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I’m fully prepared to get laughed out of here for this, but what would that say for his integrity as a coach long term, especially for a guy who’s leaving into a strength of being “all about family?”
It’s not impossible he gets hired away, but it’d definitely be off brand and (money aside) against his long term interest.
Hes scared Oklahoma is just as much of a destination Job as anyone else. They have history, they have support, and I would argue hes had it easier at Oklahoma in the big whatever than he will have at USC. Maybe he does get a huge pay raise. But the AD knowing this was coming is pretty telling this dude just has the big fish in the small pond mentality and can't hack it with othet big fish.Why is he a BETA for not wanting to face SEC when the earliest he would face a SEC schedule is 3-4 years from now? I would get it if OU was joining the SEC next year.... However, they are basically one full recruiting class graduating from joining the league.....
I am aware. The fan base reaction to the idea of hiring him surprised me.
I love how only college coaching is the one profession where you can't do what's best for you and your family. Get over yourself. Everyone should do what's best for their family career wise. It's that simple. There is a $ amount to keep whatever coach you want as a university. If you don't want to pay it then don't blame the coach for leaving. Even if it's $100 million dollars a year. Don't be angry at coaches, or players, for trying to do what's best for them.I’m fully prepared to get laughed out of here for this, but what would that say for his integrity as a coach long term, especially for a guy who’s leaning into a strength of being “all about family?”
It’s not impossible he gets hired away, but it’d definitely be off brand and (money aside) against his long term interest.
Nobody is talking about rebuilding OK, people are talking about rebuilding USC. It's not a step up right now.
What was Saban's integrity when he stood on podium at his job saying he wasn't taking the Bama job over and over and then did it. Sure this is different as he left a pro job to come back to college, but I'm pretty sure a coach doesn't care about integrity when it comes to winning.... Does anyone think bad of Saban for his lie about taking Bama? No.....
I would question his business IQ if he has a chance to interview with OU and says no.... Last I checked, a coach wants to win titles..... OU has the ability to contend for playoffs on day 1.... Tennessee is realistically 2-3 seasons away from even having a chance to compete for a conference title.
Lots of people think Saban is a jackarse for that and other reasons.
I’m sure he’d like a do over if given the chance.