud]

Buckeye here, and ttun has now beat bama twice in one year lol. And now that's three Big10 teams beating espnsec teams lol. So much better than everyone as always hahaha

[@thehalbie]

Finebaum’s shame knows no bounds. Now that all teams can pay players above table, instead of bama (and a relatively small number of other teams’) bagmen paying under the table for years, balance is being restored.

[@jm12green31]

If you really think Alabama was the only team paying guys you are a total moron. Since the beginning of football in the 1300s guys have been getting paid you dork

[@Superamp777]

FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT!!!!

[@rogerw3818]

How "special" that you believe it's "just a few bad apples".

[@MiaSoreryOF]

Not really look at the top five recruiting teams for 2025. They’re all the same people as before NIL. Alabama still has all the five stars in the world on their squad. They just didn’t play as a team.

[@thehalbie]

@ two obvious flaws, one logical the other factual. 1. Logical - recruiting - the gap is closing between haves/have nots. That’s the point. Of course same teams are at top - they had first-mover advantage bc of their already-existing cash/bagmen networks. 2. Factual - You’re ignoring the portal altogether, which is driven by $ and is increasingly significant. Instead of rolling dice on 17 year old 5 stars that pump rankings, grab a 20 year old proven commodity.

[@fredericklockard3854]

Yeah the whole “random B1G team wouldn’t win 4-5 games in the SEC” that SEC fans love to say is blown out of the water.

[@miwolve1278]

Big Ten 4-1 vs. SEC so far this bowl season.

[@gunguru7020]

"Put "Texas" in the SEC and they won't win 8 games" every SEC homer.

[@WillE454]

My favorite talking point has been “The below average teams in the SEC would dominate any other conference.”

[@fredericklockard3854]

@ and then when they lose, they say something like - well it didn’t matter, it was a useless bowl game, the players weren’t motivated to play, they had too many transfers blah, blah, blah.

[@gunguru7020]

@@WillE454 Yeah thats a great one. Their delusion comes from the media. One year Ole Miss lost three straight games. Started ranked 14, stayed 14 through 2 losses, and only fell to 17 after the third.

[@rogwheel]

I remember when Pawl was the Jerry Springer of sports talk radio on a small AM station in Birmingham and NO ONE took him seriously

[@ba1100string]

We still don't take him seriously. He spends most of his time eating crow in the name of Alabama.

[@Rustytang6151]

He shouldn’t be taken seriously now.

[@rogwheel]

@ no doubt about it!!!!

[@HuskerPower97]

So what's the difference now?

[@phattylav]

It’s amazing David Pollack was let go and yet cryptkeeper Finebum still is on ESPN. 5 mil a year supposedly for that blowhard.

[@JackycClark]

Michigan played without their top players .

[@clarencewalder2985]

Yes they did. Not sure why they lost 5 games. Last 3 years they were elite. But before that Michigan was irrelevant good but not great

[@JohnMeadows-gu8su]

​@@clarencewalder2985 michigan has never been irrelevant even when they had down years!

[@sheneedsme]

@@clarencewalder2985Obviously they were playing a walk on QB and half of last year’s team is now in the NFL. The real question is how did they bear both Bama and Ohio State twice in the last year. It will be 5 losses in a row for Day next year in the Big House when M has both a QB and a defense

[@Jim49446]

Michigan has 4 projected first-round picks in virtually all the mock drafts. In a few years, Michigan's 2023 National Champions will get their due as one of the best national championship teams ever.

[@bradcleck1]

@@Jim49446best team ever huh? U forget about 01 Miami? How bout 2017 Alabama? 2011 bama? 2020 bama? How bout 2019 lsu? Nobody even believes that Michigan won it honestly in 23. Might as well be the 2017 Astros

[@jacobsteele7138]

It helps now that other conferences can pay athletes like the SEC does.

[@garrymiller3171]

I'll fix it. It helps now that everyone can pay people like Alabama was

[@rogerw3818]

It's cute that you believe that all the other conferences haven't been paying for all of history.

[@mcahtme2977]

@@rogerw3818clearly not as many schools as Alabama & the sec schools

[@davidlauderdale903]

West coast an d Big ten did too.

[@Adam-vs2in]

Truth 🎯

[@SenorHomeslice]

To everyone trying to give this guy credit for admitting defeat, just stop. The damage was already done. By using his platform to lobby the SEC up and other teams down, he helped shape the opinions of voters, which in turn helped shape the opinion of the committee. He could afford to admit defeat because he wasn’t defeated. His job was to warp reality and he succeeded. What meaning is there to “I was wrong” when he never cared about being right? May as well have accepted the apology from the president of Goldman Sachs in 2008.

[@MrRainrunner]

I agree Completely!

[@miwolve1278]

Why does anybody listen to it watch the Paul Finebaum show anyway?

[@SenorHomeslice]

@@miwolve1278 Because he tells them what they want to hear.

[@KMS_929]

So when does bowl games matter??? When SEC lose or when they win?

[@collinandrus6584]

I thought in the sec it just means more?

[@BG-1970]

You’re right we are the worst!

[@HTHAMMACK1]

They haven't mattered since the 4 team playoff.

[@Jag0106]

@@HTHAMMACK1they mattered last year when Georgia whooped FSU and OSU with no QB and opt outs lost to mizzou

[@xeverlastingxchaosx9679]

That wasn't last year. That was 2022 when they beat LSU and OSU ​@@Jag0106

[@petermcjigglepants5012]

SEC fans making this guy famous shows a lot about the average SEC fan

[@treyday572]

Not SEC fans. Bama fans. For some reason fans of other conferences think we all love this guy. We can’t stand him. He’s a Bama guy first and SEC guy a distant second. Screw Paul Finebaum.

[@00_FLAMEx7]

yeah just listen to his show. it's almost all bama callers

[@Tigerblade11238]

LSU alum, I HATE PF. I was squealing with glee watching Michigan feast on Bama.

[@petermcjigglepants5012]

@@treyday572 “for some reason”

[@rand49er]

No mention of Michigan's defense ... how they lost numerous players ... how they stifled Alabama's offense. According to them, Alabama lost, Michigan didn't win. Boo! Go Blue!

[@bobbywilliamson6139]

Say it brother 👊🏿💯

[@George_M_]

Michigan's defense was the unit that won the game. Both offenses weren't great. The reason was defense - they weren't sucking in a vacuum.

[@rflgeneral]

Moore might be the next coach I’ve ever seen, dude literally counters EVERY single play.

[@daved7808]

UM Defense won against AL and OSU! Go Blue!

[@inception3k480]

McElroy mentioned the defense and that that the d line was their strength even though they were missing some players.

[@kengy1991]

Michigan might have the two best late wins of the season - 11th ranked Alabama and 8th ranked Ohio State.

[@scratchpenny]

Yep. They are probably going to be ranked in the final ranking. Something like #24 or #25. They also had one of the best SOS in the nation, so they probably deserve it.

[@ericdaniel323]

@@kengy1991 still lost to bad Washington and USC teams. And would have lost to USC and Minnesota if not for blatant home cooking by B1G refs.

[@QuantumG432]

Michigan beats Alabama the first day last year and the last day of last year. 😂😂😂. Happy New Year!🎉🍾

[@rylicheif]

That’s actually crazy to think about, felt like 2024 was the longest year of my life, Happy new year

[@timsmith5608]

You mean first day this year and last day this year

[@timsmith5608]

Well last year now lol

[@QuantumG432]

@ No. We are in the year 2025. First day of 2024 Rose Bowl and last day 2024 Reliaquest Bowl. Michigan beat Bama twice in one year.

[@jesusfelan604]

As Ralph Cramden would say........, "HOW SWEET IT IS"!!

[@YTisFASCIST]

Now we need to see a video of Herbstreit shedding a tear.

[@DarkSideCaster]

Go back to when Herbstreit bawled his eyes out over wokeism.

[@YTisFASCIST]

@DarkSideCaster Exactly what I am referring to.

[@bobbywilliamson6139]

The truth is Michigan underperformed this season,they were better than their record…Facts!!!!

[@JsPerspective]

💯💯

[@samelmudir]

If they had any semblance of an offense they would be in the playoff

[@christophercarrigg3775]

If they had an average QB you're looking at at least 2 more wins

[@jonathanholden2684]

@@christophercarrigg3775been saying that all season man. If Michigan had a qb that was middle of the road they would have been a 2 loss team and been in the playoffs. Michigan was one position player from being a very good team this year, especially after Wink caught his stride with his defensive game plans.

[@jasonlewis9326]

They are who we thought they were and Bama lettem off the hook

[@wswillett]

When was the last time a team MICHIGAN beat ALABAMA TWICE in the same calendar year?

[@csnide6702]

Michigan HAS ALL THEIR PLAYS..... WHY can't people see that...?

[@bluerep40]

Saban got out because with NIL everyone could get great players, not just the teams with bagmen!

[@Legendary_UA]

So you're saying Michigan and Oregon weren't "paying" players as well? NIL depleted depth but the problem at Alabama was squarely on the QB position. I don't know what the back room deal was, but he had a guaranteed start/playing deal.

[@A_Realist]

Im sure Michigan, Ohio State, UGA, LSU, USC, Texas, Oregon etc. paid for players long before NIL come on now, let’s not be naive lol.

[@2flocks]

@@Legendary_UA no we weren’t lol we just started getting 5 star players 😊

[@rocstarang5747]

Saban got out because it's hard to tell a player what to do when they are making all that money. See also why Saban got out of the NFL...

[@KaptainPurp]

@@rocstarang5747yea because he didn’t have a winning season as the dolphins head coach that’s why he didn’t last in the nfl lolz

[@paulday5722]

Watching the Big Ten dominate the SEC yesterday was a beautiful thing. Penn St advancing in the CFP was icing on the cake. I wonder if Sean McDonough understands why the Big Ten is considered an elite conference now? Curt Cignetti won every Coach of the Year award but Sherrone Moore made U-M 100% his program and will be far more successful the next 10 years. A top 10 recruiting class plus a few elite portal commitments. At 38 years old, the foundation for success is in very good hands in Ann Arbor.

[@weezem]

They've always been an elite conference.

[@ericdaniel323]

@@paulday5722 Penn State shouldn’t even have a football program at all after what went on there for 20+ years. Otherwise, yeah, nice to see ESPN trying to spin for their favorite conference getting shut down.

[@AFL67pitt]

Not concerned with Bama OL ? Michigans 2 tackles going in the 1st round didn’t play imagine how much worse it could have been

[@MichaelMitchell-vk9lk]

GO BLUE! The mighty Wolverines do it again and Illinois got it done also. Paul’s SEC teams are not holding up but he’s very entertaining

[@csnide6702]

Michigan CHEATS --- apparently they have all of Alabama's plays as well.........

[@DeathNote_96]

​@@csnide6702Alabamy got manhandled by Michigan's second string D. Cope.

[@csnide6702]

@@DeathNote_96 still cheaters --- what happened with you last coach...?

[@Zinter1984]

Milroe has as much of a chance of being a good NFL QB as I do. Bill O'Brien was 100% correct on him.

[@leonsus9317]

As much as I hated him as our OC, he was right.

[@KeithAdams-o3b]

You mean the Bill O'Brien that lost this team because he didn't know what he was doing, the same guy who was beating the Chiefs 24-0 and got waxed 51-31,the guy who dismantles his team because he doesnt know how to judge talent, that guy

[@laugh_n_share_life]

@@KeithAdams-o3b he was right about both watson and this miltrashcan

[@timomomomo969]

@@KeithAdams-o3bSo Bill O’Brien is the only one criticizing grampa Milroe? Who do you think you’re fooling?

[@KeithAdams-o3b]

@@timomomomo969 okay follow along this man addressed Bill not anybody else just Bill, and hes the last one to judge talent, so run along now

[@Spyder20Silver]

Buckeye here. Great performance for the Big 10. Thanks .

[@timomomomo969]

Thank you! Hope you win the natty for the big ten!

[@RobertGasper-g4l]

Yes it was. I am a Michigan man all the way but I think this is going to be Day's year to win the natty. He does a great job developing those boys into men. I love that Michigan beats him every year, but this is his time I think. Good luck.

[@ericdaniel323]

@@RobertGasper-g4l no Michigan fan should be pulling for Ohio State. That’s like a Tarheel rooting for dook in the tournament. You should apologize to your Michigan brethren.

[@hermanwatkins5461]

Not one of them said anything about that 3 of the 4 losses this year was to unranked teams. Also how 2 of those Oklahoma and Michigan had some of their starters out of the game.

[@scratchpenny]

Plus, Michigan mostly lost to ranked teams. Their offense sucks, but they were deceptively better than their record would indicate. They had one of the best SOS in the nation!

[@GDeuce87]

And IU beat Michigan, so as I’ve been telling everyone the Hoosiers EARNED they spot in the playoffs. The Big 10 is a lot more competitive than people think.

[@devinjutz09]

SEC teams don’t have the pay to play advantage anymore

[@derekflowers3803]

That was bama, and their advantage was they would never get in trouble for cheating. Because Saban had the ncaa and SEC league office in his corner. See his relationship with Mark Emmert

[@stevenbrozynski5555]

Exactly, NIL has leveled the pay for play playing field. The SEC advantage is gone except in the minds of MSM like ESPN and ABC.

[@Michigan1985]

That's why Saban bailed.

[@flyermorecreativeminds]

🎯

[@flyermorecreativeminds]

@@Michigan1985exactly

[@steveanthrop8475]

The main problem for the SEC is NIL. NIL has leveled the playing field. Now EVERYONE can buy talent, not just the SEC schools.

[@bradcleck1]

It leveled the playing field for all of the schools that have been winning for years anyway? Lol Georgia, Ohio state, Penn state, bunch of schools that have had success for a while huh? It only levels the field if everyone can spend a certain amount. The smaller schools are still getting walked on right now lol with yalls “it LeVElEd ThE PlAyINg FiElD” 😂

[@steveanthrop8475]

@@bradcleck1 Okay. Have you applied for a job at ESPN yet? Not as much talent being hogged by the SEC money machine. But hey, I'm sure you can spew a bunch more word salad to make yourself feel superior again.

[@MatteoSway]

Jalen Milroe might need to switch to RB

[@BlkOMNI]

You don't have the answers sway

[@Jeremy-ny3wt]

@@terencew7716I thought we was done seeing Alabama and looked what happened can’t even beat Michigan nick sabian is gone that dynasty is over and y’all think these players are ready for the NFL they’ll find out soon😂

[@randyjordan5521]

Because he ran for 7 yards on 16 carries yesterday?

[@JJG86]

He surely can’t read a defense.

[@rflgeneral]

Next Terrelle pryor

[@Jonw979]

BIG 10 > SEC. I love how Michigan has deflated the ultimate SEC propagandist Paul Finebaum 2 years in a row. This just shows the committee got it right. Yeah, SMU and Indiana weren’t gonna win the natty, as Josh Pate said, there isn’t 12-teams capable of winning the natty every year. Just gives more teams an opportunity to compete.

[@robertshodeen4501]

Somebody get Paul some salt and pepper to season that plate of crow he gotta eat!! Bama DIDNT deserve a CFP spot,neither did S.Carolina,,,😅

[@miwolve1278]

Can’t wait for Alabama and Michigan to play a playoff game in Michigan Stadium in December. That will show how soft Alabama is.

[@bradcleck1]

Wow u really got something for em huh? A little bit of cold weather would really stick it to em 😂 shut up

[@jesusfelan604]

I don't think Alabama will even finish with a .500 record in December.

[@johnnywebb2351]

😂 they have already shown it Twice

[@freeclimb5487]

Alabama lost twice to Michigan in one year, Caleb Downs lost to Michigan twice in one year, DeBoer lost to Michigan twice in one year. Saab left Michigan to play at Alabama only to end up in the same bowl game as Michigan and now knows what it's like to lose to Michigan. Should have stayed, bruh.

[@gunguru7020]

Caleb still playing.

[@lesgoff]

Looks like the committee got it right SEC homers...

[@bradcleck1]

Not really and I don’t even watch college anymore lol

[@mikegee248]

Now that Saban is done, Finebaum doesn’t have to sit on Bama’s face anymore

[@RealJackHQ]

Or vice versa 😂

[@RealJackHQ]

Like he said in his first response on the video, “it’s a mess.”

[@jofi4580]

NIL is the great equalizer. Like it or not. The balance of power is shifting. No more stacking 4&5⭐.

[@SteamMachinaYT]

Alabama belonged in the playoffs and got snubbed they said 😂

[@TheErockaustin]

And Miami.. and South Carolina….

[@DarkSideCaster]

Bama didn’t have Saban to pay the committee off to get in. Shame, shame… 😂

[@TripSe7en_77]

Aside from Michigan’s defense, the difference was definitely the 1st quarter. I’ve always said if the vaunted SEC had to play in Midwest elements regularly, instead of warm weather constantly, it would make a huge difference. When that downpour happened, Michigan was in its element. Wind, rain, sleet, snow can all happen here within the same day and it has, on many occasions. That rain fell and Michigan had at least half a quarter to play football midwest-style. Gritty and tough hits different when you have to bare the elements and you revel in it. The weather gets downright nasty up here and we’re used to it.

[@MrRainrunner]

I thought the same thing.

[@tomcarb967]

Yeah, the Michigan players were having a blast while it was rainning. Wish it kept rainning. lol

[@AdamMcMillin-t8g]

Bro idc what anyone says, Michigan has the best defense in college football, the only reason it's not "Statistically" the best is because their offense is so bad

[@freezerburn9138]

You nailed it!

[@KirbyWainwright77]

As a buckeye fan I agree with this statement, the Michigan defense is the real deal and they run a great scheme. If they had an offense they could have easily repeated as national champions. The big 10 is deep, easily the best conference.

[@raggraves]

Paul is always an expert after the game is played…… he’s an arrogant overrated analyst….

[@youngarnold4]

The SEC is not the best conference this year. It's clearly the Big Ten. Have a good day.

[@htvlogs80]

B1G putting the hammer down on the SEC. Even B1G USC 6-6 took out an SEC TX A&M 8-5 😂

[@bill7753]

I’m sure Saban and Herbstreit will wave the white flag as well and admit they were wrong.

[@danskiludvik8358]

Evidently someone forgot to tell Michigan and Illinois that Alabama and South Carolina deserved to be in the CFP.

[@BobbyHerr]

Overrated?

[@ThunderPants13]

Paul Finebaum needs to retire and do something he's more suited for like gardening or sorting clothes at Goodwill.

[@kidddeuce5150]

Being from Louisiana, I live in SEC territory but I am an Ohio State fan… This felt so good!!!

[@markcosby2448]

Michigan started 2024 beating Bama, and ended 2024 beating Bama! Them boys in blue really rolled the tide last year! Go Blue!

[@Rich-l6r]

Alabama lost so many games this year I lost count 😭😂😅🤣

[@bradcleck1]

Can’t count to 4? Maybe don’t say that on the internet lol

[@spdcrzy]

The B1G has always emphasized team strength over roster strength, and NIL isn't going to change that. Michigan proved that was true all season long - ESPECIALLY against OSU and Alabama.

[@AirborneHedgehog]

I respect the heck out of anybody who's willing to put their hands up and say, "Ok, I admit it, I was wrong." I know that's not exactly what he said, but I appreciate the sentiment from Paul here.

[@danielmoore8695]

Yeah i agree, he literally waved a white flag lol

[@riverraisin1]

BS. He'll be back on the air tomorrow licking SEC crotches again.

[@detroitdawg81]

It makes it that much sweeter that Michigan(whom he hates) caused him to abandon Alabama

[@bealmagicproductionsjonbea948]

Do we talk at all about Michigan, the Michigan culture being something special.....always about the other team and what they didn't do.....and yet the Michigan Culture again never talked about why we win, win against 20 pt underdog comments, half their starting team siting out going on to the draft, 4 first rounders, starting quarterback going down in the early 3rd quarter and yet the culture and staff and players find a way....when is it going to be about praising the culture built at Michigan...that should be the story....we hear about it with Alabama, Georgia, but yet we see Michigan do things for 4 years now they are not supposed to be able to do with the players they have....just saying

[@jokingbird]

You had been losing pretty consistently before harbaugh came along so where was that culture then, just saying 🤷🏻

[@derekflowers3803]

​@@jokingbirdhe did say in the last four years. I'm not a Michigan fan Go Gators but I'm pretty sure Michigan has the most wins in ncaa history. Culture been there for over 100years.

[@OPFlyFisher304]

In Alabama’s and SEC’s defense, no one has the play the tough schedule of hypothetical games as they do

[@jokingbird]

@@derekflowers3803 well I'd say Michigan culture refers to the whole period not just the last 4 years, then it would be something like Harbaugh after firing Gattis culture ^^ as for your other point there were periods they were successful and also some that they weren't and you can't claim that there is some inherent trait to your program only when you are winning, it's the coaches and the players that make winning possible, a big name can certainly help with recruiting but once you are on the field it doesn't matter brand value or not 🤷🏻

[@marfun3504]

Amen brother, thank you Conner!

[@KirbyWainwright77]

ESPN full on damage control after seeing how pathetic the Sec looks. Big 10 is the best conference 2 years running

[@steverogers7381]

McElroy and Sean McDonough were two of the worst with dumb comments during the Indiana / Notre Dame game. They should get just as much heat as Finebaum!

[@slshusker]

Feinbaum is to sports journalism as CNN is to real journalism. Narrative.

[@K-xb2qz]

Finebaum waving the white flag and throwing it was too funny 🤣.

[@okhondaguy3288]

Michigan is a winning program. Stop disrespecting them.

[@user-gj1uh3cm2z]

everyone thought NIL was cool until they realize the alumni of Big10 schools is way more financially successful and now they have more resources to compete. you're seeing that change

[@rickcaldwell2862]

If you're a good QB, go play for Kenny Dillingham at ASU. He will coach you up and get you ready for the next level.

[@trentstevens8201]

Paul holds a higher standard for Big 10 coaches.

[@goldenrakelawncare6564]

Crazy that no one mentions how hard Michigan played.

[@randyware9645]

Milroe needs to go back home to Texas and get that ROOFING JOB WITH HIS CUZIN!!!!!

[@Ghidorah00]

Oh I cannot wait to hear Finebaums take on the Georgia ND game. Irish physically mauled them

[@Dmitch1408]

As a SEC person I was happy to see Alabama and South Carolina both lose to put the arguments to bed. Yes Boise State lost but we all know it's about the idea that seems like Boise State, SMU, Illinois etc have the opportunity now to play for a national championship knowing that more times than not they'll lose. But every once in awhile I'm sure one of them will break through

[@bigbake132]

Indiana, not Illinois.

[@jesusfelan604]

The more these mid-majors are engaged in the CFP, the more star recruits they will attract.

[@00_FLAMEx7]

the big ten just told the entire country that they are officially on the level of and possibly better than the sec

[@Largecanyondog]

The era of room temperature IQ quarterbacks with horrific mechanics, jumbled feet, wobbly off passes and a 4.3 40 is over. Timing, accuracy, big throws and reading defenses is back.

[@bradcleck1]

So basically the QB that 90% of schools had this year? Lol

[@Largecanyondog]

@ yeah I get what you’re saying. You can see the writing on the wall though. Teams are going to have to compete for talent.

[@strikesan24]

Media needs to put respect on the coaching Moore and Wink are doing, Its not always the opposing QB or coach. Moore has beat two juggernauts with one hand tied behind his back(in 2 years). Heck, he beat bama with 2 hands behind his back(NO Mason, Grant, even Warren went down in the 3rd) lol... This year was an amazing program building year and the media is going to have to recognize that eventually.

[@ErikThomasMusic]

Michigan had 21 players leave the program or sit out of the game, including 4 probable 1st round picks, and several other Day 2 picks. Alabama played almost all of their starters. Michigan's young backups, beat Alabama's veteran 4 and 5 stars. Michigan has a walk on QB Davis Warren, who barely played in HS due to cancer. When he got hurt, they put in a QB who can't throw it accurately downfield.....yet they still won. Michigan dominated on the DL and held their own with a makeshift OL. The future is bright at Michigan. Top DL and Edge Rushers are going to want to go to Michigan, where they will "eat" well in Martindale's NFL Ravens type schemes.

[@IowaHawkeyes1992]

The committee got it RIGHT!!!. Only dispute would be why they allowed the worst power 4 conference to have THREE teams in. Next year stop advocating for your mediocre conference to have multi loss teams in.

[@timdonahue2897]

It just means more up north

[@johnnywebb2351]

😂😂

[@justinsmith1034]

Paul Finebaum proves yet again that his opinions shouldn't be valued

[@adamsmith2758]

The crazy thing I’ve noticed is the SEC is no longer the most physical conference. They still have the best players roster vs roster, but something has happened with this NIL/Transfer era.. maybe when you drive a Lambo to practice in college.. that’s not a good thing.. shocker. The two best teams in the country are in the B10, the SEC had no one near the heisman, guys are transferring out of the south and winning national awards (Seth McLaughlin [since he can’t snap a football lol), the big programs in the north are now getting players they never would have from Florida/Texas/Alabama. Michigan and Illinois were more physically dominant than Alabama and South Carolina yesterday.. if ND wins today.. the south is dead

[@derekflowers3803]

This was college football in the 90's but I guess you are too young to remember that

[@scratchpenny]

The NIL and transfer portal are making this possible. Everyone can be paid now, so no team can dominate because it costs too much. Those Big Ten teams are just as rich, if not richer, than those SEC teams, so paying guys through alumni networks is not an issue for any of them. Moving forward, there will be more parity for the top 40 or 50 teams because no one can afford to buy all the best players. That will benefit the Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 compared to what has happened with the SEC dominating.

[@jesusfelan604]

Yep, I remember 90's football. Nebraska is waking up.

[@executioner1017]

@@jesusfelan604 I would really love for Nebraska to come back to the top, always had a sweet point for em. Coming from a Michigan Fan.

[@johnnywebb2351]

They did 😂

[@Smiththebat]

Non Michigan fans don’t realize that our defense was still elite this year. We just had no QB or WRs to speak of. A LOT of our defensive bench would be starters at most schools.

[@jesusfelan604]

Ok, let's not get carried away now, that's pure speculation.

[@Sarge226]

Saban would have never let this happen

[@tuat.mvpformallybigd.2635]

Saban would of replaced Milroe.

[@riverraisin1]

Except for last January. lol

[@thomburleson4884]

Saban is out of the picture at Alabama so who cares?

[@brianrdetweiler]

Feinbaum should be forced to wear a Michigan hat the rest of the year.

[@SGBassplayer]

All I know is that in their last two games Michigan held opponents who were collectively 5-touchdown favorites to 23 points and like, 350 yards of combined total offense and won both games with quarterback play that wouldn’t even befit a service academy. Sure would be nice to see Coach Moore (and DC Martindale) get some respect put on their names, not to mention the hard-working players down the depth chart that made those results happen on the field.

[@ReelVideos122]

ESPN's favorite SEC team got their butts kicked by a very good defensive team that were 19+ point underdogs. Bama didn't lose because of mistakes and inconsistencies. They lost because they played on their heels most of the game, because they pretty much had a defender in their face all game long. Awful proud of you young men. Go Blue.

[@mikegee248]

Gotta tip your hat to Michigan. We smash. 💙

[@harmieporter2058]

GO BLUE

[@ninefingerjack]

Yeah except for those pesky 5 games...

[@timomomomo969]

@@ninefingerjacklat team to win the Natty. Dont shoot your other fingers off

[@teachingtechnologyy]

Does this mean that ESPN will stop glazing the SEC???

[@Spyder20Silver]

The only thing missing? A small compliment for the Big 10 ... and maybe an apology to the Hoosiers. A Bridge Too Far for the SEC .

[@MrRainrunner]

They can't do that...hurts too much.

[@sgsheff]

Indiana doesn't deserve any apology. They barely played any teams with a winning record. They never should have been in the playoff and they got destroyed as a result.

[@polo_sheridan2869]

I’m a Bama fan and if Big Blue had all their players the Tide would have been lucky to score 7 points…..

[@davidjelinek1977]

No Graham , Grant , Johnson , stewert , Paige , Loveland , Morris , edwards , Mullings , qb knocked out 1/2 though game and still won . 4 projected 1 st round picks sat out and still found a way

[@miwolve1278]

Good thing for Milroe that Grant and Graham didn’t play because Alabama’s O line is soft.

[@benfromthebunker9621]

The playoff has exposed the SEC.

[@Wayne-tk5mx]

Perfect point Tennessee Bama, I know but they argued about not being in, also Georgia getting beat by 13 points by The irish 😂

[@davidbreuer5961]

ESPN Cant possibly have a segment anymore without calling for a coach to get fired. Its realllllyyy getting old fast

[@vincente4570]

Led by Stephen A. Smith😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@elliottprats1910]

I’m a Houstonian so I will NEVER like Bill O’Brien so I’m bias against his opinions. That being said when looking at Milroe’s body of work as QB was Bill O’Brien correct in stating he wasn’t a good QB and should switch positions!?! Shoot, my own offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien told me I shouldn’t play quarterback,” Milroe said.

[@UNLV_TV]

BIG 10 owns the SEC from here on out

[@LJPugh187]

Wishful thinking

[@BobbyHerr]

SEC is overrated

[@FredGSanford-xu3lf]

Everyone deserves the right to watch the bowl games, not just people who can afford cable. Some years ago all of the bowl games were on network Tv, even the NC. ESPN is greedy and should be ashamed of themselves.

[@jasonl7937]

I will say this about Finebaum when I watched him this year he was quick to say he was wrong after something like an Alabama lost. I haven’t seen him double down or try to change the conversation to something else.

[@Ballinbmac]

Because it’s impossible to do it. So you can’t really give him too much credit

[@jasonl7937]

@ it’s impossible but he could have easily tried to downplay the lost by saying Alabama wasn’t interested. I’ve listened to other people double down on their dislike of Indiana getting a playoff bid so it’s been fun to watch these commentators get humble pie.

[@Iluvjudahmoscato]

Have you ever watched skip after a bad take??? Nothing is impossible ​@Ballinbmac

[@Ballinbmac]

@ I haven’t watched skip in about 4 years I don’t even know if he still has a show.

[@christophersnowden4117]

I would agree but for the fact that he said they should be in the CFP. We knew Alabama wasn’t good before Michigan.

[@lakes26mi]

Go Blue! Another glorious win over Alabama! Awesome seeing Milroe helpless again

[@DawgPoundStoner1252]

Finebaum is a joke, he's always saying how dominant the SEC is and the Entire conference is Clearly Overranked, should have waved that flag after Oklahoma curb stomped the Tide

[@stvw21]

Oklahoma is IN the SEC stupid!