Wouldn't surprise me if we end up with a choice that will really surprise everyone.No Lanning, no Kiffin, and I think Sark is not leaving Texas so who's left? Dabo or Norvell?
This isn't going to be an easy hire.
Wouldn't surprise me if we end up with a choice that will really surprise everyone.No Lanning, no Kiffin, and I think Sark is not leaving Texas so who's left? Dabo or Norvell?
I use to drink heavily too, but I would never do things that have been reported about Kiffin. Kiffin's flaws go way beyond some substance abuse. After what transpired at the end of his time here, I think you would have to be a couple of bubbles shy of center to want him.Do you hold it against Sark because he HAD a drinking problem?
I think Sark overcame his problem. I also believe that Lane got over being a young immature jerk. I think the behavior problems of both may have changed under the influence of Coach Saban. I do believe people can change. I used to drink and party, now I haven't touched a drop of alcohol in over 5 years, I think I changed.
I'd be happy with him, but I don't think he'd be interested.Interesting is an interesting choice for an adjective.
Well, Saban was staying with the Dolphins. I imagine this is somewhat fluid.
I saw Ole Miss is Top 5 in the way too early poll.Well, Saban was staying with the Dolphins. I imagine this is somewhat fluid.
I think he represents an interesting aspect of two ends of the spectrum.
Lanning has shown he can recruit and use the portal well, and unless Alabama can get Sark or Smart (seems unlikely) he's the top guy in terms of recruiting and using the portal, at least in terms of a name that's been thrown around. The flip side is we have no idea if Lanning can build a championship team, or has what it takes to get a team over the finish line.
Dabo is on the other end, the question is if he can still thrive in the portal era. Having said that, we know for a fact that given the players and the staff, he can win a championship (would have been three if Saban didn't get in the way).
Those are the two extremes, but my concern is if you start scratching too many names off the list, you are left with something that's probably not going to be that great. If you can't buy Lanning or Sark away from the respective programs, Smart won't leave his Alma mater, Dabo is detested by a lot of Alabama fans...
What you're left with is really not great in my opinion. We really want to go with a guy that got fired from the Raiders, USC, basically had to be pushed out at Alabama, and left Tennessee? Ouch...
I know how unpopular this opinion is, but I reiterate if it's between Dabo and Kiffin I'd take Dabo in a heartbeat. At least i know he has the ability to win a championship, there would in the least be some hope before the talent dwindles he could have Alabama in contention. Kiffin? He could blow the whole thing up if we get bad Kiffin.
Not sure if there are any rehab facilities for someone that needs a character transplant.Sark went to rehab.
Aaaaaand this is what I was afraid was about to happen and do not be surprised by the following:
Well, he also doesn't have the spotlight on him or hasn't really had it on him so who knows if he really cleaned up his Joey Freshwater act or not.I saw Ole Miss is Top 5 in the way too early poll.
He’s Good Lane right now?
…and I think he showed maturity in showing Judkins the door.
Even if we get out top choice, it's going to be a circus.You got to think Saban, Byrne, and the admins had a plan. Hopefully they knew Lanning would say no or maybe there wasn’t an offer. Man, I hope this doesn’t turn into a circus.
As much as I'd love to hire Kiffin, we may not be able to.So if there's no Lanning, and we won't suck it up and hire Kiffin, then what in the world do we do?
Think it's 20 millionJust heard Lanning now has a 100 million dollar buy out, if it's him Bama Better be sure
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