re: If you're a 10+ year Bama fan...

I go back to when we hired Perkins so I can speak on this:

Serious candidates by the fans-
Saban- Saban was talked about as early as his first year with the Dolphins. We were hoping the resignation from the Dolphins would coincide with us getting rid of Shula. He was numero uno as early as 2 years before he was actually hired.

Paul Johnson-Had a segment of folks that wanted to see the option back in Ttwon.

Jim Grobe-Yes, its true

Rich Rod- Never had the support of many fans. When he decided not to take it was more a relief. Saban was back in play.

Outlying possibles

Rick Nueheisel
Beamer
Bud Foster