re: Kirby Smart does not have to coach this year

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What was Sabans record the first year at Alabama and how many years did it take for him to right the ship?

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Legitimate question. Alabama was 7-6 in 2007, Saban's first year at Alabama.
However, they were 6-7 in 2006, the year before Saban got there....so it could be argued that he began to right the ship his first year. However, in 2008 he was 11-2. So, he had gotten thing going really well in his second year. And I can assure you....he took over a worse situation than Kirby Smart did.


And, at the end of the year, we might be saying the same about Kirby Smart. if the team shows improvement going forth, then I think most on here will be satisfied.

I do not expect a win this week, though. i will be elated and will be the first to say he did a GREAT job if we beat Tennessee. Likewise...if he finishes with a 9-3 regular season record I will be very satisfied.