Major Applewhite Contacted About Houston Job

[Crimson Hawk]

I think Major still has something to prove here. Unless he's unhappy with the Pendry thing, I can't see him leaving until he has at least made his offense work at this level. That would also really feather his cap for the future.

I don't think that we will ever see anyone under 40 - 45 yr old take over at Bama. Would need some serious HC experience........I believe that we are done with the OJT

Actually, in a sense, CMA is receiving OJT to a large extent, under CNS, and would, IMO, be in a position to "step into" that position after Nick leaves/retires.........with Saint Nick's blessing, of course.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

I believe he's had three other HC offers and one major (pun) OC offer. He's not going anywhere soon...

 

[Perrett4Bama]

I believe he's had three other HC offers and one major (pun) OC offer. He's not going anywhere soon...

Ditto........ Did CNS not say that he wanted at least two years from his coaches?

 

[AngryEwok]

I'll say what I said before the season began... the smartest thing Applewhite can do is stick around for a few years, long enough to get a ring, then consider his options... He'll have tons more options when he can say he was the brains behind the offense of a National Champion Crimson Tide team.

 

[KrAzY3]

I'm a bit torn on this. You can never blame a a guy for moving up to a head coaching job, in almost all situation it's a clear step up and a signifigant pay raise. It's just hard to imagine someone this young being offered the job though, likewise it could end up being a bad career move if he was. Houston doesn't seem like the ideal situation to walk into and if he isn't prepared it should be Shula-esque.

I hope/think he's got 3 or 4 years (two of three successful) years at Alabama before he starts to get good HC offers coming in, by then he might be ready and who would blame him for taking a HC job?

 

[TommyMac]

Dunno what Pendry has done to merit skepticism.

Yeah, but the lynch mob seems to be forming. The KKK (Keyboard Koaches Korps) at work.

As for the yelling, most successful coaches are of the Alpha male type, especially during during the heat of competition. Treat it like water off a duck's back, they do.

Houston would be a great gig for the right guy. A major media market and unbelievable talent at your doorsteps. Maybe there's a problem with the administration and that's why Briles left. I really don't see Baylor as a step up.

At any rate, MA would do well to stay a few years and observe how CNS does it, there's a lot more to it than the X's and O's.

 

[Dakotatider]

I personally think all of the coaches have done what they could. Anybody telling me anything different is just misguided.

We will have a great team next year. Look at the players possibly coming in on the Oline and Dline:

OL
John Michael Boswell - Northport, AL. (ALABAMA COMMITMENT)
Barrett Jones - Memphis, TN. (ALABAMA COMMITMENT)
Tyler Love - Mountain Brook, AL. (ALABAMA COMMITMENT)

DL
Terrence Cody - Fort Myers, FL. via (JUCO Mississippi Gulf Coast) (ALABAMA COMMITMENT)
Kerry Murphy - Hoover, AL. via (Prep Hargrave MA) (ALABAMA COMMITMENT)
Damion Square - Houston, TX. (ALABAMA COMMITMENT)
Undra Billingsley - Birmingham, AL. (ALABAMA COMMITMENT)
Brandon Lewis - Pleasant Grove, AL. (ALABAMA COMMITMENT)
Michael Williams - Reform, AL. (ALABAMA COMMITMENT)



Redneck impression "We gotz talent in dem dare recruitz"

We will be fine. Something that i see Nick doing. He is getting talent where it is needed.

 

[WylieTexasTider]

Terrence Cody looks like he needs to skip a meal and find the treadmill. I do not see a 385 lb lineman playing for Saban. Especially not one with 5.6 speed in the 40. If he took off about 50 pounds I could see him being the NT we need.

 

[Tide Tales]

Yeah, but the lynch mob seems to be forming. The KKK (Keyboard Koaches Korps) at work.

As for the yelling, most successful coaches are of the Alpha male type, especially during during the heat of competition. Treat it like water off a duck's back, they do.

Houston would be a great gig for the right guy. A major media market and unbelievable talent at your doorsteps. Maybe there's a problem with the administration and that's why Briles left. I really don't see Baylor as a step up.

At any rate, MA would do well to stay a few years and observe how CNS does it, there's a lot more to it than the X's and O's.

T-Mac-I'm not a KKK member; just my opinion that OL is weak link from this season....(certainly not the only one, but significant in my view)...
Read his bio.....but I'm more than confident that CNS is more than qualified to make an accurate assessment of his staff.

 

[TidefaninVA]

I hadn't really given much thought to the effects on recruiting if Coach Applewhite were to leave, but this article was a bit alarming on AL.com.

TUSCALOOSA -- The top quarterback among Alabama's 2008 commitments said it "would be big for me" if offensive coordinator Major Applewhite left the Crimson Tide for another school.
"Major is a big reason why I'm going to Alabama," said Star Jackson, a touted dual-threat quarterback from Lake Worth, Fla.
ESPN.com reported Wednesday that Applewhite was contacted by Houston about its open head coaching position, and the Cougars aren't the only ones interested. Sources close to SMU have said Applewhite is high on the Mustangs' list of potential candidates, and Southern Miss is rumored to also have an interest in the 29-year-old Tide assistant.

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/mo...080.xml&coll=3

 

[NYBamaFan]

I hadn't really given much thought to the effects on recruiting if Coach Applewhite were to leave, but this article was a bit alarming on AL.com...

Yep, very alarming and a reason that schools sign coordinators for 2 years or more, not the single year deal that other assistants get. The loss of Applewhite could really hurt our recruiting this year, especially if we lose Star with him. Star has been a vocal "recruiter" for us.

It was said early on that Saban asked all of his coaches and coordinators to agree to stay at least 2 years before taking another offer. If that is the case, I think that Applewhite stays...

 

[Tide Tales]

Star's reaction should not come as a surprise to anyone....when he committed he said then that the deciding factor was CMA.....
Besides, a 3-year extension was given recently.....unless, of course, the extensions are like the current barner extension....it was my understanding they were accepted.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

CMA is well aware that he's not ready for a HC job yet. I wouldn't worry. And - "If he took off about 50 pounds." When have we been successful in getting a kid to do that?

 

[TommyMac]

T-Mac-I'm not a KKK member; just my opinion that OL is weak link from this season....(certainly not the only one, but significant in my view)...
Read his bio.....but I'm more than confident that CNS is more than qualified to make an accurate assessment of his staff.

Didn't mean to ruffle anyone's feathers or hurt any feelings, but dang it, I just think we ought to kinda let this staff get unpacked and settled in a bit before we start suggesting any changes. I feel pretty strongly that if Coach Saban saw Pendry as a weak link, he'd be gone PDQ. :BigA:

 

[MNBamaFan]

I don't believe CMA will leave yet either but if he does, I wouldn't be too concerned about Star going elsewhere. Why? Because:

1. CNS strives to hire the best. He will hire another OC with credentials as impressive as CMA's and will be an effective recruiter as well.

2. CNS will be in contact with Star and will be reassuring him that Bama is still the right choice for him.

3. Star realizes what CNS is building at Bama and he wants to be part of it. The foundation doesn't all fall apart because the OC took another job.

That info and 2 cents will get you, uh...........2 cents.

 

[Tide Tales]

Didn't mean to ruffle anyone's feathers or hurt any feelings, but dang it, I just think we ought to kinda let this staff get unpacked and settled in a bit before we start suggesting any changes. I feel pretty strongly that if Coach Saban saw Pendry as a weak link, he'd be gone PDQ. :BigA:

None ruffled, and feelings intact! Apologizes extended if you concluded my comments meant I thought there should be an immediate change! Not @ all; more like 'areas that need more focus now' is what I was thinking....
however, of all those assembled, IMO, he is not quite as impressive as all the others....and, of course, you surely know how wrong I have been about many things in the past, so take any of my comments with a grain of salt!:biggrin2: And I agree-get settled, get some highly spirited boys on board, and then let's see!

 

[TexasTideFan]

I don't believe CMA will leave yet either but if he does, I wouldn't be too concerned about Star going elsewhere. Why? Because:

1. CNS strives to hire the best. He will hire another OC with credentials as impressive as CMA's and will be an effective recruiter as well.

2. CNS will be in contact with Star and will be reassuring him that Bama is still the right choice for him.

3. Star realizes what CNS is building at Bama and he wants to be part of it. The foundation doesn't all fall apart because the OC took another job.

That info and 2 cents will get you, uh...........2 cents.

Bingo. If I'm a recruit, I'm coming to Alabama to play for Nick Saban.

 

[BAMA504]

I agree CMA should do what he thinks best and it is NOT his fault that he has a starting QB with no emotion or passing skills.. NF or Star will come in the spring and TAKE that job away it has to be the easiest starting position to take right now since there is NO competition......!!!!

I hope CMA sticks around and does not go but again its what is best for him and don't be fooled by CNS screaming into the headsets he screamed at EVERYONE after the lswho game to try and get some kind of leadership out of these players... I went back and looked at several of our losses and yes we should of played a few differently but the facts are we are not very deep on offense or defense and the players we do have who are supposed to lead this team are the reason why BAMA is 6-6 and not 9-3 or better, thats just the plain and simple FACT!!!

 

[NYBamaFan]

Bingo. If I'm a recruit, I'm coming to Alabama to play for Nick Saban.

If I were being recruited, I'd go to Bama to play for Bozo the clown. :biggrin: Saban, at any other school, wouldn't pull me away from Bama.

Some kids look for a coach that they think will help them. Others just want to play for the school that they love. It is great when you can get both in the same place, like we have now. Saban + Bama = Great Recruiting Classes for Some Time to Come, IMO.

But, if Star loves CMA (vs. Bama), he could very well choose another path if CMA were to leave. You can't get them all...

 

[theshow4jsu_13]

I hope that CMA stays with us, but if he decides to leave, you can't fault him for taking a step up in the coaching ranks, and I hope that Star Jackson wouldn't re-open his recruitment because of that... and if CMA does leave, I would like to see Gus Malzhan come here and be given free reign of the offense...