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Comparing Saban's Binder to Ponamsky's Binder

Posted on 9/20/17 at 1:16 am
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
16761 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 1:16 am
LINK

Just found Saban's 2001 LSU defensive playbook. Haven't seen it in several years. But yes, I'm "blown away" by the sense of detail.

I'd hoped from the beginning that Ponamsky's Binder--it's not ghostwritten, Ponamsky's name is on the cover--would be made public. It would tell a lot about Alleva, since it "blew him away."

I'd like to see:

How detailed are the plans? Did it have SPECIFIC steps to get from A to B OR was it just general bullshite like "we will win a national championship"?

My guess is the latter. A picture of the cover and an introductory page was posted on here right after O got the permanent job.

My guess is, Alleva's gushing over the binder was to push the narrative that O was his man all along to cover up being played by Herman and no plan B.

It would be intriguing to read it in detail and see exactly what it was that "blew Alleva away."

Posted by josh336
baton rouge
Member since Jan 2007
77346 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 1:21 am to
Never seen that before, but not surprised. Im sure O's includes alot of brovado with no substance....like our offense. Probably cliche's like "one team one heartbeat" and goals such as winning an sec championship by year 3
Posted by timlan2057
In the Shadow of Tiger Stadium
Member since Sep 2005
16761 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 1:26 am to
Wow. From Saban in 2001:

Game Day Professionalism: Never Talk to Opposing Players

a. Poor examples of game day professionalism would be fighting, poor language, loss of poise or immature display of enthusiasm. All demonstrations of Tiger enthusiasm will be team things. We do not need "hot dogs" or "trash talkers." Fighting, stupid personal fouls and poor game day discipline are real indicators of a losing attitude. We are going to be winners!

Posted by ehidal1
Chief Boot Knocka
Member since Dec 2007
37133 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 1:28 am to
Posted by bigoyster
Mobile, AL
Member since Jun 2009
623 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 1:31 am to
quote:

Never seen that before, but not surprised.


Pretty routine stuff in modern football actually.

quote:

Im sure O's includes alot of brovado with no substance


If you truly believe that, you are a fool. All coaches at the LSU level are very detailed planners. If you had bothered to read the "Saban" piece you would have noticed that it if full of sloganeering, cliche's and cheerleading..
Posted by DaDaTigers
Member since Oct 2013
272 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 6:43 am to
Seems Saban places an emphasis on working hard and preparing through hard work. O seems to take the opposite approach to practice less and sit in the air condition and watch film. It may work. Time will tell but I know Saban's approach works.
Posted by GeismarGeauxer
Geismar
Member since Dec 2009
5172 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 6:49 am to
Who would have thought the football coach has a better binder than a radio talk show co-host.
Posted by YouAre8Up
in a house
Member since Mar 2011
12792 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 7:01 am to
quote:

If you truly believe that, you are a fool. All coaches at the LSU level are very detailed planners. If you had bothered to read the "Saban" piece you would have noticed that it if full of sloganeering, cliche's and cheerleading..


5 national titles at two different schools would differ with you.
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
29983 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 7:21 am to
quote:

quote:


If you truly believe that, you are a fool. All coaches at the LSU level are very detailed planners. If you had bothered to read the "Saban" piece you would have noticed that it if full of sloganeering, cliche's and cheerleading.



5 national titles at two different schools would differ with you.




These two things are not mutually exclusive.
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
29983 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 7:25 am to
You really want to compare an actual playbook with what is essentially a job interview presentation? And to the defensive playbook of a defensive minded head coach who is considered by many, if not most, to be the greatest head coach in NCAA history?
Posted by X Carter Is Fast
Palm Beach, FL
Member since Jun 2006
1663 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 7:55 am to
I’d like to know how many players read that whole thing
Posted by Draconian Sanctions
Markey's bar
Member since Oct 2008
84831 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 8:17 am to
quote:

stupid personal fouls and poor game day discipline are real indicators of a losing attitude


welp
Posted by bountyhunter
North of Houston a bit
Member since Mar 2012
6325 posts
Posted on 9/20/17 at 8:40 am to
If you study all the successful coaches, the one thing in common is attention to detail. You want to know why O wasn't successful at Ole Miss and likely won't be here?

You guessed it.
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