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If Saban retired this year
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:33 am
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:33 am
Hypothetically, let’s say he wins the natty and decided to retire after this season. Regardless of who his replacement would be, how many kids do you think would transfer?
I’m not trying to troll but I feel like a lot of bama’s talent stems from other states and without Saban there I feel like a lot of kids especially with NIL and the portal now would transfer. Just curious what it would take to keep the majority of them there and the wheels on the wagon.
I’m not trying to troll but I feel like a lot of bama’s talent stems from other states and without Saban there I feel like a lot of kids especially with NIL and the portal now would transfer. Just curious what it would take to keep the majority of them there and the wheels on the wagon.
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Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:35 am to Geauxhomegumps
Dabo ready to get out of Clemson.
Perfect timing...
Perfect timing...
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:35 am to Geauxhomegumps
Not many. Bama has a deep state that plays the long game. Saban is just one of the pieces. The players will be taken care of.
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:36 am to Geauxhomegumps
Depends on who the replacement is.
I can’t imagine Saban bowing out without there being a replacement ready to be installed smoothly. He’s not going to standby and watch the empire crumble.
I can’t imagine Saban bowing out without there being a replacement ready to be installed smoothly. He’s not going to standby and watch the empire crumble.
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:38 am to TROJANFORCEONE
I just thought it was an interesting topic to bring up. But I mean, no matter who you replace Nick with… it’s not Nick. I just feel like no one’s ever really brought this up since the transfer portal and NIL has come out.
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:38 am to Geauxhomegumps
This is what LSU fans do all day. Dream of Saban retiring and the consequences of that happening. Keep dreaming.
Our guys actually play for Bama and themselves believe it or not. You can all roll your eyes at that but tell me which school out there would keep a no. 1 overall pick and two more top 15 picks locked in for a meaningless bowl game? The answer is only Bama.
Look at the Covid year. LSU players all gtfo with a quickness. There’s no loyalty in Cajun country.
Our guys actually play for Bama and themselves believe it or not. You can all roll your eyes at that but tell me which school out there would keep a no. 1 overall pick and two more top 15 picks locked in for a meaningless bowl game? The answer is only Bama.
Look at the Covid year. LSU players all gtfo with a quickness. There’s no loyalty in Cajun country.
This post was edited on 12/8/23 at 10:40 am
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:39 am to Tuscaloosa
What are the chances he becomes the next AD for Bama? Or do you think he’d just fully retire?
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:40 am to Geauxhomegumps
Regardless if Saban retires this year, it's been as great a run as I'll ever live to see again.
I thought coach Bryant was the peak of Alabama's football dynasty.
I thought coach Bryant was the peak of Alabama's football dynasty.
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:40 am to Geauxhomegumps
I honestly don't know who would even take the job following this last 17 years. Especially if he throws #7 up on the board which is more likely than not at this point.
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:40 am to Tuscaloosa
quote:a few years ago i would have dismissed this idea, figuring Saban would happily bow out and let the PTB fight it out who they would hire
I can’t imagine Saban bowing out without there being a replacement ready to be installed smoothly. He’s not going to standby and watch the empire crumble.
but i've come around to this way of thinking - he's justifiably proud of what he's built and what happens after he leaves is important to him
another reason Saban >>>>>>> Bryant
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:41 am to EGO3x
As I said, I’m not trying to troll. I’m genuinely curious. I don’t think he’s retiring for a few more years anyways. But you do have to remember he’s 72. Also, that’s a very arguable subject. Most of the time they play because they’re in the playoff, do you really think they’d still play and jeopardize their NFL chances for the belk bowl?
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:43 am to Geauxhomegumps
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What are the chances he becomes the next AD for Bama? Or do you think he’d just fully retire?
I could be wrong but I don’t see Saban being interested in that job. What does it pay? A mil or two a year? He doesn’t need the money or the headache.
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:45 am to Geauxhomegumps
No idea. There would be some no doubt. Hard to read kids these days.
Posted on 12/8/23 at 10:58 am to FearlessFreep
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he's justifiably proud of what he's built and what happens after he leaves is important to him another reason Saban >>>>>>> Bryant
You don’t think Bryant cared about what happened to his SCHOOL?
What are you.. 35?
Bryant loved the University and believe it or not, he loved the SEC.
He had a team ranked #1 in his final season.. it fell apart down the stretch.. partly because his health was bad. He immediately retired because he said , “it’s what’s best for Alabama”.
Posted on 12/8/23 at 11:02 am to Geauxhomegumps
quote:I would not wish the Bama job on my worst enemy after Saban retires. No matter how well they do (and I have no doubt Saban has a good plan) they will not be able to replace tGOAT. Expectations will be too high and unreasonable.
If Saban retired this year
Posted on 12/8/23 at 11:06 am to Geauxhomegumps
He should make a run at the White House.
Posted on 12/8/23 at 11:11 am to Geauxhomegumps
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I’m not trying to troll
bullshite…
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I feel
bullshite 2.0, you hope, pray and ask Santa for Saban to leave. LSU fans began 16 years ago with “he’ll be gone in a few years” to now, “I can’t wait till Saban leaves”…if he leaves, he leaves, we’ll get somebody better than Brian fricking Kelly that’s for sure.
This post was edited on 12/8/23 at 11:12 am
Posted on 12/8/23 at 11:12 am to Tuscaloosa
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can’t imagine Saban bowing out without there being a replacement ready to be installed smoothl
This.
The man who leaves nothing to chance will not depart without working with the AD and powers that be to ensure things are set for a positive transition with minimal disruption.
Posted on 12/8/23 at 11:32 am to Geauxhomegumps
Why retire this year, when he has a loaded team next year primed to go 16-0?
Posted on 12/8/23 at 11:34 am to cmayes56
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You don’t think Bryant cared about what happened to his SCHOOL?
Exactly why Bear did hang on, loyalty to his staff and the administration. He was AD and HC.
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