Do you know this for a fact? I know that if the Barn hired him, they would want him on-board ASAP, but remember, last year McElwain had been named HC at Colorado State, but he still coached in the BCSNG, right?
Exactly. Even if Smart does take the job, I think he will stay on and coach in the BCSNCG. McElwain did it last year. I think that is one of the stipulations Saban puts on his coaches if they decide to move on. They must finish the season. If it were a smaller bowl or just a position coach, it might not be as big of a deal. Hopefully that will be a deal breaker with AU and it doesn't work out.