January 2, 2007
Coaching carousel still going round and round
The search for the next Alabama head coach is dragging on. Despite saying he's not interested at least four times, reports continue to suggest that Crimson Tide AD Mal Moore will offer Miami Dolphins head coach Nick Saban the Bama job. Pete says that it's the same song, different verse. DaWiz says Alabama is either going to hire a liar or look elsewhere. Of course, that elsewhere could be Louisville's Bobby Petrino or former Minnesota coach Glen Mason. At this point, one thing is clear at Alabama: AD Moore has thoroughly embarrassed the university and should lose his job over the mishandling of the hiring process.
Speaking of Glen Mason, he was fired at Minnesota, which was a complete shock to him. Mason says he won't apologize for the job he did for the Gophers - saying seven bowl games in ten years speaks for itself. Apparently, losing a 31-point lead on national television speaks for itself, too, as Mason was fired over the phone the day after the game. Don't cry for Glen Mason - he's got $229,500 coming for 90-days as supplementary income and media work, almost $2 million per year in base salary for the remainder of his contract, plus a deferred compensation of $1.45 million earned from his previous contract.
Who's next at Minnesota? Signs are pointing to former Nebraska & current Ohio head coach Frank Solich. Solich was 58-19 in six seasons at Nebraska. He's also rung up 4-7 and 9-4 season at Ohio, with a GMAC bowl game coming up. Minnesota AD Joel Maturi is a MAC guy, so a MAC coach could get more serious consideration. But the Gophers will have to hurry, you never know how far down their list Alabama will have to reach. Another name is the outstanding RB coach Michael Haywood. He built a machine at Texas and is doing the same at Notre Dame. He doesn't have top job experience, he just knows how to work hard and win.
Former Arizona State coach Dirk Koetter will visit Miami to interview with new Hurricanes coach Randy Shannon. Koetter is considered the top candidate for the 'Canes OC position.
West Virginia assistant head coach and offensive line coach Rick Trickett has his offer from Florida State. He said after the Mountaineers Gator Bowl win that he intended to go home and think about it. It's widely believed that he will accept the position at FSU in hopes that it could lead to a head coaching position, either at FSU or back at WVU in the future.
Comments:
AgGB said:
posted on January 2, 2007 11:45 AM — 66.76.55.152 — link — abuse?
"he's got $229,500 coming for 90-days as supplementary income and media work, almost $2 million per year in base salary for the remainder of his contract, plus a deferred compensation of $1.45 million earned from his previous contract."
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN I should have been a college football coach.
Randy said:
posted on January 2, 2007 1:46 PM — 74.93.5.150 — link — abuse?
Hey War Eagle Atlanta, Saban would be just fine with me. The only one that I pooh-poohed on, as you put it, was Spurrier. Don't try to twist my words. I stand by what I said. NO Spurrier at Alabama. Get it right!
By the way, you Auburn people need to put your former coach "Buster Brown" on the Nutrisystem diet.
Saw him on TV yesterday. He now has 5 chins.
Cock-N-Fire!! said:
posted on January 2, 2007 1:46 PM — 167.127.24.69 — link — abuse?
Randy - I ASSume you're implying that Saban HAS HAD succss at the NFL level? Or, are you still just po'd that Spurrier never even acknowledged/considered Bama's offer & so you had to throw that comment in there?
6-7 season, dropping your last 4, losing your bowl game, continuous losses to Allbarn and still couldn't find a good coach without throwing 50mil??
Hmm, I can see why you desperately needed SOS!!
Zac said:
posted on January 2, 2007 1:59 PM — 209.36.193.14 — link — abuse?
I think Bama should start fresh. Step 1) Pull back all of this big money; stop wooing all these big names, and start scouring Div II schools, NAIA, community college power houses, even known high school powers, and see who's willing to come. Step 2) Commission a committee of known coaches who will actually act as the hiring body. Given a list of names, I'll bet they come up with a head coach more than capable of doing the job. Step 3) Once hired, Bama, support the dude; give him a chance. If he hasn't produced success in 5 years, start over. What do you have to loose, 5-6 million in salaries? It's better than loosing 40 million on one man who doesn't really want to be there in the 1st place.
Borolet said:
posted on January 2, 2007 2:11 PM — 168.11.115.189 — link — abuse?
Saban has befriended retired Dolphin Coach Don Shula father of the fired Bama Coach Mike Shula. Of course Don has lashed out how they handled the favorite son's firing. How do you think Saban's attitude toward Alabama is after hanging with the Shula's? Does Alabama want a coach who is coming because he is offered millions of dollars or is he coming because it is Alabama a "proud tradition"? Personally I would rather have a coach who was coming because of the program and not the money. The big bucks have gotten way out of hand and obviously there is more money than brains in Tuscaloosa.
He might win in T-Town and when someone makes him a better offer off he will go. He certainly has enough now to retire comfortably. Even if he does not win at the Capstone, he is guaranteed a certain amount, so where is the incentive?gatorhippy said:
posted on January 2, 2007 3:58 PM — 209.16.115.5 — link — abuse?
Once again...
I submit Jeff Bowden as a temporary solution to Bama's troubles securing a quality coach...
Jeff obviously isn't going to improve anything right o ff the bat...
It'll actually go in the opposite direction...
However...
Bama can take as many as five years to search for a real coach and never have to pay him a dime...
Since the Noles will be paying him for the next five years...
In the mean time, Bama can...
1) Put out feelers for who would be interested...
2) Make a long term transition plan for the big name coach they reel in
3) Lower expectations of the fan & booster base as no doubt Jeffy will suck the program down into the same pitiful depths he sunk his Dad's ship
This is an excellent plan and enables Bama to help brighten the shadow of the Bear...
Because after five years of Jeff Bowden...
ANYBODY will look better...
Just ask the Noles...
BamaFanSince3 said:
posted on January 2, 2007 4:56 PM — 24.140.55.49 — link — abuse?
Hey, I actually can say I respect the ol ball coach and would not have minded seeing him as the coach for Bama, however I would be so quick to poke fun at Randy( Charleston Gamecock ) if you recall Spurriers record wasn't very good against Bama under a horrible play caller like Shula.
BamaFanSince3 said:
posted on January 2, 2007 5:05 PM — 24.140.55.49 — link — abuse?
And Zach, your idea would not be half bad exept for fact the recruiting dead period ends friday. They really can't afford to lose any more time and lose any more out of state recruiting hopefuls. Sabans not my best choice but if he's the coach at Bama im behind him fully. I'm behind Bama no matter what and will be until they burry me. ROLL TIDE!!!
posted on January 2, 2007 6:03 PM — 152.163.100.196 — link — abuse?War Eagle Atlanta said:
Randy, you're right. You said right off the bat you didn't want Spurrier, and said it wouldn't happen. You and I agreed on that one. I thought I remembered you not being too hot on Rodriguez though.
Hey, leave Buster Brown out of this. He's off our payroll. Have you seen the picture floating around of him dead drunk somewhere down in the panhandle? Search for it online. I understand he's available if Saban isn't...
I think Saban would be a good coach at Bama. I think the odds are 50-50 that he will now. From an Auburn perspective, Saban was 2-3 against us, so there's no fear factor. And it'll take a few years to get his talent in place. Time will tell.
Tommie Trojan said:
posted on January 2, 2007 7:11 PM — 64.32.153.19 — link — abuse?
I thought Saban would have announced today? What happened?
I have heard a rumor that Daddy Shula is pretty upset. He has pull with Saban and can deliver him if Alabama loses Moore and puts his boy into the AD slot. Anybody else heard anything comparable to this rumour. I don't find it so far out there. It might be very "Shakespereian".
Tommie T
Randy said:
posted on January 2, 2007 9:18 PM — 74.93.5.150 — link — abuse?
Charleston Gamecock, as long as Spurrier is at SC, no one will fear him. They will always be an also ran.
Cock-N-Fire, did Bama offer Spurrier a job or did he jump up and say that he wasn't interested without being asked? You know, he does have and ego the size of Mt Rushmore. The only thing that I ASSume about Saban is that he had as much success in the pros as Spurrier did.
Amazing how many experts there are on this forum. Why aren't any of you coaching on the college level?
This sounds more like a jealousy thing of, "we don't want Alabama to be successful in football". Are you holding the past against Bama that much? Some of you are so unhappy that you would boo Santa Clause if he wanted to coach somewhere.
Zac, what does "out of time" mean? No one is ever going to coach at Bama? To answer your question, I like LSU, especially against Notre Dame.
T-Mac said:
posted on January 2, 2007 10:15 PM — 66.78.139.117 — link — abuse?
AUtigerman, Alabama wants Saban because he is a proven winner-in College. He took an LSU team that was next to nothing and brought them up to National Champ status. Bama is loaded with talent at this point as well. Saban knows he isn't going to do anything with the Dolphins. It's a shame what happened to Coach Shula. He deserved at least another season in my opinion, but I don't golf with Mal Moore or wipe his A$$ either. Bottom Line here is that with Saban and the talent Bama has they would contend for the SEC West title next season. With another coach...who knows?
You say YOU would Coach Bama for half the money with the same result.What result would that be???
CROW said:
posted on January 2, 2007 10:22 PM — 74.130.121.56 — link — abuse?
who cares about the sec and baby meyer..I just want to see the lil fella cry after he realizes his mother marrieeed hher brother..ha. ha football landscape a changing boys..take your tiredition and put it in the attic.paradigm done shifted..
T-Mac said:
posted on January 2, 2007 10:34 PM — 66.78.139.117 — link — abuse?
Tommie, post 18. Yeah, Don Shula should be pissed. His son got the shaft. Big time. Wouldn't you be upset too? The 2005 season Shula goes 10-2 and to the Cotton Bowl where the Tide holds that explosive Texas Tech offense to 10 points. 10 points. The 2006 season after losing the majority of his playmakers he goes 6-6. Now all of a sudden, he can't coach football. Granted, along the way he made a few bad choices, but what coach doesn't? The offensive coor should have been let go and not Shula. They kept feeding Darby the football all year even though he was hurt. I know it was his senior season, but that is a major playing position where Shula should have made a decision to yank Darby. JP Wilson is a great talent. The O-Line will only improve. The receivers are really good as well. About 1,050 yds this season for DJ Hall. They will only get better. I haven't heard any rumors about this and that. Saban is expected to go public by noon tomorrow. Don Shula has no bearing on Saban leaving at all. Saban is a big boy who can make his own decisions on his future.
BamaFanSince3 said:
posted on January 2, 2007 10:46 PM — 24.140.55.49 — link — abuse?
Calm down Randy these guys are just on here because its the news of the hour right now, and others just see it as perfect opportunity to stir up some Bama fans. It's a perfect time for it. If rolls were reversed some Bama guys would love to get their 2 cents worth also. The only thing I don't like about Saban taking another day is that Mals next choice is Petrino who's playing his game now in Miami. If Saban said no he was supposed to start talks with him after with the convenience of having him already be there. Kill two birds with one stone deals. I don't know if that becomes an issue now or not. Hey thanks Zach but Bama going to be fine bro regardless of Saban or no Saban.
T-Mac said:
posted on January 2, 2007 10:55 PM — 66.78.139.117 — link — abuse?
What Bama should've done was get rid of Dave Rader the Offensive Coordinator and Sparky Woods the Running Backs coach. I understand that Coach Shula is a players coach and a nice guy, but there comes a time in life when you have to make hard choices. Like firing people. He should've pulled a Trump on these 2 and taken over from there. That being said, if hindsight were 20/20 then things would go perfect all the time!
BamaFanSince3 said:
posted on January 2, 2007 11:02 PM — 24.140.55.49 — link — abuse?
T-Mac lasts years 10-2 season had little to do with Mike Shula and more to to with strong D pulling out close games that almost went the other way same thing happened with 5 of six of Bama's wins this year. Shula might have saved his job if he would have made changes to his staff like what was asked of him, but unless he gave up the reigns of the play calling Bama would be firing him next, Good guy bad coach. Nuff said. The only reason I would have wanted Shula back is if I were an Auburn fan, those guys love him. I'm not getting on ya T but I know he was the best hire for time of trouble he didn't work out so he's gone. Sorry to say it but I don't see him as a head coach anywhere exept maybe FIU
BamaFanSince3 said:
posted on January 2, 2007 11:22 PM — 24.140.55.49 — link — abuse?
Amen on post 27. Hell if Saban falls through I hope they could get Petrino, I think he would be a bigger headache than Saban for Auburn especially they wanted him to replace Tubby. Word is he changed his tune when he heard the offer on the table for Saban. Think it turned some heads of a few big names that might have not been interested before. A few home games Bama gets there money back. I guess we'll see around 10am tommorow what the next topics going to be. I'm not sure Spurrier would have been so quick on his thinking if he new what kind of offer he might have received. His old ego would come out and taken him to the $$$
Randy said:
posted on January 3, 2007 12:28 AM — 74.93.5.150 — link — abuse?
T-Mac, I think what Bama was looking at is that against winners like Auburn, LSU, Florida, Tennessee and I could go on, Shula could do nothing.
Alabama did not lose the majority of its players. As a matter of fact, they will be loaded next year.
Shula had no imagination when it came to offense. Against Hawaii the only thing that was working was the passing game so what does Shula do? He runs Darby up the middle all night.
He also had a chance to prove himself with Tampa Bay. Shula was the Bucs offensive coordinator, and there was neither offense nor coordination. Three times in four years, the Bucs ranked 28th or lower in the NFL on offense. They were a predictable, plodding lot.
Daddy Don can get as mad as he wants. Bama played a disgraceful schedule this year and almost missed out on a bowl game. Ed Orgeron outcoached Shula (yes, outcoached) and almost won in Tuscaloosa. Sly Croom outcoached Shula and won in Tuscasloosa. Bama was one play away from finishing last in the West.
Shula is a nice guy but he didn’t have control of the team and was very slack on discipline.
Now if we could just get rid of Moore, Alabama might stop being the laughing stock of college football.
Borolet said:
posted on January 3, 2007 12:42 AM — 209.82.190.134 — link — abuse?
This is from one of the Newspaper reports on he web about Saban:
Nick Saban’s a scoundrel, whether he leaves the Miami Dolphins for Alabama or not. He left Michigan State hanging and LSU in much the same way (swearing he wasn’t leaving when it was clear that he was), but at least he left both of those places on a winning note. His professional coaching tail will be between his legs if he runs from South Beach after a 6-10 season. The Crimson Tide and Saban seem to deserve each other.Cock-N-Fire! said:
posted on January 3, 2007 9:20 AM — 167.127.24.25 — link — abuse?
Yes Randy, we all ARE experts on this matter! You're the one that decided to drop some Spurrier bombs so any USCarolina fan will naturally have something to say about that - deal with it or change your topic! Frankly, I could care less what Buma does and who coaches them from now until eternity. All I know is that as long as we have Spurrier, no coach will ever feel overly confident when they play us and that, my Elephantitous friend, is half the battle when it comes to college. Just ask MU and OU! Besides, we (USC) fans get more kicks from taunting ClemPson fans so why don't you stick to things you are an "expert" on like losing to ALLBarn!!
Cock-N-Fire! said:
posted on January 3, 2007 10:55 AM — 167.127.24.25 — link — abuse?
Best of luck to you Bama fans!
Hope nobody offers him $35,000,001 next year or you may be SOL!Here's a classy Saban move...
Saban failed to show this morning for a scheduling meeting at team headquarters in Davie with Dolphins owner H. Wayne Huizenga. Saban told Huizenga of his intentions via telephone and then informed all of his coaches by speakerphone that he was leaving to accept the Alabama position.
FanoftheGame said:
posted on January 3, 2007 11:26 AM — 12.43.234.14 — link — abuse?
Jay Glazer / FOXSports.com
Nick Saban is no longer the head coach of the Miami Dolphins as he has just informed his assistants via conference call that he is leaving Miami for the Alabama job, team sources have told FOXSports.com.
Jim said:
posted on January 3, 2007 11:26 AM — 68.119.141.141 — link — abuse?
Congrats Alabama, you got your West Virginia guy. Now you will more than likely rule the SEC since you now have a coach from the greatest state in the nation, again congratulations.
Just kidding, it is kind of funny that Alabama went after 2 guys and they grew up a couple miles apart in Marion County WV. You would think with all that tradition you SEC guys keep spouting off about you would be able to find a coach down there.
Randy said:
posted on January 3, 2007 11:45 AM — 74.93.5.150 — link — abuse?
Nick Saban has decided to leave the Miami Dolphins to return to the college ranks and will take a lucrative offer to become the head coach at the University of Alabama.
According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Saban told Huizenga of his decision over the phone early Wednesday morning and informed his coaching staff via speakerphone that he was leaving for Tuscaloosa.
Tommie Trojan said:
posted on January 3, 2007 11:50 AM — 64.32.153.19 — link — abuse?
Well, good for him. Covering up his own butt because he was gonna eventually be fired by Miami. I could tell by the way that the owner of the Dolphins was saying, "Oh, I just love Nick Saban - I sure hope he stays". Meanwhile, you know the guy told him privately that he was eventually gonna have to make a change. Or, if you don't make the playoffs next year your gone. Something to that effect I am sure.
But, I sure hope that all of the upper classmen at LSU (the ones he recruited and then abandoned), get to drill him to the tune of about 49-0 for the next three years. I would expect for USC to do the same for Pete Carroll if he somehow finds himself at another PAC10 school within the next two years. Geaux Tigers! They can start off by showing Saban what he's in for tonight.Tommie T
Randy said:
posted on January 3, 2007 11:53 AM — 74.93.5.150 — link — abuse?
Cock-N-Fire, surely there are people in South Carolina with better sense than yourself. I never dropped the first bomb about Spurrier. Even when he took it on himself to announce that he didn't want the job BEFORE it was even offered, I said, "WE DON'T WANT THAT EGO MANIC".
After Sabsn has defeated that also ran a few times, get back with me.
Borolet you seem to be a little bitter. What was the Spurrier record when he left the Redskins?
FanoftheGame said:
posted on January 3, 2007 12:14 PM — 12.43.234.14 — link — abuse?
I personally don't put a whole lot into the whole "abandoned" thing. Sure it sucks when a coach leaves for what he believes is a better oppurtunity, but thats the American Way.......isn't it? Alabama is a top tier school with alot of tradition. Love him or hate him, Nick Saban is a great coach who should have Bama back in the hunt for a NC within a few years. I understand that there are LSU fans that are still harboring resentment for Saban for leaving, but at leats he left the LSU football program better than he found it! That can't be said for alot of coaches. If Pete Carrol left USC for the NFL, Trojan fans would be calling for his head on a platter. But they can't deny he returned the USC football program to national prominence. As fans we tend to be real greedy when it comes to our favorite programs. Sure Pete brought life bak to a dormant Soutern Cal program, but is that really enough for USC fans?....Hell No! Fans always want more of a good thing. No amount of National championships will ever be enough for us fans, and when we have a coach who knows what it takes to get one and has the "know how" to get the job done.......well we don't want to ever lose him. Dolphin fans probably won't be as disheartened as the LSU fans were when Saban left, but the NFL is a totally different monster. I do feel that if the money Bama is spending to hire Saban proves to be worth every penny, then Pete Carroll is the most underpaid coach in college football.
WVUFB97 said:
posted on January 3, 2007 12:32 PM — 70.88.184.113 — link — abuse?
If WVU sucks so bad how come the list of SO CALLED Power House College Teams keep trying to steal our coaches? Answer: Because they are Great and they bring out the heart in the "c" average players.. That is what and will continue to win bowl games. Where is that YELLOW jacket fan on here last week? WVU 38 GA 35, WVU 38 GT 35 is there any other team we can beat in GA?? LOL
Tommie Trojan said:
posted on January 3, 2007 12:36 PM — 64.32.153.19 — link — abuse?
FanOfTheGame:
Normally, I wouldn't be so interested in this one at all. But, it is rather rare, that a coach ends back up in the same conference - coaching against kids that he recruited to another university. That is why I'll be pullin' for the kids at LSU. Their not the ones gettin' the big fat paychecks. Let Saban take that heat and earn his dough. I'll be pullin' for LSU against Alabama until every last one of his recruits is gone. That's just the way I feel about that.
Tommie T
Randy said:
posted on January 3, 2007 1:51 PM — 74.93.5.150 — link — abuse?
Tommie T, now you know how Bama fans felt when Franchonie promised the players that he would not leave and then skipped out in the dark of the night.
Funny that the same people who are giving Saban grief forget that Bama has already had it done to them.
It may be rare that a coach ends up back in the same conference but Spurrier did it.
Also, "Ears" Tubberville still isn't the most popular man in the state of Mississippi.
Tommie Trojan said:
posted on January 3, 2007 2:22 PM — 64.32.153.19 — link — abuse?
Randy:
I know it happens. How bout O'Brien leaving BC for NC State? Same thing. At least Dennis the Menace left for the Big12. On the other hand, Saban did recruit all those players to a very fine football institution, and they are all receiving a quality education. So, it's not all bad. I just like for things to be a little "tougher" on all those who like to follow greener pastures. BTW, Saban made the right decision. He probably really felt the need to see what he could do in the NFL, became somewhat disillusioned with the whole salary cap crap, and wanted to go somewhere and make a difference. He should have known all that to begin with - but he simply would have been a fool to pass on the Alabama position. Besides, I'm sure him and his family will be relocating to a real nice rural environment. Eventually this will all die down and the guy will start winning games. That is the cure all. Alabama will be restored soon.
Tommie T
Cock-N-Fire! said:
posted on January 3, 2007 2:32 PM — 167.127.24.69 — link — abuse?
Randy - All I'm pointing out is that you seem a little too overly concerned with comparing everything to Spurrier's past, his present and his predictions for USC football?!
And I'll let you in on a little secret...we at USC thought he was a bit of an ego-maniac when he coached at UF but when he's wearing your colors you love it when others hate it!
Maybe we'll meet up in the big game some day. Would love to see Little Nicky get waxed by the "old codger" as you put it!
Zac said:
posted on January 3, 2007 3:10 PM — 209.36.193.14 — link — abuse?
Randy: I was referring to recruiting (your ? in post 19). A school needs a head coach willing to travel and meet with prospective recruits. Now that Sabins has made up his mind to coach Bama, it's moot. I just hope he's doing this for all the right reasons and not just the money. Bama is a proud school, rich in tradition. It don't need no gold digger! Best of luck to Sabins, the school, & all the crimson faithful. Roll Tide!!!
SCMountianeer said:
posted on January 3, 2007 3:22 PM — 24.11.131.22 — link — abuse?
Pete Carroll has done pretty good at USC
Some coaches are College Coaches and some are Pro - completely different ball of wax...just like PLAYING in college doesn't always translate into being able to play in the pros - Saban is a college coach not a pro coach - just like Spurrier
If Bama gives Saban time he will be successful (hope he beats auborn all the time or he will be gone just like the rest of them)
Tommie Trojan said:
posted on January 3, 2007 4:00 PM — 64.32.153.19 — link — abuse?
Hey, I just thought about something. This is all gonna benefit the Trojans. How come everything benefits USC? It's tremendous.
Now with Saban going over to Alabama, and will no doubt try and bring some coaches with him from LSU namely the OC (real or percieved makes no difference), the two kids from Louisiana that USC is tryin' to land may be all the more apt to do it. Those would be the RB McKnight and the Safety Chad Jones. Would McKnight really care to listen to some coach tellin' him he was really gonna be there? What if the coach jumps over to Alabama and tries to woe him over there? Oh, this is great. So much instability - I just know we're gonna get at least one of those two guys. This is great. Keep changin' coaches down there in the South. It will keep our guys winnin' for years to come. Roll Tide!Tommie T
Zac said:
posted on January 3, 2007 7:14 PM — 65.31.228.13 — link — abuse?
God, Tommy T, if it benefits USC, no doubt you've thought of it. Don't get your hopes too high, however. WVU is also after these two. What with the problems on “D” and a promise to start, Jones is a lock. Couple that with the pull Rodriguez's coaches have in that area, not to mention they can sell to McKnight; he'll red-shirt during Slaton's last season, learn the system; then, the following year the job is his, he’ll come too. You watch; they'll be Mountaineers.
Gotcha!!! Just yanking your chain, Tommy T. I have no idea if WVU is recruiting either individual. Likely, however, they should be, especially Jones.
clemson1981 said:
posted on January 6, 2007 12:28 AM — 74.226.200.45 — link — abuse?
cock-n-fire post 50:
i never agree with a cock, but nw i will, if i was a college athletic director, i woudl pick spurrier over saban for one reason, he stays and works with the team then leaves, but he did low blow UF, but he will retire a cock, i hate to admit it, but he will, and im a fins fan so really any coach is better than nick satan, even a gamecock.Zac said:
posted on January 6, 2007 10:28 AM — 65.31.228.13 — link — abuse?
"Central Michigan hired West Virginia receivers coach Butch Jones on Friday to guide its football program." Today's Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
There goes another "member of the family leaving the nest". Actually, this is a good fit. He'd spent previous time in their organization; he's from the area. Basically, it's like he's going home. Best of luck, Butch!!!
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Randy said:
posted on January 2, 2007 11:36 AM — 74.93.5.150 — link — abuse?Of course since Saban is the first coach to ever deny that he is leaving, I can understand the liar quote.
I say that the $40 million deal works, especially since Saban and wife like small town living.
Could have been worse. Bama could have ended up with an old codger, an NFL failure like Spurrier who will NEVER coach South Carolina to a conference title, not to mention a national title.
Someone should bottle up his ego and send it to Iraq just so the troops will have something to hide behind.