My annual report from Saban's Thanksgiving.

Ok guys. I arrived late last night. So i didn't really see many folks yet. But here are some early observations.

For starters, I always love that Butch Jones parks and details your car for you.

I woke up early and noticed Dan Mullen wasn't there yet. Someone said he was stuck at the intersection of 3rd St and Grantham Avenue... again. (Yes same joke as the past 3 years...because Mullen never learns)

Kalen Deboer asked when he gets to start hosting thanksgiving. Mrs Saban smiled and said, "oh honey you havent even earned the grown up table yet...much less your own place".

Kirby showed up this morning with an empty salad bowl. Someone asked where the salad was, and he said it was just in case anyone wanted a haircut. Weird... but whatever.

I passed Mike Novell and coach Prime in the hallway.(Awk-ward) He asked Prime what time it was. Deion replied. 2 to 9. That pissed Norvell off because it was like 6am.

I saw Billy Napier's place holder. He got a little choked up when he noticed that "Sunbelt Billy" had been replaced with "SEC Billy". He looked at Nick, who just smiled an nodded.

More to come. Stay tuned!

 

Lunch update.

Lane Kiffin just showed up...finally. Apparently Princely was trying to fight everyone at the airport.

Brian Kelly is just staring out the window at the lake, shaking his head, and humming Tom Petty.

The music has been great btw. Billy brought a DJ.

 

Unfortunately they get deleted during the purges

 

6pm update:

Whoa! Hey guys, Oklahoma just showed up....very late.(Like the whole team). They claim they didn't get an invitation. Texas told them they dont belong, at the SEC table and several others agreed. Well then an Aggie yell leader dweeb starts telling Texas that they don't belong. A huge food fight erupted. At one point Jalen Milroe threw a roll across the table at the Oklahoma contingent. It was intercepted by some guy in a Vandy hoodie. Said his name is Clark Lea, head coach. None of us believed him. Saban was like, "Never heard of you. Hey Deboer. You ever heard of this guy? Deboer?...Deboer???"

Deboer peeked up from under the table, "Hey, anyone see that 1st half against Georgia?

People are starting to trickle out.
Jim McElwain was saying his goodbyes. Telling everyone it's his last time.

I asked him what he thought about the day, and his response was. "Pretty neat huh?"
Yep. Pretty neat indeed coach.

BTW did you guys know that he always thought the band playing jaws was a solute to his love for sharks? True story.

Anyways, With that I headed back to the airport.
I booked a seat right next to Billy. He informed me that the in flight meal was crow. 8 rold him I would enjoy every single bite.

Anyways,
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Beat FSU!

 

Thanks. I wish I had all the old ones. They would be a pretty cool time capsule.