re: Is Bama better prepared for a Post-Saban era than it was for Post Bear?

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Couldn't agree more in terms of being realistic. It all depends on the mental disposition of the next guy to withstand AMPLE pressure. Well, that AND being a hell of a replacement coach.

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Yeah you're right, and you just might find the right guy. We ALMOST have the right guy to go head-to-head with Saban and his Bama machine. Honestly, I don't know who would do any better than Miles has. Even though we get frustrated with him, who else would have LSU right there within a few plays of back-to-back national titles (except for the beatdown on 1/9 of course)?

You need someone who is his own man, who won't listen to the criticism and second guessing, who has a plan, who can recruit like crazy, and who can hire top notch assistants and stay positive all the time. You don't need a hot shot innovator or even a disciple of Saban. That is why I worry about Kirby Smart being the successor. No matter how well he is groomed in Saban's ways, he isn't Saban. He might be successful, (ala Muschamp and Fisher), but I wonder if it would work at Alabama?

Time will tell. But, you guys have it rolling now, that's for sure.