Saban is retiring

[WhitewaterDuck]

I told my cuz that hiring LK would be Bama's worst mistake and that I couldn't believe Saban could possibly make such an idiotic decision.
LK grew up grew up and took notes, and I've long since eaten my words. LK is currently the king of mastering the mayhem that is modern day college football. Combine that with what he learned from Saban...he should be their next head coach. He'd be the only guy stepping in to preserve the dynasty while fully intending on mashing Saban's records.

[Saltydog235]

Bama will go through a string of coaches over the next 8-10yrs with all of them being compared to Saban, then Bryant. The first one to take that job will be on a very short leash, under tremendous pressure and will fail miserable to live up to expectations. Lanning, Kiffin, Swinney, DeBoer all have job security, steady, strong programs they’ve built or are building. It wouldn’t surprise me if they all turned it down. I don’t think Bama just gets to go out and say hey, you’re our guy, pack your family and shit and come on. These guys aren’t stupid and can be pretty savvy where this stuff is concerned. Dieon may be the only one with enough ego and narcissism in him to jump immediately.

[joshua2]

Ya'll talking like this isn't a dream job that 100% of the coaches in college wouldn't sell a nut for? So, what if you aren't the next Saban. You will have a contract and with the right stipulations and wording even after 3 losing seasons you can go home filthy ass rich and laugh at all the peasants. Jimbo ring a bell? College football is a cash grab out in the open finally and anyone that thinks otherwise is a buffoon!

[ecu1984]

They are going after Mike Norvell

[UPSTATEWATERFOWLER]

As others stated, following Saban will be brutal. I’d say Dabo is a few names down their list. But, he’s probably on the list. Beamer is also on a list - the list of people that have 0.000% chance of being considered.

[ecu1984]

I’d say Dabo is a few names down their list. But, he’s probably on the list.

yeah, I'm sure they are hot after the 7th place ACC coach whose team's record has gone backwards for 4 consecutive years.
Maybe it was the juggernaut performance against the Coots this year that seals the Bama gig for him
#"Climp5in's stock is rising"

[Saltydog235]

Ya'll talking like this isn't a dream job that 100% of the coaches in college wouldn't sell a nut for? So, what if you aren't the next Saban. You will have a contract and with the right stipulations and wording even after 3 losing seasons you can go home filthy ass rich and laugh at all the peasants. Jimbo ring a bell? College football is a cash grab out in the open finally and anyone that thinks otherwise is a buffoon!

All those guys are already filthy stinking rich. $4-$10M/yr ain’t loose change in your pocket. They’re already getting that in places they won’t be under the level of pressure the Bama job creates. Yeah, it’s a dream job but following Saban could and will be a nightmare. You’d be the guy behind the GOAT, that’s a hard row to hoe. It’ll be interesting to see how it shakes out. Lanning’s the hot name but it may be someone not even on the list being thrown out.

[Saltydog235]

yeah, I'm sure they are hot after the 7th place ACC coach whose team's record has gone backwards for 4 consecutive years.
Maybe it was the juggernaut performance against the Coots this year that seals the Bama gig for him
#"Climp5in's stock is rising"

Look on the bright side Rick, if he goes to Bama, Sakkerliner only has to lose to him every 3, 4, or 5 years, not every year, even with the worst FG kicker in D1.

[wiz18]

Given the solid relationship he’s had with the athletic department you have to think Saban told his bosses weeks, if not months ago that this was his last hoorah and they have already been in contact with his replacement

[joshua2]

Dabo, being a fella of his word and all. I’m still waiting for him to find another line of work, which is what he said would happen if players started getting paid.
I wouldn’t blame him. Ride off into the sunset being the best shot in the dark of coaching hires probably ever. All time wins leader, 2 titles, numerous bowls. I’d be grinning from ear to ear as my replacements flounder.

[joshua2]

I watched a Pat Mcaffee interview with Saban earlier that summed it up best. He said every year, recruits would ask when he was gonna retire? Saying they weren’t sure of a commitment if he wasn’t gonna stick around. He would always turn the table on the recruits and ask them if they would guarantee him that they would stay for 4 years and everyone of them would balk at that idea. He sees where the sport is headed and is deciding to not participate. Kudos to him.

[ecu1984]

Given the solid relationship he’s had with the athletic department you have to think Saban told his bosses weeks, if not months ago that this was his last hoorah and they have already been in contact with his replacement

This and Saban probably was empowered to pick his own replacement

[Huntinjunkie]

They are going after Mike Norvell

I know you're bullshittin but I have seen his name a bunch and he did win 4 coach of the year awards.

[Black Bart]

I don't think he's kidding, HJ. Norvell SHOULD be near the top of that list. Whether he goes is a whole different discussion.

[tprice]

Bama will go through a string of coaches over the next 8-10yrs with all of them being compared to Saban, then Bryant. The first one to take that job will be on a very short leash, under tremendous pressure and will fail miserable to live up to expectations. Lanning, Kiffin, Swinney, DeBoer all have job security, steady, strong programs they’ve built or are building. It wouldn’t surprise me if they all turned it down. I don’t think Bama just gets to go out and say hey, you’re our guy, pack your family and shit and come on. These guys aren’t stupid and can be pretty savvy where this stuff is concerned. Dieon may be the only one with enough ego and narcissism in him to jump immediately.

BINGO

Prime would dominate college football if they hired him at Bama , like it or not he would have his pick of recruits and everyone else get leftovers

Not sure if old Bama fans are ready for his flash and everything that goes with him but ONCE he starts clicking they will be ready to build another statue

[3 1/2" MAGUM]

Bama will go through a string of coaches over the next 8-10yrs with all of them being compared to Saban, then Bryant. The first one to take that job will be on a very short leash, under tremendous pressure and will fail miserable to live up to expectations. Lanning, Kiffin, Swinney, DeBoer all have job security, steady, strong programs they’ve built or are building. It wouldn’t surprise me if they all turned it down. I don’t think Bama just gets to go out and say hey, you’re our guy, pack your family and shit and come on. These guys aren’t stupid and can be pretty savvy where this stuff is concerned. Dieon may be the only one with enough ego and narcissism in him to jump immediately.

You don't think Kiffen has enough?

[Huntinjunkie]

BINGO

Prime would dominate college football if they hired him at Bama , like it or not he would have his pick of recruits and everyone else get leftovers

Not sure if old Bama fans are ready for his flash and everything that goes with him but ONCE he starts clicking they will be ready to build another statue

I respectfully disagree. Colorado hired deon because they had nowhere to go but up Alabama can only go down. Deon can't recruit look at his class. He only signed 6 players the other 19 are transfers. He also had 11 players transfer out. Probably not the best hire.

[Huntinjunkie]

I don't think he's kidding, HJ. Norvell SHOULD be near the top of that list. Whether he goes is a whole different discussion.

Norvell stated when he was at Memphis he wanted the Texas job. If Alabama gets sark then the Texas job is open.

[Huntinjunkie]

I think Saban is one of the best coaches all time but i think it's shady to wait until early signing period is over and the portal has closed. The players that signed a loi are screwed the rest of the team has 30 days to transfer if they choose to

[Jozie & Me]

Norvell stated when he was at Memphis he wanted the Texas job. If Alabama gets sark then the Texas job is open.

in todays world of money money money, the Texas job may be better long term. Texas is full of money and recruits.

nobody will want to follow Saban. You want to follow the guy that follows Saban.