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re: Nick Saban (2008-2014) vs Kirby Smart (2017-2023)
Posted on 11/23/23 at 10:48 am to HighTide_ATL
Posted on 11/23/23 at 10:48 am to HighTide_ATL
Smart went from coordinator to winning a SEC title and nearly winning a natty in 2 years as a HC. Nick Saban barely had a winning record in his first 2 years as a HC. Smart is not the GOAT but what he has done is damned impressive and if he coaches into his 70s (doubtful) he will probably be the GOAT.
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Posted on 11/23/23 at 10:58 am to AwgustaDawg
“But Saban had already been a head coach before!1!1!1!”
I laid out the significant differences between the two time periods. I never said what Smart has done isn’t impressive, I’m saying if we’re comparing the two coaches’ first 8 years at their current programs, one had to contend with significant hurdles the other did not
Smart’s only real hurdles were not having been a head coach, and having Saban in the other division. Both of which he mitigated by just copying ‘s approach as much as possible. I gave him credit for this strategy earlier in the thread
I laid out the significant differences between the two time periods. I never said what Smart has done isn’t impressive, I’m saying if we’re comparing the two coaches’ first 8 years at their current programs, one had to contend with significant hurdles the other did not
Smart’s only real hurdles were not having been a head coach, and having Saban in the other division. Both of which he mitigated by just copying ‘s approach as much as possible. I gave him credit for this strategy earlier in the thread
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