🏈 FWIW, A new contract deal with Saban is apparently imminent...

[Joystide]

Who is the old man?

Yesterday, Gil Brandt tweeted Saban's extension was 7yr/$49mil.

Kinda looks like Updyke to me.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Kinda looks like Updyke to me.

Pretty sure it is.

 

[bama alum]

As a Bammer, I should have known that. I am ashamed... :shake:

 

[UAgrad93]

I honestly think that when the dead period hits, think it is Friday, CNS will sit down at his desk and sign the contract extension. Could you imagine the rumors that would be flying if he didn't make these in home visits?

 

[TerryP]

I honestly think that when the dead period hits, think it is Friday, CNS will sit down at his desk and sign the contract extension. Could you imagine the rumors that would be flying if he didn't make these in home visits?

This mirrors my thinking as well. I wouldn't expect him to change his recruiting schedule to sign (even if it would kill speculations and satiate worries.)

Oh, dead period starts Monday--16th.

 

[UAgrad93]

I knew you would be on it Terry as far as the dead period date and when it comes into play.

 

[BAMANEWSBOT]

Kirk Herbstreit On Nick Saban Going To Texas: “There’s No Chance Of That Happening”

Will this come down?As the Nick Saban-to-Texas rumor mill continues to churn, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit has offered Alabama fans a bit of a reprieve. Herbstreit went on KESN 103.3 yesterday to chat about the future of Alabama’s current head coach, and made a very definitive statement about what he thinks is going to happen. From dallasnews.com:“There’s no chance. No chance of that happening. Nick Saban will work TV sitting next to us on our set before he’ll be the head coach at Texas. He’ll be at Alabama for another five years, and then he’ll be working TV after that. I know Nick Saban better than anybody. It’s not going to happen.”Saban did fit in very well on College GameDay last week, so I’m sure the network would love to make room for him on Saturday mornings. Herbstreit is also one of the more trustworthy analysts out there, so his words can’t be discounted. We’ll find out soon enough what Saban plans to do.

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[BAMANEWSBOT]

Report: Nick Saban Still Deciding Between Bama Or Texas

Well we can maybe end the speculation now, and just accept that Nick Saban has a decision to make, and he’ll take as long as he wants.Colin Cowherd of ESPN is reporting that Saban is simply trying to decide if he wants to remain at Alabama, or try and rebuild the Texas program.Was told by a great source (hopefully most are) Saban is still deciding at this hour. Weighing both sides carefully.— Colin Cowherd (@ESPN_Colin) December 11, 2013The man doesn’t need the money, so it’s simply a question of whether Saban wants his final act to be the ressurection of Texas, or if he’s content with passing the legacy of Bear Bryant, and remaining the king at Alabama.*

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[BamaFisher]

Just heard Finebaum on radio state that Texas was sweetening their offer with a share of a NFL team to appeal to Saban's retirement. The twists and smoke never cease.

 

[TerryP]

Will this come down?As the Nick Saban-to-Texas rumor mill continues to churn, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit has offered Alabama fans a bit of a reprieve. Herbstreit went on KESN 103.3 yesterday to chat about the future of Alabama’s current head coach, and made a very definitive statement about what he thinks is going to happen. From dallasnews.com:“There’s no chance. No chance of that happening. Nick Saban will work TV sitting next to us on our set before he’ll be the head coach at Texas. He’ll be at Alabama for another five years, and then he’ll be working TV after that. I know Nick Saban better than anybody. It’s not going to happen.”Saban did fit in very well on College GameDay last week, so I’m sure the network would love to make room for him on Saturday mornings. Herbstreit is also one of the more trustworthy analysts out there, so his words can’t be discounted. We’ll find out soon enough what Saban plans to do.

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Just an observation:

Here we have Kirk saying he's not headed anywhere. Yet, it seems to carry little, if any, weight.

However, if Kirk would have said, "I believe he's headed to Austin" there would be a meltdown of the Internet as a whole with people upset hearing his opinion.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Sure seems like Saban is following the direction of Sexton. He will sign when Sexton says to do so. That could be for a few didferent reasons... Most likely more money or keep attention off another client of Sexton's. If it's about money, then I was way off at the beginning of this thread... But that is Sexton's job. Get his clients more money (which also means more for him obviously).

 

[bcracker]

Just heard Finebaum on radio state that Texas was sweetening their offer with a share of a NFL team to appeal to Saban's retirement. The twists and smoke never cease.

What NFL team does UT have a share in to offer?

 

[Bamabww]

I don't think for a second he's going to leave for Texas but if he does, he and Miss Terry will be the two biggest liars that ever lived in this state. He hasn't signed it because he's been out recruiting non-stop probably since the barn debacle. He's on Saban time and no one else's time matters.

 

[PhillyGirl]

Apparently he's currently in Texas recruiting uncommitted 5-star CB Tony Brown.

 

['65 Cobra]

What NFL team does UT have a share in to offer?

That's what I was thinking as well. That's complete crap.

 

[Bamabww]

Here's the latest update from Tommy Deas:

In the meantime, here is an update with some information and some observations:


· Nothing is or was going to happen as long as Texas has a coach. There are many reports (including one from Orangebloods, the Texas Rivals site, which broke the news) that Mack Brown will be stepping down.


· Texas, of course, will be interested in Nick Saban if and when this goes into coaching-search mode. A Texas booster reached out to Saban's agent back in January, as you know, trying to make something happen after last season. Saban is the No. 1 coach in college football and Texas is one of the very few schools in the country that has the resources to at least try to make a run at him. If Saban is not at the top of the Texas coaching wish list, I'd be shocked. Of course he would be.


· I don't think this is going to play out in the next 24 hours, or maybe not in the next 48 hours. There is, first, the matter of Mack Brown still being the coach at Texas today. There is also the fact that Saban has been burning up the roads (and airways) on a non-stop recruiting spree since Alabama's last game. I don't think there has been an opportunity for Saban to sit down and talk with Alabama about a raise or extension and what the details of that might be.


· Bill Battle, Alabama's athletics director, has been in New York for the National Football Foundation's annual get-together. I'm sure he has been in touch with whoever he needs to be in touch with on this matter, and I'm sure if needed he would hop on a private jet and fly wherever it might be that he needed to fly if there was an urgent need to do so. But I don't think there has been a chance for him to physically sit down with Saban because Saban has been on the road and Battle is in New York.


· It is certainly accurate to say that Alabama wants to keep Nick Saban and will do whatever it can to keep him. Alabama has definitely made that known to Saban.


· This certainly gets into the "observation" more than information part of my post, but this is true: Nick Saban has the best agent in the business. We know from history that Saban lets his agent do his job. With full knowledge that Texas might be looking for a coach soon, any agent would want to hold off and see what kind of offer might be forthcoming before beginning serious negotiations on details of a new or amended deal with Alabama.

http://alabama.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=427&tid=195677987&mid=195677987&sid=885&style=2

 

[TerryP]

What NFL team does UT have a share in to offer?

One of their boosters or members of the BOR very well may. Tom Hicks, a name you've undoubtedly heard, used to own part of the Rangers, I believe he still owns the Stars, and either still does or used to own the English soccer team Liverpool.

It's not out of the question...though the question does need answering. I don't know of one.

 

[planomateo]

One of their boosters or members of the BOR very well may. Tom Hicks, a name you've undoubtedly heard, used to own part of the Rangers, I believe he still owns the Stars, and either still does or used to own the English soccer team Liverpool.

It's not out of the question...though the question does need answering. I don't know of one.

He's a horrible owner. Didn't help either organization with his deals.

 

[BamaFisher]

Finebaum just said "an NFL team". Personally I think it's all heresay, conjecture, speculation, hokum, hogwash, and/or garbage to stir his proverbial pot and gain listeners and all too important ratings.

 

[PhillyGirl]

"To me he's not leaving. That's my personal opinion," McCarron said.

But the quarterback also added that he can't speak for his coach and "I stay out of his business."


- AL.com