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Why Would Any Elite Coach Say Yes to Bama….
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:14 pm
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.
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.
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Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:19 pm to OGTiger
Two reason
1.) Money
2. Money
1.) Money
2. Money
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:20 pm to OGTiger
And may lose lots of players cuz Saban leaving.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:23 pm to OGTiger
The next guy will be fired in five or less. Follow that guy.
Posted on 1/10/24 at 10:24 pm to OGTiger
help from Shaw
help from ESPN
etc
help from ESPN
etc
Posted on 1/10/24 at 11:11 pm to OGTiger
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 on 1/10/24 at 11:52 pm to OGTiger
You've answered your own question by even thinking to ask it.
Posted on 1/11/24 at 12:37 am to OGTiger
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?
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 on 1/11/24 at 2:58 am to OGTiger
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
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: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
You will never live up to the expectation
quote: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
You’re in the same conference with the likes of LSU, Georgia, TN, UT, OU, etc. Good luck with that.
quote: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
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.
This post was edited on 1/11/24 at 3:03 am
Posted on 1/11/24 at 5:25 am to OGTiger
quote:
Why Would Any Elite Coach Say Yes to Bama….
Ego/
Posted on 1/11/24 at 7:39 am to OGTiger
quote:Ya dude.
You’re in the same conference with the likes of LSU, Georgia, TN, UT, OU, etc. Good luck with that.
No elite coaches should ever coach in a conference like that.
Posted on 1/11/24 at 7:42 am to OGTiger
quote:
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 on 1/11/24 at 9:02 am to OGTiger
Because elite coaches aren't losers who are too scared to try because there's a risk of failure.
Posted on 1/11/24 at 10:21 am to OGTiger
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.
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 on 1/11/24 at 10:58 am to OGTiger
Posted on 1/11/24 at 11:07 am to OGTiger
I realize times are different. The SEC will do whatever it can to help AlaBama. BUT, does anyone remember a coach named Ray Perkins?
Posted on 1/11/24 at 11:11 am to OGTiger
This is why I think it’ll be Norvell. First, he has a pretty low buyout, especially compared to Lanning. But more importantly, I’m not sure if the market is as available to Alabama as many might think, because the pressure/expectations of directly following Saban are going to be astronomical. Heaven help the new guy if he doesn’t win a national championship and drops a game to Auburn during his first three seasons. And I think coaches know that.
And with that in mind… I think Norvell knows/recognizes FSU is in flux with the ACC. He just saw his undefeated team get left out for that same 1-loss Bama program. And while the blowout to UGA might cause him to pause when joining a conference foe of theirs, I think he’d look at it more like, “I’ll never win a championship at FSU/ACC. I could at Bama/SEC.”
Lanning probably doesn’t think that way about his current program, especially as they join the B1G. Plus the huge buyout. So I’m not surprised it sounds like he’s not taking it.
And with that in mind… I think Norvell knows/recognizes FSU is in flux with the ACC. He just saw his undefeated team get left out for that same 1-loss Bama program. And while the blowout to UGA might cause him to pause when joining a conference foe of theirs, I think he’d look at it more like, “I’ll never win a championship at FSU/ACC. I could at Bama/SEC.”
Lanning probably doesn’t think that way about his current program, especially as they join the B1G. Plus the huge buyout. So I’m not surprised it sounds like he’s not taking it.
Posted on 1/11/24 at 11:37 am to OGTiger
If I was a big-time coach, the only way I'd jet for Bama is if I was at a C level program where it's obvious you would never have a chance at a championship. Think Vandy, Kentucky, Purdue, Kansas, Indiana, Wake Forest, Syracuse Cal, etc.
The issue here is almost zero chance Bama even considers a coach from any of these schools.
The issue here is almost zero chance Bama even considers a coach from any of these schools.
Posted on 1/11/24 at 11:42 am to OGTiger
They should probably call Drink up in Mizzou.
I don't know why a coach at a top ~8 school would choose to leave to go to Alabama with the 12 team playoff coming up, unless your school refuses to pay you.
I don't know why a coach at a top ~8 school would choose to leave to go to Alabama with the 12 team playoff coming up, unless your school refuses to pay you.
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