Nick Saban and the Tide
I got an IM today from a source that I trust saying that Saban was definitely coming to Alabama. The official announcement should be tomorrow so I could easily regret this early post but I am just telling you what I heard. It is a hell of an offer to the guy. I have mixed feelings. Again I don’t think you can hire the magic. I would have like to have seen Mike Riley or Chuck Martin. But I will be much relieved when it is all over and if we have Saban I will be OK with that. He should be a helluva recruiter and restore some the prestige of Alabama. RFT!
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January 3rd, 2007 at 5:15 pm
contents of the official UA email:
UA ATHLETICS
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007
NICK SABAN NAMED HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AT UA
Nick Saban, head coach of the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins for the past two seasons, has been named the 27th head football coach of the Crimson Tide. Saban has compiled a record of 106-59-1 (.642) in 13 seasons as a head coach, having also led programs at Louisiana State (LSU), Michigan State and Toledo.
Saban will be introduced at a 10 a.m. CST press conference on Thursday, Jan. 4, in the Naylor Stone Media Room in the Mal M. Moore Athletic Building on campus.
“I am pleased and proud to announce that Nick Saban is the new head football coach at The University of Alabama,” Moore said. “When I set out on this search, I noted that I was seeking a coach who has a proven record of championship success and achievement. Coach Saban brings that proven record of accomplishment and leadership to our program. The hiring of Coach Saban signifies a new era of Crimson Tide football and affirms our commitment to provide our student-athletes and fans with a leader who will continue our commitment to excellence across the board.”
Saban succeeds Mike Shula, who was dismissed on Nov. 27, 2006, after four seasons as head coach at the Capstone with a 26-23 (.531) record, including a 6-6 mark in 2006.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Coach Nick Saban and his family to The University of Alabama,” said President Robert E. Witt. “We are confident that Coach Saban’s proven record as a head coach and his commitment to the success of our student athletes, on and off the field, combined with the best facilities in America and the passion of tens of thousands of Crimson Tide fans across the nation will lead to many years of success at the championship level.
“I’d also like to commend our athletics director, Mal Moore, for the way he conducted this search, and for its ultimate outcome. From the beginning, Coach Moore has acted with appropriate patience, integrity and respect for the individuals and organizations involved. Our announcement today underscores the quality of the process he followed and his dedication to finding the right coach for this university.”
For the rest of the story, visit Roll.Tide.com.