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The only answer is Nick Saban even if it is only for 3 years

Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:22 am
Posted by Street Hawk
Member since Nov 2014
3588 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:22 am
Can we all just manifest that collectively here on the Rant?
Posted by Superfluous Tiger
Houston
Member since Nov 2021
839 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:28 am to
I’m convinced he got out because he recognized his formula doesn’t work in the NIL / transfer portal era. He might be a good AD though.
Posted by Basura Blanco
Member since Dec 2011
11194 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 1:52 am to
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because he recognized his formula doesn’t work in the NIL / transfer portal era.


I don't think its a bad formula as it is a lack of desire to deal with NIL/the portal on his part. His last game was a semi-final overtime playoff loss and he left his replacement the best roster in college football according to 24/7 so his formula was still solid.

I do agree he would not be a good fit due to age and lack of desire. Which is at least part of the reason Kelly failed here.
Posted by HeadedToTheWoods
Sportsman's Paradise
Member since Dec 2013
1270 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 2:11 am to
Saban has to have complete control. NIL stopped that. Players now have rights ($$). No way his ego could continue and affect his systematic approach
Posted by FLObserver
Jacksonville
Member since Nov 2005
15694 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 3:17 am to
If Saban wants it then you say HELL Yeah. Sign him to a 4/5 year deal. He doesnt need the money.So wouldnt be looking for a 7 or 8 year deal. Finding guys to work for him would be easy since he is the goat. Recruits would line up. We know he is old but Saban has still got it. Top it off gumps would go nuts.
Posted by Beessnax
Member since Nov 2015
10650 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 4:11 am to
Why would he want to come back to LSU and deal with the catastrophe syndrome our fans have?
Posted by cphill
Member since Sep 2009
1373 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 4:19 am to
Saban didn't want to deal with the NIL and transfer-portal stuff.

I don't see him coming back..
This post was edited on 10/27/25 at 4:20 am
Posted by lsuman25
Erwinville
Member since Aug 2013
43080 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 4:21 am to
I would love it for one simple fact the gumps would go absolutely crazy.
Posted by TNoon
Member since Nov 2020
2785 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 5:05 am to
Bad way to talk about yourself
Posted by UnclePat76
McHenry County Illinois
Member since Sep 2004
3677 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 5:41 am to
He’s 74, enjoys working just one day a week and doesn’t like the NIL era. Not going to happen.
Posted by c on z
Zamunda
Member since Mar 2009
130182 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 5:44 am to
No thanks at this point
Posted by GeauxHead337
Houston
Member since Feb 2025
178 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 5:47 am to
He's too old, can we make him AD though?
Posted by Mobiletiggah
Mobile Alabama
Member since Mar 2021
3782 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 6:07 am to
I met him.

And what they say about never actually meeting your heroes is true. I’m not down for that.
Posted by KBeezy
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2004
13593 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 6:12 am to
It is crazy how out of touch and disconnected from
Reality some of you guys are
Posted by TIGERVATO
Spring, TX.
Member since Jan 2008
1899 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 6:14 am to
The new era of NIL ran him off. No way he comes back.
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
51461 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 6:16 am to
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He’s 74, enjoys working just one day a week and doesn’t like the NIL era. Not going to happen.

Plus he would suck. No 75 year old is going to rebuild LSU in an NIL era he has never experienced.
Posted by Tdubs7
Member since Aug 2024
447 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 6:20 am to
Saban said college ball now resembles the aspects of the NFL that he didn't like and if he were to go back to coaching, it may as well be to the NFL.
Posted by GeauxBurrow312
Member since Nov 2024
4671 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 6:29 am to
Eric Morris is the best coach who is available. Took over a crappy program even by G5 standards and immediately flipped it, they are dropping 50 burgers on every team they play. Bonus is his QB could transfer with him, who is only a redshirt freshman.

Comes from the Mike Leach coaching tree, has developed and recruited several elite QBs including Pat Mahomes, Cam Ward, John Mateer, and his current QB Drew Mestemaker is lighting it up despite not having played QB since 9th grade before Morris plucked him.
Posted by KiwiHead
Auckland, NZ
Member since Jul 2014
35319 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 6:54 am to
There's a reason you work where you work. Stay there.
Posted by DesertCajun
New Mexico
Member since Mar 2007
754 posts
Posted on 10/27/25 at 6:58 am to
And so do other programs
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