A historical perspective…

First of all.. I’m probably older than most of you. So because of my age and wisdom..lol.. this is what I see happening in Tuscaloosa.

I grew up in the Bryant era, so I been around a while.

Saban is following in Bryant’s footsteps almost identically.

1960’s Bama - pro set I, throw the ball…fast smaller D and extremely disciplined

2008- 2014 Tide- power football, heavy D up front and extremely disciplined

1970’s - Bama changed to wishbone, rarely passed, big on defense up front.. not as disciplined (lots of fumbles etc)

2015-current Tide throw it all over the yard, small faster D and not as disciplined.

We won championships in all 4 eras I mentioned, both Bryant and Saban adjusted with the game and won 2 different ways. It’s why they are the 2 greatest coaches of all time.

My point in all of this is to simply say this.. at 69 and 71 years of age.. there wasn’t and won’t be a 3rd adjustment.

Bryant knew he needed to change his philosophy, he even said so.. but he was too old and too sick to do it. So he stepped down and passed it to Perkins.

Saban sees everything we see and more. He knows more than us that a change or adjustment is necessary to continue being dominant.

But he’s 71 years old. I’m not sure he has it in him to change for a 3rd time. Just being realistic.

I’m not saying he needs to go home and die either. We may win the National Championship this year.. and I really wouldn’t be surprised. But if we do it’ll be because of the players more than the coaches.. especially #9. He covers so many flaws single-handedly.

But everyone out there hoping Saban is gonna fire Golding or Obrien and start over are probably going to be disappointed. I just don’t think Saban has the youth and energy to “do it again”.

I’ve seen this movie before and I’m ok with it. We’re Alabama… and regardless of what other fans say about the future of our program, trust me.. we’ll be just fine.

You guys in your 30’s may be my age before it happens again, but the day will come when we dominate college football again.

I was blessed to see it twice, and good lord willing I’ll see it a 3rd time.

But I don’t think Saban will change again and our dominance is waning under his leadership.

I’m ok with that.. don’t like it, but ok with it.