Link: Golding rebuffed offers by OM, interest from OU; will stay at Bama

[BamaBoySince89]

I personally believe Nick will do what is needed to keep Pete. That includes telling Tosh “It’s time to go.” Pete is the next Kirby.

I wanted to ask the question “Could Golding be a better DC than Tosh?” but I believe most folks on here would say Tosh is a better recruiter than coordinator. I don’t think Tosh was ready to take the reins this year but Saban had to do what he needed to do to keep him around

 

[deliveryman35]

Do you guys read this as final as it relates to OU? "Off for now" seems to leave a crack in the door...maybe until after the playoffs. Grinch has always been our 2nd choice but Golding has the edge primarily because of his Texas recruiting experience. As the article says, we don't need a top 10-20 D. We just need one that is respectable.

I would think if OU wants him bad enough that they have the resources to lure him away. Probably a question of how much they think he’s really worth. He’s unproven as a DC and $1.3-1.5 million is a lot of bank to throw at a guy in that spot.

 

[deliveryman35]

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[JustNeedMe81]

I'm more interested in what moves Saban will make to keep Golding in T-town.

 

[B1GTide]

Tosh is a great recruiter but I am not sold on his DC ability.....I think he was given the chance to keep him on staff because of his recruiting abilities....

I am not yet, either, but I think that Saban is. Yes - great recruiter. Just not sure that Saban would put the entire team in jeopardy by putting him in that role unless he thought that he could grow into the job.

I really never worry about the defense at Alabama. Some of the DCs are better than others, and Pruitt may be the best that I have seen in decades, but as long as Saban is at Alabama, your defense will be pretty stout.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Whew... That can go a long way in Oxford, Misssissippi.

Yah, but Luke's days are numbered because he sucks.

 

[crimson fan man]

This was Tosh first year at DC. Also with a young backfield and all I believe he did a decent job. I would give him another year before making any judgment on his abilities.

 

[B1GTide]

This was Tosh first year at DC. Also with a young backfield and all I believe he did a decent job. I would give him another year before making any judgment on his abilities.

Don't get me wrong - not criticizing him. Just not sure how good he is or will be at this point.

 

[78Alum]

Seems like a smart decision on Golding's part especially long-term. He is a young guy and can only benefit from hanging around for a while.

 

[rgw]

Golding could be the next Smart if he is willing to chill for a few years.

 

[N AL Tider]

Ole Miss' defense literally has no players to coach. Why would a decent coordinator go there ? It's a smoldering hole after the NCAA sanctions.

Would love to get Freddie Roach out of there and bring him home!

 

[rolltide_21]

Don't get me wrong - not criticizing him. Just not sure how good he is or will be at this point.

His struggle supposedly is calling the backside of the D and it showed @ times this year. He grew as the season went on. Struggled vs. Chaney in the first half but made solid adjustments @ halftime.

I hope both stay on @ Bama for a few years.


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[bamaga]

Do you guys read this as final as it relates to OU? "Off for now" seems to leave a crack in the door...maybe until after the playoffs. Grinch has always been our 2nd choice but Golding has the edge primarily because of his Texas recruiting experience. As the article says, we don't need a top 10-20 D. We just need one that is respectable.

You will need one Dec 29th!

 

[BamaInBham]

Golding could be the next Smart if he is willing to chill for a few years.

Would greatly prefer a next Pruitt and not just personal reasons but primarily DC reasons.

 

[RTR91]

Neal McCreedy now saying Golding is going to Ole Miss for a 3 year, $4.5 million deal.

 

[B1GTide]

Neal McCreedy now saying Golding is going to Ole Miss for a 3 year, $4.5 million deal.

JMO, but that experiment was not working anyway. Your ILB group has seen their performance drop off this year.

 

[CajunCrimson]

Do you guys read this as final as it relates to OU? "Off for now" seems to leave a crack in the door...maybe until after the playoffs. Grinch has always been our 2nd choice but Golding has the edge primarily because of his Texas recruiting experience. As the article says, we don't need a top 10-20 D. We just need one that is respectable.

You can go get old man Chavis.....we love his defense....

 

[CajunCrimson]

Neal McCreedy now saying Golding is going to Ole Miss for a 3 year, $4.5 million deal.

Ugh.....I just would love some coaching stability.....but I guess as long as it's stable at the top.....(SMH)

 

[Ole Man Dan]

Do you guys read this as final as it relates to OU? "Off for now" seems to leave a crack in the door...maybe until after the playoffs. Grinch has always been our 2nd choice but Golding has the edge primarily because of his Texas recruiting experience. As the article says, we don't need a top 10-20 D. We just need one that is respectable.

Sounds like yall look at Defense like cars...
Would Ok prefer a Chevette, or in a Caddie?
(BTW: One choice is better than the other)

 

[TiderJack]

SIAP, but what is the latest on Gattis? Saw a premium article on BOL giving an update.