Kirby Smart

[Ruger7mmmag]

Rumor here in Bama land is Saban has 5 years left in him and smart would be his heir apparent. If Saban does what he has over the next 5 years, he'll be loved as much as the Bear and that's all he needs to feel he's done everything he can do there.

[deters-]

Rumor here in Bama land is Saban has 5 years left in him and smart would be his heir apparent. If Saban does what he has over the next 5 years, he'll be loved as much as the Bear and that's all he needs to feel he's done everything he can do there.

I could be wrong but I think Saban is the only coach from the Belichick tree that is really successful. Funny if you compare their careers. Belichick dominates the NFL while Saban dominates college. Two of the best coaches in the history of the game if they keep it up.

[Sanford Bull]

I find sabans career more impressive because belichick doesn't have to replace tom Brady every 4 years

[Bull94]

I find sabans career more impressive because belichick doesn't have to replace tom Brady every 4 years

but belichick has to fill his roster with draft picks and free agents. he has a salary cap to contend with. he doesn't get his pick of players. saban loads his team with just about anyone he wants. not to mention he turns his roster over like an nfl team. alabama has a huge advantage over most of it's competitors compared to the patriots.

[jvwvu]

Rumor here in Bama land is Saban has 5 years left in him and smart would be his heir apparent. If Saban does what he has over the next 5 years, he'll be loved as much as the Bear and that's all he needs to feel he's done everything he can do there.

This is true - Nick is looking at 2 jobs within the next 5 years - AD of Bama or WVU, but with Huggins new contract he is also setting himself up for AD job.

[usfvictor]

Rumor here in Bama land is Saban has 5 years left in him and smart would be his heir apparent. If Saban does what he has over the next 5 years, he'll be loved as much as the Bear and that's all he needs to feel he's done everything he can do there.

This is true - Nick is looking at 2 jobs within the next 5 years - AD of Bama or WVU, but with Huggins new contract he is also setting himself up for AD job.

huh? how do you figure that lol

[jvwvu]

How do I figure that because I know his wife's family and thats the goal, I dont even think he will last 5 more years thoughts are 3.

[Triple B]

I find sabans career more impressive because belichick doesn't have to replace tom Brady every 4 years

but belichick has to fill his roster with draft picks and free agents. he has a salary cap to contend with. he doesn't get his pick of players. saban loads his team with just about anyone he wants. not to mention he turns his roster over like an nfl team. alabama has a huge advantage over most of it's competitors compared to the patriots.

This is probably the biggest advantage for Saban over Bellichik ... he has no salary cap to contend with.