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Was speaking to some Seattle folks, and they wondered if Pete Carroll might be interested given his history. I also wonder about Norvell (I'm sure that'll give a lot of fodder for "what are you thinking!?" 😲). While he got a UGA beat down, I do think it would have been better with a full squad... add 'Bama clout, and maybe there's much improvement? On Kiffin, I think it's possible, but unwise. I think he's reached a ceiling and it's largely because of his style... in public (I think he's hilarious, BTW... no HC at 'Bama has been), but also the locker room (if reports are accurate... not a safe assumption, I know).
Barring any of that, it's probably Dabo or DeBoer... maybe an Urban Meyer as a wild card. Regardless, I do NOT envy who gets it 🤣
James Franklin’s agent must be throwing his name around. There is no way on earth Bama is considering him. To say Penn State consistently underachieves would be an understatement.
It was very hard to find a head coach that the Bama fans would even accept after the "Bear" retired and it will be just as hard this time. Love him or hate him but Saban was the best since Bryant and following him will be just as difficult.
There will always be coaches who think they can follow a legend and continue his legacy but history shows that is rarely the case.And when it comes to a coach of the caliber of a Bryant, Saban, or Dooley (think Goff) it is **** near impossible.
There will in all likelihood be a downturn in Bama's performance in the next few years but they will eventually get another great coach. It has happened repeatedly in the past and with the heritage there it will inevitably happen again.
I had a theory that if you give me 2 coaches from different generations and equal talent I can tell you who will win 90 percent of the time.
Boomer>X>Millenial
Just a generational thing which is why Pete Carroll would be a great hire for 3-4 years as would Bill Belichik.
Oh good. He's the one I would have least wanted to see go there.
My bet is on Dabo. Played there, apparently isn't happy with Clemson, and the feeling is apparently mutual. Buyout is manageable. That or a pro guy (Pete Carroll). I doubt they take a flyer on a non-HC guy and most of the really good HCs are sitting pretty. But who knows, Saban's best friend Belichick is on the market...
Either way, I suspect we'll see a drop in their performance. Hoping we can take advantage on the field and on the recruiting trail.
I bet a bit of panic is starting to set in with Bama fans. I bet they figured Lanning would break a leg to get down there and when he flatly turned the job down I bet their thinking Oh No we might be screwed !!
My own opinion is it Could be difficult to find a Top notch coach. It’s nothing to do with All Bama has to offer, it’s the extremely daunting task of living up to Saban’s legacy and appeasing a very critical Bama fan base. If a coach goes there and Fails it could ruin that coach’s future. No one wants the name plate Loser. Just sayin……
It’s down to 2 and one other has declined quietly . It will be between the Washington and FSU Coach which I don’t see the winner lasting 5 yrs. If Lane matures he will be next but not quite what they want now .