Who is Will Friend?
None taken I just think because he was here for 5 years under Pendry and because he has been on our staff now for 3 or 4 years that he might be a good choice considering the knowledge he probably obtained along the way. JmhoNo offense but what makes Vlachos qualified to be o-line coach?
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Can someone take Coach Williams also?I don't know what all will pan out but Alabama seems on the precipice of being picked clean across the offensive, defensive, and S&C staff this offseason.
We better win a title this year because most programs are never the same after this kind of brain drain.
Who else has a GREAT up and coming S&C Coach that we can steal? Do we have anyone on staff that can be as productive?More concerned about Cochran replacement than anyone elses..... he will go with CKS
I'm not the biggest Pruitt fan, but I hear Hoke is a good S&C coachMight be a trade with Uga for Pruitt and Hoke (s&c)
Curious of why he goes with CKS instead of staying with Saban. I'm sure we would give him anything Georgia could and Saban seems to love him.More concerned about Cochran replacement than anyone elses..... he will go with CKS
I don't think you have to worry about Steele being offered our DC position.Kevin Steele is not a great option at DC to me. I wouldn't mind Mel Tucker or Pruitt.
Ditto ... I agree, we will be fine.I don't know who Saban might choose, but none of this is a surprise, and I'm confident he has several options teed up.
We've known for a while Kiffin probably wouldn't be back. Losing Smart (and Cochran with him) isn't a surprise with all the good jobs currently open. Cristobal is a good recruiter, but on-field results from the OL have been inconsistent for way too long.
Cochran's been great, but a lot of his perception with the fans is due to his personality. The main factor in the success of the S&C program is the emphasis the head coach places on it, and we know that won't change. Saban will have the pick of just about any S&C coach in the country. Whoever it is will do just fine. Might not have his own spot on the JumboTron, but he'll do a good job.
I hate that all this is happening, but it isn't unexpected, I guarantee Saban has had a plan in place for some time, and 2016 wasn't looking like a championship year anyway. This will give the staff a year to jell with the players and each other without the expectations that normally accompany our program.
We'll be fine.
I love Cochran, but this is a great point. I believe the fans will miss his personality more than the weight room results.Cochran's been great, but a lot of his perception with the fans is due to his personality. The main factor in the success of the S&C program is the emphasis the head coach places on it, and we know that won't change. Saban will have the pick of just about any S&C coach in the country. Whoever it is will do just fine. Might not have his own spot on the JumboTron, but he'll do a good job.