Bama's new coach named - Kalen DeBoer

[Voljayton]

Saban was the huge draw for AL. I imagine with him gone, UGA will have their pick of the litter and the rest will filter out over the rest of the SEC. I think we have a good shot at getting some big recruits, though. We'll be on a huge upward trend. I feel like some championships are in our future.

 

[Hunerwadel]

There's something about that guy I just don't like.

 

[Carp]

Our luck, the same way Urban Meyer did.

Urban wouldn't last in this age, imo. He's lucky all the stuff that went on at UF happened during the infancy of social media. As we saw at Ohio State and Jax, he was unable to escape his shady ways.

 

[DowsaTV]

He is either gonna Urban Meyer it or not. When he loses 3 games next year and misses the inaugural 12-team playoff. Then the pressure cooker will be full on.

LET'S GO!

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Worst possible outcome for us. He was the best guy available by far.

 

[VolinMichigan]

It’ll be interesting to see how this plays out. I personally think that whoever got the job would be out after 3-4 years. It’s really hard to follow a legend and the boosters and fan base have been spoiled rotten. We’ll find out how patient they are. He doesn’t seem to have the recruiting chops that Saban had, but he’s a program builder. Also no ties to the south or the SEC which could be difficult initially.

 

[freedom fighter]

Worst possible outcome for us. He was the best guy available by far.

Deboring will lose 4 games next year.

 

[VolinMichigan]

Worst possible outcome for us. He was the best guy available by far.

I personally think Lanning was a better candidate just by having coached under Saban at Bama.

 

[DaddyChad]

They were going to get a good coach. The good part is there is no way whoever it is will be as good as Saban over the long haul.

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

I’ll just leave this right here.

 

[NeverWe'llSever]

Let’s see how he does recruiting and coaching in the SEC. How many hostile road environments did he face in the PAC 12? Because it’s every one of them (besides Vandy) in the SEC. Year 1, he’s going to Madison (OOC), Norman, Knoxville, Death Valley plus UGA at home. Insane gauntlet.

 

[Mccage]

I think one of his biggest obstacles will be the guy up stairs looking over his shoulder.

 

[Jimmyandjoes]

The guy wins but his recruiting is class ranked 30. AL is a much easier draw but 30 after all their success.

Did he maximize Penix or vice versa?

 

[37620VOL]

What are the odds of two Coaches fro South Dakota Coaching in the SEC?

From tiny towns 90 minutes from each other. With their ages, it might be possible that they played against each other in high school.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

I think one of his biggest obstacles will be the guy up stairs looking over his shoulder.

Wonka?

 

[Carp]

Worst possible outcome for us. He was the best guy available by far.

I disagree. He seems like a good coach. But Sark/Lanning was the best possible scatter scenario for them, imo.

But as I continually say, it doesn't matter who they hire. They probably won't be there in 4 years.

 

[Jimmyandjoes]

I personally think Lanning was a better candidate just by having coached under Saban at Bama.

This guy beat Lanning twice with lesser stars

 

[s1216]

Dennis Franchione 2.0

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Did he maximize Penix or vice versa?

I personally think Lanning was a better candidate just by having coached under Saban at Bama.

Lanning is a great coach, but I don’t think ties with Saban will help the new hire. I know Saban’s top choice was the man they hired. De Boer does a lot more with a lot less.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

I disagree. He seems like a good coach. But Sark/Lanning was the best possible scatter scenario for them, imo.

But as I continually say, it doesn't matter who they hire. They probably won't be there in 4 years.

If you’re continually saying that, someone should restart you.

De Boer has more wins against talent than any coach. He beat Lanning twice with lesser players.

Sark and Kiffin weren’t even contacted.

 

[obxvol]

PAC 12 vs SEC. He has no idea what’s about to happen. You don’t know what you don’t know. Welcome to the Show. It Just Means More!

 

[Jimmyandjoes]

Lanning is a great coach, but I don’t think ties with Saban will help the new hire. I know Saban’s top choice was the man they hired. De Boer does a lot more with a lot less.

Exactly. This guy beat Lanning twice this year, wins everywhere he's been, and maximizes talent. It's not like Washington had a top 15 ranking. Penix helped, but he'll be able to pull 5 start talent more frequently than when he was with Washington. Me personally, he was the only one I did not want them to hire. Hope I'm wrong

 

[turbovol]

Guess he wanted the SEC over playing in the Big 10...12...16 or whatever the hell it is now.

You come to Bama and you are pretty much assured you will be in the playoffs...Washington in the Big 10 not so much.

Probably true, but not exactly a move-the-needle, sit-up-and-take notice hire.

 

[Mccage]

Wonka?

Nick has already moved in his new Office (The Marionette room)

 

[Rocky Top T]

As much as I hate to say it, a great hire.