Two years from now

You know there's a lot of speculation there and it's not all that great of an OP...

...but I actually could see this happening now that you mention it.

He's going to sing Rocky Top all night long after beating UT.

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Saban's D and 4 star talent made him look better than he is

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He took Blake Sims and Coker and won two SEC titles and a National Title. But hey, like you said, he had nothing to do with it.

Nussmeier would have heavily flopped with Blake Sims

Kiffin got offered an NFL job at 29. He was far, far to young. He never learned how to actually be a head coach. Saban guided him I believe. Anyone who thinks he isn't a brilliant offensive mind should go watch his USC offenses. Or just see Alabama go from run heavy pro style to what he created. He had a freshman Qb and made work of the entire Sec. He exploits match ups as well as any offensive mind in CFB. His use of Drake last year was so brilliant during the Florida game I was just in awe.

Kiffin isn't a Saban disciple. He is simply refined by Saban. He is more characteristic of Pete than Saban. Outgoing, young at heart, etc. He fits the Pete Carroll mold, he just needed a little discipline and to learn how to develop a program, not just recruit and run with it. As for the Florida thing. I think everyone kind of feels Mac isn't lasting here. Usc, Texas, Lsu, etc. All the big programs seem to have a coach for the near future. Florida is likely the next major program to need a new coach. He will have strong ties in Florida recruiting, HC experience, and Sec experience. Its a perfect hire for Florida if he proves himself. Just saying, it adds up. Mac is over his head, and Kiffin will be the prime candidate in two years. No job seems like it will be open unless a crazy move happens that is better than UF.

I never called Kiffin a Saban Disciple. Merely that CJM was one and Kiffin having recent ties to Saban might make the school wary of another Saban connection (seeing as how CJM has worked out).



Also you're assuming a lot. That Mac will begin failing big time, that Kiffin will make a strong statement with FAU, and that his past sins at USC and UTk will be overlooked by a Florida athletic department looking for a solid hire (if the 1st what if comes to fruition)

I think Jay-Z will be the next UF coach. He's got more swag.

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Kiffin isn't a Saban disciple. He is simply refined by Saban. He is more characteristic of Pete than Saban. Outgoing, young at heart, etc. He fits the Pete Carroll mold, he just needed a little discipline and to learn how to develop a program, not just recruit and run with it.

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Making some good points. The more I think about it, the better it sounds. CLK *would* be a pretty good fit there especially if he makes significant progress for FAU and shows that he's matured. This also fits into the time frame where Gator apathy for Coach Mac will probably reach a peak.

Doesn't seem very likely .