Decades ago, I think I went out with her a few times….not Rebecca de Mornay, but a creature that passed for a female human being, and who thought like that.
Best available is subjective is the problem. I want you to really look at the names and tell me which ones have major HC experience and which ones have NC experience. You’ll come up with probably Kiffin and Dabo. If you ever want to divide the fanbase tell them that either is the coach.I'm sorry but I just don't get the fascination with Bill O'Brien as someone that would get serious consideration. Many of us were ready to burn him in effigy during the last regular season. Even putting all of that aside, I would think we could easily find a better candidate than him. Familiarity with the program and being part of the Saban coaching tree look good on the resume, but we should go after the BEST COACH AVAILABLE when that time comes. You will never convince me that person is Bill O'Brien.
BoB also did decent with a penn state program that was in absolute shambles. I would not have wanted to of been in that position at the timeBest available is subjective is the problem. I want you to really look at the names and tell me which ones have major HC experience and which ones have NC experience. You’ll come up with probably Kiffin and Dabo. If you ever want to divide the fanbase tell them that either is the coach.
If we are really going off best available then Urban Meyer is it. How many here really want Urban here?
So really after those names we are really looking at guys without major HC experience, and guys who aren’t moving the needle in excitement. The reality is the next hire isn’t going to excite the fanbase and most likely is going to be a guy that Saban has a hand in pointing out. It’s not fascination with BoB it’s just a realistic way that things could go if Saban retiring is happening within two years. You can find far worse and far riskier names on this list. I’m not advocating for him but it’s more Possible than what many think.
I don't think it is that bleak.Best available is subjective is the problem. I want you to really look at the names and tell me which ones have major HC experience and which ones have NC experience. You’ll come up with probably Kiffin and Dabo. If you ever want to divide the fanbase tell them that either is the coach.
If we are really going off best available then Urban Meyer is it. How many here really want Urban here?
So really after those names we are really looking at guys without major HC experience, and guys who aren’t moving the needle in excitement. The reality is the next hire isn’t going to excite the fanbase and most likely is going to be a guy that Saban has a hand in pointing out. It’s not fascination with BoB it’s just a realistic way that things could go if Saban retiring is happening within two years. You can find far worse and far riskier names on this list. I’m not advocating for him but it’s more Possible than what many think.
Agreed. A big fat NOPE to Billy BoyI'm sorry but I just don't get the fascination with Bill O'Brien as someone that would get serious consideration. Many of us were ready to burn him in effigy during the last regular season. Even putting all of that aside, I would think we could easily find a better candidate than him. Familiarity with the program and being part of the Saban coaching tree look good on the resume, but we should go after the BEST COACH AVAILABLE when that time comes. You will never convince me that person is Bill O'Brien.
Yeah, the list gets real short if a NC on his resume as a HC is a must.I don't think it is that bleak.
I also disagree that Urban Meyer can be considered the best available any longer. He is far more volatile than Lane Kiffin, and far less trustworthy as well. There are off the field characteristics that override the talent with him. In fact, I think he is done in big time coaching.
I also believe we probably should not "demand" the next guy have an NC under his belt as a HC. We do need to make sure he is a great recruiter, and all measures need to be taken to make sure he's a proven leader and can manage the details. Yeah, that sounds like a Nick Saban clone and I know they don't make those. All I'm saying is a guy like Napier just might be the best out there when the time comes, even if he has not won a NC.
But with Bill O'Brien, to me, he's not even a good OC despite what the overall numbers showed last season. He did ok at Penn State during a really difficult time, but he did not build anything there. Then he goes to the NFL and tears down a franchise. The only reason I'm ok with him as an OC is Alabama has the best talent in the country which overcomes a lot of his foolishness, and he's under the control of Nick Saban.
Best available is subjective is the problem. I want you to really look at the names and tell me which ones have major HC experience and which ones have NC experience. You’ll come up with probably Kiffin and Dabo. If you ever want to divide the fanbase tell them that either is the coach.
If we are really going off best available then Urban Meyer is it. How many here really want Urban here?
So really after those names we are really looking at guys without major HC experience, and guys who aren’t moving the needle in excitement. The reality is the next hire isn’t going to excite the fanbase and most likely is going to be a guy that Saban has a hand in pointing out. It’s not fascination with BoB it’s just a realistic way that things could go if Saban retiring is happening within two years. You can find far worse and far riskier names on this list. I’m not advocating for him but it’s more Possible than what many think.
We’ll compromise…..and throw you out.Hear me out…Jimbo Fisher
It’s like we are saving to buy burial insurance instead of still being happy about being able to chew a great steak.I really dislike these annual threads. I mean, I know Coach will retire someday but i don't like being reminded of it and I am sure he doesn't either. When it happens none of us will have anticipated it not to mention the fact that Alabama will begin its slow decline. Nothing and no one can stop that unfortunately. So I prefer to enjoy the good times and face the dreaded day later, hopefully way later in the future.
The pleasure of worry, i've never heard that saying but i like it.It’s like we are saving to buy burial insurance instead of still being happy about being able to chew a great steak.
There’s time to focus on his retirement. Like right after he announces it. This just feels a bit masochistic. The pleasure of worry