TNHopeful505
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I've been listening to Saban's biography "Saban: The Making of a Coach" because I want to see just how he became what he is (I do this with a lot of people). Noticed several things that are relevant to our program and things that put Butch in perspective.
1. Saban was a constant job jumper. Held 9 positions over 18 years. Has a reputation of leaving. I say this just because I never saw him leaving Bama before listening to this book, but now, I wouldn't be surprised. His dad growing up made him work at a car service station he worked. Nick would wash cars, and if he "missed a spot," his dad would make him re-wash the whole car. People close to him said that his stint in the NFL is a "missed spot on the car," and they could see him going back. Just putting that out there for hope.
2. Saban was even fired at a job. While DB coach at Ohio State, he was fired. Just something I didn't know.
BUT...here's the thing that really shocked me.
Butch's process....sounds a lot of the same as Saban's.
Saban works closely with a psychology professor from Michigan State that helped him to create "the process." He also helps him to evaluate recruits psychologically and recruit high character kids.
Saban is not focused on championships, or wins. He is focused on perfect execution of every detail. He is focused on the journey. You notice when Bama wins championships, Saban isn't excited or happy. In fact, he is normally mad. His first championship at LSU, he reamed Jimbo Fisher after the game because he didn't like how his offense performed.
When Saban was in the NFL, a WR talked to the media about how he wanted to catch a touchdown every game. Saban publicly called him out saying "He just needs to worry about the next catch, and the numbers will take care of themselves."
Saban focuses on executing the next play and nothing else. He trains his players to do the same. He constantly uses cliches that his dad used when coaching him as a child that he passes on to his players.
I say all of that to say this: we need to be a little more patient with Butch.
I am NOT saying that Butch IS Saban or that he will eventually have the results that Saban has had.
But I AM saying that he is using much of the same process that Saban has lived by. The only reason that nobody picks up on it, is because Butch talks more publicly to the media about it, and Saban hates the media.
Butch is still a young coach. He is 49. Saban was 52 when he won his first championship at LSU, and 51 when he won his first SEC championship (don't we all remember that one...).
I, like many of you, get upset at some of the calls that Butch has made. But the more I looked at how Saban runs his programs and the way he conducts his business and puts importance on the mental game, the more I saw how Butch does many of the same things.
I do believe Butch needs to be held accountable, but I'm not willing to give up on him just yet.
I can't wait to see Team 121 and to see the improvement and see how "the process" continues to take shape.
1. Saban was a constant job jumper. Held 9 positions over 18 years. Has a reputation of leaving. I say this just because I never saw him leaving Bama before listening to this book, but now, I wouldn't be surprised. His dad growing up made him work at a car service station he worked. Nick would wash cars, and if he "missed a spot," his dad would make him re-wash the whole car. People close to him said that his stint in the NFL is a "missed spot on the car," and they could see him going back. Just putting that out there for hope.
2. Saban was even fired at a job. While DB coach at Ohio State, he was fired. Just something I didn't know.
BUT...here's the thing that really shocked me.
Butch's process....sounds a lot of the same as Saban's.
Saban works closely with a psychology professor from Michigan State that helped him to create "the process." He also helps him to evaluate recruits psychologically and recruit high character kids.
Saban is not focused on championships, or wins. He is focused on perfect execution of every detail. He is focused on the journey. You notice when Bama wins championships, Saban isn't excited or happy. In fact, he is normally mad. His first championship at LSU, he reamed Jimbo Fisher after the game because he didn't like how his offense performed.
When Saban was in the NFL, a WR talked to the media about how he wanted to catch a touchdown every game. Saban publicly called him out saying "He just needs to worry about the next catch, and the numbers will take care of themselves."
Saban focuses on executing the next play and nothing else. He trains his players to do the same. He constantly uses cliches that his dad used when coaching him as a child that he passes on to his players.
I say all of that to say this: we need to be a little more patient with Butch.
I am NOT saying that Butch IS Saban or that he will eventually have the results that Saban has had.
But I AM saying that he is using much of the same process that Saban has lived by. The only reason that nobody picks up on it, is because Butch talks more publicly to the media about it, and Saban hates the media.
Butch is still a young coach. He is 49. Saban was 52 when he won his first championship at LSU, and 51 when he won his first SEC championship (don't we all remember that one...).
I, like many of you, get upset at some of the calls that Butch has made. But the more I looked at how Saban runs his programs and the way he conducts his business and puts importance on the mental game, the more I saw how Butch does many of the same things.
I do believe Butch needs to be held accountable, but I'm not willing to give up on him just yet.
I can't wait to see Team 121 and to see the improvement and see how "the process" continues to take shape.
