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Why Would Any Elite Coach Say Yes to Bama….

Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:14 pm
Posted by OGTiger
Louisiana
Member since Jul 2005
2071 posts
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:14 pm
It’s a no win. You will never live up to the expectation. Win a natty, so what, Saban won 7. You’re in the same conference with the likes of LSU, Georgia, TN, UT, OU, etc. Good luck with that.

The mystique of Bama is going to be a curse for whoever accepts the job. If Dabo thought a caller on a radio show was something tough to deal with wait until you have your first 3 loss season.

Or, stay at a place like Oregon while making all the money you want. Lose a few games. No big deal. Stay relevant and win a natty and be a living legend.
Posted by FaithInFarmer
Member since Feb 2010
160 posts
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:19 pm to
Two reason

1.) Money
2. Money
Posted by Rza32
Member since Nov 2008
3604 posts
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:20 pm to
And may lose lots of players cuz Saban leaving.
Posted by Shovelhead
Kentucky
Member since Jan 2022
269 posts
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:23 pm to
The next guy will be fired in five or less. Follow that guy.
Posted by faraway
Member since Nov 2022
1962 posts
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:24 pm to
help from Shaw
help from ESPN
etc
Posted by momentoftruth87
Member since Oct 2013
71421 posts
Posted on 1/10/24 at 11:11 pm to
Vs being at any program and being shite canned in 3 years with less advantages to win? I’d take Bama and ride those coat tails.
Posted by TexHoss
BR
Member since Mar 2008
429 posts
Posted on 1/10/24 at 11:52 pm to
You've answered your own question by even thinking to ask it.
Posted by Lsuhoohoo
Member since Sep 2007
94429 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 12:37 am to
Money

A roster that's probably the most talented in the country



Typically when a job like this opens up its because they're in a down cycle. An Alabama with a loaded roster, #2 recruiting class coming off a 12-2 season is the opportunity of a career for a coach. Why wouldn't an elite coach take it?
Posted by RemouladeSawce
Uranus
Member since Sep 2008
13923 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 2:58 am to
Money
Prestige
The challenge
It’s not a given they’ll ever get an opportunity for such a gig again
Not everyone’s a pussy

quote:

You will never live up to the expectation
Correct - there are still gumps out there who still think Saban hasn’t lived up to expectations. Who cares. His successor is not going to be held to a 6-title standard
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You’re in the same conference with the likes of LSU, Georgia, TN, UT, OU, etc. Good luck with that.
This doesn’t intimidate non-pussies. See: Brian Kelly. The new playoff format all but guarantees at least 4 SEC teams make it every single year, and when they get there they’ll be far more battle tested than anyone else. This isn’t a detriment, if anything it’s a boon
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Or, stay at a place like Oregon while making all the money you want. Lose a few games. No big deal. Stay relevant and win a natty and be a living legend.
You can lose plenty of games now as long as you make the playoff. On what planet is a natty a given for a school like Oregon? Nattys are an SEC thing, and under the new format we’re going to get quarterfinals with 5 SEC teams and semis with 3
This post was edited on 1/11/24 at 3:03 am
Posted by Volvagia
Fort Worth
Member since Mar 2006
51898 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 3:59 am to
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Nattys are an SEC thing, and under the new format we’re going to get quarterfinals with 5 SEC teams and semis with 3




Not under current rules. Seriously dod anyone actually look at the rules for the playoffs before celebrating them?

It’s not top 12 teams. So out of 6 at large bids, you think the SEC will get 4 of them?
Posted by RemouladeSawce
Uranus
Member since Sep 2008
13923 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 5:21 am to
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So out of 6 at large bids
It will be 5+7 to start, do try and keep up with the last few months’ developments

And yes, I expect the SEC to take at least 3 of those 7

It will of course be more when SEC dominance in the new format is so thorough that Sankey and the SEC force the end of autobids entirely
This post was edited on 1/11/24 at 5:24 am
Posted by cyarrr
Prairieville
Member since Jun 2017
3341 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 5:25 am to
quote:

Why Would Any Elite Coach Say Yes to Bama….


Ego/
Posted by Oneforthemoney
New Iberia, La
Member since Dec 2013
1784 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 5:26 am to
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It’s not top 12 teams. So out of 6 at large bids, you think the SEC will get 4 of them?


Yeah because sec will have 4 or 5 teams next year in the top 12 for playoffs

This year counting texas and ou, sec would have had 3,4,5,8,9,12 lmao. So probably 5 or 5 teams in the top 12 next year lol
This post was edited on 1/11/24 at 5:27 am
Posted by ReauxlTide222
St. Petersburg
Member since Nov 2010
83456 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 7:39 am to
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You’re in the same conference with the likes of LSU, Georgia, TN, UT, OU, etc. Good luck with that.
Ya dude.

No elite coaches should ever coach in a conference like that.
Posted by JakeFromStateFarm
*wears khakis
Member since Jun 2012
11898 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 7:42 am to
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Why Would Any Elite Coach Say Yes to Bama

Money. Ego.

Problem for Bama is there isn’t another Saban sitting around waiting for the phone call. They’ll still be a good team, but nobody will replicate what Saban did there.
Posted by AlterDWI
Durango, Colorado
Member since Nov 2012
2156 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 9:02 am to
Because elite coaches aren't losers who are too scared to try because there's a risk of failure.

Posted by Volvagia
Fort Worth
Member since Mar 2006
51898 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 10:13 am to
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Yeah because sec will have 4 or 5 teams next year in the top 12 for playoffs


That’s literally my point. I’m sure it will change as conferences move around, but right now, it’s not the top 12.

It’s never been the top 12.

You even had numerous articles on how this year would have played out.

It’s the top 6 ranked conference champions, and 6 at large bids.
Posted by Volvagia
Fort Worth
Member since Mar 2006
51898 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 10:14 am to
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It will be 5+7 to start, do try and keep up with the last few months’ developments


Link? Because everything I’ve seen up till December talking about it still has 6+6
Posted by TheSearch
Mediocrity, LA
Member since Jan 2018
399 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 10:21 am to
The answer is...

Because they aren't baby back bi**hes.

If you don't think you are a good enough coach to keep the ball rolling at Alabama after Nick Saban leaves, then you aren't much of a competitor.

You're right about the drawbacks, but a lot of guys want that job.
Posted by NYT57
Northern NY
Member since Jan 2023
74 posts
Posted on 1/11/24 at 10:53 am to
And the first time you stumble…
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