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ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit Dabo Swinney Asked If He'll Ever Replace Nick Saban At
John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit asked Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney this week if he would one day go back to his alma matter and replace Nick Saban as Alabama's head coach, per AL.com...
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“First of all, anybody that would even say that or suggest that, I’m humbled by that and certainly appreciate that anybody would even think that way, that they would want me to be a candidate for a job like Alabama. But that’s just kind of the fandom. People just naturally make connections and things like that and they never really consider all factors. I’ve always said ‘you never say never,’ because you have no idea what the dynamics are going to be. Ten years from now, Alabama may call me and want me to come to Alabama, and the Clemson people may hate me at that point. I don’t know. I may have a terrible president or a terrible AD. There’s dynamics that can change. I’m always just focused on being great where I’m at and blooming where I’m planted.
You think this will ever happen?
Filed Under: NCAA Football
Originally published on TigerDroppings.com
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jcaz79 months
That sounds like a "YES when can I start?"
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utstnx79 months
He learned a good lesson from Saban. Never deny. Then you are a "lier" for the rest of your career. He gave an honest answer.He loves Bama. Its his dream job. But right now its not even on the table.
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BatonRougeBuckeye79 months
Translation "Hell Yes"
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Datbayoubengal79 months
LSU made the worst mistake by hiring O. In three years we'll be looking for another HC and in three years Bama will continue rolling with Dabo. Why didn't we grab Miles's successor in Gundy? Think of Brennan running an offense in 2018 like Mason Rudolph is running right now? Think of that offense with tons of Louisiana talent including running backs. Aranda's defense would have been good to go next year and we could have had an offense to match. Well, so is the life of one who loves any Louisiana sports team.
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Gumbo179 months
Honesty. Dabo is all class. Nick would have yelled at the reporter. GEAUX TIGERS!!!(LSU that is.)
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jlc0579 months
He gone
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LSUMONSTER79 months
He gone. Poor Clemson.
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Rakim79 months
He gone
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DVinBR79 months
Terrible President, Terrible AD, LSU
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Amazing Moves79 months
Enjoy it while it lasts.
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FLTech79 months
Fake News
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GoldenBoy79 months
Obvious that question comes up but it's impossible for him to answer at this point
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luciouslou79 months
He gone
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Broadside Bob79 months
Refreshing to hear an honest answer. Make no mistake, when Saban retires (likely within 1 - 4 years), Bama is coming after Dabo, Jimbo, or Kirby (if he's successful/had enough time to be successful at UGA), and their checkbook is going to be open.
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TigerFan5555578 months
Kirby doesnt take it, Georgia is his Alma Mater and he will have it rolling. Jimbo, possibly, it would make sense, but Florida State is a great job. Dabo makes the most sense because he is an alum.
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bamagreycoat79 months
Thank you Lawrence Leo for this. I'm serious man. I only watch live NCAA sports on espn and I avoid all news stations. I get all my info from TD now. And I'd be a happy bassid to see Dabo come back home.
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JackieTreehorn79 months
I thought it was an honest answer instead of some bullshite about never leaving like every other coach would give.
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RichJ79 months
Coach in Waiting...
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KennabraTiger79 months
He gone
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Kreg Jennings79 months
If I were a Clemson fan, player or administrator, I wouldn't like that answer one bit.
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Folsom79 months
Yep, I would say he's a coach in the waiting.
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Dam Guide79 months
That's pretty much saying, yes I want to go to Alabama. lol
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