Because it’s June and the following “exchange” happened between two members of prominent SEC West programs, we’re legally obligated to bring this up.
No, really. There’s fine print in our third-tier media rights which we’re happy with, by the way.
Anyway, trash talk between Alabama and LSU, the two participants from last year’s BCS championship game, isn’t limited to fan bases alone. Never one to keep his thoughts to himself, LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu took a direct shot at Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron on Twitter today regarding McCarron’s role in the Tide’s last national championship -- which, of course, has since been removed.
But thanks to some screen shots from other media outlets, we were able to recreate the exchange."@10AJMcCarron everybody have a good game every now and then try having a great season back 2 back 2 BACK! DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIP NOT YOU.”
... to which McCarron replied...
@TM7_Era Ur right the TEAM.. That’s how we play as a TEAM.. We stick together through our losses and wins. #thatswhatmakesusgreat #wehave14"
... to which Honey Badger replied...
"@10AJMcCarron you have 1,THE school has 14! you play your part well thanks to great coaching! but anyways we’ll talk nov 3rd!”
... to which McCarron replied...
Although Matheiu didn’t direct his next tweet at McCarron directly, he did end with a “highly favored in DEATH VALLEY!” tweet presumably referring to the initial two-point spread in favor of the Tigers in this year’s game against the Tide (which apparently constitutes heavy favorites).
Or, it could refer to the fact that August can’t get here fast enough.