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(01-14-2014 11:30 PM)tibber Wrote:  Google tells me that Neal's experience as a DC is all of three seasons. Otherwise he's only been a position coach. And he's almost 60. Other than nostalgia I'm not sure what makes him such a desirable candidate.

55 isn't "almost 60" unless you are 12.

And he's 7 years younger than little Nicky Saban.

Not sue of his exact age, but one internet source said it is 57yrs 1 month (I was thinking he was 55 or 56). Regardless, he is a very young 57. Lots of energy, excitement and connects with players. He may only want to coach 5-7 more years. If we could get a coach to right the ship, stay committed for 5+ years, and leave us in a better position for the next coach, I think we would all be happy.

Maybe that guy is Neal. Maybe Gran. Maybe Clark. Maybe someone else. Regardless, I am getting excited about seeing who it will be.

Bobby Humphrey has coached arena ball.

He also has a 5 star son being recruited.

WHO GETS GOLDEN TICKET #3 AND #4??

It may not be publicly known until after a coach has been hired.

I suspect the same boosters pulling the strings last time are pulling the strings this time.

Last time they wanted McGee. I suspect they want a big name this time.

Hopefully they will think this through a little.

I would want Roberts interviewed for starters, certainly Clark as well. There may be another one or two including Houston Nutt and possibly someone coaching already within the state.

(01-15-2014 08:59 AM)the_blazerman Wrote:  It may not be publicly known until after a coach has been hired.

Especially if it's a current HC.

Yep. Coaches are careful to not burn any bridges.

Not sure why there is so much love for Roberts. i'll admit i don't know much about him but i would be worried about hiring a coach whose team we beat 52-3

Look at the record he has against "like" opponents.

(01-15-2014 09:02 AM)the_blazerman Wrote:  Yep. Coaches are careful to not burn any bridges.

Most coaches.

(01-15-2014 09:11 AM)82blazer Wrote:  Not sure why there is so much love for Roberts. i'll admit i don't know much about him but i would be worried about hiring a coach whose team we beat 52-3

I wouldn't. it's apples and oranges. You don't get the kind of football players even an FBS lightweight like UAB gets at SELA.

Well, he didn't burn the bridge between him & Petrino.

(01-15-2014 09:11 AM)82blazer Wrote:  Not sure why there is so much love for Roberts. i'll admit i don't know much about him but i would be worried about hiring a coach whose team we beat 52-3

They might have beaten us 52-3 this year.

(01-15-2014 09:26 AM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  

(01-15-2014 09:11 AM)82blazer Wrote:  Not sure why there is so much love for Roberts. i'll admit i don't know much about him but i would be worried about hiring a coach whose team we beat 52-3

They might have beaten us 52-3 this year.

No, they wouldn't have.

(01-15-2014 09:24 AM)Smaug Wrote:  

(01-15-2014 09:11 AM)82blazer Wrote:  Not sure why there is so much love for Roberts. i'll admit i don't know much about him but i would be worried about hiring a coach whose team we beat 52-3

I wouldn't. it's apples and oranges. You don't get the kind of football players even an FBS lightweight like UAB gets at SELA.

i know they had some good players (QB transferred from Ole Miss, seems like a WR was from a D1 school) but probably weaker across the oline and dline