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Saban to Bama (1 Viewer)
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Lou Saban?
NorvilleBarnes
Footballguy
gump
Footballguy
Dolphins board discussing the Mortenson comment:
http://www.finheaven.com/boardvb2/showthread.php?t=173354
http://www.finheaven.com/boardvb2/showthread.php?t=173354
KnowledgeReignsSupreme
Footballguy
Actually I heard it on the radio first.
Sweeper
Footballguy
This morning they (ESPN and Anderson) were talking about an offer of a 10 year $30-40 million contract. He also said that Saban has already stated that he would not run out on the Dolphins so that him accepting this deal was "not likely", at least at this time for next season.
For sure. I was wondering what kind of information that Tat had that would make him confident this would happen. J
diesel7982
Footballguy
Actually PFT reported this well before I heard it here.
Tat
Has-been punter
Friends very close to the inner-workings of Bama Athletics.They knew what day/time Shula would be fired. They should be right on about this, but we will have to wait until 2007......
Corporation
Angry Bovine
You were a Shula fan, happy to see Rod not sign, and are waiting anxiously on Saban? Trying to get my smilies reading comprehension down.Shula=Rodriguez=
Saban=
Well...it works for my thoughts and their current thoughts as well.Theirs:Shula's unemployed, Rodriguez is happy where he is and Saban is just sitting back watching the media frenzy.Mine:Shula was a decent coach, but should have been given another year to work with the team, mainly offense.Rodriguez, well...I'm happy he didn't go to Bama, I'd rather see someone else in that role.Saban, I'm waiting to see if he comments on it. If he doesn't then there is something up.You were a Shula fan, happy to see Rod not sign, and are waiting anxiously on Saban? Trying to get my smilies reading comprehension down.Shula=
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Actually I heard about this 6 months ago from my brother's father's cousin's son who plays for Alabama A&M.
Tat
Has-been punter
but Z, you're white.
Hi tat,I can understand knowing the Shula thing. That was a 1 way decision. This one takes two parties.Obviously the inner workings Alabama folks would love to have Saban. But you're saying that it's a mutual love and Saban has agreed to be the coach?And they'll have to wait until after the NFL season is over to announce?JTat said:
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gump
Footballguy
Hey Joe -
No one has "agreed" to anything, and NO ONE knows for sure what will happen.
But...
There has OBVIOUSLY been interest shown by someone in the SABAN CAMP....maybe Saban, maybe his agent Sexton, maybe someone else. There has just been too much smoke on this to say that there is no fire. I also know people close to the school and who work with Jimmy Sexton in Memphis, and they threw his name out as showing interest well before anyone in Alabama ever mentioned it....in October.
Could be just an agent being an agent...could be nothing more than Saban pi$$ed about starting 1-6...could be nothing....could be something.
To just blow it off as just wishful thinking on Alabama's part though is a far off as people saying it will happen.
Here is another interesting article from Lindy's:
The Nick Saban situation is a little different. There was enough interest there that some figures were tossed out to a Saban representative, but don't believe that $5 million a year fantasy created by The Miami Herald
No one has "agreed" to anything, and NO ONE knows for sure what will happen.
But...
There has OBVIOUSLY been interest shown by someone in the SABAN CAMP....maybe Saban, maybe his agent Sexton, maybe someone else. There has just been too much smoke on this to say that there is no fire. I also know people close to the school and who work with Jimmy Sexton in Memphis, and they threw his name out as showing interest well before anyone in Alabama ever mentioned it....in October.
Could be just an agent being an agent...could be nothing more than Saban pi$$ed about starting 1-6...could be nothing....could be something.
To just blow it off as just wishful thinking on Alabama's part though is a far off as people saying it will happen.
Here is another interesting article from Lindy's:
The Nick Saban situation is a little different. There was enough interest there that some figures were tossed out to a Saban representative, but don't believe that $5 million a year fantasy created by The Miami Herald
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Clark Griswold
Footballguy
Shula WAS a decent coach?? He was in WAY over his head. Opposing teams thought he was a GREAT coach!! Ever see him on the sidelines before a big call?? Completely dumbfounded and unsure of what to do. Not a good coach, but a great man and I disagree with HOW he was let go, not that he was let go.Well...it works for my thoughts and their current thoughts as well.Theirs:You were a Shula fan, happy to see Rod not sign, and are waiting anxiously on Saban? Trying to get my smilies reading comprehension down.Shula=
Rodriguez=
Saban=
Shula's unemployed, Rodriguez is happy where he is and Saban is just sitting back watching the media frenzy.
Mine:
Shula was a decent coach, but should have been given another year to work with the team, mainly offense.
Rodriguez, well...I'm happy he didn't go to Bama, I'd rather see someone else in that role.
Saban, I'm waiting to see if he comments on it. If he doesn't then there is something up.
Gatorman
Supreme Elite Maximum Tier
here's the thing ablut saban: He has an Ego. If he were to leave Miami before getting them back to the playoffs (at least) would be a knock on him in the pros that he is just another one of those college guys that can't hack it in the NFL. A guy with Saban's ego would never allow that, even for an extra mil or two a year.
Tat
Has-been punter
If Saban isn't the coach by Jan 2, 2007, I will send you Dreamland Ribs and sauce.
regularguy
Footballguy
And you'll send Tat a Bryant boat if Saban is the Bama coach by then?
gump
Footballguy
I agree Gator....but, $$ is not what "reportedly" is driving Saban to think about going back to college. "Supposedly" neither he or his wife care much for the area (which wouldn't be surprising considering where they are from). And let's be honest...while the Dolphins are a great brand and a well-known, proud franchise...Miami is possibly the worst sports town in America.
ffldrew
Footballguy
I wonder how his wife will enjoy Tuscaloosa after they lose to Auburn?
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gump
Footballguy
At least they care about their team in Ttown. I was in Miami last week and the first hour of a LOCAL sports show, hosted by a native New Yorker, was entirely spent talking about the New York Giants, and including about 20 phone calls from local "fans".
NorvilleBarnes
Footballguy
gump
Footballguy
I wasn't fishing...but I guess there are different ways to define "sports town". I personally look at things like Merchandise sales of local teams and game attendance. Miami is one of the worst "sports towns in America" in that regard.And in relation to the point...you won't hear an hour conversation about another team in New York, Philly, Green Bay, or even Tampa....and certainly not in South Bend, Baton Rouge or Tuscaloosa.
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Capella
Footballguy
While I agree Miami sucks, Atlanta has it beat.I wasn't fishing...but I guess there are different ways to define "sports town". I personally look at things like Merchandise sales of local teams and game attendance. Miami is one of the worst "sports towns in America" in that regard.And in relation to the point...you won't hear an hour conversation about another team in New York, Philly, Green Bay, or even Tampa....and certainly not in South Bend, Baton Rouge or Tuscaloosa.
Gatorman
Supreme Elite Maximum Tier
I wouldn't say worst sportstown, but probably the most fickle. Most people who live here are from somewhere else, and many of those keep their home town alligences. You probably heard the sid rosenberg show which is totally geared towards the transplanted NYers who live here.As for not caring much for the area, they live in Bland old Broward so I can see why they would be a little less than enthused about strip malls on every other block and bad traffic.I don't see him leaving, but that being said, if he does guys like Fisher, Parcells, or Cower would make Miamians forget about saban real fast.
gump
Footballguy
That's the other option. Both cities are comparable in size. The following for the Braves, Falcons, Hawks, and Thrashers is comparable to the following for the Marlins, Dolphins, Heat, and Panthers. But the major difference I think is the passion for college sports that gives Atlanta a slight edge.Capella said:While I agree Miami sucks, Atlanta has it beat.I wasn't fishing...but I guess there are different ways to define "sports town". I personally look at things like Merchandise sales of local teams and game attendance. Miami is one of the worst "sports towns in America" in that regard.And in relation to the point...you won't hear an hour conversation about another team in New York, Philly, Green Bay, or even Tampa....and certainly not in South Bend, Baton Rouge or Tuscaloosa.
Here are the latest rankings by school:
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Certainly UGA gets a lot of it's sales from small GA, FL, and AL towns around...but Miami also gets a lot from sales outside of the area...including up to Tally...mainly because of the it's brand...the "U". I sell college product to both areas...and believe me there is no comparison.
Ditka is God
Footballguy
I had Dreamland ribs last Friday night. Never get tired of their ribs. Nor their Brunswick stew.scottybo said:
gump
Footballguy
The press just won't let this die...
SI's Don Banks chimes in:
Despite Nick Saban's repeated attempts to quash any speculation regarding him and the University of Alabama coaching vacancy, a league source I spoke to believes Saban is very much interested in the Crimson Tide, though he'll never publicly acknowledge it.
SI's Don Banks chimes in:
Despite Nick Saban's repeated attempts to quash any speculation regarding him and the University of Alabama coaching vacancy, a league source I spoke to believes Saban is very much interested in the Crimson Tide, though he'll never publicly acknowledge it.
jplvr
Footballguy
Well, that denial sure didn't slow things down around here lately. Rumors now starting to pop up about him calling around about staff:
Clements (QB coach at Green Bay) as possible OC
Tony Nathan coming with him as RB's coach
Kirby Smart at DC
In a week, I'm sure I'll be on pins and needles prepared for a let-down. Still just praying it's not Paul Johnson.
For all the ESPN guys like Colin Cowherd talking about how irrelevant Alabama is, they sure do talk about this coaching search a lot.
Clements (QB coach at Green Bay) as possible OC
Tony Nathan coming with him as RB's coach
Kirby Smart at DC
In a week, I'm sure I'll be on pins and needles prepared for a let-down. Still just praying it's not Paul Johnson.
For all the ESPN guys like Colin Cowherd talking about how irrelevant Alabama is, they sure do talk about this coaching search a lot.
The media always follows train wrecks.
mr. furley
Footballguy
christ. the Pack might as well start over again.
gump
Footballguy
"Saban admits he misses college"
I've been doubting this story since I first heard it in October...but I have to admit, last night Saban looked like a man done with his current situation.
I've been doubting this story since I first heard it in October...but I have to admit, last night Saban looked like a man done with his current situation.
"Former Dolphins coach Don Shula, whose son, Mike, was fired last month by the Crimson Tide, said his feelings about Alabama were "bad" and said he hopes Saban stays.
"Nick is working for the Dolphins and he's committed to this job," Shula said. "I think that coaches always want to keep the door open, but I believe Nick was hired to do a job and he has a lot of respect for Wayne and the organization."
"Nick is working for the Dolphins and he's committed to this job," Shula said. "I think that coaches always want to keep the door open, but I believe Nick was hired to do a job and he has a lot of respect for Wayne and the organization."
Tat
Has-been punter
you'll be in the box for the LSU game if that happens....
