| FTBL Alabama hires Kalen DeBoer as its next football coach.

[50+yeartidefan]

While true to a degree, guys like Norvell and Sark never even got the wink and nod offer. It was all a leverage game. The media and opposing fans will say what they want, and it doesn’t really matter, but it’s the truth.

Both arein good places with up n coming programs. Lots of money for nil. And having to follow nick......yicks..

 

[Justneedme81]

While true to a degree, guys like Norvell and Sark never even got the wink and nod offer. It was all a leverage game. The media and opposing fans will say what they want, and it doesn’t really matter, but it’s the truth.

So he was the target all along?

 

[rick4bama]

 

[bamascw]

That’s the rumor….I admit I haven’t followed him and don’t know much about him. Soooooooo….im not sure what to feel

 

[colbyjacks]

Assuming it is DeBoer, figure he would bring his OC and DC. Thinking I read one he has long standing ties with them.

 

[kbama15]

I guess if he’s hired we will get the background checks! Roll Tide! I just hope they didn’t settle!

 

[rmctide]

I wonder if it would have been done yesterday if head Jimmy Sexton wasn’t involved slow playing it trying to get max cash raises for Sark, Norvell, Lanning and whomever else he could blow smoke about. I know he’s doing his job but damn he kind of dictates the pace.

 

[rick4bama]

Now will this keep the one to go into the transfer portal now??

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

So he was the target all along?

Feel confident in saying yes. Byrne laid it out there with the 72 hour comment. He had his guy targeted, just had to play the Sexton game along the way. Unless it falls apart at the last moment, this was vintage Byrne at this biggest test. It’s why they call him the Ninja.

 

[bamafan9201]

The Husky fans thinks he is a goner and they are mega pissed. They also contend Lanning never was even offered the position.

That's because Lanning wasn't offered the position. I've already said it a few times as has Brandon. These "offers" people act like coaches are turning down are nothing more than conversations or phone calls between Byrne, Saban, and anyone else in their inner circle right now.

A lot of fake information floating around out there

 

[PurlJam]

His daughter committed to Washington to play softball, apparently she is a pretty good pitcher.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Will feel ok. If nick puts his stamp on it

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Assuming it is DeBoer, figure he would bring his OC and DC. Thinking I read one he has long standing ties with them.

Ryan Grubb interviewed for the Bama OC spot a year ago. Now, he’s going to get it. I do think some UA defensive staffers have a good shot at being retained at the very least. Some tough decisions on some staff members loom, IMO.

 

[PurlJam]

Will feel ok. If nick puts his stamp on it

I don't believe Byrne would have went after him if CNS didn't tell him that it's a good pick.

 

[colbyjacks]

Ryan Grubb interviewed for the Bama OC spot a year ago. Now, he’s going to get it. I do think some UA defensive staffers have a good shot at being retained at the very least. Some tough decisions on some staff members loom, IMO.

Hopefully retain Bala, Gillespie, Roach, and Trob.

 

[PurlJam]

Ryan Grubb interviewed for the Bama OC spot a year ago. Now, he’s going to get it. I do think some UA defensive staffers have a good shot at being retained at the very least. Some tough decisions on some staff members loom, IMO.

You don't think the Huskies will bump him up to HC?

 

[Kirk Van de Graaff]

I don't believe Byrne would have went after him if CNS didn't tell him that it's a good pick.

Yeah, I would bet Saban is part of the process.

 

[Rsedge72]

I would think, the offensive players will be excited about this hire!!!

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I wonder if it would have been done yesterday if head Jimmy Sexton wasn’t involved slow playing it trying to get max cash raises for Sark, Norvell, Lanning and whomever else he could blow smoke about. I know he’s doing his job but damn he kind of dictates the pace.

Don't discount Greg Byrne giving some time for the Nick Saban praise and appreciation pieces to make the rounds. He was owed a couple of days for the spotlight to be on him.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I would think, the offensive players will be excited about this hire!!!

They will really like his staff on that side of the ball...