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Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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Jan 12, 2024, 10:18 PM
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Lot of factors - age, Miss Terry telling him it was time to retire, wanting to spend more time with grandkids, etc.
But, I believe the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back, so to speak, was the "transition period" we are in.
I think Saban understands that in a few years, not sure how many, all this chaos with NIL, portal, opt outs, reaignment, et. al. will sort itself out and some sort of a "new normal" will be established. But, I think he looked at it and said, "By the time this new normal comes it will be very close to when I would retire anyway and I just don't want to go through the chaos to get to there from here."
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Been waiting on this topic.
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He saw the writing on the wall regarding NIL and the portal.
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I saw where it was confirmed that he was
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Tired of the “state” of college football… exactly what will take out Dabo and other coaches if limits aren’t instituted.
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Re: I saw where it was confirmed that he was
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Heard that he had specific issues with certain renegade schools making contact with players and giving them a plan to declare for the portal and we'll pick you up and pay you this much money...included were upfront payments immediately as proof to induce the player...when confronted player confessed...when reported nothing was done...Saban had enough! Without specific rules, punishments, sanctions on schools, players, NIL collectives and most of all boosters, college football is dead...the wild west...fastest gun, biggest checkbook, biggest liars, money hungry me first players who don't care about the education and crooks on every street corner! In a perverted way the fans caused this...win at any cose..U of Chicago 1939!
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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Jan 12, 2024, 10:26 PM
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it was pre meditated a bit longer than people think he bought the 17 million dollar house then signed a 9 year extension ( more free millions for nothing) i knew when i saw him do those two things close together he was gone.
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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Jan 12, 2024, 11:56 PM
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You realize he doesn’t get paid for 9 years right?
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He's 72 years-old and only had 1-2 years left anyway
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Jan 12, 2024, 10:40 PM
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I believe Saban when he said he was at the point of no longer being able to do things the way he thought was necessary.
I respect the man for not hanging on too long like Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno.
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Re: He's 72 years-old and only had 1-2 years left anyway
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I agree. He has nothing to prove and nothing to improve on. Leave at the top of the game.
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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I wish it had to do with that bc that would maybe force some much needed changes … but he already said in a presser or interview (not sure which) that it had nothing to do with it… he said something to the effect a coaches job is to keep up with the times and Transition with change which surprised me … I wish he would have said he was kind of tired of some of the aspects of what college football has become.
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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If you listen to his interview…. The REASON he retired is that his age is finally catching up with him. His grind is up till 2am football, up at 7am. That’s catching up with him. Also coaching staff and players are now asking him to be there for another 3-5 years and that just didn’t seem possible anymore and he’s not a liar and didn’t want to coach on a year to year basis because that’s not fair to the university or the players or staff.
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Narrative.***
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Re: Narrative.***
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There’s no “narrative here” it’s the truth. People live in delusion on this site and if you speak truth you’re thumbs downed lol. Incredible.
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I TD you because you're a troll.
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What does it say about you that you troll "delusional people...?"
Nobody cares.
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Re: I TD you because you're a troll.
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Come on you thumbs down everyone. It is just the way you roll.
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That's not true, you're a nobody and
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I TD you all the time.
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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Jan 13, 2024, 3:09 AM
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Exactly. At 72, he thought about enjoying the rest of his life without full time football. He would be great on TV like College Gameday too.
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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Gotta disagree about the TV gig thing. He doesn't have the patience or the mind set to deal with those prima donnas
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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Jan 13, 2024, 6:07 AM
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Not sure what you and bbo have going on but you are correct. It was a very touching interview and it had nothing to do with the current landscape of football.
This past season took a lot out of him and one reason is because he had to be involved with the defense more than usual. But as you stated, it was the grind. That fire in his belly. Nothing more. Nothing less.
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ClemGal, you know I love you, but that's meh.
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He 100% made a risk vs reward decision based on the current state of college football and where he is in his career. Even if one doesn't fully agree, it's downright disengenious to not give merit to the notion, regardless of what he said in the interview.
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Re: ClemGal, you know I love you, but that's meh.
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Jan 13, 2024, 9:27 PM
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Just don't see it that way because he was specifically asked about the landscape of cfb. He hates it. Doesn't hate the transfers but not in agreement with nil. Exactly what Dabo has said repeatedly. But asked if that was part of his decision, he said no.
Really did say he just didn't have that fire and this year took a lot out. He said it was that simple. Obviously why it was a quick decision. I like Bret, love all you guys but I could just feel it he was being genuine. If you think about it, it did take everyone by surprise.
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The surprise aspect, to me,
Jan 14, 2024, 1:25 PM
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is the most telling part. That it wasn't a planned decision, which only further supports the idea that he's done with the circus. All these guys are going to tow the line until they don't have to anymore, See Gene Chiz. Agree to disagree. It's all a matter of opinion anyway. Cheers!
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
Jan 13, 2024, 9:35 PM
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You are totally correct. He said it was more and more difficult to tell recruits and their families he would be at BAMA for their careers. Of course now, how many recruits tell their coaches the same thing?
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Maybe he lost his edge.
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Maybe he's seeing a decline and doesn't want to spoil his legacy. Maybe he's just tired like most other 72 yr olds and can't work all day into the evenings any more.
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Re: Maybe he lost his edge.
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Exactly. I don't know why it can't be as simple as he's 72 and ready to retire. It isn't like sticking around to work himself to death for one more championship is going to further his legacy.
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Re: Maybe he lost his edge.
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That's all it was. He hasn't lost his edge as the other poster states. He's still sharp as a tack. He simply didn't think he was up to the task of the grind to the standard he himself set. Nothing more, nothing less. This past season took a lot out of him. Mainly the defense.
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I don't disagree he was ready to retire, but
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the timing just doesn't match up. He's 72 and not built anymore for the grind, sure, but you will never convince me that he wants to reinvent himself as a recruiter, coach and manager of the greatest legacy in current football history just because he turned 72 or he had a rough season. That dog don't hunt.
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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Saban would not have retired if the landscape of college football was the same as 10 years ago. His wife has nothing to do with it even though most say it does.
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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He was sick of what programs like your FSU have done to college football. And all the suck ups who put with you make me sick.
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We put up with all sorts here
Jan 13, 2024, 12:15 AM
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If I could only come up with a great example. Hmmm
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BretFSU is not the issue.
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Yes do we all hate FSU as a program? Yes… do we all want to see the rat Norvell continue to fall on his face worse than a 60 point beat down? Yes…. However your remarks to Brett were uncalled for. He brings good conversations to the board and wisdom.
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Re: BretFSU is not the issue.
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Yes, I’m not an FSU guy but I am a Brett guy. He never downgrades the tigers. Lay off the ugliest toward Brett.
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Seem disoriented, argumentative, angry....
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Have you been bitten by a rodent, cat, or dog? Scratched by lot lizard you tried to stiff out of her fee? Feverish? You may be rabid; but most likely you've contracted a mild case of gonorrhea(yet again, smh)—
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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Saban should be the czar of college football….full stop
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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I 100% agree.
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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Maybe but I doubt the transition of CFB was anything more than a minor factor. At his age he was tired of the grind and ready for a change. He has commercials, a likely tv gig, business interests and family to more than fill his day so why not?
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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All of the above!
It ain't what it used to be.
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he needed his other hand to hold up the arm holding a mic
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during a CFP interview
he is just so old. and he can't give the job his standard effort
he is a man of integrity and knew he couldn't give everything he wanted to give . because it just gets hard
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? I like to believe
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he did it so he wouldnt have to work w Deion on commercials any more.
I reality he just got tired of the grind and couldn't or wouldn't give it his full attention anymore. I think the NIL / portal era is also a factor.
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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Who cares
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BTW, Nick and I are the same age.
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I retired at age 65 and highly recommend it.
Nick and I are wired completely differently. If I were in his shoes I would have retired no later than the National Championship win over ND.
There would have been too many national parks to visit and too many hikes for me to go on to work any longer than that.
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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Yeah, I’ve seen this same speculation posted on many other sites. Yawn
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Age was obviously a factor but I'm guessing as much or more of
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a factor was that college football has been ruined by Pay-For-Play, Free Agency, and rampant tampering.
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Nice spec' try....
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but your lead statement was it. Miss Terry and the grandkids was the reason. Nick's got a house next to Tiger in Jupiter, Mercedes dealerships, etc, and it's time to move on and spend time with family and other interests. I know from somebody who "knows". Makes sense to me.
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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That and the fact Kirby is the new King in the SEC at this time. Believe it or not there are programs that have much more money to buy a team than Alabama. This was a factor.
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The story circulating behind the story is Miss Terry is
Jan 13, 2024, 2:35 PM
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in the early stages of dementia, and Nick is doing the right thing to quietly enjoy time with her and the family.
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Nick Saban didn't retire because of NIL.He would continue to flourish & legally.
Jan 13, 2024, 6:22 PM
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Nick was ready to retire after his last Natty win. Much like Spurrier, he simply stayed on out of some semblance of obligation to Alabama bot.
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He actually said he didnt make a decision until 5 minutes before his team meeti
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He didn’t know which tall he was going to give as he was talking to Mrs. Terry, retirement or end of season and get ready for next year
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
Jan 13, 2024, 9:04 PM
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Or he has an auto sales business that is worth a billion dollars.
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
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This won’t be popular but I’ll say it anyway-
Everyone fawns over Saban and his coaching prowess. I’m sure he was a great coach, but like spurrier pointed out, we will really never know just how great. Saban got the #1 recruiting class EVERY year, ALL 4 and 5 stars. That’s like getting 25 first round draft pics every year! Before NIL Bama had the “everyone gets a car program” and many agents and even past players have admitted bama payed players. You don’t get the #1 class every single year without the deck being tilted your way. I don’t care for Jimbo, but Jimbo was not blowing smoke when he threatened to tell what Nick had been up to when they had their spat. Jimbo absolutely knew the dirt on Nick and he let it be known. This all came about when Nick called A&M out for buying that #1 class.
NIL has changed the game. Everyone can now get away with what bama was doing before, in violation of the rules. The table is not quite so tilted Saban’ way now.
Nick may have hated NIL but only because he was losing his overwhelming advantage. I’m sure he was tired and probably ready for a break. I’m sure the reasons he gave were real too, but I think the real reason was he saw the writing on the wall. He was not going to continue the domination he had enjoyed.
Just my opinion
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Re: Why did Saban choose now to retire? My speculation.
Jan 14, 2024, 2:34 PM
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He was tired of Finebaum sleeping on his porch
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