NC_Orange
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If Bama is smart they will remember it's never easy to follow a legend. Bama went through many after Bryant and then they landing Stallings. And then after Stallings left, they went through a whole slew of coaches before hitting with Saban. Nothing is a guarantee not even at Bama. They may hit right out of the box, it can happen but more times than not there is at least a slight drop initially replacing someone of his magnitude. GBO!Bammers are always going to crow about who is going to take over. I would expect satan to retire in the next 3-4 seasons. By then they will likely have moved on to the next big name/success story, unless of course Pruitt is pwning CFB.
Better hurry......if Gus doesn't improve Auburn will get 1st shot at Joey.If Pruitt in good enough position to get serious look from Bama, then we'll be in a pretty good position also. They won't hire someone with average results. If Dabo out, to me, you need someone with an arrogant/cocky demeanor which can roll with the punches, and a good coach. Don't think it's coincidence that Kiffin is off doing his thing as head coach again. I think he'd be the guy.
This all day......When Pruitt builds this up he is not going anywhere. He can win at Tennessee as much as at Alabama. He has everything here at UT.
When Pruitt builds this up he is not going anywhere. He can win at Tennessee as much as at Alabama. He has everything here at UT.
Pruitt only successful cause Saban disciple
Pruitt is next bama coach
Come on you idiots.
Great job Coach Pruitt.
Two words.Who is going to want to follow up Saban? Seriously, that would be career suicide
No...but Fulmer prolly felt bad not being able to even credibly interview him for the HC opportunity...especially this one. Now he’s going to be immersed in this experience as an associate HC, privy to the inner workings...basically groomed imo. At USC, extra titles were thrown at him in an effort to keep him but Helton understandably had no interest in advancing him at UT. Fulmer has to be looking for that fallback in case Pruitt isn’t in Knoxville for the long haul...all realistic AD’s worth their salt should. And right under the surface the best choice for a man who loves his alma mater is someone just like him...if qualified.Maybe, maybe not.
Although I’m completely fine with him as a position coach and recruiter.
I just don’t think he’s meant to handle full responsibility as a HC.
It’s not for everyone.
Dabo has not just built an elite program, he has built a culture. He knows what Bama and their fans are all about, he played there. He can compete and win Natty's where he's at. Anyone who follows Saban will not be credited with the success they achieve but will be saddled with all the blame for any drop off. There is little upside to follow Saban from a respect perspective IMO.