🏈 So who's the next defensive coordinator?

[uofarolltide]

This is a total nonissue. Saban will have his defense on the field regardless. We wouldn't see a drop off with Malzahn at dcoordinator

The real issue is will Kirby Smart stick around for the playoffs...
I personally think it would be kinda shitty for him to leave

 

[rick4bama]

To me he is already a dog! His mind is all about them now. So I can't see him having his mind on Bama right now.

 

[BamaJim67]

I ask - #1 Who is running the 3-4 ? and #2 - Who has given US the most trouble with their Defense??

 

[AFF]

I can't believe there are really Bama fans who want Muschamp. No thank you.

Further, I doubt we have a single defensive player who would want that, either.

I don't think his temperament fits the program. Although, I didn't think Lane Kiffin fit either. I learned to like Kiffin after he was Sabanized. Maybe all Will needs is a good Sabanizing....

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/will-muschamp-pissed-off-gif.gif

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

We wouldn't see a drop off with Malzahn at dcoordinator

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[Bama Ravens]

We wouldn't see a drop off with Malzahn at dcoordinator

wut?

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

C'mon y'all. CNS has always known that Kirby was leaving at some point. PERIOD. I believe, that CNS mentored him along to do just this. As such, would it not be fair to presume that CNS was determining who would replace them?

I don't think it was just mere coincidence that Mel Tucker was brought in. CNS saw that Tucker was available last year & pulled him in for this very contingency. Just look at Tucker's bio for 1 minute. I'd be utterly shocked if he didn't get it & it is a flat out brilliant move by CNS.

 

[planomateo]

Don't forget that Mel Tucker has 10 years of NFL experience (think NFL pension plan).

 

[Mr. Pink]

Don't forget that Mel Tucker has 10 years of NFL experience (think NFL pension plan).

His vast experience is why I think he's only at Bama for a short period of time.

I'd rather see Lupoi get the DC gig and mentor under Saban like Smart did. Tucker can take some other bs title and still be a major part of the defense, but I don't think he should be named DC for a year, maybe 2 before he bolts back to the NFL or possibly takes a shot at HC.

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[Che Boludo]

Sal won't come to Bama. Its my understanding that those bridges are burned.

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Haven't heard that. What hapened

 

[bamachine]

Saban almost choked up when talking about Kirby today.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

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Haven't heard that. What hapened

Is this over Vinnie getting hurt playing special teams?

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

Saban almost choked up when talking about Kirby today.

@AaronSuttles: I can confirm that Nick Saban's operating system ran a quick systems check to clear out the emotion malware. All systems are now full go.

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[BamaCore]

Is this over Vinnie getting hurt playing special teams?

From what I remember, yes. Sal was not very happy about that, unless I'm remembering wrong...which is entirely possible.

 

[bamagirl917]

I don't think his temperament fits the program. Although, I didn't think Lane Kiffin fit either. I learned to like Kiffin after he was Sabanized. Maybe all Will needs is a good Sabanizing....

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/will-muschamp-pissed-off-gif.gif

He had his chance at LSU and in the NFL. It didn't work. He isn't Sabanizable.

As a result, failure is sure to follow him wherever he goes.

 

[EppSykes]

Monte Kiffin.
Obviously

 

[TerryP]

I find it a bit ironic we have this thread, this weekend. Why? Coach Mac.

How many of you guys recall hearing him tell the story about the first time Saban called him? It'll be featured somewhere in the preview shows today, I assure you. If you've forgotten, Mac claims to have hung up on Saban when he called thinking it was one of his friends pranking him.

Coach Mac
Nuss
Tucker
Willis
Bo Davis and his return
Thompson and his return ( :tap: )

How many of these guys did anyone see coming?

 

[It Takes Eleven]

I find it a bit ironic we have this thread, this weekend. Why? Coach Mac.

How many of you guys recall hearing him tell the story about the first time Saban called him? It'll be featured somewhere in the preview shows today, I assure you. If you've forgotten, Mac claims to have hung up on Saban when he called thinking it was one of his friends pranking him.

Coach Mac
Nuss
Tucker
Willis
Bo Davis and his return
Thompson and his return ( :tap: )

How many of these guys did anyone see coming?

I think a lot of what fans consider "puzzling" or "out of the blue" hires are because we don't have a full appreciation for how well a coach does his job each day (as opposed to just gauging it by game days and statistics) and what an extensive network a top tier coach like Saban can have.

RTR,

Tim

 

[TerryP]

and what an extensive network a top tier coach like Saban can have.

He touched on a portion of that this week when talking about former GA's (Tosh, Tucker, etc.)

Tim, do you remember the conversation we had here about the temp hire of John L. Smith at Arkansas and how many of Saban's assistants and GA's had been on a staff with him? Mac is one of those and I believe Nuss may be as well. Bobby Williams is one, D'Antonio is another ... Hell, Tucker may be as well.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

He touched on a portion of that this week when talking about former GA's (Tosh, Tucker, etc.)

Tim, do you remember the conversation we had here about the temp hire of John L. Smith at Arkansas and how many of Saban's assistants and GA's had been on a staff with him? Mac is one of those and I believe Nuss may be as well. Bobby Williams is one, D'Antonio is another ... Hell, Tucker may be as well.

Exactly. For an extremely mobile profession, and one that entails a hiearchy of positions to progress through, you end up knowing a huge number of people, plus people your people know.