Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

[SoilVol]

Oddly specific.

Figured its easy to predict Pittman getting canned.

 

[Orange_Crush]

All of Alabama hoping they’ll be able to lure Nick Saban away from his retirement gig as a VRBO host. I’m hearing it’s unlikely.

I hear he owns a bed and breakfast in Tusca-lose-a.

 

[Orangeredblooded]

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It’s great to see you back!

 

[Volunteer821]

He will also walk into another P4 job (probably on the West Coast) almost immediately after getting fired. ADs know the situation in Tuscaloosa. That said, you have to have a very solid resume to bounce back after that. DeBoer does, but it could be seen as a career-killer for less established guys.

And he'll probably win at his next stop. He's not a bad coach, just a bit over his head in this conference and especially in bammerland. As someone stated earlier, impossible to follow Saban.

 

[Aesius]

It would actually be funny if Saban came back. He would turn 75 during the 2026 season. That's year No. 1 of stint No. 2. How long would they expect him to stay? What would be the point? So he could tarnish his legacy by not being as good as he was due to age-related decline. Then hand the keys over to another DeBoer?

Bama fans and their AD have no choice but to accept that the dynasty is over and they're just another team now. Even Saban coming out of retirement isn't going to rescue them. It just kicks the can down the road, and he will never replicate his peak at his already advanced age.

 

[Orangeburst]

South Carol


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[Enki_Amenra]

 

[RiseToTheTop]

A bunch of these preseason Heisman favorites aren't looking too hot today.

It was always narrative and hype based


They have no clue

 

[SoilVol]

He got 90% of his contract guaranteed no matter how badly he fails. Would you regret getting paid 78 million dollars regardless of how good a job you do?

This is my thought. You think Pruitt regrets taking the TN job? He made us suck and walked away with millions.

I'd coach Bama in a heartbeat for $78M and take the abuse and failure. My family would be set for generations.

 

[RandomUTfan]

This is my thought. You think Pruitt regrets taking the TN job? He made us suck and walked away with millions.

I'd coach Bama in a heartbeat for $78M and take the abuse and failure. My family would be set for generations.

Ha ha. Porkchop is still suing Tennessee for that buyout money.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

This is my thought. You think Pruitt regrets taking the TN job? He made us suck and walked away with millions.

I'd coach Bama in a heartbeat for $78M and take the abuse and failure. My family would be set for generations.

I'd just let my family stay in my hometown for the 3 years I am running Tuscaloosa into the ground,

 

[Jimmy Football]

Dabo with the fake FG punt.

Even his playcalling is insufferable.

 

[TN-POSSUM]

He got 90% of his contract guaranteed no matter how badly he fails. Would you regret getting paid 78 million dollars regardless of how good a job you do?

Yep

These coaches (like the players) that are committed to making money, instead of the university, are all the same. Sign for a huge contract, then when/if they struggle, the fans get on them, they get their feelings hurt, and then they leave with a big bag of cash. They literally never have to work again. I wish I could do that at my job.




*and all that has happened to us several times. That's why there needs to be a "salary cap" or a plateau for coaching salaries and players. The fans/donors will continue to get milked until there's only a handful of schools that can even compete. Greed is killing college football. Bama can rot 1st but after they do, someone really needs to do something to fix it.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Ha ha. Porkchop is still suing Tennessee for that buyout money.

Can't believe he was stupid enough to cheat to the point of risking his buyout. Absolute clown.

 

[Rishvol]

45-17 BUCS twas a good day

 

[mr.checkerboards]

It would actually be funny if Saban came back. He would turn 75 during the 2026 season. That's year No. 1 of stint No. 2. How long would they expect him to stay? What would be the point? So he could tarnish his legacy by not being as good as he was due to age-related decline. Then hand the keys over to another DeBoer?

Bama fans and their AD have no choice but to accept that the dynasty is over and they're just another team now. Even Saban coming out of retirement isn't going to rescue them. It just kicks the can down the road, and he will never replicate his peak at his already advanced age.

Nobody will. You can't hoard talent by cheating like he did for years.

 

[Orangeredblooded]

Day could not be any better. Football is back with games all day. Aguilar is indeed a gunslinger. Bama loses. Life is good.

Y’all keep this up and I’ll be out of likes given before the night is over. It’s like giving out candy on Halloween and having to turn the porch light off at 6:01.

 

[VolGee4]

This is my thought. You think Pruitt regrets taking the TN job? He made us suck and walked away with millions.

I'd coach Bama in a heartbeat for $78M and take the abuse and failure. My family would be set for generations.

While this is true, I’ve always said that quality of life in the moment does mean something. People are crazy, and you know he hears things. Public failure can be tough, especially on your family, regardless of the money.

 

[gordonr24]

He got 90% of his contract guaranteed no matter how badly he fails. Would you regret getting paid 78 million dollars regardless of how good a job you do?

The one established coach that would probably take the Bama job and wouldn’t necessarily be over his head is Kiffin.

The big question would be if Alabama brass would want him.

 

[MarcoVol]

I remember when KD was hired and I would tell anyone who would listen that it was a terrible hire. Everyone skewered me. I feel vindicated.

I still think it’s a good hire

Things were never gonna go smooth from Saban to whoever. Only one Saban. They’ll contend most years but won’t be bulletproof like they used to

 

[RandomUTfan]

The one established coach that would probably take the Bama job and wouldn’t necessarily be over his head is Kiffin.

The big question would be if Alabama brass would want him.

Kiffin would not take that job. He's in a better situation with less pressure where he is and he's making plenty. Probably could get more if he flirted.

 

[Aesius]

Kiffin would not take that job. He's in a better situation with less pressure where he is and he's making plenty. Probably could get more if he flirted.

Agreed. Expanded playoff, NIL, and the portal have neutralized Bama's advantages significantly. Everyone has money now, but not every job has a toxic fanbase that demands a national championship every 3-4 seasons minimum and will want you fired for going 10-3.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

The one established coach that would probably take the Bama job and wouldn’t necessarily be over his head is Kiffin.

The big question would be if Alabama brass would want him.

After DeBoer sucks, yes.

 

[Pepe_Silvia]

I still think it’s a good hire

Things were never gonna go smooth from Saban to whoever. Only one Saban. They’ll contend most years but won’t be bulletproof like they used to

They keep losing to unranked teams and he won't get much more time.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Kiffin would not take that job. He's in a better situation with less pressure where he is and he's making plenty. Probably could get more if he flirted.

Kiffins ego would have to. You know he thinks he can do what Saban did.