What will it be? Stadium or Field?

[CoolBreeze]

How about White Helmet University? These threads man...

 

[22Musso22]

I think we should change the name from Tuscaloosa to Sabanville. No offense to Chief Tuskaloosa

The Indians would never agree to that...

 

[dWarriors88]

Does the field currently have a name?

 

[Tide Rev]

I say don’t do anything. We’re Alabama! We know what we have done and who has done it.

 

[GulfCoastTider]

It shouldn’t be forgotten that CPB and CNS both coached in what was originally named Denny Stadium.

Minor nit: It was Denny Stadium from the time it opened in 1929. President Denny left in 1932. The Legislature changed it to Bryant-Denny in 1975 and Coach Bryant led his teams there until his retirement (so there's precedent for honoring still-living and still-serving heroes).

 

[BamaMoon]

I have no idea, but before reading other comments, my gut reaction is "Don't make it Saban-Bryant-Denny." It's just too clunky.

But CNS HAS TO BE HONORED!

 

[BamaMoon]

Finally read the other comments.

I've got mixed emotions about taking off Denny to add Saban to the stadium's name, but I also don't like the idea of naming the field after CNS. I mean, it's hallowed ground and all, but naming the dirt after CNS doesn't seem good enough for what he's done, which, equaled/surpassed Coach Bryant!

 

[BamaNation]

I'm not a fan of XXX field at YYY stadium namings. Let's find a better way to honor Coach Saban, if that's desired.

If you don't know the history of what Dr. Denny did for UA, then probably shouldn't be making suggestions about changing the stadium name from Bryant-Denny to Bryant-Saban or Saban-Bryant. His tenure as president built the platform upon which Alabama exists today.

Some summary info on Dr. Denny ...

 

[DzynKingRTR]

change our mascot to a goat named Nick Saban.

I have no idea what to do. I hate naming the field. It us dumb and no one will ever call it by the field name.

 

[theballguy]

I would like to see him honored in a way that reflects what his core values are: meeting a standard each day, doing your best, and helping those he coached create value for themselves.

Saban University

Obviously, I kid

 

[BamaMoon]

Maybe a teaching or mentoring academy/foundation, which, of course, was named in his honor, where he might have some hands-on involvement and personally select those who would be mentors/leaders/lecturers who help high school and small college players and coaches???

 

[LittleLexi]

Saban Field at Bryant Denny Stadium is pretty flowing.

Saban Field at Bryant Denny Stadium is pretty flowing.

I agree. This has been done at other places, but we have to put Saban Field on both of the sidelines, from the 40-40.

 

[TideEngineer08]

I don't think you change the name of the stadium.

I'm ok with "Saban Field." I don't think it's a cheap thing either...

Someone mentioned University Blvd. Yes, make it Saban Blvd or Saban Way.

 

[CrimsonNagus]

I'll repost what I said in another thread, adding that I don't like the suggestions of naming the walk of champions, the plaza or similar stuff after Saban. Mainly because, outside of the university, those names will not be known. Saban deserves something that will be mentioned on every broadcast.


I just don't like it when places do the "something" field at...

Personally, drop Denny, he has the chimes. Saban-Bryant Stadium.

I know, I know. There would be way too much push back against that so, just suck it up and make it...

Saban-Bryant-Denny Stadium

No, it doesn't roll off the tongue very well but, who cares. We'd all get used to it after a couple years. I'm sure when the name was changed from Denny Stadium to BDS, it sounded and felt weird to people for a while.

Just don't do the field @ stadium thing. It's silly and nobody refers to the field part much. Just look at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. I never hear it referred to as Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, whether it is by TV personalities, online/print media or fans.

 

[lowend]

Saban University

Obviously, I kid

The Saban School for Wayward Coaches!

 

[bamaga]

President George Denny left a lasting legacy that can’t be ignored. But I think we should lose his name on the stadium. We will always have Denny Chimes, and that is a huge part of the University and of the football program on Saturdays as a landmark.after careful consideration I think it should be Bryant Saban Stadium Betwenn Saban Drive and Bryant Dr.

 

[BamaMoon]

BS Stadium?

Do we really want to make it that easy for opposing fans???

 

[CrimsonTitles]

Bryant-Denny Stadium at Nick Saban Field. I think it sounds better with the Nick.

 

[bamaga]

Bryant-Denny Stadium at Nick Saban Field. I think it sounds better with the Nick.

wouldn’t It be Nick Saban Field at Bryant Denny stadium

 

[BamaMoon]

We are already used to BDS.

Just call it the "Bryant Denny Saban." We already know it's a "stadium."