BOL: Lance Thompson Leaving to go to Auburn

crimsonaudio said:

I didn't necessarily read that brief interview as CNS saying that LT left of his own accord - he's not going to publicly throw him under the bus - that's not his style.

That said, if LT wasn't asked to leave, I'm even more worried, because that means that CNS was satisfied with him and Steele as coaches...

*shudder*

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I dunno...Saban's comments sounded a lot like "damning with faint praise."

Well I gotta say Ive never been a fan of Lance Thompson since 09 with his speech of how Alabama wouldnt steal Tennessee recruits out of Tennessee on his watch.

Sounds like we'll never hear the real story behind this situation. I do find it interesting that he left for Tennessee and now Auburn.... I would imagine that Saban would want to put it in the future contracts that stay they cannot go to another sec school unless it's for promotion and etc.

crimsonaudio said:

I didn't necessarily read that brief interview as CNS saying that LT left of his own accord - he's not going to publicly throw him under the bus - that's not his style.

That said, if LT wasn't asked to leave, I'm even more worried, because that means that CNS was satisfied with him and Steele as coaches...

*shudder*

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I'm curious as to why that would be so shocking. Xzavier Dickson progressed this year, as did Ryan Anderson and Denzall Devall (when he was healthy). Tim Williams and Rashaan Evans played well on third downs when we needed a pass rush at times. Overall I thought our OLB's played much better this year than last year. As far as ILB, Ragland was playing at a very high level after he got some experience this year.

crimsonaudio said:

And how'd that work out? :biggrin:

LT has been a successful recruiter due to who he's worked for and where he's worked. Time will tell if he will have the same success at the barn...

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If we somehow haul in Cowart, CeCe Jefferson and Holland, I'll be satisfied.

Hey, It could've been Tosh's doing... who knows? He could've helped Thompson out with those guys.. IJS.

TideFan in AU said:

I'm curious as to why that would be so shocking. Xzavier Dickson progressed this year, as did Ryan Anderson and Denzall Devall (when he was healthy). Tim Williams and Rashaan Evans played well on third downs when we needed a pass rush at times. Overall I thought our OLB's played much better this year than last year. As far as ILB, Ragland was playing at a very high level after he got some experience this year.

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Auburn will learn.. they gonna learn.

TIDE-HSV said:

He's never, ever, had the same success when not working for Saban, contrasted to when he was. This will prove no different. He can't function without a "closer."

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So why has Lance Thompson been such a hired gun willing to take endless lateral moves? The real question seems to be why hasn't he progressed his career beyond a position coach?

Like, I get how guys can get pegged at OL and DL coach...especially OL coach because it is so critical to success and it takes a good tutelage to be a teacher at those positions.

Why he won't venture outside the SEC....Take a chance... Go to NFL...

rgw said:

So why has Lance Thompson been such a hired gun willing to take endless lateral moves? The real question seems to be why hasn't he progressed his career beyond a position coach?

Like, I get how guys can get pegged at OL and DL coach...especially OL coach because it is so critical to success and it takes a good tutelage to be a teacher at those positions.

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Lance is average and apparently a shady person. Coach Saban is loyal to his ex assistants and coaching friends. He seems to hire people back when they need a job....I think he has hired Lance 3 times. LSU and 2 times at Bama. Seems Lance has some agenda each time he has left Bama....Goes to rival Tennessee and now to Allbarn. Dickson, Devall, and the rest of the OLB have been ok, but really not up to their potential in my eyes. Lance can go suck on Malzapahn and give him Bama's signals or whatever they want him for....

I just hope this was the LAST time lance Thompson was hired to work at Bama.....I dont have any pull but I would have to find someone to call if they try to hire him back to Bama...

He was a back stabbing trouble maker during the Dumbose years (like most of the staff), and always seems to have some kind of personal issues and personal agendas. But I guess when one of your mentors is George O'Leary, trust is not one of those good qualities he has gained from being mentored......

4Q Basket Case said:

FWIW, Suttles reiterated that in an article in today's Tuscaloosa News. Article is on Saban being non-committal on Kiffin's return.

Edit: I thought the last line in Suttles' article spoke volumes. A quote from Saban when he was speaking about Thompson: "...we'll continue to try to have the best program that we can have for our players and get the best teachers and coaches for our players."

Clearly, if Saban thought Thompson was the best teacher and coach available, he wouldn't have told him to look elsewhere.

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I expect Saban to stick around another 3-5 years. It makes sense to start putting more emphasis on teaching the talent we already have.