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Saban was the 3rd or 4th Choice for LSU
Posted on 10/23/21 at 6:46 pm
Posted on 10/23/21 at 6:46 pm
Depends on the source, pre internet days, etc but at least 2 or 3 people said no. No one was excited when he was hired, really knew who he was, etc. No one really liked him personally at first. His nickname was “Nick the Dick”
He was perfect coach for LSU.
Woodward was brought in to make this hire. The only way this gets screw up is if the SJWs and political idiots get involved.
It’s a top 5 job and we have a skilled, aggressive competent AD. (Notice the lack of real leaks)
He was perfect coach for LSU.
Woodward was brought in to make this hire. The only way this gets screw up is if the SJWs and political idiots get involved.
It’s a top 5 job and we have a skilled, aggressive competent AD. (Notice the lack of real leaks)
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Posted on 10/23/21 at 6:47 pm to TutHillTiger
2nd choice for Bama, after Rich Rod.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 6:48 pm to TutHillTiger
Woodward isn't going to wind up with 4th on his list
Posted on 10/23/21 at 6:48 pm to TutHillTiger
Saban commanded the political powers into submission.
Whichever coach has that prowess and ability to recruit, develop talent fast, and instill a system of excellence for the long haul is ok by me!
Whichever coach has that prowess and ability to recruit, develop talent fast, and instill a system of excellence for the long haul is ok by me!
Posted on 10/23/21 at 7:15 pm to TutHillTiger
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Saban was the 3rd or 4th Choice for LSU
LSU didn’t even know he was interested until Sexton reached out.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 7:24 pm to jrodLSUke
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2nd choice for Bama, after Rich Rod.
This is a joke, right? I can’t imagine anyone wanting Rich Rod over him after what he had done at LSU.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 7:33 pm to TutHillTiger
Funny that Mel Tucker is at the exact same program and has them in a similar position the year LSU hired Saban away. Just saying’
Posted on 10/23/21 at 7:36 pm to TutHillTiger
LSU had a President with a bold and unifying vision
Starts there
Or else
Starts there
Or else
Posted on 10/23/21 at 7:38 pm to pelicanpride
Not a joke. RR turned it down, Bama’s AD went into panic mode and threw a Hail Mary at Saban when Dolphins weren’t doing well.
Mal Moore was a clown AD until he lucked into the Hail Mary.
Mal Moore was a clown AD until he lucked into the Hail Mary.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 7:43 pm to TutHillTiger
I remember when George W. Bush was giving the commencement speech the year of the Natty, Saban walked in late and got a Standing O in the middle if W's speech. I think W said something like, "I wish I had his approval rating!"
Posted on 10/23/21 at 9:04 pm to TigerHoosier
No,RR accepted the Bama job, then changed his mind.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 9:05 pm to TutHillTiger
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Woodward was brought in to make this hire. The only way this gets screw up is if the SJWs and political idiots get involved.
Just say the word you really wanna say
Posted on 10/23/21 at 9:21 pm to LatinTiger30
Paul Finebaum said something about Rich Rod's wife the day he interviewed, can't even remember what it was, but that's why he backed out 
Posted on 10/23/21 at 9:26 pm to TutHillTiger
Joe Dean was going after another Dinardo type hire (and probably would have hired another Sullivan & then hoped his buyout wouldn’t work out) and wasn’t going to pay anyone what we paid Saban. I am sure he put some offers out to get be able to say they said no. Emmert pushed Saban through once Saban showed interest.
Saban was a big change over the hirings that followed Rein’s plane crash for every head coach outside of maybe Arnsparger.
Saban was a big change over the hirings that followed Rein’s plane crash for every head coach outside of maybe Arnsparger.
This post was edited on 10/24/21 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 10/23/21 at 9:34 pm to TutHillTiger
From the moment they interviewed Nick, he was first choice. Emmert even matched the salary, which was way more than Dean said they could do and Dean was pissed. Emmert knew immediately that Saban was the real deal. Saban was actually interviewing LSU - why hadn't we had the success, what would need to change, etc.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 9:37 pm to Turf Taint
The legend of Mark Emmert,s involvement is more urban legend than fact. Gil Brandt of the Cowboys had initially suggested to Joe Dean that he ought to look at Saban. Dean was initially focused on other coaches but no one was standing out. Tuesday before Thanksgiving Sexton got a call from Saban saying he was tired of being drug around by the AD at MSU and instructed Sexton to get in touch with anyone else. Sexton was partners with Sean Tuohy in the Taco Bell franchise. Tuohy was friends with Joe Dean from basketball connection. Sexton asked if Tuohy could call Dean and ask if he wanted to talk to Saban. Tuohy calls Dean. Dean says yes he would. They set up a meeting for that Saturday at Sexton's house. Dean tells Emmert and both get a little intrigued. Dean calls Brandt back Brandt tells him that Saban could solve a lot of problems. Dean, Emmert, Charles Weems and a dude named Gill go up to Memphis early on Saturday morning and meet with Sexton and Saban. Sexton and Dean did most of the deal.Sunday morning Dean calls Emmert and says for 1.2 a year Saban is ours. Emmert asks what the buyout is. Dean tells him it is a low buyout. Emmert says let's make the deal. That Tuesday Saban is introduced. No one had any clue because so what if Dean was in Memphis there was no one in Memphis.
Emmert's only contribution was him saying" Yes, make the deal." That hire was 95% Joe Dean. Maybe the one good hire he ever made.
Emmert's only contribution was him saying" Yes, make the deal." That hire was 95% Joe Dean. Maybe the one good hire he ever made.
This post was edited on 10/23/21 at 9:38 pm
Posted on 10/23/21 at 9:47 pm to TigerHoosier
Yep Mal Moore was about to lose his job. He rolled the dice and went to Miami of his own volition and showed up at the house unannounced and caught Terri Saban right as she was getting home. He introduced himself and started selling Terri Saban on the Alabama job.
Then Moore calls Paul Jr and Paul Jr says he can make a deal for 8 years at 4 million a year if Saban wants it.
Then Moore calls Paul Jr and Paul Jr says he can make a deal for 8 years at 4 million a year if Saban wants it.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 9:56 pm to TutHillTiger
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He was perfect coach for LSU.
How old are you? Nick had the greatest love hate affair with this fan base of all time. He won a ship. But he also lost less than three games exactly once. He lost to UAB. And he made questionable personnel decisions. Randle over Russel? Booty over Davey? And he was 0-2 against the greatest coach of that era. And the fans let him hear it every, single day. No body appreciated nick until his third year at Bama.
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The only way this gets screw up is if the SJWs and political idiots get involved.
This has been debunked. The Pres is apparently competitive AF and just wants to win.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 11:43 pm to lsufan1971
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LSU didn’t even know he was interested until Sexton reached out.
Actually, they asked Sexton if Tubbs was interested and he said, "No, but Nick Saban is."
Posted on 10/23/21 at 11:46 pm to Tunasntigers92
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Woodward isn't going to wind up with 4th on his list
It happens.
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