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I still have Bear Bryant as the GOAT.....
Posted on 12/8/21 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 12/8/21 at 12:18 pm
if you're judging by his lifespan. He can't help that his body quit on him. Cigarettes ads from the 1930s to the 1950s all said they were recommended by doctors.
The man had 6 NCs by the age of 66. He didn't have the option of backdooring his way into a playoff like in 2017 or losing to the SEC Champion in 2011 and getting a rematch.
Bear also had 323 wins by age 69 compared to Saban at 268. Saban had the advantage of more games a year too.
Bear didn't have all these recruiting sites telling him where to go find the best players. This man just drove around the south for the most part and developed guys.
Bear also won Kentucky's only SEC Championship in football. For those that don't know Kentucky is considered a co-champion with Georgia after Mississippi State had to forfeit a game against Kentucky years later.
The man had 6 NCs by the age of 66. He didn't have the option of backdooring his way into a playoff like in 2017 or losing to the SEC Champion in 2011 and getting a rematch.
Bear also had 323 wins by age 69 compared to Saban at 268. Saban had the advantage of more games a year too.
Bear didn't have all these recruiting sites telling him where to go find the best players. This man just drove around the south for the most part and developed guys.
Bear also won Kentucky's only SEC Championship in football. For those that don't know Kentucky is considered a co-champion with Georgia after Mississippi State had to forfeit a game against Kentucky years later.
This post was edited on 12/8/21 at 12:19 pm
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Posted on 12/8/21 at 12:23 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
I don't think you can really compare eras but Bear was the greatest of his generation for certain. My Dad always talked about his presence when he was at A&M and how the moment he walked in a room he immediately got everyone's attention and you had no doubt who was in charge. Still the world he lived in was so different than Saban I don't know how you really do apples to apples.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 12:29 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Don't really care, but I have a hard time believing you are an Alabama fan.
You sound more like a bitter LSU fan.
You sound more like a bitter LSU fan.
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He didn't have the option of backdooring his way into a playoff like in 2017 or losing to the SEC Champion in 2011 and getting a rematch.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 12:31 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
C'mon dude. It is clearly Saban, why even fight it at this point.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 12:34 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Saban would coach circles around Bryant.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 12:35 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
"People think I'm the greatest damn coach in the world," said Bear Bryant, "but Neyland taught me everything I know."
Posted on 12/8/21 at 12:36 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Saban is miles better. In Bryant's age you could cheat openly and no one cared.
In addition, the SEC is way tougher these days which makes Sabans run more impressive.
In addition, the SEC is way tougher these days which makes Sabans run more impressive.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 12:41 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
If it wasn't for Bear, Georgia Tech would still be in the SEC.
He also didn't have to deal with an 85 scholarship total limit or 25 scholarships per class.
Bear had coached 90 more games than Saban by age 69 and won 55 more games.
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The man had 6 NCs by the age of 66. He didn't have the option of backdooring his way into a playoff like in 2017 or losing to the SEC Champion in 2011 and getting a rematch.
He also didn't have to deal with an 85 scholarship total limit or 25 scholarships per class.
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Bear also had 323 wins by age 69 compared to Saban at 268. Saban had the advantage of more games a year too.
Bear had coached 90 more games than Saban by age 69 and won 55 more games.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 12:49 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
The Bear was a good man, great coach and deserves every accolade he gets except that Saban outdid him. Nothing to be ashamed of.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 12:49 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
He lived in a time that he could sign a lot more than 85 and did.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 12:56 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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He didn't have the option of backdooring his way into a playoff like in 2017 or losing to the SEC Champion in 2011 and getting a rematch.
Bryant won multiple national championships without winning his bowl game at all. Ask Arkansas fans how that works.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 1:04 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
It’s Saban by a large margin. There’s more parity in modern football than there was in Bear’s era.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 1:08 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
doesn't really matter. The best two coaches in history coached at Bama.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 1:11 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Back in his day, you could lose your last game and still win a Natty 
Posted on 12/8/21 at 1:19 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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He didn't have the option of backdooring his way into a playoff like in 2017 or losing to the SEC Champion in 2011 and getting a rematch
Another LSU melt, crying, bitching, wailing about 21-0…50 TD line wall, waaahhhhh, SEC, polls, refs, hate LSU, join b12, mutter mutter, Saban traitor, REC, NCAA hates LSU, it ain’t fair..waaaahhhhh.
Good god man… it’s been ten years since that beat down. It’s been 15+ years since Saban left Baton Rouge. It’s time you saw someone about PTSD. Get some help.
Oh…both coaches did something few others could do…totally revamped their offenses when what they were doing no longer worked. I recommend you revamp your angst.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 2:29 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Bear was a true alcoholic. That’s how I’ll always remember him
Posted on 12/8/21 at 2:40 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Bear still is the Goat...He never had a 5 star player. He didn't need them he coached kids into men. Name any coach today who could take a group of average players and win a NC. Now name one that could do it 6 times. Bear out coached his competition.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 2:43 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Those pictures of Coach Bryant and Coach Dye hunting together are awesome.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 2:47 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
I worked with a guy who played for Coach Bryant in the ‘70’s. Never played much. His dad was a big..BIG time judge. Joe’s scholarship said “tennis” on it.
Posted on 12/8/21 at 2:54 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Great coach for sure, but a solid #2 behind Saban. Just amazing the two best coaches in the history of the game have been a Bama
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