Longtime Finebaum Caller Shane From Centerpoint Dies After Battle With Cancer

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Dec 042011
 
Longtime Finebaum Caller Shane From Centerpoint Dies After Battle With Cancer

From al.com by Ben Flanagan. If ever you’ve turned the dial to Paul Finebaum’s daily sports talk radio show, the name “Shane from Centerpoint” means something to you. Whether you gritted your teeth at his outright homer-ism for his beloved Crimson Tide or you pumped your fist as he pridefully hassled national media members who appeared on the show, Shane got a daily rise out of regular listeners. Finebaum becomes a daily fixture for so many who live and breathe college football in the South, and so do his eccentric cast of callers. Some might say [Comment or Read the Rest...]

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11/1/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Nov 012011
 
11/1/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

ROLL TIDE, WAR EAGLE PREMIERE- Tonight in Birmingham, ESPN Films’ “Roll Tide, War Eagle” will debut at The Alabama Theatre. The film looks at the past two years- on and off the field for Alabama & Auburn which highlights the national titles & Heisman Trophy winners. Also, the rivalry has taken a twisted turn, with a stunning tale of poisoned trees and a historic force of mother nature that brought both sides of this split state together spent days shadowing the show and highlights dozens of callers and that to show the venomous rivalry. “This [Comment or Read the Rest...]

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10/14/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Oct 142011
 
10/14/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

SEC TO STAY AT 13? The ongoing debate continues whether the Southeastern Conference will pause and continue to stay at 13 teams for the 2012 season. Texas A & M’s President Loftin said in an interview today that he doesn’t “think it’s likely to see another team join SEC and move by July 2012.” Meanwhile, The West Viginia Gazette reported this morning that Nick Saban “has been squarely in the corner of West Virginia, rather than Missouri” and that Vanderbilt prefers Missouri because of “academic reputations”. Today we’ll discuss the potential for another SEC member [Comment or Read the Rest...]

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10/13/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Oct 132011
 
10/13/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

THE SAD SAGA OF HARVEY UPDYKE- In Finebaum’s latest column on SI.com, Paul details the unfortunate situations that have surrounded ‘Al from Dadeville’. Finebaum says, “Let’s learn from Harvey Almorn Updyke Jr.’s mistake and allow this to be a teachable moment… But throwing him in jail will only make some people feel better for a brief moment. I say enough of the attacks and the calls for jail time for vengeance to right the wrong. It is time to get past this human tragedy.” We’ll discuss the latest column and hear from CBS Sports’ Bruce [Comment or Read the Rest...]

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10/12/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Oct 122011
 
10/12/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

NCAA: AU NO MAJOR VIOLATIONS… ENDS NEWTON INVESTIGATION- The NCAA today announced that they did not find any major rules violations in Auburn’s signing of quarterback Cam Newton and has concluded its investigation. The NCAA also concluded its investigation into charges by four former players on HBO who accused the school of providing extra benefits, finding no wrongdoing. The NCAA issued a statement Wednesday saying it interviewed more than 50 people to see if Auburn provided Newton or his family improper benefits. The NCAA said it could not find any reason to keep the investigation [Comment or Read the Rest...]

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10/11/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Oct 112011
 
10/11/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

GARCIA DISMISSED FROM SC, SPURRIER BOYCOTTS MEDIA MEMBER- A busy day in Columbia, SC today as QB Stephen Garcia was dismissed from the Gamecock football team. Meanwhile, his ol’ ball coach walked out of his weekly media conference over comments written by a local columnist. We’ll update those two situations and discuss the outside possibility of West Virginia becoming a member of the SEC. Longtime West Virginia broadcaster Hoppy Kercheval will join us, as will CBS Sports’ Gary Danielson and former NY Jet Quarterback Greg McElroy.

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10/10/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Oct 102011
 
10/10/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

SEC PRESIDENTS & CHANCELLORS MEET: The Southeastern Conference released a statement Monday concerning the Presidents and Chancellors meeting. “The Presidents and Chancellors of the Southeastern Conference met on Monday for its regularly-scheduled fall meeting. While they discussed a wide range of issues dealing with the changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics, no actions were taken with regards to expansion.” We’ll discuss the ongoing debate of possible SEC Expansion with The NY Times’ Pete Thamel… Tuscaloosa News’ Cecil Hurt… and former AU HC Pat Dye.

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10/7/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Oct 072011
 
10/7/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

GENE STALLINGS TODAY AT 5:05 CT- Former Alabama Head Coach Gene Stallings highlights our Friday show as we dive into this weekend’s SEC headliner between Florida and LSU. The Tuscaloosa News’ Cecil Hurt will break down the matchup between Alabama/ Vanderbilt, while CBS Sports’ Tony Barnhart gives us his take on the rest of the SEC and the very latest in conference realignment.

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10/6/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Oct 072011
 
10/6/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

SEC’S 14th? BAMA SEZ NO TO MO- In an article on al.com, sources say “that as of now it appears that a majority of SEC presidents and chancellors would support Missouri’s application.” The sources went on to say “that majority falls just short of the nine votes required to add a new member” and “there’s a group of presidents that wants to sit tight, believing the SEC can do better than Missouri.” Some have indicated that Alabama wants to look at a team from the East and not risk losing its annual game against Tennessee, [Comment or Read the Rest...]

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10/5/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Oct 052011
 
10/5/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

ANOTHER SI COVER FOR BAMA- MIZZOU CLOSE TO SEC: Alabama has landed again on the front of SI after an impressive 38-10 win at then-No. 12 Florida. The victory moved the Tide to No. 2 in the nation and the Southeast regional cover cover reads, “Ram! Jam! ‘BAMA!” It also shows Alabama nose guard Josh Chapman with his right index finger raised high in the air. The feature story is a piece by Lars Anderson, who asks if this is Alabama’s best defense ever. Also- The University of Missouri Curators voted yesterday to allow it’s [Comment or Read the Rest...]

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10/4/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Oct 042011
 
10/4/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

ANOTHER SHOOTOUT COMING? Last year, Arkansas and Auburn racked up 108 points on the Plains. It was a coming out party for Cam Newton as the future Heisman Trophy winner ran for 188 yards- threw for 3 touchdowns and accounted for 328 of Auburn’s 470 yards of offense. This year, both teams have new quarterbacks but the high octane offense by Gus Malzahn and Bobby Petrino promise to provide another exciting tilt in Fayetteville. Today, we’ll preview the Tiger’s visit to Arkansas- plus talk with CBS Sports’ Gary Danielson and former Alabama QB Greg McElroy.

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10/3/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Oct 032011
 
10/3/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

SWAMP DRAINED, BAMA ROLLS OVER GATORS- On Saturday, Alabama used it’s strangling defense to knock out Florida starting QB John Brantley and make it three in a row against Florida, defeating the #12 Gators 38-10. Bama held the Gators to just 15 rushing yards on 29 carries one week after UF gained more than 400 yards on the ground against Kentucky. Chris Rainey, UF’s formerly elusive senior running back, carried the ball eight times for minus-2 yards. Jeff Demps, the Gators’ running back/track star, carried the ball three times for only 4 yards. AUBURN also [Comment or Read the Rest...]

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Paul Finebaum Claims Citadel Depressed His Pay

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Sep 302011
 
Paul Finebaum Claims Citadel Depressed His Pay

From BizJournals.com by Evan Belanger. Local sports talk radio host Paul Finebaum accused his employer, Citadel Broadcasting Corp. in court filings this week of “purposefully and fraudulently” depressing his pay to generate more revenue. The latest development in Finebaum’s ongoing lawsuit against Citadel, which broadcasts the popular Paul Finebaum Radio Network, comes just days after attorneys for the Nevada-based broadcast company accused Finebaum of needlessly suing innocent victims in an attempt to move his case back to state court, where legal standards are more favorable for him. In this week’s filings, Finebaum repeated, in an affidavit, [Comment or Read the Rest...]

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9/30/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Sep 302011
 
9/30/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

GENE STALLINGS TODAY AT 5:05 CT- Former Alabama Head Coach Gene Stallings highlights our Friday show as we dive into this weekend’s SEC headliner between Bama and Florida. The Tuscaloosa News’ Cecil Hurt will break down the matchups between Saban and Muscamp, while CBS Sports’ Tony Barnhart gives us his take on the rest of the SEC and the very latest in conference realignment.

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9/29/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Sep 292011
 
9/29/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

BIG TEN STRUGGLES FOR RELEVANCE- In Finebaum’s latest SI.com column, he says ‘even with a storied program like Nebraska joining the fold, the Big Ten is on life support. Gasping, wheezing and nearly choking to death. It has no swag. No buzz.‘ We’ll discuss the Big Ten today and what the SEC’s expansion will mean for Jim Delany and the rest of college football. Former Kentucky AD CM Newton will be in studio today, along with Author and college football historian Keith Dunnavant. Also, CBS Sports.com’s Bruce Feldman will preview the Bama/UF game and former [Comment or Read the Rest...]

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9/28/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Sep 282011
 
9/28/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

HARVEY UPDYKE APOLOGIZES TO AUBURN- In a call to the show this afternoon, accused Toomer’s Tree poisoner Harvey Updyke told Finebaum,”I want to tell the Auburn people. I am truly sorry for all the damage I have done. I’m asking for forgiveness.” Updyke added, “People really don’t understand how bad it hurts. I guess I deserve it.” LISTEN TO THE AUDIO FROM UPDYKE’S CALL. Listen To More Audio Clips From The Pal Finebaum Show.

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9/27/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Sep 272011
 
9/27/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

MUSCHAMP v SABAN- Two of the SEC heavyweights will do battle Saturday as the Gators will try to overcome a two game losing streak to Alabama. Last year the Tide beat Florida 31-6, but this year’s game will feature the new look Gators with first year head coach Will Muschamp. The Gators have stormed out to a quick 4-0 start and QB Jeff Brantley has rebounded after a sluggish 2010. Today we’ll break down the big game with CBS Sports’ Gary Danielson and former Alabama QB Greg McElroy.

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9/26/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

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Sep 262011
 
9/26/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

A & M TO SEC ! ! ! Texas A&M University officially became the Southeastern Conference’s 13th member Sunday, with the move announced in a statement by the SEC. SEC presidents and chancellors acted unanimously to remove the conditional status from the school’s bid to join the league, the statement said, with A&M becoming a member on July 1, 2012. The Aggies will be competing in the SEC for the 2012-13 school year. A&M officials have scheduled a news conference at 6 tonight in Kyle Field to address the move. Participants include SEC Commissioner Mike [Comment or Read the Rest...]

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