I don't really give a fuck if Saban goes or not. I think Auburn has a coach and staff that can go toe to toe with Saban now, so it doesn't matter...
However, you are crazy as fuck if you think someone can just come in...even Smart...and do what Saban has done. Let me clue you in. The reason Saban came in and was successful is not because he is a great X's and O's football coach. The reason Saban is successful at Alabama is because he is able to control everyone around him, including the high money boosters that will do anything to win. He is able to control the media. He is able to put a system in place to get to every recruit in the state and now the nation. No one questions Saban. No one does anything that Saban doesn't want them to do. Including giving a loan to a player or talking to a middle man agent. Saban controls all of that shit and he is very good at it.
Not everyone can do that. If you think Smart is going to be able to come in and have the success because he is a good defensive coach...you have lost your fucking mind...
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X's and O's Not so much. Controlling every aspect of a program and the media. Bingo!!!
That's not a knock on the guy (Other than the fact that all indications are he treats people like shit)
Now to me, a perfect example of how he controls the media:
Reporter: Lord Saybinz, you have Northview High School this week, who you'll beat by 70 points in the first quarter. Will you rest your starters or put in some of your game plan for the New England Patriots next week?
Lord Saybinz: I'm sick of you not respecting our opponents, aiight? You people come in here with these asinine questions that do nothing but kick dirt in the faces of the team we play this week, aiight? Those 9th graders in that other locker room will work just as damn hard preparing for this game as we will, aiight? So shut your fucking pie hole, aiight? I'm leaving.
Room of Reporters: chuckles
Sports Writers Around The State: A BRILLIANT move by Lord Saybinz in motivating his own team. Genius!!! All part of the process. Berate a room full of reporters to keep his team focused on playing the Pee Wee League Champs Saturday. I'm in awe. Aren't you, Jim?