2023 Portal Thread
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KJ
Bump. Set. Shuma!
Doubt Norvell moves now after the massive extension, not sure what the new buyout is and I know LSU could afford it if needed but that would be quite the turn
75% sure that first even happens.
Why am I not more confident? Because Jimbo Harbaugh is an odd duck and can be unpredictable.
9 seasons at UM - the most he has been at one stop by a longshot.
Wins the Chip.
Now one would think he wants to get back to the SB where he lost to his brother on the last play of the game.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Plus I imagine Michigan will be able to match whatever any NFL team will pay him. It all just depends on whether he wants to put up with all the other crap in college football
Two Utes
Manual Toothbrushes FTW
It's the wild west out there now. They have to get some things tightened up. There are already fans of many smaller schools losing interest, it's just a matter of time before every school will simply be a feeder school for about 10 schools.
The Michigan money will be more.
All about certain provisions.
At end of the day, he promised 7 years. We're past that. The correct situation presents itself in the NIFFEL, he would and should go.
Brewers888
Presumptive 2028 Vice Presidential Nominee
I'd be shocked if a true southern gentleman like Kelly would be willing to relocate back up north.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
As of right now, he’s still at Alabama. There was a team meeting last night where KDB was able to talk more about the vision, plus I’m sure he was able to tell them that Kane Wommack was going to be DC. There are rumors that Karl Scott could come back, which would be huge, but I’m not sure he will without being DC. Tomorrow is last day to drop classes at Bama, not sure if that matters these days especially for a player of Downs’ caliber.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
You think they’d elevate Moore if Harbaugh leaves? Or go after a current HC?
Grovehard
Pretty much a regular
He was the highest paid RB in college football last year. He asked for more and Ole Miss met his number. His mom then reneged on that deal and another deal, and Kiffin was done. He was a locker room cancer, and it was highly unlikely that Ole Miss was going to get ROI on a RB at $1 million or more. I'm almost certain that the move cost him at least $300k. Maybe more. It will be interesting to see how his camp handles not being the guy at Ohio State.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
That’s basically what I had heard
they can certainly match and then some, but this is not as much about money imo as it is legacy for JH. my opinion. who knows.
you are not asking me but I believe they would promote Moore.
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
Lotta rumors have Karl Scott coming to LSU
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Have heard both, wonder if it depends on title?
Back to the B.K. discussion.
From a few today...
Not only is that a 0.00% chance but one guy mentioned he'd be willing to go into negative numbers on the chances.
As you diehards know @gps_3 @twinkie13
Whether it's...
1.) Recruiting
2.) Portal
3.) Transfers
4.) Coaching changes
95% percent of the time the local inside perspective is totally different from a national perspective.
Whether it's...
1.) Recruiting
2.) Portal
3.) Transfers
4.) Coaching changes
95% percent of the time the local inside perspective is totally different from a national perspective.
Yeah, the feeling up here is that want BK out.
Another poor defense he gone, right?
He's not a fit culturally down there from my perspective.
I will say, somehow he's convinced a few recruits to go there to play school(I'm not diminishing the schooling there -- simply put the 4/5 stars go there for athletics) .
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Corey Raymond is pretty nice consolation lol. Sounds like Scott was a DC or not coming back to college. I like what I’ve heard so far about our DB coach hire. 2 head coaches on our defensive staff seems like a good thing
This is the problem these days.
All it takes is just one "nobody" to try and act like a "somebody" and throw clickbait out there on Twitter I mean X, or Reddit, or FB, or more likely any random Fanboy message board for School ABC, and you have rumors running amuck.
There are more amateur reporters pretending they know something (when they really know nothing) today than ever before and it grows by multiples every day.
For every one of the rumors they get correct, they get 5+ wrong.
Trust me - I am keeping count.
KJ
Bump. Set. Shuma!
The Internet has ruined great rumors
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
A million percent all around.
That’s the biggest thing with Kelly. He really doesn’t fit here. The plan was for him to be the CEO. He’s shown he can recruit.
The CEO plan looks wayyyy better on paper coaching staff wise now. Since inception. You gotta keep these LA/Southern connects. It’s too important, don’t overthink the shit.
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
It is. Kinda wanted a little bit of a fresher start there. Corey is always debated these days amongst the LSU faithful…..
But put simply it’s a massive upgrade from what just left and goes more to my point of what posted above. Steeples was a HS coach not from LA…cmon BK. That’s not flying down here
We all knew that the moment he was hired and pulled off that fake accent at the LSU basketball game right?
Kalen will likely experience much of the same in Tuscaloosa.
Nick a rare "Northerner" who worked down south, but then again he was born and raised in WVA which is basically the South culture-wise.
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
Welcome to the party pal
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
It could be jealousy. Likely blind hatred.
I really think Bama will be looking for a new HC sooner than later. Just my .2
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Yeah I get it. Guess this is how Oklahoma fans felt when Lincoln left. I guess at least it's not our old coach taking everyone
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
You may be right, but I think DeBoer is doing a really good job given the circumstances. It was always going to suck replacing Saban, but the rules in place now make it even harder. At least when he spoke at the bball game last night, it was with his actual voice lol
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
All things being equal, it’s probably the best hire that was available. I have my thoughts on where he was in the pecking order…
Like you said. Tough sledding either way.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
He was the #1 realistic candidate. Kirby and Sark were 1 and 2
Brewers888
Presumptive 2028 Vice Presidential Nominee
DeBoer is better than Sarkisian.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
As a coach, I think you are right. But as a recruiter remains to be seen.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Though I think it's fair to point out that DeBoer won't have the same checkbook Sark currently enjoys
Agree.
Getting Penix from IN out of the portal was a gift to Kalen.
We will see what he can do as a recruiter.
My instincts tell me he will do well.
He is very likable.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Sounds like he was gone regardless. Homesick, or maybe didn't like the criticism he got from the fans
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Yes. Very important for him to start establishing ties in the area. Getting the South Alabama coach was big. He's a great Xs and Os guy (Saban called him to help gameplan against Ohio St in 2020 natty), plus he is well known in the Gulf Coast area where there's so much talent.
Feels like a lot of these young kids simply looking for a raise now after a nice start.
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