I believe it is only 1 million. So to get him (mistake, imo, because he his teams never really play defense, but anyway) would be $4 million to buy out Shula, $1 million to buy Petrino UL contract, plus a $2-$2.5 million a year to get him here, plus we aould probably have to buy out some of our current assistants contracts, plus new assistants. Could get pricy if Shula is released.I have no insider info or "sources". I was curious whta Petrino's buy-out is and who customarly pays this. I would think it is very large also.
I say Petrino as head coach. Saban as DC and Spurrier as OC. That will definatley work. If it's about the money, who do I make a $100 check to? Sorry, I am a college student, that's all I can afford.I can see Saban emerging as HC, but who's gonna be the DC......Spurrier, or Petrino? :biggrin2:![]()
The contract with Shula isnt a lump sum payment, he will get like 62k a month. And will stop or reduce (not sure which is the case)as soon as he finds gainful employment. So it isnt like Bama will have to write him a check the second he leaves.I believe it is only 1 million. So to get him (mistake, imo, because he his teams never really play defense, but anyway) would be $4 million to buy out Shula, $1 million to buy Petrino UL contract, plus a $2-$2.5 million a year to get him here, plus we aould probably have to buy out some of our current assistants contracts, plus new assistants. Could get pricy if Shula is released.
That's not what Scott said. He was more specific than that.It looks like Scott is as confused as everyone else. Either (blank) or (blank), but it could be (blank).
Vonnegut was right.
Hey, if you were a good college coach, would you take the Raiders job? NO WAY, JOSE!I had no idea they offered him that job. Don't know where I was.
He also said that SOS initiated the discussions and it started three weeks ago.That's not what Scott said. He was more specific than that.
I don't know if Scott has this right or not but he is a sports journalist. Reporting BS would only hurt the publics perception of him.
I don't know him well but I know him casually. He's a good guy. he's also a huge Bama fan.
I'm not doubting his credentials. The point is that he doesn't seem to know any more than has already been discussed. The workings here have been well concealed to even the best of journalists.That's not what Scott said. He was more specific than that.
I don't know if Scott has this right or not but he is a sports journalist. Reporting BS would only hurt the publics perception of him.
I don't know him well but I know him casually. He's a good guy. he's also a huge Bama fan.
You mean this Va Tech?Any thoughts on the guy from Va Tech? I can't think of his name....
I'll second that. Now, if they hire him, I'll support him (as Bama's coach); but something about that guy bothers me.I just don't trust Petrino. As good as he is, I'd prefer the University looked elsewhere.
I am also in agreement with your comment. He looks to be a younger version of Franchione, an opportunist who would use Alabama as a stepping stone to the right NFL job. The fact that he coached a season or two at AU has nothing to do with anything, he obviously is a very good coach but I would prefer Rodriguez or Johnson, but I don't have a vote. If he is hired I will support him though.I just don't trust Petrino. As good as he is, I'd prefer the University looked elsewhere.