College Football Discussion - Saban Retiring

Post #101 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:10 am

When the portal reopens I wonder if any Bama players bail

coolhandluke121 · Post #102 » by **coolhandluke121** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:14 pm

I think he was strongly considering it all year. There were signs that he was putting things in perspective, smiling a little more, etc. It was like he was annoyed with how Georgia/Smart superseded him for a few years, but then suddenly seemed more at peace with everything this year. Just not as driven by the intensity of the competition any more.

Also, a few times in recent years, he was pissed at hell at the entitled fans who complained every time they weren't national champions. The best part of this will be watching those dumbass fans slowly start to realize how good they had it.

MVP2110 · Post #103 » by **MVP2110** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:49 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:When the portal reopens I wonder if any Bama players bail

The portal does reopen now for Bama players for 30 days

BUCKnation · Post #104 » by **BUCKnation** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 3:25 pm

I have a lot of respect for the Saban Alabama program. I have a lot of friends who were fans of Bama and, in the age of insufferable coaches/programs (Michigan/Clemson/tO$U), I never really had an issue with him or Bama.

Matches Malone · Post #105 » by **Matches Malone** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:50 pm

Quinn Ewers staying another year. Go get Arch, Fickell! :lol:

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coolhandluke121 · Post #106 » by **coolhandluke121** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:03 pm

Probably goes without saying, but Saban retiring doesn't suddenly make Wisconsin a destination for a typical Bama recruit.

I had nothing against Saban. He deserved his success IMO. He was just really, really good at what he did - you could tell almost as he soon as he took over at Michigan State. Other than winning so much, he was also generally not irritating compared to a lot of other coaches. Some of the advocating he did for Bama to make the playoffs when they clearly didn't deserve to ("nobody wants to play us right now") was pretty far-fetched, but that's part of the job description these days.

Post #107 » by **ReasonablySober** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:12 pm

Matches Malone wrote:Quinn Ewers staying another year. Go get Arch, Fickell!

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There's always the risk of injury or his play taking a dive, but I think there's zero doubt he'll be making more next year than had he entered the draft.

Mags FTW · Post #108 » by **Mags FTW** » Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:23 pm

Matches Malone wrote:Quinn Ewers staying another year. Go get Arch, Fickell!

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Dear Longhorn Nation-

I'm getting a bag.

-Q

Post #109 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:53 pm

Kalen Deboer to Bama?

Kerb Hohl · Post #110 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:28 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:Kalen Deboer to Bama?

Looks like the major writers are picking that up. Hopefully a lot of talent guys swapped around and he has a bit of a retooling year this year when they travel to Madison.

Post #111 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:28 pm

Such a good hire.

coolhandluke121 · Post #112 » by **coolhandluke121** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:30 pm

Steven A. thinks it should be Coach Prime.

Kerb Hohl · Post #113 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:38 pm

coolhandluke121 wrote:Steven A. thinks it should be Coach Prime.

He was relatively high on the odds list last night and I wished I had the time or ability to just bet the field. I know that it would've been betting a lot to win a little still, but there's not a chance in hell they were going to go for that hype show.

Post #114 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:19 pm

I would imagine Washington just promotes Ryan Grubb.

MVP2110 · Post #115 » by **MVP2110** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:46 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:I would imagine Washington just promotes Ryan Grubb.

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I'm not sure that's the case

Post #116 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:47 pm

MVP2110 wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:I would imagine Washington just promotes Ryan Grubb.

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I'm not sure that's the case

Yea, I'm going with Grubb easy if that's the list.

Mags FTW · Post #117 » by **Mags FTW** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:40 pm

Washington fans are irrationally losing their **** right now. So naive.

Post #118 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:26 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:Quick let's raid all of Alabama's recruits.

Quick let's raid a few of Washington's recruits.

tski1972 · Post #119 » by **tski1972** » Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:53 pm

This will be interesting to watch unfold…

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Post #120 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:05 am

tski1972 wrote:This will be interesting to watch unfold…

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12,000 followers and no one you've ever heard of. Sounds like one of the many fake blue checks.