I bet Texas is counting its blessings that Will Muschamp left for FLA.. As he was the HC in waiting for Texas.
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Chump change for what they would be ABLE to pay, yes. Willing to pay? Thats a whole different thing. Anything that Texas would reasonably pay for a coach, Bama could easily match, and most likely would, as Saban is worth as much or more to then as he would be to any school. So yes, Texas has more money than most any school in the nation, but there is a reasonable limit, and its within easy reach of a university like Alabama.
The extension signing doesnt bother me, as it seems obvious that it is maneuvering by his VERY smart agent to get top dollar (which honestly he is already getting) for his client.
So again, I am not nervous about the situation at all. Not saying that I could not be totally wrong and they wont announce today that he has left. If he does, it would be hard for me to be too upset with him. We were in a sorry state when he got here, and now we are the gold standard of college football. I would have to be thankful for that.
So Bama is willing to give Saban a 100 million dollar contract? That's what is being speculated Texas will put on the table. Again, personally I don't think he's going anywhere but what do I know except what's being discussed.
$100 million over 10 years, which is $10 million a year. Not much over $7 million a year that is in the extension at Alabama. I would say if money were the only roadblock, then yes, Alabama would easily offer $10 million a year to stay. Just my opinion, and based on Bamas past with coach salaries. They are the ones (for better or worse) that started these high dollar salaries for head coaches when they went out and bought...um...hired Saban to begin with.
That is why I think a 10 year, $100 million contract is far fetched for a coach that is starting at a new school.
You have your head in the Bama sand.
"$100 million over 10 years, which is $10 million a year. Not much over $7 million a year that is in the extension at Alabama" Not, much? HUH? WTF? Keep telling yourself that.
As far a age, Saban has proven what he can do in a generally more tough conference. This is like Tubberville, it dont matter how good he has been doing, the school wants him gone and he is going. Texas has tons of money and Bama would lose that war in bidding if it came down to it. Which it won't.
" Anything that Texas would reasonably pay for a coach, Bama could easily match,". Id not assume that either.
"That is why I think a 10 year, $100 million contract is far fetched for a coach that is starting at a new school." WTF? He is proven, UT has the money and might want him.
Arguments make no sense at all. You arent talking about a normal coach, this guy has won NC's at 2 schools, and 3 out of the last 4. UT wants to be on top, this isnt normal negotiating.
I dont think Saban's leaving, but you need to rethink some of your assumptions.
"$100 million over 10 years, which is $10 million a year. Not much over $7 million a year that is in the extension at Alabama" Not, much? HUH? WTF? Keep telling yourself that.
As far a age, Saban has proven what he can do in a generally more tough conference. This is like Tubberville, it dont matter how good he has been doing, the school wants him gone and he is going. Texas has tons of money and Bama would lose that war in bidding if it came down to it. Which it won't.
" Anything that Texas would reasonably pay for a coach, Bama could easily match,". Id not assume that either.
"That is why I think a 10 year, $100 million contract is far fetched for a coach that is starting at a new school." WTF? He is proven, UT has the money and might want him.
Arguments make no sense at all. You arent talking about a normal coach, this guy has won NC's at 2 schools, and 3 out of the last 4. UT wants to be on top, this isnt normal negotiating.
I dont think Saban's leaving, but you need to rethink some of your assumptions.
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Its all relative. Yes $3 million is alot of money, but its not that big of a jump that Bama would not likely match it. That is what I mean it is not much over.
I would, neither school is going to bankrupt themselves over this. Texas has tons of money. Their revenue in 2011-2012 was right over $100 million if I am not mistaken. Bama doesnt exactly have peanuts to bargain with. Their revenue for the same year was in the mid $80 million range, and this will go up with the new TV rights next season. So both bring in multi millions each year. If texas can offer $10 million a year, Alabama can as well, as could a handful of schools. If, and its a big if, it gets that high it wouldnt be the sole deciding factor.
At his age. At his age. That makes a world of difference.
I never said he wasnt proven, that UT did not have any money, or that they would not want him.
Honestly, the main reason I think he wont go is control. Texas will never allow him the level of control over all aspects of the program that he has now. The man is a control freak, and I can see this being a big, if not the main thing that keeps him out of texas.
Then there is the Longhorn network and the mandated weekly coaches talk show (or so I have heard). Any of you guys ever watched a Nick Saban presser? Do you think the man is more uncomfortable doing anything else on earth? lol.
Then there is the Longhorn network and the mandated weekly coaches talk show (or so I have heard). Any of you guys ever watched a Nick Saban presser? Do you think the man is more uncomfortable doing anything else on earth? lol.
I watch him every week and no, I dont think he'd want to be on tv. One of the several reasons this is just a sexton ploy to get more money. Like I said, if I was betting, he aint going anywhere. That being said, I just dont agree $10mil is close to $7 mil and that Bama could offer, or would offer what Texas is willing to right now.
That being said, if he could go to UT for a few years, win another NC, he's probably cemented as the best coach ever in Coll Fball. Anytime I think back to "he aint leaving", I just remember his Dolphins press conference right before he bolted...
That being said, if he could go to UT for a few years, win another NC, he's probably cemented as the best coach ever in Coll Fball. Anytime I think back to "he aint leaving", I just remember his Dolphins press conference right before he bolted...
Only thing Ive seen lately thats halfway reliable.
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Was told by a great source (hopefully most are) Saban is still deciding at this hour. Weighing both sides carefully.
Some fool posted Jimbo to Texas and Kirby Smart to FSU. WTFevaaaaaaa. I'd take Jimbo to Texas because FSU doesn't have that money, but I dont see Smart coming over.
Colin Cowherd ?@ESPN_Colin 13m
Was told by a great source (hopefully most are) Saban is still deciding at this hour. Weighing both sides carefully.
Some fool posted Jimbo to Texas and Kirby Smart to FSU. WTFevaaaaaaa. I'd take Jimbo to Texas because FSU doesn't have that money, but I dont see Smart coming over.
Ive actually seen the Jimbo to texas rumor. First ive seen of Smart though if it happens, but now that I think about it, its possible. FSU could certainly do worse if the very unlikely scenario played out.
Well, FSU is a target because of what we can afford to pay, its just not up there with Auburn/Bama/Texas. It's getting better, but Bowden's last decade ran it in the crapper for support. ACC finally is working out media rights and paying more to the big bowl game schools, but it'll take time. All that being said, I wasnt pleased when Saban was paid such a huge leap over everyone else, and now that it paid off for Alabama, Im not pleased with these 7 and 10 mil numbers. Most schools just can't compete, its getting outta hand.
Fisher has a lot of pressure in his life with his son's illness, plus trying to be a coach and recruit. I see him at FSU for awhile because he is in the top 10 for pay now, doesnt even have a NC on his resume, and FSU is a lower pressure job. He can go 9-3 every year and most people wont even care. Im sure Sexton used texas as leverage for Jimbo's new contract as well. At the end of the day it comes down to understanding what the college can afford, are you happy there, and are you willing to stay there for that. Or, do you want to go somewhere else for more money and give it a shot.
Fisher has a lot of pressure in his life with his son's illness, plus trying to be a coach and recruit. I see him at FSU for awhile because he is in the top 10 for pay now, doesnt even have a NC on his resume, and FSU is a lower pressure job. He can go 9-3 every year and most people wont even care. Im sure Sexton used texas as leverage for Jimbo's new contract as well. At the end of the day it comes down to understanding what the college can afford, are you happy there, and are you willing to stay there for that. Or, do you want to go somewhere else for more money and give it a shot.
What if Saban goes to Texas, then Texas and OU join the SEC West in a couple of years during another conference realignment? That would create quite a stir from LSU, UA, and A&M fans for sure.
I see nothing but bad results for my Tigers if any of this comes to fruition. Saban stays where he is...I hope.
I see nothing but bad results for my Tigers if any of this comes to fruition. Saban stays where he is...I hope.
I just dunno why the Horns don't hire Sumlin. Im sure he is looking to go. No defense, golden boy is getting ready to leave, A&M is getting ready to be rebuilding.
Not that its worth the paper its printed on, but the Aggies just extended Sumlin's contract late last month...
I know, but he is young and been a good coach. He is also already recruiting in the state. It's my understanding coaches may have a buyout, but they of course work it where they can leave when they want too.
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