Will this be a problem for Bama? If going to little FAU was a distraction how would going to Tenn fair? Especially with recruiting ramping up 1 week before the Sugar Bowl.
I don’t know about it being a distraction but it definitely won’t help an already injury-plagued defense. That’s three coordinators (2 O.C. and now 1 D.C.) in less than a year. I guess that’s the risk you take when you have successful assistant coaches at high-profile programs. I’m surprised Clemson has been able to hold on to Brent Venables for so long. Maybe he doesn’t want to be a H.C. Time will tell.
As far as recruiting, I think Bama’s name and history/reputation are more effective recruiting tools than who their D.C. is.
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I was referring to Tenn recruiting taking his attention away.
“Wailord”
1979 17’ Montauk
90 Johnson
Wilderness Ride 115
Got ya. Given the dumpster fire that UT is, there are probably a laundry list of things that will be a distraction. Lol!
Honestly, I think it will depend on his level of commitment to finish the job at Alabama. If that is important to him, he’ll do what needs to be done to get his defense ready AND do what he can for recruiting at UT. I’d venture to say he’ll make good use of the assistant coaches still in place at UT that are generally more “hands on” with recruits anyway. Make efficient use of the available resources.
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What are the odds that Saban doesn’t let him be a part of the playoff games? Didn’t he do something similar a few years ago?
As far as Venables, he’s said before he has no reason to go anywhere, and he said it again the other day.
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I wouldn’t put it past Saban. I can see pros and cons of Pruitt staying for the bowl and leaving before the bowl. I have no doubt Saban will do what he believes is best for the team. I also have no doubt that if Saban decides to send Pruitt on his way before the bowl game and the defense stinks up the joint, Saban will get publicly dragged over the coals and if Saban lets Pruitt coach the bowl game and the defense stinks up the joint will also get Saban dragged over the coals. Either way, Saban will do what he does and continue to not give a crap about public opinion or what the media prognosticators have to say.
Like I said, perhaps Venables has no desire to ever be a Head Coach. Now, he gets paid mad money ($1.7 million per) and yet his @ss isn’t the one on the line if Clemson ever stumbles. Hard to beat that gig.
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Originally posted by leadenwahboyWhat are the odds that Saban doesn’t let him be a part of the playoff games? Didn’t he do something similar a few years ago?
As far as Venables, he’s said before he has no reason to go anywhere, and he said it again the other day.
Wadmalaw native
16’ Bentz-Craft Flats Boat
Yes, Kiffen wasn’t allowed back after jumping ship.
“Another poon dream splintered on the rocks of reality.” --Peepod 07-25-2017
The timing of this sucks. If Clemson wins, just like last year, that will be the excuse.
Winners win, losers make excuses. What’s our excuse if we lose? Saban got an extra bye week?
I’m not making or acknowledging any excuses on either side. Win or lose, that’s it.
“Wailord”
1979 17’ Montauk
90 Johnson
Wilderness Ride 115
UT will still be a dumpster fire in 5yrs, they’ll just be a dumpster fire on probation.
Mark
Pioneer 222 Sportfish Yamaha F300
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
I think we’re going to be just fine. That press conference was the most un-Butch Jones thing I’ve heard in a while.
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Originally posted by GeronimoWinners win, losers make excuses. What’s our excuse if we lose? Saban got an extra bye week?
I’m not making or acknowledging any excuses on either side. Win or lose, that’s it.
“Wailord”
1979 17’ Montauk
90 JohnsonWilderness Ride 115
I wish more fans took that approach. I already have a headache from the thought of all of the eye roll worthy comments/excuses that we all know are going to be flying.
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