Next Alabama Coach
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I like how the dude opening his doors is like, nervous. And then Saban sort of getting annoyed with him. Haha
It’s a problem for Alabama. Playoffs have expanded and most top coaches are already making 7-10 million at a place they like. A place that will give them time and resources to make the 12 team playoff. If you’re in a good situation making close to 10 mil a year; is making 12-13 million at Alabama that much better? Is it better at all considering your job security and expectations? Also I can think of many college towns I’d rather live (if I was a coach in demand) and work in over Tuscaloosa.
CFB world has changed. Alabama is definitely still a top job, but the pool of top jobs has expanded with conference realignment and playoff expansion. Until now, only UGA, Alabama, Ohio st, Michigan and maybe LSU and Clemson could promise you a playoff appearance. Other schools could make that claim but everyone involved knew it was optimistic wishful thinking. When Bama said I promise you’ll play for a National Championship here it was fact of the matter truth, and everyone involved knew it.
Going forward just about every perennial top 25 team can make that claim with a degree of credibility.
hope you found the better opportunity you were looking for
unfortunately, those two situations aren't really comparable
I don't think Deboer is a good fit at Bama and don't think he'll be the next coach there. I think he's just using this opening for salary negotiations as his salary has been quite low at Washington.
DeBoer is currently still in Seattle. ( Of course, that could be because the weather is so bad and Alaska and United have cut lots of flights due to the lack of 737 Max 9s. 
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Seattle sports guys are mentioning that family is very important to DeBoer, and his daughter (a top 2024 softball prospect) has committed to play for UDub.
)Seattle sports guys are mentioning that family is very important to DeBoer, and his daughter (a top 2024 softball prospect) has committed to play for UDub.
I'm surprised Saban didn't do something like Oklahoma or Ohio State did when they groomed their younger up and coming coordinator to take over the well oiled machine.
DeBoer is currently still in Seattle. ( Of course, that could be because the weather is so bad and Alaska and United have cut lots of flights due to the lack of 737 Max 9s.
Seattle sports guys are mentioning that family is very important to DeBoer, and his daughter (a top 2024 softball prospect) has committed to play for UDub.
Alabama doesn’t have a softball team? 😂
Problem is his coordinators get jobs and aren’t there long enough.
yeah every fanbase does the "he cares about his family" routine as a coping mechanism before they lose their coach.
i'm sure his family would understand when he triples his salary
I think DeBoer is a badass coach but that is more than likely a horrible fit in terms of culture.
Saban had been there so long so that big boosters know him really well. Kalen will be a TOTAL outsider from day one.
Saban had been there so long so that big boosters know him really well. Kalen will be a TOTAL outsider from day one.
Hahah!
YES!
I could see him tweeting out a zillow link to homes near Tuscaloosa
All the coaches should be thanking Saban for retiring. They are all getting huge extensions and raises because of this. I heard in the ESPN interview that Saban will still have an office in the building and plans to stick around. That's even more pressure for the new coach because Saban probably won't be able to stay out of the way when things aren't going the way he is used to.
That could be another reason why it's going to be hard to find a new coach if Saban is still going to be in the building.
That could be another reason why it's going to be hard to find a new coach if Saban is still going to be in the building.
See, that is another dick move, in my opinion.
Sounds like projecting to me.
As a teacher myself, we are a dime a dozen. The person coming in to take our place doesn't care if they are replacing the 6 time teacher of the year. The principal or your boss isn't tasked with finding a 1% to take your place. Apples and oranges.
Additionally, we have no idea what the conversations have been like between Byrne and Saban.
Alabama fans thinking
Norvell staying at FSU kinda sucks. I was hoping for the Deion to FSU hype train to get rolling.
Saw Sark and Norvell both getting extensions/raises. Did Lanning play it wrong? Didn't see anything about that for him. He may have bowed out too early? I bet his agent is pissed...and his wife.
Good coach but the pressure and scrutiny of following Saban and 6 Natty's? Good luck.
KJR reports Deboer is negotiating with Alabama.
Also on Football Scoop
(Having lived in the deep south and south east there isn't enough $$ in the world that would make me move to Alabama.)
Also on Football Scoop
(Having lived in the deep south and south east there isn't enough $$ in the world that would make me move to Alabama.)
That’s not true, anyone could endure that for a few years to make high figures.
You all can check my history. This is the guy I wanted all along a year before we got Rhule, when frost really should’ve been shown the door
Altman shocks Arkansas, will return to Creighton
Dana Altman had decided to back out of an agreement to coach Arkansas and return to Creighton.
To be fair I think he could endure anything but Hog Suey or whatever it's called.Altman shocks Arkansas, will return to Creighton
Dana Altman had decided to back out of an agreement to coach Arkansas and return to Creighton.www.espn.com
Yes but if we got Kalen then we would be sweating it out instead of Washington to see if he is leaving for Alabama.
Not the same thing. Terrible example.Altman shocks Arkansas, will return to Creighton
Dana Altman had decided to back out of an agreement to coach Arkansas and return to Creighton.
