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Paw Warrior [4609]
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Nick Saban
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:03 PM
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My instincts just keep bringing me back to Nicky. I know, I know. Sounds crazy.
But who else would honestly elicit an eye roll from David? He's a DB coach who is great friends with Dabo and could easily fill his own staff.
I can't imagine he actually enjoys his GameDay job nearly as much as coaching defense somewhere. He still has a few good years left and Clemson DC is the PERFECT (relatively) low stakes job for him to enjoy a life on the lake while being able to continue doing what he loves - teaching elite defense. Not to mention Clemson has a #### good track record with player retention right now, something that would factor in majorly for him.
Could it be?
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Game Day Hero [4398]
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Re: Nick Saban
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:06 PM
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Not sure what you are drinking or smoking but we all want some. Not even Dabo could keep interviewing Saban a secret.
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Paw Warrior [4609]
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Hence why David deleted his post
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:07 PM
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😎.
As I said, I know it sounds crazy. But I've learned to never, EVER underestimate Dabo.
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1st Rounder [602]
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Re: Hence why David deleted his post
Jan 5, 2025, 7:21 PM
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Truly implausible. Not because I could not see a scenario where Saban would return to college coaching, although I think that is 1:1,000,000, but because there would be nothing preventing that already being announced.
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Athletic Dir [1114]
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Re: Nick Saban
Jan 11, 2025, 7:02 AM
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There would be no interview LOL
You don’t interview a legend
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CU Medallion [19531]
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If you're going to dream, Dream Big!
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Game Changer [1752]
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Re: If you're going to dream, Dream Big!
Jan 5, 2025, 6:26 PM
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In that case, Mike Vrabel?
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Ring of Honor [22329]
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Re: Nick Saban
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:07 PM
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I think he made it very clear he wants nothing to do with the new world college football. Plus, the guy is like a 100 years old 
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All-Pro [753]
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Re: Nick Saban
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:09 PM
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Love the optimism but nope, Saban hasn’t been subordinate to anyone on a staff in about 30 years!
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Paw Warrior [4609]
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All we need is 2-3 good years from Nick
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:09 PM
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While he compiles a staff with the predecessor working directly with him.
It's an insanely long shot. But like I said, if anyone could pull it off, it's Dabo.
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Ring of Honor [22329]
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Re: All we need is 2-3 good years from Nick
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:16 PM
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If he entertained anything it would have been the WVA job but he has said he’d like to help out the team from his childhood home wherever it makes sense.
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Valley Protector [1439]
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Re: All we need is 2-3 good years from Nick
Jan 10, 2025, 11:20 PM
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Dabo could never pull this off. Dabo likes yes men. He fought with Brent constantly, though I think that made the team better. Saban would never take #### from Dabo and vice versa. You might as well suggest we're replacing Riley with Andy Reid.
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110%er [3782]
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Dabo fought with Brent constantly ??
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Jan 11, 2025, 5:45 AM
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You made that up.
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Valley Protector [1439]
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Re: Dabo fought with Brent constantly ??
Jan 13, 2025, 9:41 AM
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No, I did not. This was well-established by anyone with insight into the locker room. I know many boosters. All independently told me that. Your arguing has no basis.
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Hall of Famer [8787]
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Re: Nick Saban
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Jan 10, 2025, 11:23 PM
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74 years old. Just a wee bit older than me.
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Commissioner [1271]
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Re: Nick Saban
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:11 PM
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There was no eye roll. It was the looking eyes emoji. He has seen/heard something.
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Paw Warrior [4609]
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That's what I meant brah
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:14 PM
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There are VERY few candidates who would elicit that emoji from David, imo.
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Ring of Honor [22329]
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Re: That's what I meant brah
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:22 PM
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OK, I have to let the cat out of the bag. It’s Mike Ditka…
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Paw Warrior [4609]
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Haha! I'm definitely aware that I walked into that one
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:24 PM
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A man can dream!
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Letterman [159]
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Re: Nick Saban
Jan 5, 2025, 7:17 PM
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Where did you see this emoji?
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Orange Immortal [62762]
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I'll believe that when I see it, but that's not any crazier than
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:33 PM
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Belichick going to UNC. I mean, who would have believed that?
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Paw Warrior [4609]
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Re: I'll believe that when I see it, but that's not any crazier than
Jan 5, 2025, 5:36 PM
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Absolutely!
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Commissioner [1204]
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Re: Nick Saban
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:33 PM
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Saban would qualify in the Friends and Family Plan.
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Orange Beast [6472]
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Re: Nick Saban
Jan 5, 2025, 7:21 PM
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My sources tell me it’s Aaron Glenn. He will be announced right after the Saints win the Super Bowl.
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Hall of Famer [8787]
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Re: Nick Saban
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Jan 5, 2025, 5:36 PM
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Jon Gruden.
Let's all dream big.
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Varsity [135]
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Re: Nick Saban
Jan 5, 2025, 6:04 PM
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Yes, I'm sure Saban wants to get back into coaching as an assistant. Makes all the sense in the world. This has to be it!
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Paw Warrior [4609]
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Another poster mentioned this above, but would you have predicted
Jan 5, 2025, 6:05 PM
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Belichick would have gone to UNC?
Never say never.
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Varsity [135]
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Re: Another poster mentioned this above, but would you have predicted
Jan 5, 2025, 6:08 PM
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Sorry, I'm saying never 😂
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All-Pro [703]
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I know its unlikely put why not
Jan 5, 2025, 11:39 PM
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He wouldn’t be a head coach so he wouldn’t have to deal with NIL deals, transfer portal etc. he could just coach defense. He could get any player he wanted with one visit to mommas house so recruiting wouldn’t be that strenuous.
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Re: Nick Saban
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Jan 5, 2025, 6:22 PM
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I am going to count to 3, snap my fingers and you will wake up.
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Team Captain [453]
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Re: Nick Saban
Jan 5, 2025, 6:29 PM
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And he could keep selling AFLAC. 😜
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Campus Hero [13830]
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Re: Nick Saban
Jan 5, 2025, 7:02 PM
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Bad instincts. He wouldn't even consider it. Judge Keller has a better chance of being out DC.
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Paw Warrior [4609]
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I don't know brother, have you seen him on GameDay?
Jan 5, 2025, 7:07 PM
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He's definitely looking for an out. 🤣.
It may not be us, but it will be somebody at some point.
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Campus Hero [13830]
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Re: I don't know brother, have you seen him on GameDay?
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Jan 5, 2025, 7:11 PM
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If he wanted to to he would be the highest paid coach in college football as a HC next season. No reason to be a DC at Clemson. He would also take about a 8 million per year pay cut from what he is making now not even coaching football. There is zero reason for him to even consider it.
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Paw Warrior [4609]
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These are all incredibly logical points, which can only mean
Jan 5, 2025, 7:23 PM
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That Saban will do something completely unexpected.
But seriously, the dude is loaded. I don't think it's about the money at this point. He's at a certain age where I could absolutely see him taking a more low key role where he still "runs the show," which Dabo (or any head coach at the college level) would obviously let him do in terms of the defense.
When you're truly passionate about something, you will make decisions that make absolutely zero rational sense. Nick is truly passionate about teaching and coaching defense.
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Campus Hero [13830]
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Re: These are all incredibly logical points, which can only mean
Jan 5, 2025, 9:15 PM
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There is rumor that he is going to become a political cartoonist.
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Game Changer [1799]
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Orange Blooded [2354]
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Re: Nick Saban
Jan 6, 2025, 6:41 AM
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If JK were DC, we would have ALL portal players on defense.
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TigerNet Icon [148138]
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Its only unthinkable if you dont think it.***
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Jan 5, 2025, 7:09 PM
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Paw Warrior [4609]
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If I think about how unthinkable it is
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Jan 5, 2025, 7:13 PM
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Then maybe I can unthink how unthinkable it is.
I think.
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Game Day Hero [4477]
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Re: Nick Saban
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Jan 5, 2025, 7:31 PM
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I didn’t think weed was legal in SC
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Hall of Famer [9086]
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Re: Nick Saban
Jan 5, 2025, 7:40 PM
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Hall of Famer [9086]
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Re: Nick Saban
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Jan 5, 2025, 7:44 PM
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110%er [3796]
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Re: Nick Saban
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Jan 5, 2025, 7:58 PM
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I wonder if CDS would be interested in interviewing Robert Saleh. Also if coach Saleh would even be interested. He did a great job as DC with the 49ers.
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All-Conference [400]
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Jan 5, 2025, 9:10 PM
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That is a tremendous, long shot, but he would be great.
Start a rumor that Saban is scheduled to be on the Clemson campus tomorrow and send Bama fans into a frenzy.
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Asst Coach [873]
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Nick Saban
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Jan 5, 2025, 9:20 PM
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It'd be like Peter asking Jesus to come on staff as the youth pastor.
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Orange Blooded [2354]
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Re: Nick Saban
Jan 6, 2025, 7:41 AM
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Willie would lose his redneck mind.
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Commissioner [1213]
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You said it was already decided and a deal was made
Jan 5, 2025, 9:38 PM
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over a week ago, they were just waiting to announce. You said the code says you have wait until after the holidays, after the new year, and after the coach is done with their bowl. It can’t be Saban, otherwise it would have already been announced based on this code you speak of.
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Paw Warrior [4609]
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What? When did I say a deal was made?
Jan 6, 2025, 8:06 AM
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I would love to see that link.
I said trust in Dabo and have faith. You're confusing me with BaseballCharlie who has pretty much told us three different candidates were inked and signed at this point.
And yes, I discussed the unspoken code of PROFESSIONALS across all disciplines.
And here we are on January 6th without a formal announcement, so looks like my theory holds water that Dabo wanted to wait until all games have been played and the season has concluded before moving the chess pieces.
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Valley Protector [1455]
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Re: Nick Saban
Jan 5, 2025, 11:33 PM
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STOP. Saban just left because of the crap coaches have to deal with now and could be hired as HC anywhere he wanted. He’s not going to be an assistant coach anywhere.
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MVP [532]
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Re: Nick Saban
Jan 5, 2025, 11:57 PM
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OK my sources say Lee Corso..🤣🤣 he looking for an out to get off gameday!!
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Mascot [24]
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Jan 10, 2025, 10:24 PM
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As each day passes with no DC announcement I’m convinced it’s an NFL playoff coordinator and/or Nick Saban! HA! I’m with you on this improbable situation with Saban. Each TV time he gets he seems more and more miserable working for ESPN. Retired coaches becoming bench coaches and/or mentor type assistants late in life is common in the MLB & NBA so crazier things have happened in sports (Belichick to UNC proved that!). We shall see my friends! GO TIGERS!
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Tiger Spirit [9312]
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Dream on! He left for a reason and that reason still exist.
Jan 11, 2025, 6:29 AM
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Although not head coach, he would still have to put up with entitled greedy kids demanding more $$ to stay (different D every year). Right or wrong, he doesn’t want to anymore.
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Athletic Dir [1167]
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Are you crazy? Saban to Clemosn? Next thing it will be Belichick to UNC!***
Jan 11, 2025, 7:10 AM
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