Been around it my whole life.People must have forgotten.
Ray Perkins was the Bama coach after Bear and left for the NFL. Bama fans were beside themselves. The same for Dennis Franchione when he left to go to Texas A&M. They could not believe that ANYONE could leave the Tide. The arrogance of Alabama has kept them in the dark for the most part (except 1993 national champions) since the Bear. Bama thought they could get just ANYONE and the "Tide would roll". Didn't happen. They had to break the bank to get Saban. Now they are on top but I predict the same arrogance will happen again after Saban leaves.
If Saban were to leave Bame for another team (NFL, college or high school) he would be the most hated man by Bama fans. If you don't believe me then you do not understand football here in Alabama.
Fran was a different situation. He left in the middle of the night to another college job.
I am sure there would be some pissed people if he left, no doubt about it.
I am just saying I wouldnt be one of them if he left us with the same circumstances that he departed LSU.