Nick Saban leaves Miami Dolphins for Alabama
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 3, 2007 | 12:15 PM ET
The Associated Press
Nick Saban is 'Bama bound.
Ending five weeks of speculation and two days of deliberation, Saban accepted the Alabama coaching job and abandoned his bid to rebuild the Miami Dolphins after only two seasons.
Nick Saban has left the Miami Dolphins to become the head coach of Alabama.
(Rick Stewart/Getty Images) He informed Miami owner Wayne Huizenga of the decision Wednesday. Huizenga announced the departure at a news conference, without Saban. Huizenga said he met with the coach at Saban's house this morning.
"It is what it is," Huizenga said.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2007/01/03/nick-saban-dolphins.html
2007-01-06 06:33:04 · 13 answers · asked by WORD UP G 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
yes,he was putting together a team that i think would have made playoffs next year. it's not like it's the best college in the nation (notre dame)
2007-01-06 06:37:50 · answer #1 · answered by duhammer13 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He always left the possibility in his Miami contract that he could leave so of course it was no surprise. He had a losing record as Dolphin coach so come a year from now it will look like a good decision for both parties. His heart has always been in the college game. I support his decision 100%!
2007-01-06 14:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saban was not a good fit for the NFL, Ithink that the Fins and Saban are better off parting ways
2007-01-06 15:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe coaching spoiled millionaires in a party palace like South Beach is an impossibility in this day and age. Who would want that job? Miami needs a disciplinarian. Hire coach Ditka.
2007-01-06 14:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by boozer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Free agency has entered the coaching market. Just like athletes, coaches find no loyalty with their organizations!!
It is all about SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!
Gotta love Bill Cowher (retired Steelers coach), but I believe someone will offer him enough $$ to come out of retirement too.
2007-01-06 14:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About 10 years ago Northwestern had a decent coach named Gary Barnett. Every single year there were rumors he was going to this school, that school, this school etc. Every single time he denied it. After the 100th time he bolted for Colorado. Which he then lead them into the ground. Saban will be rewarded with a losing team trust me.
2007-01-06 14:39:21 · answer #6 · answered by berta44 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Saban was not happy with failing at this level. The man loves to win and succeed.
2007-01-06 14:38:44 · answer #7 · answered by Son of Krypton 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He looked out for himself and didn't get screwed over like most NFL coaches. I say, good for him.
2007-01-06 15:35:37 · answer #8 · answered by WestCoastin4Life 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not the biggest sell out, but probably the biggest buy out. Go Nicktator.
2007-01-06 19:22:42 · answer #9 · answered by classic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he did what was best for himself and his family
2007-01-06 14:50:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋