I've grown tired of the media types' continual defense of CAG. Their major point is "If you get rid of CAG, then who are your going to get? Alabama isn't a "destination" job." What a lame argument.
In the real world for the most part, we rise and fall on our own merits. If you are not getting the job done, then it is time for you to go. It doesn't matter who is or isn't on the "short list" of candidates. Do you allow CAG to stay and the program to stagnate because you can't get a "dream" candidate? If you're running a business, have employees that are under performing and you given them plenty of time to "figure it out", do you keep them based on who you may or may not be able to get to replace them? I don't think so.
I'll be honest. CAG lost me last year. Since 2005-2006 season I had average attending 6-8 games a year. This year, I can't force myself to drive to Tuscaloosa. I know I'll see the same thing I've seen for much of the last five years.