Bama makes offer

I hope you're wrong, NB, because he has a good record. He is exactly what we need right now. I'm sure the offer was astronomical, but I agree, he's having success where he is at. So, yeah, 50/50 is about right.

Will stem cell research bring the Bear back? He would work for free drinks (which would be about 3 million per year too).

The only stem cell that Bama could give a coach is what they gave Shula-- the shaft

Why would anyone decent want to coach at bama...
it is more about winning at any cost that being an educational institution with a class football program ...sad days ahead.
Lord help him if/when Auburn makes it 6 in a row....If you were an outstanding HS athlete would you even consider a rocky program versus some great ones nearby

As I said stated on another post, that didn't get posted WHY would anyone want to coach at Alabama ? It's a no win thing, without a national championship you lose. Unlike Auburn who could care less about the national championship. Just beat Bama. Dye is a god to the war eagle nation because he beat Bama. Coach Tommy Toomercornersville is a great example. I am a grad of Auburn but only because of the Ag school. I bleed crimson & white. I am so glad my son was smart enough to recieve a free ride to Alabama. Roll Tide

I heard on the local radio, that Nick Saban, former LSU and current Miami Dolphins head coach has the green light to meet with Bama about the job.

From www.al.com

"Rodriguez agrees to become Alabama's next football coach
TUSCALOOSA — University of Alabama officials and West Virginia’s Rich Rodriguez have reached an agreement in principle for Rodriguez to become the Crimson Tide’s next head football coach, two sources close to the search told The Birmingham News tonight.

After Rodriguez’s representatives negotiated with Alabama Athletics Director Mal Moore for most of today, Rodriguez has told Alabama officials he is ready to take the job offer he received this morning.

Sources close to the search said Rodriguez will make over $2 million per year with incentives and will have one of the highest-paid coaching staffs in the Southeastern Conference.

After two weeks of searching for a replacement for coach Mike Shula, who was fired Nov. 26, the only aspect of the process left is for Rodriguez to tell his team he is leaving his home state and alma mater.

Alabama officials are confident Rodriguez will sign his deal Friday morning, sources said, because the two sides have agreed on all economic and non economic issues.

Rodriguez followed his scheduled plans for today, even attending a news conference to publicize the Gator Bowl, which features the Mountaineers (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (9-4) on Jan. 1 in Jacksonville. A source has told The News that Gator Bowl officials have been warned not to expect Rodriguez to coach in the game.

During today’s Gator Bowl news conference, he limited questions to the bowl game and to West Virginia, but would not guarantee he would coach the Mountaineers in the bowl game."

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Originally posted by themax:
The only stem cell that Bama could give a coach is what they gave Shula-- the shaft

Yep...Shula got the "Rod.." LOL!!! if the latest rumors hold true....

I think RR is a great coach, Alabama is fortunate to get this guy, however, IMHO, the AD and Alumni have unreal expectations, he needs at least 5-6 years to implement his program. As a Bama fan, I'm willing to wait, I just hope that they give this man a realistic chance.

First of all, I don't think we'll get RR. He's already told WV press that he was going to stay where he is. However, that kind of money can change some one's mind.

As for 5-6 years to rebuild, I disagree with that. MTSU fired their head coach last year after a 4-8 season, even though they beat a 4-0 SEC team. This year was Coach Stockstill's first and they went 7-4, conference co-champs, and are going to the Motor City bowl, first D1 bowl in school's history. A good coach and staff can turn a program around in 1-3 years.

Apparently, it was an offer that RR COULD refuse.....

Perhaps all those jokes about RR's wife's "big hair" P-O her so bad she told him "Honey, I will divorce YOU if you take that job there.."

he is smart to stay at WV. he as a pretty good shot every year to atleast make it to a BSC bowl.

I figured he would decline. Not only does he have a good team where he is, he's got a good contract. At least $1 million per year until 2012 then a $2 million bonus for completing the contract. If he broke it, he'd lose all of that money and would be spending the next season or two rebuilding the program. It has nothing to do with Alabama, WV just made sure no one would be able to get him.

'Bama makes offer!

Resurrect Bear & clone him!

(Continue to fear; six is near!)

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Originally posted by Brentenman:
Apparently, it was an offer that RR COULD refuse.....

Perhaps all those jokes about RR's wife's "big hair" P-O her so bad she told him "Honey, I will divorce YOU if you take that job there.."

I know a couple of guys who would take their WIFE up on that offer quicker than a job offer