Let's not forget that Coach Saban went 7-6 in his first season at Alabama. Granted, he didn't have HIS players. And whoever takes the job, now, will have Coach Saban's players. So 9-3 is a real possibility. Also, 8-4 is a very real possibility.
I don't think you can compare the talent level when Saban took over compared to what he's leaving...anybody should be able to go 10-2 with the talent we have right now
I’ve experienced quite the rollercoaster since my time at UA. Curry and Stallings as a student/walk on. Then DuBose, Price, Francione, Shula, and then Saban since those years on campus.
Same for mine! And my 17 year old is heading to T-town tomorrow for a weekend on campus deal for high school seniors. Her last visit to see if it’s where she wants to go. She is not a football fan but has been really bummed about this. To her the school is not the same without him. And again, she barely even watches football.
I've known all the other coaches from Bryant onward and Saban still feels like he's always been there all throughout my lifetime. I've honestly forgotten what it was like having all the ones before him.
