Auburn football fans were busy Tuesday afternoon after seeing Tuskegee HC’s Reginald Ruffin call Nick Saban over his allegations of illegal recruiting practices against Jackson State HC and fellow HBCU sideline leader Deion ‘Prime Time’ Sanders last week.
In a post on Facebook, Ruffin enthusiastically shared his thoughts that Saban should have chosen his words more wisely. He later called him about Alabama’s refusal to play statewide HBCUs:
“Sometimes you say things you don’t really mean and it hurts people or loved ones. Coach Saban shouldn’t have said anything about other coaches, teams or players. Just say you’re sorry in public and go to your AD’s office and say, “We have to play all FCS HBCUs in Alabama state because we’re the only university in the state that’s not in Alabama States.” or Alabama A&Ms plays in our great condition.”
Auburn football fans are sparking debate about the story on Twitter
Justin Lee, whose Opelika-Auburn News article publicized the call-put, sparked much debate over the comments and whether it’s even worth competing against FCS teams for top Power Five programs:
Can we all stop the pay-for-asskicking program? Nobody wants to see it. It’s a net negative for the big school. Just target Power 5 schools and just pay those schools a percentage of the conference fee or something at the end of the year. I thought we took care of player safety.
— AshleySchaeffer🦚⚜️ (@AUSchaefferBMW) May 24, 2022
So you want a 12-game Power 5 schedule? That will lead to more injuries and it’s about player safety?
— Aufan4life 🦚🦚🅿️🅿️ (@aufan4life) May 24, 2022
8-10 with conference playoff. Do you want to talk about injuries? Ok, let’s put NFL caliber players on the same field with D2 and D3 players in a worthless game so schools can make money.
How is that ethical? Future NFL careers can be ruined for nothing but a payday.— AshleySchaeffer🦚⚜️ (@AUSchaefferBMW) May 24, 2022
This has literally never happened before. D1 FBS teams also do not play against D2 or D3 teams. FBS can play FCS, both Division I, and these games are held every year and there is no spike in injuries in these games. You’re just making this up.
— Justin Lee (@ByJustinLee) May 24, 2022
Needless to say, things got hot…
Brother… HBCU, C-USA, Big Sky… whatever. same thing. All a massive step down. Shouldn’t be playing Power 5 Big Schools for paydays. That’s unethical.
— AshleySchaeffer🦚⚜️ (@AUSchaefferBMW) May 24, 2022
ALL of these athletes are in the top 2%, 1% of soccer players their age. They are all fit to see the field. I know you’re upset that you can’t see games up close with your Cheetos, but don’t insult the kids and their work.
— Justin Lee (@ByJustinLee) May 24, 2022
Months before the Tigers go into battle with their 2022 opponents, members of Auburn Football Twitter clash head-on with their peers.
Please get statistics here, September.
