Who is Saban's replacement?

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

Yep - recruiting at Alabama is different. That said, Alabama will have to be competitive on the NIL front without Saban as the X factor.

Time to get the boosters and the rich folks to open them wallets

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Will be interesting if this guy comes with DeBoer or not

Michigan and Washington: Meet Courtney Morgan, the man who helped build both rosters

Here’s why it’s difficult: Morgan is a former Michigan football player and held a similar job with the Wolverines for a year before taking a position under Kalen DeBoer at Washington in December 2021.

As much he’s done to rebuild the Huskies’ roster, his fingerprints are also all over Michigan’s defense.

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

I don't think DeBoer is going to have any problem with the Atmosphere in Tuscaloosa. He's from South Dakota. My wife is from Pierre and 1/2 Lower Brule Sioux. It's pretty rural and small town. It just a lot colder.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

I'm hearing lots of chatter that TRob has been promoted to D-Cord. This would be HUGE.

Really?!?

That would be a first, unless that was part of the negotiations with DeBoer...

 

[westide]

This morning I read some comments on a Washington board. Man, those guys are brutal. They were posting things that would make the SEC Rant posters blush. Word starting F and rhyming with buck was their favorite.

 

[CrimsonCleanse]

Someone hand the man a Cliff Engle sweater 😂

 

[bamadwain]

If we can somehow also get Grubb as OC, that would be the best possible news I can think of, short of us hiring Sark or Smart. I think Bond would have to come back if we could manage to pull Grubb. Simpson takes the reins next year while we develop Sayin. A guy can dream...

Right now on Ryan Fowler show reporter in Seattle says he thinks Grubb is coming along with his two co- defensive cordinators

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

I don't think DeBoer is going to have any problem with the Atmosphere in Tuscaloosa. He's from South Dakota. My wife is Pierre and 1/2 Lower Brule Sioux. It's pretty rural and small town. It just a lot colder.

He gets a taste of that BBQ over there and he is hooked

 

[bamaga]

UW has called a team meeting for 1:30 PST

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

Right now on Ryan Fowler show reporter in Seattle says he thinks Grubb is coming along with his two co- defensive cordinators

Kinda like to keep TRob though................give TRob the reigns

 

[MrHand29]

His UW team one the Joe Moore award so there’s another plus!

That's a relief. Need to send Wolford back to Kentucky

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

That's a good and slightly concerning thing.

Grubb is obviously part of his success at Washington, so you want both of them because it helps guarantee his offense is what he wants it to be.

The bad is how poorly Washington recruited and in fact regressed under those two. So since neither are especially good recruiters, who is going to be recruiting the offensive talent?

OK, we get it. Every one of your posts has been critical of DeBoer's recruiting.

Let's give the man a chance behind the wheel of a Ferrari....

 

[Crimson Speed]

I firmly believe that we got the guy that Nick and GB were looking for since the night Michigan took us down. With only two coaches engaged in games from that point on, Nick kept the secret by doing everything just as he would have if he were staying, allowing UA and DeBoer to reach an agreement in principle. If anyone truly believes that Nick made this decision this week and that he hadn't in fact told his boss well in advance isn't from the school that Nick (and me thanks to my near 69 years around this earth) grew up in. I have no doubt that Jimmy Sexton knew the end game but was masterful enough at his craft to stretch it out to get his other clients in high cotton before ultimately working the final leg, a contract for DeBoer. I shared with my cousin and friends after the loss that if Nick decided to walk away, this is the guy i thought they'd pursue. He was my second choice after Sark but didn't think Sark would leave Texas. Don't know if he'll be able to bring his OC but I think TR would be fine if he'll stay. Key hire as many have mentioned is to bring in a first rate DC and defensive staff and everyone should be a solid recruiter to make up for his deficiency. He and Nick will work hard to secure the hold on as many of our current players as they can but likely some defections. He also needs to make his next call on the plane over to the young WR that pulled back on his commitment to see if he can talk him back into the fold. His rep as an offensive guy who just developed a Heisman candidate should be a pretty good selling point for QB and receivers. I'm happy with this hire even if it doesn't turn out as well as hoped because there is no sure thing. Roll Tide and thanks Coach Saban for so many joyous games and years!

Good points. I am so glad that Saban is hanging in and being supportive. Many coaches would have skipped town after their resignation. Saban really cares about the Crimson Tide and truly wants to see the program have success.

 

[CoolBreeze]

Need to figure out the OL coach situation

Well, let's get to a presser announcing our new coach then we can fill out the staff.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

So is DeBoer's name pronounced Da Bear?

It will be if he does what we hope does...

 

[Rkharley98]

Dang, Richrod is available too.

JSU is just up the road. We can all pitch in and send Rita some flowers.

 

[colbysullivan]

UW has called a team meeting for 1:30 PST

 

[bamadwain]

Kinda like to keep TRob though................give TRob the reigns

I as well, not only coaching ability but recruiting as well

 

[bamaga]

UW has called a team meeting for 1:30 PST

I imagine an official announcement will follow the team meeting

 

[Crimson Speed]

Sayin, Lonergan and Simpson all three would

Yes, the QB situation will be interesting to see what happens.