Alabama Fan’s Complaint Interrupting C-SPAN’s Trump Inauguration Coverage
[C-SPAN broadcast transition with the camera focused on the crowd outside the Capitol building. The scene is full of formal attire and anticipation for the historic moment.]
Suddenly, an Alabama fan wearing a crimson T-shirt, a houndstooth cap, and a foam finger appears on the screen, shouting over the live broadcast.]
Fan: “Hold on, hold on! This is nonsense! What are we doing here, talking about the inauguration and ignoring the REAL issue at hand—the College Football Playoff! I’m a lifelong Alabama fan, born and raised in Tuscaloosa, and I’ve got 1,500 words to say about the travesty that occurred this postseason!”
[C-SPAN anchor, a bit taken aback, tries to regain control of the broadcast.]
C-SPAN Anchor: “Uh, sir, this is the inauguration coverage. Could you please…”
Fan: “Oh, no, no! You don’t get to gloss over this! I know the nation’s all excited about a new president and all that, but my heart’s still broken from the College Football Playoff. I’m talking about the robbery, the injustice that happened! How did Alabama, the greatest dynasty in college football history, get left out of the final four? I’m just sayin’, how do you leave out the team that has dominated college football for over a decade? Let me break it down for you.”
[The fan adjusts his foam finger and launches into a passionate rant.]
Fan: “You know, for all the talk about fairness, the College Football Playoff selection committee completely disregarded the most obvious choice. We had one loss, and it was to the Georgia Bulldogs—yes, I’ll admit that one—it was a tough game, but come on! We played the toughest schedule in the nation, and yet there were teams like Florida State and Texas sitting at home with an easier road and somehow getting more consideration than us? That’s not right!”
C-SPAN Anchor: “Sir, I understand you’re upset, but this is the presidential inauguration, and we are trying to focus on the historical event—”
Fan: “Hold up, hold up! I’m not here to downplay the history that’s being made today. Trust me, I know this is a big moment for the country, but as an Alabama fan, how am I supposed to celebrate a new administration when I’m watching Ohio State, a team that barely squeaked by their conference, get in over Alabama? Ohio State?! Come on!”
[The fan takes a deep breath before continuing.]
Fan: “I’ve seen Alabama overcome adversity time and time again. We’ve won 18 national championships—eighteen! Do you know how hard it is to build a program like that? We’ve had legendary coaches from Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant to Nick Saban, and now, we’re being left out because of a couple of bad opinions from some random committee members who couldn’t even tell you the difference between a zone read and a power run play if it hit them in the face! It’s an insult!”
[The fan paces back and forth in front of the camera.]
Fan: “And don’t get me started on the rankings! You think I’m crazy? Look at the numbers, folks! Alabama had the most impressive win of the season against LSU, they beat Tennessee in a hard-fought battle, and they dominated Auburn in the Iron Bowl. Our defense was elite—one of the best in the nation, maybe the best! Meanwhile, you’ve got teams like Michigan, with all due respect, who couldn’t even win their own division, sitting in the Playoff. And don’t even get me started on Washington! I know they had a good season, but seriously? A team from the Pac-12?!”
[The camera zooms in slightly on the fan, now standing still but visibly agitated.]
Fan: “All right, let’s talk about the process here, because this isn’t just about Alabama—it’s about the integrity of college football. I know the committee’s supposed to look at the ‘eye test’ or whatever, but they’re not watching the games the way we are. You ever seen Nick Saban’s game plans? His preparation is meticulous. He’s a genius. And we’ve got all the talent in the world. We had Heisman candidates! It’s disrespectful to this program to say we weren’t one of the best teams in the country this year.”
[He pauses and looks directly into the camera.]
Fan: “And then there’s the whole ‘conference championship’ argument. Georgia wins the SEC, and they’re in, right? But we all know that’s a brutal conference. If you’re Alabama, you play in the toughest conference every year, and that’s no easy feat. You can’t just dismiss the fact that we’ve played through fire and still came out on top most of the time. You think Alabama would be scared of facing any of these teams in the Playoff? Absolutely not! We would’ve been ready to roll. I’m telling you, you put Alabama in that bracket, and we’re bringing home the trophy again.”
[The fan’s voice gets louder, showing the passion of every Alabama supporter who feels slighted.]
Fan: “I’m not even talking about last year’s title. That was great! We all remember the Georgia comeback. But it’s about consistency. It’s about who’s been dominating the landscape for the last decade and who deserves that chance to keep winning. That’s Alabama football! And what does this committee do? They take that chance away from us. It’s wrong. Plain and simple.”
[The fan leans closer to the screen as if speaking directly to the C-SPAN audience.]
Fan: “So don’t let anyone fool you. This wasn’t about fairness, it was about bias. It’s about TV ratings and narrative-building for certain conferences. But when you look at the record, the players, the history—it’s clear. Alabama should have been in. And I’ll say it again. We should’ve been in, and we could’ve taken it all the way. The committee, they’ve got blood on their hands. This year’s College Football Playoff was tainted. That’s all I’m saying.”
[The fan suddenly realizes that the camera has been zoomed out again, and he’s still in the frame.]
Fan: “Oh, and one more thing—Roll Tide! Trump’s got a new office to sit in, and I’ve got a new grudge against the committee to carry for the next twelve months. I’m out!”
[The fan gives a dramatic salute and disappears from the camera, leaving the C-SPAN host speechless.]
C-SPAN Anchor: “Well, that was… an unexpected interruption. We’ll be right back with our coverage of the inauguration after this short break.”
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