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When it happens, the coach who replaces Nick Saban

Posted on 1/4/16 at 7:24 am
Posted by ApexTiger
cary nc
Member since Oct 2003
53779 posts
Posted on 1/4/16 at 7:24 am
Is going to live under a dark shadow that will never be replicated.

That's just a cold hard fact...Sure you inherit a stock piled program of future NFL players, but with incredible expectations where things can really only go downward.

Dabo may be the guy, but he may say nah, "I don't need to live under that scrutiny, I'm good here at Clemson being a hero, they love me here"

Who wants to follow the rumblings "He is not Nick, this sucks, how long before we get a new coach?"

All this success makes it easier to stomach knowing, that one day, they will go through a patch of seasons and coaches trying to relive the greatest dynasty of the modern era.

It's impressive... likely to win a 4th National title in 6 seasons...

that's just unbelievable when you consider the competition in today's game.

Posted by Draconian Sanctions
Markey's bar
Member since Oct 2008
84894 posts
Posted on 1/4/16 at 8:43 am to
Cochran
Posted by ChewyDante
Member since Jan 2007
16927 posts
Posted on 1/4/16 at 9:04 am to
Steele back to Bama.
Posted by jb4
Member since Apr 2013
12692 posts
Posted on 1/4/16 at 9:19 am to
like Les Miles at LSU?
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166529 posts
Posted on 1/4/16 at 11:01 am to
would it be ironic if Bama then hires Jimbo Fisher?
Posted by Fat Bastard
coach, investor, gambler
Member since Mar 2009
73235 posts
Posted on 1/4/16 at 1:59 pm to
quote:

likely to win a 4th National title in 6 seasons...


2009-NC
2010
2011-NC
2012-NC
2013
2014
2015

7 seasons, not 6


impressive regardless though.
Posted by LSU_Tigahs66
Member since Aug 2014
678 posts
Posted on 1/4/16 at 5:08 pm to
It will be "Big Hog" Bert.
Posted by BayouSizzle
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2016
316 posts
Posted on 1/4/16 at 7:41 pm to
quote:

don't need to live under that scrutiny


I bet $6mln or more per year changes one's perspective...
Posted by JuiceTerry
Roond the Scheme
Member since Apr 2013
40868 posts
Posted on 1/4/16 at 9:06 pm to
Damn sure happened at LSU. Bama is a different beast, though.
Posted by Thurber
NWLA
Member since Aug 2013
15402 posts
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:01 am to
There are plenty of coaches who will jump at that chance
Posted by FairhopeTider
Fairhope, Alabama
Member since May 2012
20808 posts
Posted on 1/5/16 at 9:47 pm to
Why I'm not worried about replacing Saban:
- We learned that simply being "Alabama" won't win us a single game. We now know that we have pay for the best coach and give that person everything they need.
- Historically, Alabama was one of the blue bloods before Saban. We might not replicate this dynasty, but we'll have success again.
- Alabama is currently the top program in the nation and will continue to be there until Saban leaves. Plenty of coaches will love the opportunity to take that machine over.

Why I'm worried about replacing Saban:
- It took us over two decades to finally move on from Bryant.
- Saban's departure will leave a huge void of leadership. Plenty of hanger ons that used to have access will use it as a chance to get their grease paws back on the program.
- It takes a certain type of person to coach at Alabama. You have to have the political capital and strength to tell a lot of people how its going to be. You also have to deal with life in the fishbowl. Not many coaches can deal with that.
- Timing. It wouldn't matter if Alabama is the best job in all of sports if the timing of Saban's departure occurs when there aren't a lot of legitimate options.
This post was edited on 1/5/16 at 9:48 pm
Posted by Unit225
Prairieville
Member since Aug 2014
1281 posts
Posted on 1/5/16 at 11:36 pm to
Dabo
Posted by DyeHardDylan
Member since Nov 2011
7745 posts
Posted on 1/6/16 at 12:49 am to
Whoever replaces Saban will be held to the highest standards in coaching history. Winning 10 or 11 games every year won't cut it. Whoever that unfortunate person is will be looking for a job if Bama isn't immediately in the playoffs.
Posted by CockInYourEar
Charlotte
Member since Sep 2012
22458 posts
Posted on 1/6/16 at 8:01 am to
Lane Kiffen doesn't care about shadows.
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
76774 posts
Posted on 1/6/16 at 9:41 am to
It will 100% be Dabo if he is offered the job.

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