Who is Saban's replacement?

[64met]

If DeBoer is officially announced as the hire, I can almost guarantee the reason Byrne specifically made it a point to say what he said at the beginning about "the rumors" is because DeBoer was THE guy he wanted all along. Just my opinion though.

excellent point!

 

[92tide]

Should we start a new DeBoer thread?

should we start a purple bama hat thread

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

I wonder how mad lane kiffin is

Look for a barrage of tweets

 

[colbysullivan]

Regardless of the comparison, the main, overriding point of this hire is even if it was Sarkisian or Lanning, we'd be taking a big step down because it isn't just about X's and O's on the field, but running an entire football program to dang near perfection.

So, yes, it does matter who we hire, but to some degree, it doesn't because THERE WILL BE a significant drop off. Saban wasn't at the top of the mountain, he had become the top of the mountain, THE GREATEST football coach of all time.

And again, you're completely missing my point. Let's just drop it.

 

[day-day]

We hit 100 pages for this discussion...time to announce the new HC...

DeBoer is negotiating the contract...

I predicted this thread would be longer than the Defensive Coordinator replacement thread even though the DC thread had a head start. What award do I win?

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

this thread is turning into the game day thread. I’ll be back once we have our man.

Wait for the complaint thread

 

[Cruloc]

should we start a purple bama hat thread

That's a no.

 

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[jcabama]

I firmly believe that we got the guy that Nick and GB were looking for since the night Michigan took us down. With only two coaches engaged in games from that point on, Nick kept the secret by doing everything just as he would have if he were staying, allowing UA and DeBoer to reach an agreement in principle. If anyone truly believes that Nick made this decision this week and that he hadn't in fact told his boss well in advance isn't from the school that Nick (and me thanks to my near 69 years around this earth) grew up in. I have no doubt that Jimmy Sexton knew the end game but was masterful enough at his craft to stretch it out to get his other clients in high cotton before ultimately working the final leg, a contract for DeBoer. I shared with my cousin and friends after the loss that if Nick decided to walk away, this is the guy i thought they'd pursue. He was my second choice after Sark but didn't think Sark would leave Texas. Don't know if he'll be able to bring his OC but I think TR would be fine if he'll stay. Key hire as many have mentioned is to bring in a first rate DC and defensive staff and everyone should be a solid recruiter to make up for his deficiency. He and Nick will work hard to secure the hold on as many of our current players as they can but likely some defections. He also needs to make his next call on the plane over to the young WR that pulled back on his commitment to see if he can talk him back into the fold. His rep as an offensive guy who just developed a Heisman candidate should be a pretty good selling point for QB and receivers. I'm happy with this hire even if it doesn't turn out as well as hoped because there is no sure thing. Roll Tide and thanks Coach Saban for so many joyous games and years!

 

[Cruloc]

I predicted this thread would be longer than the Defensive Coordinator replacement thread even though the DC thread had a head start. What award do I win?

It was inevitable. No soup for you.

 

[PA Tide Fan]

I'm keeping my eye on what Milroe does. I just can't see him being the starter for DeBoer unless he suddenly develops into an outstanding passer. Julian Sayin would seem like a more logical choice unless DeBoer uses the portal if Sayin needs more time.

 

[bamaga]

ESPN reporting that DeBoer informed Washington he is likely to accept the Bama job, but negotiations are still ongoing.

 

[Tide&True]

I doubt we'll have 90K in the stands for this debut.

Different time as far as where the program came from when Saban started and where we are now (winning 10+ games a year)

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

I will just take a wait and see approach on DeBoer. It's not Mike Shula, it doesn't superficially look like a bad hire, it's just not the best in my opinion.

We should know pretty soon if the notion that he can recruit just fine and there won't be issues managing the talent comes into play.

He needs to start recruiting guys on the team, he has to start recruiting guys that are committed, and he has to start recruiting guys that aren't on the team and aren't committed.

The results will become apparent pretty rapidly, but if the bleeding starts who knows when it stops.

Well, he aint even got started yet, so lets give the guy a chance

 

[colbysullivan]

I will reserve judgment until I see the results. I'm rooting for him, but I pray he isn't our version of Harsin.

 

[Crimson Speed]

I'm telling you, if we get enough swing and misses, Byrne will be in a janitor's closet with the lights out making a call to Kiffin personally asking him "Which night clubs do you want your fake name setup?", then hanging up and going to take a shower.

Ha. I hope we are not there, at least not yet.

 

[jbrit]

Brock Huard just said he thinks Grubb is going to Bama as well and he is well connected at UW

 

[cjhadley]

I'm keeping my eye on what Milroe does. I just can't see him being the starter for DeBoer unless he suddenly develops into an outstanding passer. Julian Sayin would seem like a more logical choice unless DeBoer uses the portal if Sayin needs more time.

What about Ty Simpson?

 

[atlbama]

Yeah, I read that article as well and once I read that it told me or indicated to me that DeBoer was Byrne's guy all along.

This just feels a LOT like the Oats hire. A grinder with an incredible record but not yet in the "Big Time".

I am also in the camp that he was GB's guy all along.

 

[rolltide7854]

I think if it is Deboer we are getting an excellent coach. He has won everywhere he has been. He won't recruit as well as Saban but who does besides Kirby? when Coach Saban first got here he didn't inherit a team full of 4 and 5 star players. He went to the SEC championship game in his second year with mainly a team of coached up 3 stars sprinkled with some 4- and 5-star young players he recruited in his first 2 years. Then the 4 and 5 stars started rushing in because he was winning.