Forgive me if this is a repeat thread, but in light of Scarbo's article today in the Bham news, I thought it was worth discussion.
http://blog.al.com/kevin-scarbinsky/2010/02/scarbinsky_saban_statue_is_too.html
So, my thoughts on this topic are this: Scarbo brings up some good points. It's hard to say that, without gagging a little, but I'm with him on this. I tend to be a little more humble than most people, but guys like Saban are big time competitors, champions in their profession, and they get the rewards for their work. But I do think this statue is more of an attempt to lock him down and keep in T-Town. I think it COULD, COULD, backfire. What do you do if they guy is offered a job someplace that is unknown to us right now, but basically becomes the perfect fit? It's hard to imagine a better job, or the guy leaving. I certainly can't think of a place in college or pro he would go RIGHT NOW. But things change. Things happen. The NCAA could go on a rampage and target Bama again, spoiling Saban's legacy...Anything could happen is what I'm saying.
Not wanting to cry the sky is falling here. I don't think he's leaving, nor should he want to. I think he is already a legend in Tuscaloosa, and I think we'll get at least 2 more Crystal trophies in the next 8-10 years before he steps aside.
But it's a pretty big risk to take with coaches moving and changing jobs the way they do these days. If not now, when? Wait until there is an established name/school recognition. Perhaps the title this year did it. but usually a coach needs to be around a little longer first.
http://blog.al.com/kevin-scarbinsky/2010/02/scarbinsky_saban_statue_is_too.html
So, my thoughts on this topic are this: Scarbo brings up some good points. It's hard to say that, without gagging a little, but I'm with him on this. I tend to be a little more humble than most people, but guys like Saban are big time competitors, champions in their profession, and they get the rewards for their work. But I do think this statue is more of an attempt to lock him down and keep in T-Town. I think it COULD, COULD, backfire. What do you do if they guy is offered a job someplace that is unknown to us right now, but basically becomes the perfect fit? It's hard to imagine a better job, or the guy leaving. I certainly can't think of a place in college or pro he would go RIGHT NOW. But things change. Things happen. The NCAA could go on a rampage and target Bama again, spoiling Saban's legacy...Anything could happen is what I'm saying.
Not wanting to cry the sky is falling here. I don't think he's leaving, nor should he want to. I think he is already a legend in Tuscaloosa, and I think we'll get at least 2 more Crystal trophies in the next 8-10 years before he steps aside.
But it's a pretty big risk to take with coaches moving and changing jobs the way they do these days. If not now, when? Wait until there is an established name/school recognition. Perhaps the title this year did it. but usually a coach needs to be around a little longer first.
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