Who is Saban's replacement?

[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?

 

[dWarriors88]

Wow what did I miss?

 

[westide]

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

Will Lanning bring back the white helmets?

Bama needs a uniform and helmet update. A new era is about to start.