Next bama coach

[Bamamonts]

Franchione became the head coach at the University of Alabama in 2001 and led the team, which had posted a 3–8 record the prior season, to a 7–5 record in 2001"

I remember him leaving. He got on the plane wearing a Bama shirt and got off wear a Texas A&M shirt. I did like the Option offense they ran back then.

and their fifth consecutive Iron Bowl loss to in state rival Auburn

I also remember that. They said fear the thumb.

All of that is why I'm thankful for the run Bama has had with Saban. I hate it's over but it was a great run.

 

[Bamamonts]

I suspect their top targets are:
Lanning
Deboer(sp?)
Norvell
Kiffin

All would have Bama back in the playoffs next year.

Nick was the greatest coach of modern times, and certainly in a small group for the greatest ever. Bama won't miss much of a beat.

I hear a lot of talk about Lanning and I would be happy with that but my pick is still Kiffin.

 

[Bamamonts]

 

[scn]

My interesting take from the morning:

With the speculation that the retirement is due to health problems for his wife, my Bama friend at work has thrown out what would happen if someone did a "hit" on Ms Terri.
Would he come back?

 

[poorhunter]

My interesting take from the morning:

With the speculation that the retirement is due to health problems for his wife, my Bama friend at work has thrown out what would happen if someone did a "hit" on Ms Terri.
Would he come back?

I wouldn't put it past some Bama fans to do that very thing…unfortunately

 

[Iglow]

Derek Dooley is on staff down there isn't he? Natural fit if you ask me, step right in, calm all the speculation, and there you go, problem solved.

 

[wayne]

Lanning told Alabama to kick rocks.

 

[RobbyW]

The 30 day portal extension is so players can transfer from Alabama, not to Alabama.

Correct when coach leaves portal opens back up and you better believe coaches from other schools are on the phone selling the uncertainty at Alabama

 

[PalsPal]

Lanning told Alabama to kick rocks.

Wonder how far down the list they'll have to go to get to Kiffin?

Wasn't he like 6th or 7th on USC's list when he left TN?

And only to be fired on the tarmac!

 

[tellico4x4]

Yeah I wish they'd get Kiffin as they certainly deserve him

 

[Bamamonts]

I hope Kiffin takes it.

 

[Crow Terminator]

These same names get tossed around with every head coach opening and none of them have shown any evidence of being all that great. They just play musical chairs and have basically the same record anywhere they go. For that reason, I hope it's somebody outside the same ole same ole names. Heck I'd take Donald Trump over the regular names like Kiffin, Dooley, Jones, etc.

 

[poorhunter]

These same names get tossed around with every head coach opening and none of them have shown any evidence of being all that great. They just play musical chairs and have basically the same record anywhere they go. For that reason, I hope it's somebody outside the same ole same ole names. Heck I'd take Donald Trump over the regular names like Kiffin, Dooley, Jones, etc.

A sane post. I too believe that Alabama is smart enough to know to not pick from the coaching carousel.

 

[Iglow]

A sane post. I too believe that Alabama is smart enough to know to not pick from the coaching carousel.

I'm hoping Nick was the sane one down there and he was the one keeping the kooks in line.

 

[cbhunter]

I suspect their top targets are:
Lanning
Deboer(sp?)
Norvell
Kiffin

All would have Bama back in the playoffs next year.

Nick was the greatest coach of modern times, and certainly in a small group for the greatest ever. Bama won't miss much of a beat.

Lots of truth to that. Won't be as good, but not falling of the face of earth immediately either

 

[chris1976]

I hope Kiffin takes it.

For the long term health of your program you better hope kiffin turns it down as well. Lacking severely in the character department

 

[Iglow]

 

[7mm08]

Legends!!!!

 

[wayne]

Derek Dooley is on the board

 

[PalsPal]

McElroy says no Kiffin.