Who is Saban's replacement?

[DawgAlum2054]

I know you have to be happy with it like the rest of college football. But we had our day I guess. Thanks Coach!

In honesty, I am sad that a legend has left football. Saban should have everyone’s respect

am I happy that the only coach to beat Kirby in 3 seasons is gone though? Yes… but that’s far from a “rub it in your face way”

Saban Has left an amazing mark on history

 

[Power Eye]

Tried finding Lane's to add to this, but his buyout $ is apparently private
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Very helpful that he included the buyout figure for James Franklin. Why not include Mario Cristobal's as well because he's got a better chance than Franklin.

 

[rolltide_21]

This was not a spur of the moment decision. Knowing Saban, the wheels have been turning for a while behind the scene. Don't think he would leave abruptly without some sort of plan. I believe they have their man. We shall see.

This is what I think. He doesn’t pull the trigger after the first signing period unless the successor is all but a done deal.

 

[mlh]

My choices would be:
1. Lanning
2. Sark
3. DeBoer
4. Demeco
5. Norvell

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

I just had someone text me that Barrett Jones stated that Dan Lanning is the next coach.

Lanning or DeBoer would be decent choices................I'd love to have Sark

 

[Cruloc]

I hope we land Lanning.

 

[22Musso22]

My choice:

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

My choice:

I'd take him in a heartbeat................unlikely, but one can hope

Whomever it is, hire a good DC!

 

[PA Tide Fan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1745208451393782097

 

[Tide&True]

It will not surprise me if Saban had a part in who his replacement will be. I think the decision has been made already.

 

[Clay]

Jimbo fisher

I got a week's ban from the board for less. JK JK....

 

[CrimsonBloodn62]

Tried finding Lane's to add to this, but his buyout $ is apparently private
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Dabo, no, but James Franklin, hell no. Surely, to God, he didn't list Franklin as a candidate to replace Saban.

 

[CrimsonTitles]

I keep hearing Lanning's name. $20 million is a hefty buyout, though. I didn't realize we had that much extra money lying around.

 

[Marg]

Based the Byrne's previous search in basketball, I would not be surprised if it ends up being a name no one has mentioned. He flew under the radar during the search, keeping it to himself and not hiring an outside firm, and even made a comment that if any coach talks about being considered for the job, they would no longer be considered for it. I remember that CNO had given a "thumbs up" to some comment about the job search before that statement came out and then he removed it. That hire was totally unexpected but ended up being not too shabby. Based on the prior search, I am cautiously optimistic this time around as well.

 

[CoolBreeze]

In honesty, I am sad that a legend has left football. Saban should have everyone’s respect

am I happy that the only coach to beat Kirby in 3 seasons is gone though? Yes… but that’s far from a “rub it in your face way”

Saban Has left an amazing mark on history

We've been lucky man. But luck runs out and that is certainly where we are now. May take us a decade or so but we will climb back on top with luck.

 

[SkullDuckery]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1745236472473522309

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

I'm sad I'm going to have dump all of the Saban is your Daddy memes for my UGA friends.

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1745236472473522309

Has Josh been right on anything this year?

 

[JDCrimson]

I bet Saban and Byrne wanted to handle this in a seamless way not only for the good of the program but as a tribute to Mal Moore who had to walk on coals to get Saban there in the first place.

 

[SkullDuckery]

I'm sad I'm going to have dump all of the Saban is your Daddy memes for my UGA friends.

He is still their daddy.