Pruitt to Bama?

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bray2milton said:
Pay the man and that won’t happen.
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If Fulmer coached Bama back to prominence and UT came calling, I’m pretty sure even if the offer was matched every step of the way, he’s going home.

Same with Pruitt. We just have to hope he and his family fall in love with Tennessee.
 
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Chad F said:
I hope Pruitt wants to establish his own legacy separate from anyone else. If (when) he gets it done here, he's a legend in his own right. No one's shadow to stand under. The last great coach we had was Fulmer, and his last couple of seasons were not really great. Pruitt will stand on his own.
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That's a real good insight and likely the way it will play out not only with Pruitt but with Dabo too IMO. I know Clemson will match Bama dollar for dollar and Dabo has built a legacy there or will have by the time he eventually leaves. I do think Pruitt will,in time, create a winning atmosphere in Knoxville, something he can be proud of and be thankful that Tennessee gave him the opportunity and necessary backing to get the job done. He will, with winning, solidify the fanbase which has been a long time coming and we'll make him feel right at home. He nor Dabo simply don't have a good enough reason to return to Bama. I think he'll get the players to come here and they'll enjoy playing for him and he'll toughen 'em up.
 
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The Original Fade said:
Whoever follows Saban will have expectations that can never be met. Will be the worst job in college football when it becomes available.
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That's it... Bama needs to enjoy the azz whippings they are handing out. Saban has ruined it for them once he is gone. No one else will be able to walk on the water like Nickie. Pruitt is fine where he is... upside is endless.
 
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CardiacKid said:
Agreed. The next Bama coach will be the next Holly. You can’t follow a legend, even if they had great results, any loss would be a loss that Saban wouldn’t have had. Any season without a natty will be a failure. Pressure would be through the roof.
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Nothing that an energy bus driving coach with serious resiliency, giving 63 like effort, and drawing on a long and storied history of leadership reps, couldn't pull off. Bama has the resources to leave no stone un-turned and find such a replacement.
 
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livefaith said:
Nothing that an energy bus driving coach with serious resiliency, giving 63 like effort, and drawing on a long and storied history of leadership reps, couldn't pull off. Bama has the resources to leave no stone un-turned and find such an individual. .
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FYP
 
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jhcrane14 said:


I talked to Finebaum about Pruitt possibly heading back to Bama after Saban retires.

What are your thoughts?
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My thought, when Pruitt gets us rolling , why would he go back and stand in the shadow of Saban? He has the opportunity to build his own legacy without standing in anyones shadow. He could well build the next Neyland type Dynasty in Knoxville , he reminds me alot of what i have heard and read about Neyland. His Dynasty would not stand in the shadow of Neyland, Majors, Dickey, Fulmer,( like Saban being distanced from Bryant ) he would have enough distance from them to shine on it's own. it would stand out on it's own merit and would not have to even be bothered with Saban's shadow. He strikes me as the type of coach who could be the Next "old man" whom everyone is chasing. I really think we will have gotten the best apple from the Saban tree.
 
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It seems unlikely (to me) that a man like Jeremy would put his blood and sweat into re-building a program to championship levels (presumably) only to leave it behind for a pre-fabbed success. Why share your success with your predecessor while you can own the entire credit for a great team? But, if he does...he would be leaving behind a healthy, competitive team that would attract a quality coach. (as opposed to the previous orange dumpster fire.) Let's enjoy his coaching while we can, and hope we don't meet him from across the field one day.

And let me be the first to wish y'all a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. This week, right? Huh?
 
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**Human Nature** When you've poured your heart and soul into building something out of nothing, it would be hard for anyone to leave.
 
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windrider said:
This. And if he is that successful here, coaches will be beating down the doors to walk into what he would have left.
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Idk about that. USC beating the door down to get Kiffen after one year, remember that? I dont Think Pruitt would leave us honestly. I believe He is gone finish what he started for one, for 2, he’s gonna start his own legacy!
 
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Sara Clark said:
**Human Nature** When you've poured your heart and soul into building something out of nothing, it would be hard for anyone to leave.
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Except for a blank check and an opportunity to go home. Money is powerful but home can be too much to refuse.

I can’t believe this is already a topic after 2 SEC wins. Seems like an elaborate and skillful troll.
 
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It would be awfully hard for anyone to follow in Sabans footsteps and satisfy that fan base. Any slight misstep would be considered a monumental failure. If he goes, he goes, but I think he has a long way to go before he would hold the reins at that program.
 
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Jack Burton said:
Except for a blank check and an opportunity to go home. Money is powerful but home can be too much to refuse.

I can’t believe this is already a topic after 2 SEC wins. Seems like an elaborate and skillful troll.
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Lol, its not.

If we win out, it won't even take winning the bowl, but absolutely winning the bowl and we'll have threads demanding raises and extensions..... For ERRYBODIES. BeardedVol will have a heart attack.
 
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indian rick said:
My thought, when Pruitt gets us rolling , why would he go back and stand in the shadow of Saban? He has the opportunity to build his own legacy without standing in anyones shadow. He could well build the next Neyland type Dynasty in Knoxville , he reminds me alot of what i have heard and read about Neyland. His Dynasty would not stand in the shadow of Neyland, Majors, Dickey, Fulmer,( like Saban being distanced from Bryant ) he would have enough distance from them to shine on it's own. it would stand out on it's own merit and would not have to even be bothered with Saban's shadow. He strikes me as the type of coach who could be the Next "old man" whom everyone is chasing. I really think we will have gotten the best apple from the Saban tree.
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No coach is going to pass up coaching at their Alma mater. And I keep seeing people write" If he goes he will have us in good shape for the next coach." This brings me back to your first part of your sentence I bolded. He would have the opportunity to take over a team with 5*s from Seniors down to Freshman no matter who he follows as coach. He will not pass that opportunity up no matter what anyone thinks.
 
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Orange_Vol1321 said:
No coach is going to pass up coaching at their Alma mater. And I keep seeing people write" If he goes he will have us in good shape for the next coach." This brings me back to your first part of your sentence I bolded. He would have the opportunity to take over a team with 5*s from Seniors down to Freshman no matter who he follows as coach. He will not pass that opportunity up no matter what anyone thinks.
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In your opinion.
 
#75
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If he is headed back to Bama anytime were in for some SEC titles and playing for the National Championship. They will not choose or pursue him otherwise.
 
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