re: If Saban stays we still go through this again...

I'm thinking that even Saban will eventually get too old to coach? He'll probably die one day also.

It's incredible you've called people "retarded" and "dense" during this thread, because you're in the minority of fans who claim Bama is a better job than Texas.

The point is Texas holds greater potential than Bama. You take Texas resources and Saban's ability, and you have a greater potential for greater success. Yes, Saban has won a ton since 2008, as you repeatedly point out, but you're ignoring the obvious if you discredit the possibility of him replicating or surpassing that success if he were to go to Texas. Not to discredit anything Bama has done since 2008, but let's not ignore that Alabama has benefited from the entire SEC's national perception as the best conference in the country during that timeframe.

Remember when USC was insanely dominant with Pete Carroll? And were recruiting all over the country with ease? Texas with Saban would be better. But Keep Calm and Fight On.

Scoop...what's happen to you?

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I think Saban is better than the bear

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I've met them both and Bryant wins a contest of aura's. Couldn't understand a word he said, but when he laughed, we all did. Saban, on the other hand seemed to be a scared little man, making little eye contact and appearing uneasy.
But, Coaching wise, imagine Saban having unlimited scholarships. You might be right, Oh Fowl One.

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seemed to be a scared little man, making little eye contact and appearing uneasy.

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when did you meet him? He seemed very personable when our paths crossed.

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If Saban says no to UT, I have to imagine that he retires at Bama. I would bet big money on it.

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I agree with this. I think this is it for him unless he were fired from wherever he is next and that's highly unlikely.

I still think he stays at Bama in spite of his history. I think Saban doesn't want to move, but Sexton is using UT as a negotiating tool to get him more money where he plans to retire. I also don't think Bama has to necessarily offer him a deal equal to UT to get him to stay. I hope I'm wrong. I want him gone and this coaching change would be fun and interesting to watch for a variety of reasons.

I also agree with you that Saban is better than Bear. I hate it, but I agree. College football today and college football in Bear's days are not of the same caliber. We'll never know how Bear would have done in today's world.

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Yet he would still have only a 5-10% chance to duplicate the success he's had at Alabama

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You could argue he's 2/2 at his last 2 college programs. Not sure how that equates to 5 to 10%.

It's not a certainty, by any means. Texas recruiting has changed over the past decade. aTm is a legitimate recruiting threat - heck, we're dealing with them in Louisiana, now.

However, because Texas is still Texas, to a large degree, I would assume you would consider 2 championships over the next 6 or 8 years would duplicate his success at Bama, no? I think he's got a 1/4 chance (25%) of doing that.

I am surprised this hasn't happened earlier. Everyone else has dealt with it consistently with Saban

Yes.