Yes but the definition of what he believes will enhance his career varies greatly among many of us. At this time I believe it to be a Georgia, Alabama type position. Anywhere outside the south would have to be extraordinary. What are the chances that coach Saban and the program is going to crumble? I don't see his "hitting while it's hot" as a small window but one that will be open for the next 6-8 years.
We don;t need to worry about him going to the Mississippi State when Mullen leaves type jobs for the next few years. Just my opinion.
I agree completely CT, I'm just saying you can't blame him nor anyone for listening to the offer and the job opportunity. Personally I think he would not have taken the Auburn job even if they offered him 5 million a year because it is a total no win for him.
First of all there's the possibility of pending NCAA trouble.
Secondly, I truly believe he would have tried to implement the Saban process he has learned under. That mind set may have scared off the majority of players on their current team.
Thirdly, in order to implement that process you have to recruit great players, that simple. THAT takes time. AUBURN, obviously doesn't give coaches very much time.
Fourthly, I think he truly believes, as I do, that he will be our next head coach. Why in the world would you jeopardize that possibility by jumping from an Air Craft Carrier to a sinking canoe?
All that said....you still gotta listen to what other folks have to say...that's all I was sayin.
By the way, I lasted one year at that competitive station and hated it so bad that I started the business I'm still in today, so you're right, a move "up" isn't always a move "up".
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