Alabama DC Search (2017)

[crimsonaudio]

And then we have this: https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/a...-coach-gene-chizik-interested-alabama-dc-job/

Would personally love this hire. Few DCs can boast leading two separate FBS programs to undefeated seasons. GC is an excellent DC.

And it would make the barner's heads explode.

 

[RTR91]

Pretty sure there was talk in 2015 of Saban interviewing Chizik before eventually hiring Pruitt. He clearly respects him as a DC.

Chizik would be similar to Kiffin. Forget his time as a head coach and look at his job as a coordinator. He might not be able to handle an entire program, but he can coach a defense.

 

[4Q Basket Case]

Uh, no! Never...!

I don't know....I think Chizik might be one of those guys who is a really good co-ordinator, but just isn't HC material.

If Saban thinks he's the best option, I'm good.

Not only that, but he knows where the skeletons are buried on the plains. Would be useful information.

And they may still be paying him. Not sure on that, but we might save a dime or two.

 

[92tide]

Pretty sure there was talk in 2015 of Saban interviewing Chizik before eventually hiring Pruitt. He clearly respects him as a DC.

Chizik would be similar to Kiffin. Forget his time as a head coach and look at his job as a coordinator. He might not be able to handle an entire program, but he can coach a defense.

seems like a more decent person than lane too

 

[Intl.Aperture]

I'm always up for paying former Barn head coaches to come back and beat their old teams. Coaches are mercenaries hired by tribal minded schools - so, to me, while I loathed Chizik as an Alabama fan because he opposed us, I'd absolutely use his skill set to inflict pain back on his former team.

 

[BamaMoon]

No doubt the guy is good. Perhaps I could get use to his "cheesy" grin that burned me up when he was wearing it on the Auburn sideline.

 

[Padreruf]

I'm always up for paying former Barn head coaches to come back and beat their old teams. Coaches are mercenaries hired by tribal minded schools - so, to me, while I loathed Chizik as an Alabama fan because he opposed us, I'd absolutely use his skill set to inflict pain back on his former team.

Very well said...someone once said that CNS was a mercenary...to which came the reply, "Yes -- and aren't we glad he is our mercenary."

 

[GrayTide]

Pretty sure there was talk in 2015 of Saban interviewing Chizik before eventually hiring Pruitt. He clearly respects him as a DC.

Chizik would be similar to Kiffin. Forget his time as a head coach and look at his job as a coordinator. He might not be able to handle an entire program, but he can coach a defense.

This^^^. Seems like a really decent guy and from watching the SEC Network he has always shown respect and admiration for CNS and Alabama.

 

[Con]

This^^^. Seems like a really decent guy and from watching the SEC Network he has always shown respect and admiration for CNS and Alabama.

I noticed that as well. I don't believe that coaches really hate each other like the fans do.

 

[TiderJack]

Pretty sure there was talk in 2015 of Saban interviewing Chizik before eventually hiring Pruitt. He clearly respects him as a DC.

Chizik would be similar to Kiffin. Forget his time as a head coach and look at his job as a coordinator. He might not be able to handle an entire program, but he can coach a defense.

Good point. I know he improved UNC's defense fairly dramatically while he was there. Take what Chizik knows along with the Saban defensive philosophy and you have a good DC. Will be interesting to see if this one gets legs.

 

[Intl.Aperture]

This^^^. Seems like a really decent guy and from watching the SEC Network he has always shown respect and admiration for CNS and Alabama.

That's because he KNOWS....

 

[BamaMoon]

Is there anything to this beyond what Finebaum has said?

 

[Tideflyer]

Frankly, I just hope and expect CNS to hire the very best DC that`s available and interested. I wouldn`t care if the guy last coached at the University of Pyongyang, if he`s the best.

 

[Saban4Ever]

Frankly, I just hope and expect CNS to hire the very best DC that`s available and interested. I wouldn`t care if the guy last coached at the University of Pyongyang, if he`s the best.

Yes, I hope he hires the best DC available, whether he is from the college level or the NFL. I wish JP would have stayed another year, especially since most of our secondary will be gone.

 

[BamaMark.]

Is there anything to this beyond what Finebaum has said?

If this is coming from his time on the Morning Drive this morning with Jay Barker then I would say no. If I remember correctly he was asked a question about it and he just gave his opinion. It sure didn't sound like he had any inside info.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

I don't know....I think Chizik might be one of those guys who is a really good co-ordinator, but just isn't HC material.

If Saban thinks he's the best option, I'm good.

Not only that, but he knows where the skeletons are buried on the plains. Would be useful information.

And they may still be paying him. Not sure on that, but we might save a dime or two.

Well, I had the same reaction to Kiffin as a potential hire and I guess it worked out pretty well...

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

Is Chizik a good recruiter? (Seriously)

 

[CaliforniaTide]

Isn't Chizik a 4-3/Tampa 2 guy? That wouldn't mesh with CNS 3-4 over/under scheme...

 

[TiderJack]

Isn't Chizik a 4-3/Tampa 2 guy? That wouldn't mesh with CNS 3-4 over/under scheme...

Chizik would run Bama's D. Bring some ideas but......

 

[drwho]

Pretty sure there was talk in 2015 of Saban interviewing Chizik before eventually hiring Pruitt. He clearly respects him as a DC.

According to Saban himself, he didn't talk to anyone but Pruitt.