DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 1 Share Posted January 10 I just heard it on the SXM college sports station. Apparently, a person named Nick Low broke the story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 2 Share Posted January 10 Hold breath a bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 3 Share Posted January 10 https://www.si.com/college/alabama/football/report-alabama-head-coach-nick-saban-to-retire Appears to be gaining steam even if it is a rumor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 4 Share Posted January 10 I won't trust it personally until it comes out of his mouth. But I can see him getting tired of the process because recruiting itself is hard... but now coaches have to constantly recruit their own rosters which is rough. I could see him feeling done with the whole state of college football. But... I could also see this being a whole lot of smoke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 5 Share Posted January 10 And he’s 72, doesn’t need to be some deep reason beyond age and he has 7 titles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 6 Share Posted January 10 Report: Nick Saban Retires as Alabama HC; Won 6 National Titles with Crimson Tide Report: Nick Saban Retires as Alabama HC; Won 6 National Titles with Crimson Tide BLEACHERREPORT.COM A college football titan is reportedly walking away from the sport. Legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban is retiring, per ESPN's Chris Low. The six-time… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 7 Share Posted January 10 (edited) Clow(esp)N? Great handle. Edited January 10 by woundedknees 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 8 Share Posted January 10 How quick does Dan quash the rumors? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 9 Share Posted January 10 (edited) This one of three jobs he might be tempted by, so I’d put this at high red alert, if we were still in the PAC I think he’d be gone Edited January 10 by JabbaNoBargain 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Approved No. 10 Share Posted January 10 I agree with the High Red Alert. I would suspect Alabama already has their guy, the rest of the world just doesn't know it yet. Go Ducks! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Funduck No. 11 Share Posted January 10 Saban has been highly vocal about NIL and Portal. Its high energy all the time. A total Young mans game. My fear is Lanning to 'Bama. Not many schools he would answer the phone for over Bama. Holding breath Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 12 Share Posted January 10 (edited) Kiff, Kirby, and Sark would neuter a conference opponent and be good hires. Dabo, Norvell might be looking to flee ACC be very glad we’re in the new B1G, but I think high chance we’re screwed. Edited January 10 by JabbaNoBargain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dav3d No. 13 Share Posted January 10 Harbaugh as a dark horse for the Alabama job? He's been cagey when reporters have asked about his future recently. My head tells me Lanning will stay at Oregon but still very nervous. If there's any job that could pull him away, this is it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck No. 14 Share Posted January 10 Anyone taking that job won't have stability, guaranteed. Dan has what he wants here in Eugene. The only unknown variable is if the wife isn't happy, then..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 15 Share Posted January 10 On 1/10/2024 at 2:49 PM, Dav3d said: Harbaugh as a dark horse for the Alabama job? He's been cagey when reporters have asked about his future recently. My head tells me Lanning will stay at Oregon but still very nervous. If there's any job that could pull him away, this is it. Harbaugh will be fleeing the college game most likely, high chance of show cause being slapped on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 16 Share Posted January 10 Lanning would not be doing anything exceptional winning a 'Natty at Alabama, and in fact if he doesn't--he's gone. But at Oregon...he can do it, and be legendary among us. I believe he will stay if offered. 1 2 6 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocketchange No. 17 Share Posted January 10 My money is Cristobal to Alabama… 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 18 Share Posted January 10 Sources: Coach Nick Saban, who won 6 titles at Alabama, retiring Video talking about Saban Sources -- Coach Nick Saban, who won 6 titles at Alabama, retiring - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM Nick Saban, considered among the greatest college football coaches of all time who won six national titles at Alabama, is retiring, sources told ESPN's Chris Low. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Author Moderator No. 19 Share Posted January 10 I look at the Bama job the same way I look at a NFL job. A coach will have 4 years tops to win big or he’s gone. It’s not like Saban pulled a Belichik and started losing. This team is already built for a national championship and they will be expecting one the first year. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 20 Share Posted January 10 I'm not worried about DL leaving. He's expressed multiple times publicly and emphatically that he's happy at Oregon and has no interest in leaving. He's also said he's tired of moving his family every couple years and just wants to settle down. He knows what he has at Oregon and the kind of name he's building for himself. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 21 Share Posted January 10 On 1/10/2024 at 3:02 PM, DrJacksPlaidPants said: I look at the Bama job the same way I look at a NFL job. A coach will have 4 years tops to win big or he’s gone. It’s not like Saban pulled a Belichik and started losing. This team is already built for a national championship and they will be expecting one the first year. Agree. There will be absolutely no patience for a transition period and expectations of nothing less than a national championship right away. It's a spot that's set up for failure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maebee No. 22 Share Posted January 10 DeBoer could likely recruit at Bama. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky No. 23 Share Posted January 10 Alabama recruits just fine. I would be surprised if they don’t hire within the SEC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Author Moderator No. 24 Share Posted January 10 Question for all. How long will Dan Lanning last at Bama if he loses to Kirby 3 times in a row? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Author Moderator No. 25 Share Posted January 10 On 1/10/2024 at 6:12 PM, Maebee said: DeBoer could likely recruit at Bama. Bama doesn’t have a great history with coaches from the state of Washington. Report: Price 'too drunk' to recall club events WWW.ESPN.COM Mike Price was fired by Alabama on Saturday for failing to live his 'personal and professional life in a manner consistent with university policies.' Price's behavior apparently included two trips... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noDucknewby No. 26 Share Posted January 10 I think this has legs. I'm sure Nicky wanted to go out with another natty, but regardless he's still the GOAT. The timing fits, he's getting older and NIL and the portal are completely changing the game. Not saying he can't rebrand himself, but he really doesn't have anything left to prove at this point. I guess we'll see soon enough if DL was blowing smoke regarding his longevity in Eugene. Hoping for the best, but he's obviously on the short list, probably the main target. That's what Vegas says anyway and they do their homework, although I'm a bit surprised that Kiffen and Sark aren't listed on the current odds sheet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikethehiker No. 27 Share Posted January 10 Time for Jimbo to land another contract! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckhart2 No. 28 Share Posted January 10 Mike Norvell would jump and Bama knows it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Author Moderator No. 29 Share Posted January 10 One more thing to consider. How many boosters does DL have to answer to? I think he’s got it pretty good here with just PK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 30 Share Posted January 10 Agree with all points of why he should or could stay, but this is a behemoth that he has some ties to, and he is on the short list. I wouldn’t follow Saban myself, but I’m also not DL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 31 Share Posted January 10 Reports: Oregon HC Dan Lanning a 'top target' for Alabama HC vacancy Brett McMurphy of Action Network reported Dan Lanning is a 'top target' for the Alabama head coach opening. Reports: Oregon HC Dan Lanning a 'top target' for Alabama HC vacancy 247SPORTS.COM Brett McMurphy of Action Network reported Dan Lanning is a 'top target' for the Alabama head coach opening. Remember Dan Lanning said this last time: "I'm not going anywhere. There's zero chance I would be coaching somewhere else. I've got unfinished business here. My No. 1 priority is being elite here at Oregon." There will be no shortage of coaching rumors for the Alabama position, but Lanning, a young up-and-coming coach with a direct background to Saban, will be at the forefront. I heard DeBoer and Dabo along with Sarkisian being on the short list. I am going to be a firm believer in Dan Lanning being true to his word. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck No. 32 Share Posted January 10 My bet, Deion, to at least get an interview. Another wild one would be Vrabel to tosu, an alumni! Nothing would make me happier than DeBoer to..... anywhere but seattle. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 33 Share Posted January 10 On 1/10/2024 at 3:43 PM, Haywarduck said: My bet, Deion, to at least get an interview. Another wild one would be Vrabel to tosu, an alumni! Nothing would make me happier than DeBoer to..... anywhere but seattle. I endorse this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar No. 34 Share Posted January 10 (edited) On 1/10/2024 at 3:00 PM, Pocketchange said: My money is Cristobal to Alabama… This hot take bettors list is hotter than the face of the sun. Most of those names have no chance. It takes 2 to make deal. Edited January 10 by Solar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigplay Ducks No. 35 Share Posted January 10 Quick look at the Bama message boards shows they want Kiffin, Lanning, or Sark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 36 Share Posted January 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain No. 38 Share Posted January 10 Alabama’s AD grew up in Eugene, maybe Greg will take mercy on us 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 39 Share Posted January 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktmguy2018 No. 40 Share Posted January 10 Wait, nobody is mentioning Lincoln Riley?? 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB89 No. 41 Share Posted January 11 Lanning is being mentioned as a possible replacement in the Tuscaloosa news. Alabama football coaching search: 4 candidates to replace Nick Saban WWW.TUSCALOOSANEWS.COM Who will replace Nick Saban? Here are some early Alabama candidates for next Crimson Tide football coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noDucknewby No. 42 Share Posted January 11 Well the good news is that if he doesn't take this job we can feel pretty secure about his loyalty going forward. Here I though it was going to be a boring off-season and we still haven't heard what Harbaugh is doing. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKED No. 43 Share Posted January 11 On 1/10/2024 at 2:21 PM, David Marsh said: I won't trust it personally until it comes out of his mouth. But I can see him getting tired of the process because recruiting itself is hard... but now coaches have to constantly recruit their own rosters which is rough. I could see him feeling done with the whole state of college football. But... I could also see this being a whole lot of smoke. James Hunter: No smoke without fire. He’s gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Author Moderator No. 44 Share Posted January 11 Something about DL tells me that he knows he would be absolutely screwing Oregon by not only leaving after year two, but also leaving in January after his entire team is signed/retained. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck No. 45 Share Posted January 11 On 1/10/2024 at 4:14 PM, DrJacksPlaidPants said: Bama doesn’t have a great history with coaches from the state of Washington. "Roll tide, roll!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Duck No. 46 Share Posted January 11 "Kids -- remember when I said that the 6th move and school system in 9 years would be your last... well..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Author Moderator No. 47 Share Posted January 11 Imagine if he goes to Alabama and loses to UGA in next year’s regular season game and then a couple of SEC championship games in the following years and then gets fired. Kirby would be the guy who made him and then destroyed him in the span of 5 seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 48 Share Posted January 11 Realistically given the expectations at Alabama they would need to pull Kirby or Harbaugh. I don't think either of them would take it right now, which leaves the next sensible candidate being Sark. He's middle aged, coached at Alabama at the past, and just had a CFP appearance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Author Moderator No. 49 Share Posted January 11 On 1/10/2024 at 8:46 PM, kirklandduck said: Realistically given the expectations at Alabama they would need to pull Kirby or Harbaugh. I don't think either of them would take it right now, which leaves the next sensible candidate being Sark. He's middle aged, coached at Alabama at the past, and just had a CFP appearance. It’s funny you mention Sark. When this story broke today on SXM’s College Sports channel, Chris Doering was saying that he would be very surprised if Sark and Lanning considered the Bama job since their current programs have everything they need to win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
