Who is Saban's replacement?

[LeBron47]

Just a question but wasn't Coach Bryant set to be the AD when Perkins was hired... memory is fuzzy because everything else was focused on his death 26 days after resigning

 

[cbi1972]

As much as I don't like it, I'm preparing myself for Dabo. I keep going back to what Maze was saying about Saban hand picked the replacement himself. Saban and Dabo are Lake Burton BFF's right?

I like the guy, but I think we have to take the words that come out of Maze's mouth with a handful of salt.

If they like Alabama football, they will stay! If they don't, I wouldn't want them.

The problem is that things they like about Alabama football could be changing, and we need to minimize the damage.

Couldn't that be said about Saban with Shula's players...?

Saban had already won a national championship in the SEC on the strength of recruiting and development so not really, no.

 

[OneManBamaFan]

So the article yesterday from Joel Klatt seems to be playing out. Jimmy Sexton represents Saban, Lanning, Deboer, Sark and Norvell. All of those, other than Saban of course, have been given new contract offers over the last few days with the exception of Norvell, and I only say that because I have not seen anything on Norvell. So Klatt's speculation that Sexton would be in charge and slow play this hiring process for his clients' benefit seems to be accurate. Klatt predicted Deboer would be the guy, but maybe it falls to Norvell. It just seems sleazy if this is what is actually happening.

Stop listening to him!

 

[Snuffy Smith]

Just a question but wasn't Coach Bryant set to be the AD when Perkins was hired... memory is fuzzy because everything else was focused on his death 26 days after resigning

He was already HC and AD. Was planning to retain the AD.

 

[Cruiser]

Sark has issued his, expected, "not going anywhere" statement

Mike Norvell signs contract extension at FSU; Texas video appears to show Steve Sarkisian isn't heading to Alabama

Texas said Friday it was "just getting started" with a video of Sarkisian.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[SkullDuckery]

I am extremely confident in Coach Saban's ability to NOT become Pat Dye.

You’ve put me at ease.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

No. Shula didn’t develop those players and frankly wouldn’t have. There’s a reason we had 0 draft picks in 2007 even after a year of Saban’s tutelage. Wallace Gilberry signed as a FA because Saban vouched for him. He carved out a nice career. Those who didn’t buy in were cut by Saban. No he didn’t use those terms but it’s what happened. Those who bought in were developed into good college players. Some prime examples- Cory Reamer, Javy (he tried to leave), JPW, Eryk Anders, Glenn Coffee, etc.

That is my point!

 

[LeBron47]

He was already HC and AD. Was planning to retain the AD.

Thank you I thought that was what I remembered. Was there any talk about that being an hinderance to the program then... I see no difference in CNS having a job now with whomever coaches.

 

[92tide]

I am extremely confident in Coach Saban's ability to NOT become Pat Dye.

im willing to bet a lot of money that coach saban has never misplaced his pants

 

[KrAzY3]

Couldn't that be said about Saban with Shula's players...?

That's actually an interesting comparison.

Saban was a bit of a late hire right? in 2006 Alabama had the 11th ranked class, par for the course with Shula. 2007, the "transition" class (DeBoer's was 95th), Alabama had the 10th ranked class. 2008 he had the #1 class, 2009 he had the #1 class.

That 2008 class in particular was vital to the 2009 championship, with key players all over the place. Ingram, Julio, Dareus, etc...

We know what 2009 Alabama had in store, but they had two #1 recruiting classes to back things up. Washington on the other hand, they're 2008 Alabama, only they're losing their top talent and have the 36th ranked class coming in instead of the #1 ranked class.

It's just a bit ironic that part of the case against Dabo has been he doesn't handle talent well in this era and he's only succeeded with great QBs. But, DeBoer having the #36 ranked recruiting class this year, and having success at Washington with a Heisman candidate quarterback isn't relevant. It's all part of the story isn't it?

here is the thing. You have zero idea of what is going to happen once a new coach comes in. I seem to remember posters seriously hating the hiring of Nate oats and many people thought Scott Frost was going to be a slam dunk at Nebraska. So it’s a crap shoot in non Nick saban hires.

I know tigers don't change their stripes. DeBoer, if he gets the job might be a great coach. But, recruiting is not what he's great at, it's never been what he's great at, so that part isn't really a mystery.

Edit: Also interesting you bring up Frost. That's the sort of guy that always brings up warning bells for me. Just two years as head coach, not even doing it with his own players. We didn't have any idea what a team he built would look like. Mind you DeBoer at least did it at a higher level, and even Lanning only has two years under his belt, but that sort of thing is cause for concern.

 

[HighlandOak]

Do yall think Lance Leipold may be a consideration ?

Nope. But, he would be better than several names being discussed here.

 

[bamaga]

I know there are rumors, but it seems Greg Byrne is looking dead at Kalen Deboer. Being from the Pacific Northwest himself, I am sure Byrne can ease any fears a PacNorth guy may have about moving to the Southeast. That said, I think he sticks in Seattle!

 

[Snuffy Smith]

im willing to bet a lot of money that coach saban has never misplaced his pants

Lane Kiffin on the other hand...

 

[bamaga]

Lane Kiffin on the other hand...

That wasn’t Lane, that was Joey

 

[mlh]

CNS looking at Texas after Sark is named Bama's new HC.

 

[Snuffy Smith]

Thank you I thought that was what I remembered. Was there any talk about that being an hinderance to the program then... I see no difference in CNS having a job now with whomever coaches.

A little history if interested - since it appears we have some time to kill...

The last days of Bryant: Six weeks that changed the face, future of Alabama football

40 years ago this week, Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant coached his final game with Crimson Tide

www.al.com

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Lane Kiffin on the other hand...

kiffin might not know where his pants are right now

 

[Bamamonts]

Let’s just end the chaos and hire Lane Kiffin.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

That wasn’t Lane, that was Joey

Kind of like Jekyl and Hyde...?

 

[KrAzY3]

I know there are rumors, but it seems Greg Byrne is looking dead at Kalen Deboer. Being from the Pacific Northwest himself, I am sure Byrne can ease any fears a PacNorth guy may have about moving to the Southeast. That said, I think he sticks in Seattle!

I think DeBoer wants out. He's losing Penix, his incoming recruiting class is not very good, he's losing his 9 six year guys (who not only contributed on the field but he valued their leadership).

He's been connected to the Seahawks job, he has Sexton as his attorney. He's getting a raise regardless but I think it's a great time to sell high for him. Get out before you start Big 10 play.