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Assuming Saban does another several seasons, what happens to Kiffin?

Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:45 pm
Posted by mwade91383
Washington DC
Member since Mar 2010
5637 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:45 pm
So this would be year 3 of Kiffin at Bama and if it looks anything like years 1 or 2, it'll be another good year for Bama on offense, which is particularly impressive with 3 different QBs.

My point is, assuming Saban is around a while longer, you gotta think Kiffin has done enough (proven himself in the SEC) and wants another HC job, Right? Would he stay an OC for the long haul at Bama? Take an OC job in the NFL? Another SEC/Pac HC?

The only way I see him staying in the SEC much longer is if Saban retires and offers the gig to him. UGA, UF, OM, Aub, all have their guys, at least through the next 2 seasons you would think. And in that time frame I feel like Kiffin would make a move.

Butch might crash and burn at UT but there's no chance they hire Kiffin again.

CLM is on the brink of going one way or the other, is Joe Alleva dumb enough to hire Kiffin? I hope not.

aTm doesn't strike me as appealing to Kiffin, does he have any connections to Texas?

No other SEC job would be appealing enough IMO.




I hate the offseason.
Posted by Lordofwrath88
Tuscaloosa
Member since Oct 2012
6853 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:47 pm to
If he goes, I'd put money on it being back out west.


But who knows. His move to Alabama was pretty out of left field so honestly, nothing would surprise me with Lane Kiffin anymore.
Posted by BamaScoop
Panama City Beach, Florida
Member since May 2007
53781 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:50 pm to
from what I am hearing Lane is enjoying his time at Alabama and he is learning a lot of things that he needed to learn from Saban. I think he will be a head coach again but I also think he is content at Alabama. He wants to coach this new kid we have coming in at QB because he actually brought him here with him from California. If he stay past next year I have to assume he is being promised the keys to the gate when Saban steps down to become AD.
Posted by Balaky
Auburn,AL
Member since Aug 2014
78 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:50 pm to
He becomes the Auburn head coach.

Kiffins Krimson Korner becomes Kiffins Toomer's Corner
Posted by LelandSU
Member since Apr 2015
1784 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:54 pm to
He'd be stupid to leave as long as Saban is fully committed to Bama. He sucked as a head coach, makes a lot of money, and is with the most successful team in college football. If he bombed out as HC at another school, whatever gig he got would be a step down from Bama OC.
This post was edited on 1/27/16 at 12:55 pm
Posted by mwade91383
Washington DC
Member since Mar 2010
5637 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:55 pm to
quote:

from what I am hearing Lane is enjoying his time at Alabama and he is learning a lot of things that he needed to learn from Saban. I think he will be a head coach again but I also think he is content at Alabama.


I would find this easier to believe if the money wasn't so far off. What he's making as on OC is what 30% of what he'd make in another p5 HC position? For better or for worse, he is a "splashy" hire and he'd land somewhere paying 4mil a year, if not more.

quote:

If he stay past next year I have to assume he is being promised the keys to the gate when Saban steps down to become AD.


I could see that happening, but only if it happens after this year, MAYBE one more (2017) but that seems like a stretch.

Posted by bama1959
Huntsville, AL
Member since Nov 2008
4557 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:55 pm to
There was a rumor this morning of Kiffin buying a house on lake in Ttown but I find it hard to believe. I think Kiffin eventually takes a HC job in Pac12 and starts beating USC like Saban does to LSU.
Posted by Cheeky Fellow
Brookhaven-Oglethorpe MARTA Station
Member since Jan 2016
1458 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:56 pm to
I have to think post-year 3 is the year he moves on.
Posted by Corch Urban Myers
Columbus, OH
Member since Jul 2009
5993 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:58 pm to
quote:

Saban steps down to become AD


I'm not saying you are wrong, but couldn't he make a lot more money doing TV? I would also think a good portion of an AD's time would be having to kiss boosters' asses. I have heard it said from the Alabama fans and alumni that post on here that Saban detests doing this.
Posted by Pinche Cabron
TN
Member since Nov 2015
3639 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:58 pm to
I honestly thought he (Kiffin) would leave after this season. I can't see him staying beyond one more year. The west coast seems set right now. NFL maybe? I just find it hard to believe he would leave for a coordinator job.
Posted by bama my heart
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Member since Mar 2007
1293 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 1:00 pm to
Is USC still paying him the difference in what he was making and what he's making now, or has that ended.
Posted by Lsuespn
Member since Oct 2015
690 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 1:01 pm to
I think working under saban may have humbled kiffin quite a bit and taught him what it takes to be great. kiffin gets another chance at being a head coach, and will excel at his next stop.
Posted by KiffinsVisor
Tennessee
Member since Jun 2014
1129 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 1:05 pm to
Saban will never be the AD. He will retire and head to the lake!
Posted by laxdabs
Member since Dec 2013
83 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 1:09 pm to
The USC buyout runs through 2016. To me, that is the main reason he's staying this year and will probably explore other options next year.
Posted by LSU GrandDad
houston, texas
Member since Jun 2009
21564 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 1:13 pm to
quote:

Saban steps down to become AD


god, I hope he does this. nick saban would make a terrible AD. bama sports would take a downward spiral, including football. his ego would cause major problems; problems that me and the rest of the SEC would laugh our arse off about.
Posted by HempHead
Big Sky Country
Member since Mar 2011
55437 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 1:17 pm to
quote:

nick saban would make a terrible AD.


lol

Saban could be successful in any field. The man has a drive (fueled by the aforementioned ego and the spectre of his father) that is unparalleled.
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 1:17 pm to
quote:

Saban steps down to become AD.


Will never happen.
Posted by Cheeky Fellow
Brookhaven-Oglethorpe MARTA Station
Member since Jan 2016
1458 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 1:21 pm to
quote:

bama sports would take a downward spiral, including football. his ego would cause major problems; problems that me and the rest of the SEC would laugh our arse off about.



The weird thing is you actually believe this
Posted by TT9
Global warming
Member since Sep 2008
82952 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 1:25 pm to
quote:

from what I am hearing Lane is enjoying his time at Alabama and he is learning a lot of things that he needed to learn from Saban. I think he will be a head coach again but I also think he is content at Alabama
This
Posted by Riseupfromtherubble
You'll Never Walk Alone
Member since Jun 2011
38360 posts
Posted on 1/27/16 at 1:28 pm to
My guess is mid-level power 5 school as head coach for his next stop.

An NC State, Arizona State, Kansas State, Ole Miss type of program
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