I believe you are getting your Partridges confused. He did not interview Chris Partridge for DL coach, but Charlie Partridge of the Pitt Panthers. Chris is with Michigan and earlier turned CNS down about a position with Bama.Let me get this right: Todd Bates
Eric Henderson
Travis Jones
Derrick leBlanc
Kevin People
Freddie Roach
Lance Thompson
Chris Partridge
That's a heck of a list to interview and still haven't decided on who he wants....FWIW: Partridge was ranked #1 in 24/7 recruiting ranking. Had 14 commits.Something tells me Partridge would be the obvious choice.
Yes Charlie is also the former head coach of FAUI believe you are getting your Partridges confused. He did not interview Chris Partridge for DL coach, but Charlie Partridge of the Pitt Panthers. Chris is with Michigan and earlier turned CNS down about a position with Bama.
I don't believe the University is putting a lot on CNS. He has more support personnel probably than anyone in football or a comparable private industry job.I believe that CNS may be strengthening his staff from where it was this year but the last three years have put stress on the organization to say the least. You likely recall Coach Bryant having similar organizational losses in the late 60's and some recruiting shortfalls that took some time and moving to a new offense to turn around. My concern more than anything I think is having the university put all of that on one individual. There just has to come a point where he tires of the constant grind even though he places so much on himself.
I thought Thompson burned and blew up the bridge to Tuscaloosa.
http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2018/02/ex-alabama_assistant_in_the_mi.html
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Don't you think he could do anything he wants about it ? You are right that he carries a tremendous workload, but he seems to have relatively unlimited resources at his disposal for far less important matters than this. He surely has what he wants for such an important aspect of his program. If there is too much on him, it's almost certain that it's because he wants it.I believe that CNS may be strengthening his staff from where it was this year but the last three years have put stress on the organization to say the least. You likely recall Coach Bryant having similar organizational losses in the late 60's and some recruiting shortfalls that took some time and moving to a new offense to turn around. My concern more than anything I think is having the university put all of that on one individual. There just has to come a point where he tires of the constant grind even though he places so much on himself.
Let me ask your thoughts on this... How does the Dabol hire look in retrospect? Did CNS attempt to retain him? He was likely paid $200,000 per game including relocation etc. Was that a good decision. This is an example of what I am referring to in terms of how difficult it is too keep an organization at its pinnacle of performance.IF we have an "Achilles Heel," I'm quite sure any other program in America would love to have it...![]()
Let me ask your thoughts on this... How does the Dabol hire look in retrospect? Did CNS attempt to retain him? He was likely paid $200,000 per game including relocation etc. Was that a good decision. This is an example of what I am referring to in terms of how difficult it is too keep an organization at its pinnacle of performance.
Daboll was paid 1.2 million per year. He received $216,000 as a NC bonus. He had to kick back $240,000 for jumping his contract two years early, so nothing like $200K per game, no matter what moving, etc. costs were paid on the front end. Now, you seem to be unwilling to allow Saban one mistake, period. Hiring assistants is a hit or miss proposition - in every program. I'm sure Daboll said all of the right things about recruiting, etc., only to find out, along with Saban, that he wasn't cut out for it. As I said above, I'll take Saban's body of work. I wouldn't want anyone else selecting assistants, that's for sure...Let me ask your thoughts on this... How does the Dabol hire look in retrospect? Did CNS attempt to retain him? He was likely paid $200,000 per game including relocation etc. Was that a good decision. This is an example of what I am referring to in terms of how difficult it is too keep an organization at its pinnacle of performance.
Thanks. I believe Saban is the GOAT. I completely admire the way he has grown as a coach particularly the environment he has created for the young men who play for him. I just feel it becomes much more difficult with so many of his protegees competing directly against him while he is forced to completely reorganize. A state of constant renewal is incredibly difficult.Daboll was paid 1.2 million per year. He received $216,000 as a NC bonus. He had to kick back $240,000 for jumping his contract two years early, so nothing like $200K per game, no matter what moving, etc. costs were paid on the front end. Now, you seem to be unwilling to allow Saban one mistake, period. Hiring assistants is a hit or miss proposition - in every program. I'm sure Daboll said all of the right things about recruiting, etc., only to find out, along with Saban, that he wasn't cut out for it. As I said above, I'll take Saban's body of work. I wouldn't want anyone else selecting assistants, that's for sure...
I think Daboll did fine as a OCThanks. I believe Saban is the GOAT. I completely admire the way he has grown as a coach particularly the environment he has created for the young men who play for him. I just feel it becomes much more difficult with so many of his protegees competing directly against him while he is forced to completely reorganize. A state of constant renewal is incredibly difficult.
I think Daboll did fine as a OC
Thanks. I believe Saban is the GOAT. I completely admire the way he has grown as a coach particularly the environment he has created for the young men who play for him. I just feel it becomes much more difficult with so many of his protegees competing directly against him while he is forced to completely reorganize. A state of constant renewal is incredibly difficult.
Saban's staff is always going to have more turnover than, for example, a mid-pack program. His assistants are always going to be in high demand and switching programs is the traditional advancement ladder for them. This year is a bit unusual, though, because he felt the staff needed retooling for recruiting purposes. The shift is definitely towards younger. As usual, I approve of what he's doing...No doubt about it there is constant pressure in having to constantly rebuild. Stress an pressure do crazy things to people. They either fold or thrive and considering Saban’s protégés are 0-12 against him I’d say Saban thrives under stress/pressure. Just one of the many things that make him the G.O.A.T. What a fantastic time to be a Bama fan!!
Saban's staff is always going to have more turnover than, for example, a mid-pack program. His assistants are always going to be in high demand and switching programs is the traditional advancement ladder for them. This year is a bit unusual, though, because he felt the staff needed retooling for recruiting purposes. The shift is definitely towards younger. As usual, I approve of what he's doing...![]()
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