Who is Saban's replacement?

[braggtd]

I have no idea, but I would be shocked if Coach Saban even offered a suggestion given the fact that he left LSU to go somewhere else, even if it was to the NFL.

Not to mention Nick Saban was an up and coming national title winner versus where he is now.. his legend and clout at LSU were nowhere near where they are at Alabama.

 

[CB4]

The “chatter” among many of Saban’s former players is that Lanning is the next coach. The only one I’m placing a lot of stock in is Barrett Jones, primarily based on some of his connections.

 

[Tidetwin]

Imagine following in the footsteps of a historic figure like Saban and then facing probably the most difficult season in modern football history.

 

[CrimsonCleanse]

As soon as the next coach drops a game he's not supposed to, there will be a faction of the fan base that will say it was a bad hire, we hired an outsider, etc

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

Imagine following in the footsteps of a historic figure like Saban and then facing probably the most difficult season in modern football history.

The risks are high, but so are the rewards

 

[bamadwain]

Also Chris Lowe is reporting top candidate is Lanning, Coach Saban and Low have a good relationship so I now think it's Lanning

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

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As soon as the next coach drops a game he's not supposed to, there will be a faction of the fan base that will say it was a bad hire, we hired an outsider, etc

Saban was an outsider when he was hired

 

[81usaf92]

Saban already has a replacement apparently. Many former players are indicating as much. Apparently Dan Lanning seems to be the name that leaked out.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Yes. From what I've heard he is what you might consider not eligible for rehire. He's my favorite, though.

He wouldn't qualify in any industry. And Greg Byrne had to handle a lot of the fallout ...

 

[Snuffy Smith]

Break out the flight aware - where is that UA jet?

 

[Toddrn]

The “chatter” among many of Saban’s former players is that Lanning is the next coach. The only one I’m placing a lot of stock in is Barrett Jones, primarily based on some of his connections.

If it is him maybe he can bring Schumann on as the DC.

 

[Toddrn]

As soon as the next coach drops a game he's not supposed to, there will be a faction of the fan base that will say it was a bad hire, we hired an outsider, etc

You mean like losing to Louisiana-Monroe?

 

[Tidetwin]

As soon as the next coach drops a game he's not supposed to, there will be a faction of the fan base that will say it was a bad hire, we hired an outsider, etc
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Saban was an outsider when he was hired

And he lost to ULM in 2007. I'm glad we resisted our basest instincts as a fanbase.

 

[westide]

“They're fighting for clicks, we're fighting for wins”... I like Lanning's attitude.

 

[twofbyc]

This was not a spur of the moment decision. Knowing Saban, the wheels have been turning for a while behind the scene. Don't think he would leave abruptly without some sort of plan. I believe they have their man. We shall see.

They better name him soon or Bama will lose a ton of players. If the fact someone is already selected is just rumor, a floundering coaching search will set Bama back years.
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[bamaga]

If Lanning had sustained success for 2 more years, I would say he was a no brainer, but Alabama isn’t the place to learn on the job. Lane is a no for me, love the guy…at Ole Miss but not Bama. His quirky style, so so HS recruiting and Twitter stuff tells me no.
Sark may be a good candidate. And before Anyone says he wouldn't leave Austin , it’s on the interwebs that Quinn Ewers will not be the Texas starter if he comes back. Big money paid Arch millions to be the man, and Sark wanted him, so… If shorthorn boosters are interfering already in coaching decisions like they did with Mack Brown, Steve may be looking for the exit.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

He wouldn't qualify in any industry. And Greg Byrne had to handle a lot of the fallout ...

He would have gotten canned the first week in my old industry

 

[mlh]

Does anyone besides me think it's weird that the university hasn't made an announcement and CNS hasn't made a statement? He's already met with the team. The story has broken. Why the delay in announcing? Are they waiting for white smoke from the Vatican?

 

[Tidelines]

If I was Byrne, I would float the guy's name I have reached an agreement with so it looks like I got the guy I really wanted.

 

[B1GTide]

Does anyone besides me think it's weird that the university hasn't made an announcement and CNS hasn't made a statement? He's already met with the team. The story has broken. Why the delay in announcing? Are they waiting for white smoke from the Vatican?

Saban made a statement