I don't think so; he likes to "win" in recruiting it seems as much as on the field. I do not see him letting up regardless of who the assistants are, and he is a better recruiter than all of them.
BOL: Lance Thompson Leaving to go to Auburn
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I've seen numerous comments since the two departures last week that Saban appears to be looking more for coaches that can recruit rather than recruiters that can coach.
We all know Saban will get the players because of his name, Alabama's name and brand, the national exposure, etc. Why not get coaches that can recruit using those advantages rather than having recruiters using them but not producing on the field? Imagine how good the players can be if they have better coaches and develop to their full potential.
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I say longer than that. To me, he seems the type that can't sit around the house and has to work (nothing wrong with that). I seem him coaching as long as he can if his health holds up.
Few things:
No rush to replace either Thompson or Steele..or the director of player personnel that just left. Lot of things cooking though. Of course, it's already been discussed that Tosh Lupoi is moving onto the field. And also a couple of former players (Kitchens/Townsend) who are now in coaching are on the radar. Completely up in the air.
re: Thompson specifically, all the other reasons of him leaving have probably already been discussed here. One other thing on top of his relationship with Muschamp, is that he has one more year to work in the state to be eligible for AL retirement benefits. So even if he flames awfully at AU, he's got that going for him. If all he has to do is come in and recruit and try to flip players from Alabama that he recruited to Alabama (which I know for a fact he's actively doing probably as I type this), whether successful or not, why not spend one more year in the state to get the retirement benefits...
No rush to replace either Thompson or Steele..or the director of player personnel that just left. Lot of things cooking though. Of course, it's already been discussed that Tosh Lupoi is moving onto the field. And also a couple of former players (Kitchens/Townsend) who are now in coaching are on the radar. Completely up in the air.
re: Thompson specifically, all the other reasons of him leaving have probably already been discussed here. One other thing on top of his relationship with Muschamp, is that he has one more year to work in the state to be eligible for AL retirement benefits. So even if he flames awfully at AU, he's got that going for him. If all he has to do is come in and recruit and try to flip players from Alabama that he recruited to Alabama (which I know for a fact he's actively doing probably as I type this), whether successful or not, why not spend one more year in the state to get the retirement benefits...
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Here's another little publicized change:
http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com...ua-hoover-shades-valley/#sthash.0NmrPZYB.dpuf
He doesn't even have to do that. If he stays in state, as a state employee, he can suspend benefits and continue to build his retirement. Also, he can go elsewhere to coach and still draw his pension. He just can't be a state employee and draw simultaneously. He's technically in the TRSA, instead of the RSA...
I think the replacements are going to be almost as much of a surprise as the Kiffin hire. Clearly CLK was the Best OC in college football last year & everyone heard what he said about working for CNS "he would have paid for the opportunity".
i just trust Coach to do exactly what he said & go get the very best. But some of the names we want like or feel anxious about for sure.
As far as recruiting CNS is the Best ever, & he has final say.
im good with that.
i just trust Coach to do exactly what he said & go get the very best. But some of the names we want like or feel anxious about for sure.
As far as recruiting CNS is the Best ever, & he has final say.
im good with that.
Just had to post this picture Auburn created bragging about Lance Thompson's accomplishments...
The unedited picture of Lance...
I'm so glad Auburn wants to use the national championships Lance won in Tuscaloosa in their bragging.
The unedited picture of Lance...
I'm so glad Auburn wants to use the national championships Lance won in Tuscaloosa in their bragging.
Wow . The Barn has absolutely no shame. Should say 3 time philanderer.
Just had to post this picture Auburn created bragging about Lance Thompson's accomplishments...
The unedited picture of Lance...
I'm so glad Auburn wants to use the national championships Lance won in Tuscaloosa in their bragging.
Ugh. Facepalm.Just had to post this picture Auburn created bragging about Lance Thompson's accomplishments...
The unedited picture of Lance...
I'm so glad Auburn wants to use the national championships Lance won in Tuscaloosa in their bragging.
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There's really no defending that.
SNASS.Just had to post this picture Auburn created bragging about Lance Thompson's accomplishments...
The unedited picture of Lance...
I'm so glad Auburn wants to use the national championships Lance won in Tuscaloosa in their bragging.
3 times teams won the NC despite his average at best on the field coaching.
You would think working for Bobby Ross and Nick Saban (in which he won NC with) would have made him a better coach by now.
He learned his integrity working for George O'Leary.
I wish I could say everything about what I know on this situation, but I can't, obviously. However, for those who know something about his background, Saban's remark about LT's doing the same thing he has always done wasn't just a casual remark...
Anything more than his extracurricular activities with the younger ladies?
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I know that you are very well versed in some of the behind the scenes activities in T-town, but it is really hard to take Saban seriously when insulting LT since he hired him again after he bolted for UT. I was very surprised by that hire, not to mention other hires/signings over the last few years.
Despite his image, CNS is very much a man of second chances. I don't think Lance will get another...
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