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Something to consider about Saban and AD hire

Posted on 11/3/25 at 5:18 pm
Posted by The Pirate King
Pangu
Member since May 2014
65258 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 5:18 pm
I think Saban is very far-fetched, but let's give the benefit of the doubt and assume that there's a plan.

It actually would make a lot of sense to wait and hire an AD until, and if, you were to pull Saban. Would instantly make it a much more attractive job for candidates across the country. Saban would also probably want input into the AD hire.

Also think there's the possibility they're giving Verge the opportunity to prove himself in the big chair before rushing out to hire another candidate.
Posted by TigerIce
Member since Nov 2020
30 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 5:20 pm to
Or see who the new President and AD hires are and who/if annyone influenced them.
Posted by JPLSU1981
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
28323 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 5:21 pm to
If Saban is in play, he’s absolutely hand-picking the AD imo
Posted by Wolfcola
Member since Nov 2025
810 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 5:23 pm to
Which is why….
Posted by TexasTiger33
United States of America
Member since Feb 2022
14666 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 5:23 pm to
Can you imagine the melt from Bama fans if Saban is hired as head ball coach?

Please let this happen.
Posted by Mid Iowa Tiger
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Posted on 11/3/25 at 5:37 pm to
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If Saban is in play, he’s absolutely hand-picking the AD imo


I trust Saban’s hiring decisions more than whoever chose the last president and AD. Let him do the whole thing.
Posted by Shooter
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
8691 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 6:05 pm to
quote:

Can you imagine the melt from Bama fans if Saban is hired as head ball coach?

Please let this happen.



Domestic abuse calls will break records in Alabama when that happens!
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
19431 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 6:38 pm to
Saban recommended Houston Nutt for the LSU job when he left, lol. I do think they had the same agent though. At that time he really had no skin in the game at least in regards to LSU.
Posted by TheRouxGuru
Member since Nov 2019
13522 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 6:45 pm to
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Saban would also probably want input into the AD hire.


Might be a decent point. I never considered that
Posted by TheRouxGuru
Member since Nov 2019
13522 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 6:47 pm to
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Can you imagine the melt from Bama fans if Saban is hired as head ball coach?


I imagine they’d try to play it off like he’s past his prime or that’s game has changed since he’s left and he won’t be the same
Posted by TexasTiger33
United States of America
Member since Feb 2022
14666 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 6:48 pm to
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I imagine they’d try to play it off like he’s past his prime or that’s game has changed since he’s left and he won’t be the same
Agreed but you and I both know deep down inside they would be seething that Saban came back to coach at LSU of all schools.

God it just sounds so glorious even writing that.
This post was edited on 11/3/25 at 7:15 pm
Posted by cajuntiger1010
Member since Jan 2015
13840 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 6:49 pm to
They would melt. Hard. I creep on their On3 board and 90% said they would lose all respect to Saban and feel backstabbed
Posted by cajuntiger1010
Member since Jan 2015
13840 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 6:53 pm to
Saban said Nutt because Skip was a cheap AD and Saban knew that
Posted by Big Data
Scotch Fan
Member since Nov 2007
2559 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 6:55 pm to
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Which is why….


He can go the Bear Bryant route…
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
104331 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 6:57 pm to
Plot twist: SECCG in 2026, back to back national titles in 27-28. Saban retires and declares for the 2029 governor's election.
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
33848 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 7:11 pm to
There is enough smoke that they have tried/are trying to hire saban.
Posted by JasonDBlaha
Woodlands, Texas
Member since Apr 2023
3395 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 7:12 pm to
quote:

Can you imagine the melt from Bama fans if Saban is hired as head ball coach?


I doubt most of them would care that much. He cemented his legacy there and nothing will take that away.
This post was edited on 11/3/25 at 7:13 pm
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
53956 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 7:29 pm to
What about saban as AD
Posted by JasonDBlaha
Woodlands, Texas
Member since Apr 2023
3395 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 8:50 pm to
It’s not happening with Saban. Forget it.

Most likely you guys will get a younger up-and-coming coach
Posted by QB
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2013
7771 posts
Posted on 11/3/25 at 9:37 pm to
that would be part of the fun
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