Although ludicrous to have Saban on any hotlist, maybe the point was a reflection of just how rabid SEC fans are...
A 2 game losing skid, new OC, new QB, inexperience at several positions... how long would it take before the grumbling would start? Not saying it would be a remotely smart thing to do, but stranger things have happened.
Bama fans have become accustomed to being the top dog in the SEC and have one of the best coaches ever, but also compete in the toughest division in the history of college football. There remains a clear top and bottom, but the gap between the top and the middle isn't wide enough to become complacent.