Major Applewhite accepts UT job

[Hankster2]

Either way I look at it I don't want him back. Either Saban thought he didn't do a good job and he asked him to leave (no harsh feelings in that case but if he's not competent he's not competent) or he left basically because he was so unhappy or unable to do his job that he'd rather than a demotion than honor his two year obligation to the university (from what I understand the whole staff gave their word they'd stay for two years correct?). I find no way to have a positive reaction to the second scenario and at this point I have more respect for Mike Shula than I do for Applewhite...

:rolleye2:

That's a pretty broad brush you're painting with. Do you have the same lack of respect for Saban for not honoring his commitment to Miami or am I misunderstanding you and you're trying to communicate just how much respect you have for Mike Shula?

Differing philosophies is not the same as incompetence so there are more than 2 scenarios here. Let's not forget that all old experienced coaches used to be young inexperienced coaches so I can't agree with wanting the door locked behind him.

One other scenario which has been brought up already is that CMA realized it wasn't a good fit and decided to do what was in the best interest of himself AND the program. I don't have a problem with that and it appears CNS didn't either. Let's face it, CNS doesn't appear to be scrambling to Austin to convince him to stay so I'd say this is a "best move for both parties" type situation.

I can't speak to the "giving their word to stay two years" part because I wasn't there but I'd say as long as the contract buyout is honored then CMA has done what is required of him.

Boy, we sure do tend to eat our own here.

 

[UAEngineer113]

Latest on ESPN:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3199990

 

[J4Bama]

Mack Brown's website:
http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/

 

[kcin_4_BAMA]

Re: CMA Thread

Had Nick been wanting to run the spread he would have needed a dual threat QB such as Pryor, Manuel or Eric Gray instead he went with Star Jackson a pro style QB. That should give you some indication of the style of offense we will see at Alabama under Nick at least for now.

DING, DING, DING!!!
By no means did I look at the situation this way until the last few days, but seriously, that is as telling as any "statistic" you can come up with. To be honest, the writing was on the wall the whole time (I'm kinda mad at myself for not realizing it sooner).
Good luck Major....
Here's to a better O in '08 & some excitement in the coming weeks (hopefully).

:biga2: :biga2: :biga2:

 

[37bamagrl]

i do wish him well and understand the draw of the alma mater 'mama called' and all...but i can't help it...I'm mad!!! my main concern is Star..and i know he said he's still committed...but just a few weeks ago major told him he wasn't going anywhere unless he was fired. so unless this was suggested by saban that he interview....i'm mad! gone after a year? just want some stability.

i liked the future possibilities of Major coaching at bama.

besides Major O.'s son is walking on - there goes that little cool story

oh well...now i just want to know his replacement! as do many of our recruits I'm sure.

oh and one thing about Star...when he committed to Alabama he was listed on Rivals Dual Threat QBs list...that changed after he committed i am pretty sure...so the question is did Saban think he was dual threat. i don't really see how that changes (guess he just developed more as a passer this year)...but i guess that is a discussion for the recruiting board...

 

[rolltiderman]

Is Coach Saban that hard on coaches, or do you guys beleive that the writing was on the wall anyway? I didnt feel throughout the year that there was any "harmony" within the offense, but thought it was just first year offensive problems. Anyway, has anyone heard any rumors of who we are looking at? I personnaly think Chris Hatcher would be a good choice. I lived in Valdosta a while and thought he was a really good coach.

Sorry if im a bit late on this post.

RTR!

 

[Bamafan P.T.]

Mack Brown's website:
http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/

Well he said some pretty nice things about his time here.
Funny how the article gives credit to Applewhite for us "bouncing back" from a losing seaon in '06 and for "improving our offensive output".

 

[Alabama Larry in Ky]

ESPN bottom line says "Alabama Larry ranked number 1 in Ping pong at local church leauge". See, sometimes they get it right.

 

[Jack Bourbon]

He must have gotten put down on the list of priorities in some manner. Very strange. You don't do what he did unless you have little choice. GL Applewhite.

 

[Bama1970]

ESPN bottom line says "Alabama Larry ranked number 1 in Ping pong at local church leauge". See, sometimes they get it right.

Congrats:biggrin:

 

[J4Bama]

They already have his picture in with the staff:
http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball....nnel_id=&url_article_id=1329&change_well_id=2

 

[lafella]

oh well, can't say I'm not disappointed. Life goes on though and as long as we can get someone in there to score the occasional points and let the defense run the team I'm ok with it don't have much of a choice anyhow.

 

[bamastan71]

They already have his picture in with the staff:
http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball....nnel_id=&url_article_id=1329&change_well_id=2

WOW that did not take long. Good luck CMA.

 

[BamaJama17]

See ya!!!

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Applewhite officially a Longhorn

Major Applewhite is returning to his alma mater.

Texas announced Applewhite accepted the job as the Longhorns’ new assistant head coach and running backs coach, replacing Ken Rucker. Applewhite will begin recruiting immediately, hitting the road Thursday

Applewhite was the Alabama offensive coordinator. Applewhite called head coach Nick Saban and Alabama athletics director Mal Moore to resign Wednesday.

There will be an official press conference at 10 a.m. Thursday.

 

[J4Bama]

WOW that did not take long. Good luck CMA.

I assume that picture is from his previous years at Texas.

 

[Displaced Bama Fan]

Best of luck Major!

 

[specialkpntbl]

Well im not going to read all of the posts so far, but is there any news from the athletic dept. on this. Im kinda curious as to what CNS has to say.

 

[OreBama]

Don't let the door hit you in the fanny on the way out. I'm sure we'll find a fine replacement. Mediocre coordinators are a dime a dozen.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Mediocre coordinators are a dime a dozen.

Referring to Pendry or to Applewhite? Pendry's gameplan; Pendry's offense; CMA calling the plays - who's mediocre?