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The Process and Why Nick Saban will never succeed in the NFL
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:13 pm
:inb4bamasessed: tl;dr
First, let me get this out of the way; Nick Saban is probably the greatest college football coach ever! To succeed in the way he has in an era with the amount of parity, and the number of superior athletes that exists today, is unparalleled.
His current coaching success is the result of the perfect storm. He is coaching at a University with deep pockets, he recruits a large number of players from outside Alabama (who are playing for him and the program, not for home state pride), and he has the perfect coaching philosophy.
His Process is perfect for college kids. But it is not an easy philosophy to instill. It takes a special kind of person, and Saban is that guy. Most people focus on GOALS. I'm gonna get a new car next year, I'm gonna work hard to get a raise/promotion, etc. Getting young men to avoid the goal mentality, and focus on the details of the work is very difficult. But Saban is the master.
Now think about the NFL. Men, with contracts that are very GOAL driven. Incentives based on results. Manipulating or controlling things in this environment is almost impossible. Saban has perfected HIS system, and without it he is an ordinary coach. He has realized, in his short stint in the NFL, that, in that environment, he would have very limited success.
Therefore, he will never coach in the NFL again!
First, let me get this out of the way; Nick Saban is probably the greatest college football coach ever! To succeed in the way he has in an era with the amount of parity, and the number of superior athletes that exists today, is unparalleled.
His current coaching success is the result of the perfect storm. He is coaching at a University with deep pockets, he recruits a large number of players from outside Alabama (who are playing for him and the program, not for home state pride), and he has the perfect coaching philosophy.
His Process is perfect for college kids. But it is not an easy philosophy to instill. It takes a special kind of person, and Saban is that guy. Most people focus on GOALS. I'm gonna get a new car next year, I'm gonna work hard to get a raise/promotion, etc. Getting young men to avoid the goal mentality, and focus on the details of the work is very difficult. But Saban is the master.
Now think about the NFL. Men, with contracts that are very GOAL driven. Incentives based on results. Manipulating or controlling things in this environment is almost impossible. Saban has perfected HIS system, and without it he is an ordinary coach. He has realized, in his short stint in the NFL, that, in that environment, he would have very limited success.
Therefore, he will never coach in the NFL again!
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Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:14 pm to lsucjn
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:14 pm to lsucjn
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Why Nick Saban will never succeed in the NFL
Because he will retire at Alabama
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:14 pm to lsucjn
New and refreshing information! Hurray!
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:17 pm to NBamaAlum
Nick Saban to NFL Board! 
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:18 pm to lsucjn
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Therefore, he will never coach in the NFL again!
I am glad to see that you are excited about it.
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:19 pm to lsucjn
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The Process and Why Nick Saban will never succeed in the NFL:inb4bamasessed: tl;dr First, let me get this out of the way; Nick Saban is probably the greatest college football coach ever! To succeed in the way he has in an era with the amount of parity, and the number of superior athletes that exists today, is unparalleled. His current coaching success is the result of the perfect storm. He is coaching at a University with deep pockets, he recruits a large number of players from outside Alabama (who are playing for him and the program, not for home state pride), and he has the perfect coaching philosophy. His Process is perfect for college kids. But it is not an easy philosophy to instill. It takes a special kind of person, and Saban is that guy. Most people focus on GOALS. I'm gonna get a new car next year, I'm gonna work hard to get a raise/promotion, etc. Getting young men to avoid the goal mentality, and focus on the details of the work is very difficult. But Saban is the master. Now think about the NFL. Men, with contracts that are very GOAL driven. Incentives based on results. Manipulating or controlling things in this environment is almost impossible. Saban has perfected HIS system, and without it he is an ordinary coach. He has realized, in his short stint in the NFL, that, in that environment, he would have very limited success. Therefore, he will never coach in the NFL again!
Now we know why CNS keeps saying he's happy right were he is 
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:19 pm to lsucjn
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Therefore, he will never coach in the NFL again!
This is what we've been saying for some time now, glad you can help us spread the good news.
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:20 pm to lsucjn
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*read upside down*
*read upside down*
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:20 pm to TreyAnastasio
I'm a surpiz-ed yuh culd reeeed that, bubba.
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:22 pm to lsucjn
I'm ok with him not wanting to go to NFL. I bet you aren't.
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:23 pm to lsucjn
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I'm a surpiz-ed yuh culd reeeed that, bubba.
fricking noobs
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:23 pm to 615tider
I read this and I was, like, dude, you need to, like, write a book or something, dude. I was like, "Awesome, dude."
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:24 pm to Schwaaz
Dude, I couldn't care less if he coaches at Bama for the next 100 years. I was just putting out a thought on why he wouldn't coach in the NFL.
I'm happy for you Bama guys. Football is probably the only good thing you have in your life.
I'm happy for you Bama guys. Football is probably the only good thing you have in your life.
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:29 pm to lsucjn
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Football is probably the only good thing you have in your life.
We can't all be master posters like you
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:48 pm to Sandkhan
Perhaps Nick Saban gave up on being the next Barry Switzer or Jimmy Johnson.
It's possible that he just wants to be Nick Saban, the best damn college football coach of his era.
He sounds like he is okay with that.
It's possible that he just wants to be Nick Saban, the best damn college football coach of his era.
He sounds like he is okay with that.
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:49 pm to lsucjn
Yeah...I didn't read. The thread subject sounds moot. 15.
This post was edited on 1/11/13 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 1/11/13 at 12:57 pm to lsucjn
Saban stays in college football for two reasons: 1- He knows he has complete control and can win consistently with his process and 2- He wants to instill something in the young men he coaches that will last far beyond anything they accomplish on the field so they will have a greater chance at success in life. This is much easier to do when you're holding someone's scholarship and keys to their future than trying to do this with some young thug who's just signed a mega-million dollar contract.
Posted on 1/11/13 at 1:05 pm to BamaGround
Where was the OP when we had all these idiotic Saban to NFL threads?
Posted on 1/11/13 at 1:09 pm to 14&Counting
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Where was the OP when we had all these idiotic Saban to NFL threads?
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lsucjn
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Odd are good that he/she missed it.
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