Who is Saban's replacement?

[dayhiker]

CNS made it sound like it was a spur of the moment decision. But Byrne knew this was coming at some point - likely within the next year or two. So I'm sure he had a list of potential replacements. But having someone "locked in" to follow CNS is another matter.

Just because he decided late doesn't mean it was an off the cuff, spur of the moment thing. From interviews, it sounds like each year he does an evaluation of whether he should retire or not. That being the case, it seems safe to assume that Byrne would have a list in case the answer came back yes. If lots of people suspected all season that this might be the year, and they did, then Byrne would have surely had that same sense and been prepared for it.

 

[MemphisBamaDude]

I'm tired of this lol

 

[Bamabuzzard]

In other news, this thread did not hit the predicted 100 pages by midnight.

But this whole thing just feels like it's already been forever.

That's what happens when there's no complaint thread, goals aren't accomplished...

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Looks like it's not going to be Norvell (glad about this one I didn't want him)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1745850985816158655

 

[CoolBreeze]

CNS made it sound like it was a spur of the moment decision. But Byrne knew this was coming at some point - likely within the next year or two. So I'm sure he had a list of potential replacements. But having someone "locked in" to follow CNS is another matter.

Well I am glad we have Byrne in place to manage this. I like the dude. He may not make the popular hire but I trust him to make the right one.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Looks like it's not going to be Norvell (glad about this one I didn't want him)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1745850985816158655

after his tantrum, I'm not disappointed he's out of the running.

I also think it's hilarious how they were ready to run him away before the football season started, and now he's one of them.

 

[MemphisBamaDude]

Well I am glad we have Byrne in place to manage this. I like the dude. He may not make the popular hire but I trust him to make the right one.

There you go! That's the optimism I missed lol

 

[SkullDuckery]

after his tantrum, I'm not disappointed he's out of the running.

I also think it's hilarious how they were ready to run him away before the football season started, and now he's one of them.

Was he ever in the running?

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

Read the tea leaves, folks. A top flight position coach with ties to the state steps down suddenly…..

Dude……it’s Cadillac !

That would make lots of heads explode

 

[Crimson Speed]

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

Funny. I had forgotten about that.

 

[CoolBreeze]

There you go! That's the optimism I missed lol

Sorry man, still salty about losing the GOAT. But things change and time to roll with the punches.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

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.

I heard someone on sportstalk radio say this on the ride to work. Very similar to Jim Harbaugh and Michigan. Harbaugh is losing 44 seniors and juniors leaving for the draft. If he came back it would be a total rebuild and why in the heck would he do that with the La Chargers sitting there with a franchise quarterback already in place.

 

[MemphisBamaDude]

Was he ever in the running?

We as fan really have no idea who is in the running. But as a young coach who can recruit and has won at the P5 level, he checks a few boxes.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

Radio station confirmed via twitter.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1745807870334304734

Heard that as well

 

[Crimson Speed]

CNS made it sound like it was a spur of the moment decision. But Byrne knew this was coming at some point - likely within the next year or two. So I'm sure he had a list of potential replacements. But having someone "locked in" to follow CNS is another matter.

That sounds reasonable. It would be impossible to "lock somebody in" prior to Saban''s resignation because situations in the coaching arena are constantly changing.

 

[Tidelines]

Well I am glad we have Byrne in place to manage this. I like the dude. He may not make the popular hire but I trust him to make the right one.

He is on the clock though...

 

[CoolBreeze]

Anybody tracking UA planes? Dang, sure do remember those days.

 

[TiderJack]

Norvell is out. Looks like DeBoer may be the man.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

kiffin might not know where his pants are right now

That's why you carry backup pants

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

I wonder if Saban and Byrne had a man in place with a verbal agreement, but the guy then got a lot more money after the retirement announcement and changed his mind.

It's possible...