re: This is why we should have hired Kiffin

Agree 100%. Bottom line, Saban didn't want Kiffin because the way he left Bama (probably cost us a NC). As such, he was never considered. I LOVE Saban and what he did for Bama. But, he left Bama at the worst possible time with no transition plan that would assure that we didn't lose half our roster. He could've waited and retired just before the next portal window period in April. He didn't. While he restored us to greatness, the way he left assured our demise...at least for now.