[Bamabeachlivin]

So far there is no sign of Nick at Miami wonder what's up? ESPN says no show so far and a uncofirmed report Bama Jet has left.

[Lefty Noob]

The word is that Saban is on his way, via private jet, to Tuscaloosa after NO SHOWING for his meeting with the Dolphins owner!

So to summarize: Saban allegedly notified his coaches of his decision via speaker phone, not in person. So let's see... he bailed on his current employer after just two seasons, negotiated for a new job when he should have been preparing for the final game of the year, failed to show for a scheduled meeting with his employer, told his co-workers via the phone that he was leaving and then seemingly snuck off like a thief in the night. Not to mention that he went on record that we was not going to accept the Bama job, then turned around and did just that.

If all of this is as it appears, I really have to question Saban's integrity. Are you guys SURE this is the kind of coach you want?

[jsc4tide]

Hey, why not? It worked for Auburn!

[Count on it]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

If all of this is as it appears, I really have to question Saban's integrity. Are you guys SURE this is the kind of coach you want?

Are you kidding?

[Leigh]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Saban allegedly notified his coaches of his decision via speaker phone, not in person. So let's see... he bailed on his current employer after just two seasons, negotiated for a new job when he should have been preparing for the final game of the year, failed to show for a scheduled meeting with his employer, told his co-workers via the phone that he was leaving and then seemingly snuck off like a thief in the night. Not to mention that he went on record that we was not going to accept the Bama job, then turned around and did just that.
If all of this is as it appears, I really have to question Saban's integrity. Are you guys SURE this is the kind of coach you want?

A fair question, but if you remember from 4 years ago, we HAD that kind of coach, he who shall not be named who coaches for Texas A&M. We're used to it. Anyway, his agent was negotiating not Saban personally. Sure, his mind must have been on it, though. I have to say, he should say goodbye to the team personally, and to the coaches. It's something I think that jerk at Texas A& M did wrong. But let's wait and see what happened. These are still unconfirmed reports, and speculation is that Saban actually spoke with Huzienga yesterday and waited a day for them both to save face. However, even if he snuck off, that is post acceptance of the contract, nothing Bama can control, and let's hope the decision to hire "St. Nick" pays off.
I did just hear this report on the radio. 660 a.m.

[Lefty Noob]

Yeah, I guess that's what I'm getting at. You guys had this done to you. Now you have a guys who's perfectly willing to do the same to someone else, and may well be more than willing to do it to you guys too in 2 or 3 years. Saban wins football games, but if all these reports are true, then his character stinks. I guess he's the anti-Shula, eh?

[jsc4tide]

Exactly! Saban is the "Anti-Shula." Don't get me wrong, I had nothing but respect for Shula as a person. As a head football coach...not so much. As far as his denials, leaving without talking to everyone in person, blah blah blah...look others who have been in his situation. WHO has done things any differently?

[Leigh]

AS I suspected, ESPN just updated their article to include the following :


" Saban told team owner Wayne Huizenga of his intentions in a face-to-face meeting "

ESPN.com - NCF - Saban rolls with the Tide, takes Alabama job

[simple simon]

Where is Nick Saban

probably at home packing his crap to get outta Dodge

[Lefty Noob]

Yep, I posted my "mea culpa" in another one of the 165 Nick Saban threads on the boards right now... lookes like I jumped the gun in my condemnation of him. Any word yet as to when the press conference in Tuscaloosa will be? Will he be coach only, or coach and AD both?

[jsc4tide]

I heard we're going to make him King... If he beats Auburn, we'll change the name of Tuscaloosa to "Sabanville"!

[EmpireWF]

Now how does this work? Does he fly to Alabama ASAP and buy a house or does he still chill in Miami until they find a new home there?

Little things like that make me think.

[simple simon]

Huizenga said Saban will be going to Alabama this afternoon

just saw Saban highlight on ESPN from dec 21 ................makes me vomit a little to see his 'how dare you ask me that' look on his face saying he isnt going to Alabama

[Lefty Noob]

In his defense, they weren't promising to make him the highest paid coach in college football back on Dec. 21. Amazing how money can change things, isn't it?

[simple simon]

everyday you think you have seen the most amazing Lefty

126 million to Zito

40 million to Saban

whats next ?