This angered some Alabama fans and alumni, some of whom believed he should have been fired in the first place.

Ironically, his son, named Jared, is a huge Alabama fan.

In telephone interviews with Alabama fans, reaction was mixed.

And I would love to hear how this conversation plays out in the head of the average Alabama fan.

Alabama fans have another reason to be incensed at Fulmer.

I understand why Alabama fans want to pretend the first game doesn't count - who doesn't love taking advantage of a do-over?

Can't blame Alabama fans for getting their licks in.

Oklahoma did not let the Alabama fans celebrate long.

It's just embarrassing to be an Alabama fan.

"That's the way Alabama fans are," he said.