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I'll preface this by saying I don't think he's going anywhere, but....

The LHN is one reason I think it's possible. It has been a failure and led to the downfall of a once great conference with a lot of old money floating around (T. Boone, etc.)

Saban has a bit of an ego with a touch of narcissism. He cozys to the camera when he is in control of what is being said. I believe ESPN has a vested interest in the future direction of UTexas.

Saban is going to make his 8mil a year wherever he's at. But, that income is finite. If he were somehow able to barter a deal for a fraction of the network, everybody wins. Saban wins, school wins, conference wins, and mostly, the Network wins.

Saban needed a couple of years in Miami financially. He didn't leave BR well off. I may be way off here, but it's the only reason I can see him starting over, because he has definitely chilled out in regards to staff and everyone around him.

Oh, and the old white men boosters would be kissing Saban's arse collectively.

Now that's a new perspective I haven't heard before. You think they give the head coach a portion of the Longhorn Network?

I remember folks talking about a certain NFL team would give Saban part of the franchise if he'd move his arse up north and coach the team. How'd that turn out?

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Posted by wahoocs

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Posted on 10/23/13 at 4:40 pm to RT1941

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Now that's a new perspective I haven't heard before

Well, occasionally I think outside the box, but I would think it will take more than just his salary.

And, BTW, he doesn't like dealing with transitions at the QB position, either. So, if it were going to occur, the timing might be right.

I don't want to see him leave. I like this matchup every year. And I definitely don't want to see him go to Texas. We would probably start to lose more significant players to him over there.

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Posted by PoppaD

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Posted on 10/23/13 at 4:50 pm to RT1941

I don't think Saban leaves Bama at all but some of the reasons given for not going to Texas are not accurate.

The old money boosters are not what they once were at Texas. As long as he played nice with about 10 guys and gave them access this is a non issue.

LHN has already said they would be fine with one hour of air time a week with a new coach. So the argument about hours of tv time a week is a non issue.

It is easier to win at Texas if you recruit the right players. Texas is a shite storm and still in the running for big 12 champs because they beat one team oklahoma.

The top recruits in the state want to come to Texas but Mack has missed on to many of them. If a proper talent evaluator recruited the state they could be right back in the hunt right away. There have been tons of guys recently who wanted to come play at Texas but Mack passed on them.

Hell even if they fired their strength and conditions guy Mad Dog tomm they would be a better team. They don't do what it takes in the weight room to be the best. Saban would fix that right away.

money, money, money. Texas has plenty to give him whatever he needs staff wise, facility wise, and salary.

No longer have to deal with a head up the butt, old futty duddy of an ad since Deloss is being forced out.

And Austin is a much better place to enjoy life and live then Bama.

This post was edited on 10/23/13 at 4:55 pm

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