Coaching Rumors affect Recruiting?

Uhm.....no.

What about the rumors of Malzahn to Texas? That is really heating up.

Absolutely not.

unless coach saban is denying them to the recruits, i feel his not signing a contract is a serious concern for most recruits.

Nope. Even Fournette's coach said he thought CNS was staying. The recruits know the truth just like we should, he's not going anywhere.

Why is is that the lower someone's post count, the more likely they're convinced Saban may leave or that if he stays but doesn't sign a new contract (which will not have a buy-out clause anyway), we'll lose all our recruits?

Dudeman said:

At this point does there are to many rumors and I would think that could scare recruits off. Just takes a little bit of doubt to give another school a chance.

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Remember when rumors surrounded him leaving back for the NFL last year, or the Notre Dame position? We didn't lose recruits then either.

Dudeman said:

At this point does there are to many rumors and I would think that could scare recruits off. Just takes a little bit of doubt to give another school a chance.

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You worry too much.

Dudeman said:

Do you guys think all the rumors swirling around about Saban affect Bama's recruiting? Do you think if this goes on for to long recruits may pick another place?

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National Signing Day is in February, these rumors will be put well to rest by then.

DocCrimson said:

Why is is that the lower someone's post count, the more likely they're convinced Saban may leave or that if he stays but doesn't sign a new contract (which will not have a buy-out clause anyway), we'll lose all our recruits?

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Moo!

[Edit: Not directed at you, Doc. Just answering your question.]

Dudeman said:

At this point does there are to many rumors and I would think that could scare recruits off. Just takes a little bit of doubt to give another school a chance.

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Precisely the intent of the rumors!

You are only helping our rivals by bringing it up........

Dudeman said:

Who thought we would lose all the recruits? Why are you putting words into my mouth? I simply asked a question.

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We currently have the top class by far and it's only getting better. Auburn, in spite of their recent success, can stand in line with everyone else to get the scraps.

bamanix said:

unless coach saban is denying them to the recruits, i feel his not signing a contract is a serious concern for most recruits.

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Last I heard, CNS HAS a contract. Goes thru 2020, if I'm not mistaken.

bamanix said:

unless coach saban is denying them to the recruits, i feel his not signing a contract is a serious concern for most recruits.

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Can't agree with you. Coach is all about recruiting right now and signing a new contract while he is still under contract is probably considered clutter by him and he'll get to it in his own good time.

Dudeman said:

Who thought we would lose all the recruits? Why are you putting words into my mouth? I simply asked a question.

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Dudeman said:

Who said I'm worried? I'm just thinking out loud and asking a question.

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Well let's see...you started with a question.

Dudeman said:

Do you guys think all the rumors swirling around about Saban affect Bama's recruiting? Do you think if this goes on for to long recruits may pick another place?

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Then you said

Dudeman said:

At this point does there are to many rumors and I would think that could scare recruits off. Just takes a little bit of doubt to give another school a chance.

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That is a statement. You also specifically indicate that you believe that the rumors "could scare recruits off," which probably "could" be classified as "worried."

Lastly, I never even said used your name, you assumed that I was referring to you. All I said was

"Why is is that the lower someone's post count, the more likely they're convinced Saban may leave or that if he stays but doesn't sign a new contract (which will not have a buy-out clause anyway), we'll lose all our recruits?"

I don't even have a particularly high post count myself (and if I said I did, I'm sure the mods would be happy to rectify that). What I was pointing out is that there is a lot of worrying going on, and most of the people making a fuss about the issue are people who are not high-volume contributors to the board. Much of that has to do with other threads. However, if you feel insecure enough with the situation that you feel I must be calling you out specifically, by all means, take credit.

Seriously though, I'm not trying to imply you're stirring the pot or a booger or any of that. But really, don't worry so much. At worst, we're going to have a top 5 class, and barring a catastrophe, we're going to have the #1 class, probably by a wide margin.