Who is Saban's replacement?

[CrimsonTitles]

If CDL is indeed announced as the next Alabama head coach tomorrow or Fri, all these happenings going on make me think CNS had a lot of input on who and how his succession would take place.

Given his track record at hiring coaches, I'd say that's a very good thing

 

[Crimson Speed]

If Lanning had sustained success for 2 more years, I would say he was a no brainer, but Alabama isn’t the place to learn on the job. Lane is a no for me, love the guy…at Ole Miss but not Bama. His quirky style, so so HS recruiting and Twitter stuff tells me no.
Sark may be a good candidate. And before Anyone says he wouldn't leave Austin , it’s on the interwebs that Quinn Ewers will not be the Texas starter if he comes back. Big money paid Arch millions to be the man, and Sark wanted him, so… If shorthorn boosters are interfering already in coaching decisions like they did with Mack Brown, Steve may be looking for the exit.

I totally agree. Interference from the political ranks can turn off a good coach.

 

[CB4]

I’ve got this feeling the “interview” notion is just a formality. Rodney Orr stated that the BoT has know about this since the Rose Bowl, maybe even before. I’m not buying this “I just found out at 2 pm today” stuff from Byrne.

Lanning was most likely earmarked for the position by Coach Saban.

 

[BAMAVILLE]

This may go down as one of the longest 72 hours in history

 

[CB4]

This may go down as one of the longest 72 hours in history

So what does your gut tell you?

 

[BamaBoySince89]

This may go down as one of the longest 72 hours in history

They can shorten it by 48 and crank up the cameras by noon

 

[CB4]

Interesting that I’m reading that some of the books are taking down the odds on CNS’s replacement. Lanning was being bet heavily.

 

[RammerJammer14]

The thing that makes me sick is that his last play as head coach at UA was a blown snap in OT and we ended up a yard short. Good Lord think about that for a second. Wow.

I hate even more now the wasted years with Pete Golding. Ugh. 😩

 

[BamaBoySince89]

If indeed it is Lanning, I wonder how much of his current staff comes with him. Some interesting names are on there

Oregon Coaching Staff

 

[westide]

I bet Wilson Love and Shaud Williams wouldn't mind returning to Bama.

 

[smith5753]

If indeed it is Lanning, I wonder how much of his current staff comes with him. Some interesting names are on there

Oregon Coaching Staff

I had no idea Tosh ended up there as the defensive coordinator.

 

[PA Tide Fan]

If the choice is either Lanning or Kiffin I guess I'd have to lean toward Lanning. I was troubled a bit however by Lanning costing his Oregon team a win against Washington in their first meeting due to hyper-aggressive play calling by passing up FG's to go for it on 4th down but maybe he's learned from that mistake. Kiffin is hyper-aggressive also though and could cost us a game or two by gambling too much. Lanning gets the edge IMO because he has a defensive background and given the last 3 NCG's were won by teams built on a strong defense that's probably the way to go. I'm not sure how committed Kiffin is to a strong defense since he's an offensive genius. He hired Golding and Ole Miss didn't really make any significant improvement defensively in 2023.

 

[westide]

Evan Stewart was 100% to Oregon. If Lanning comes to Bama maybe he will also.

 

[BJ4TIDE]

If indeed it is Lanning, I wonder how much of his current staff comes with him. Some interesting names are on there

Oregon Coaching Staff

There are a few Bama boys on that staff.

 

[RammerJammer14]

I didn’t really pay attention to Oregon’s play this year. I did like how Lanning made them physical. What kind of O was he running? Classic Oregon basketball stuff or Pro/spread like Bama?

 

[BamaInBham]

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.

Oh, please stop it. You keep posting the same thing over and over. You sound like a troll, though I know you're not. I think you are wrong, but even if you are right, why are you doing this? Over and over and over. We've got it on the 35th try - you think Alabama is dead.

 

[BamaInBham]

Anyone know who Nick wanted to replace him at LSU? Hint...he ain't coaching anymore.

Houston Nutt

 

[Jack Bourbon]

Lanning has shown he can recruit, he can win games, he has sec experience, and he’s young. And he’s a realistic hire (unlike ryans or smart). Seems obvious first choice.

Sark and Norvell also make some sense. Sark probably not available though.

 

[BigAlinKnoxville]

The thing that makes me sick is that his last play as head coach at UA was a blown snap in OT and we ended up a yard short. Good Lord think about that for a second. Wow.

Yeah, but his last game against Auburn will be talked about for decades. The last play against Michigan is already forgotten except by us.

 

[bvandegraff]

What we're all really wondering is......

Will Lanning bring back the white helmets?