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How much blame falls on Deboer who had to know what was going on?

Posted on 2/10/24 at 12:17 pm
Posted by SwampyWaters
Member since Apr 2023
1848 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 12:17 pm
This is one reason I go back and forth on the transfer portal. Clearly, Deboer and Grubb had to have known there was still a good chance that Grubb might be heading to Seattle, but they still decided to mislead the players, fans and the university.

I know some Alabama fans will try to rationalize the situation and say Grubb was telling the truth and that he was Alabama's new OC when he stood before The Red Elephant Club and made that statement. Believe that if it makes you feel better, but the reality is, he and Deboer had to have known there was still some negotiating going on behind the scene, but still decided to proceed forward. These two coaches have been together for 10+ years and clearly have a very, very close relationship dating back to his days coaching NAIA. I find it extremely hard to believe that Deboer did not know what was going on with one of his best friends.

Despite what some Alabama fans may say, how does this situation damage the relationship Deboer has with the players, recruits, fans and university officials moving forward?

Say what you want, but in less than 30 days, Alabama has gone from one of the most storied and respected programs in the country - thanks to Saban - to a program in complete disarray and searching for a new identity moving forward!

It's clear that this is not the start Deboer wanted, but his continued missteps won't be tolerated very long. Looking back, maybe it was a great idea to allow Saban to have an office nearby!
Posted by GooseSix
Member since Jun 2012
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Posted on 2/10/24 at 12:18 pm to
Posted by Violent Hip Swivel
Member since Aug 2023
4123 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 12:19 pm to
Deboer = Whole Foods Harsins

Harsins = Clover Valley brand Deboer
This post was edited on 2/10/24 at 12:20 pm
Posted by STATEofMIND
Member since Oct 2012
4787 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 12:31 pm to
Continue the trend of past MSU AD’s fricking up historical SEC programs


Posted by SwampyWaters
Member since Apr 2023
1848 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 12:37 pm to
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Deboer = Whole Foods Harsins

Harsins = Clover Valley brand Deboer


I can't say I disagree!
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
93559 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 1:16 pm to
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Continue the trend of past MSU AD’s fricking up historical SEC programs


Posted by chillmonster
Atlanta, GA
Member since Dec 2018
5519 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 1:21 pm to
Complete disarray is way too much. They went from a top 3 program to top Top 10 at worst after losing the greatest coach ever.

Lets see with KD can do before we pronounce them dead.
Posted by AlterDWI
Pattern Noticing, Alabama
Member since Nov 2012
3705 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 1:26 pm to
Who gives a shite? This is another Bama nothingburger that tRant turns into a nuclear holocaust.
This post was edited on 2/10/24 at 1:27 pm
Posted by TouchdownTony
Central Alabama
Member since Apr 2016
10204 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 1:28 pm to
Grubb was always leaving for an NFL spot after last season. You are just po'd that he didn't announce it earlier to hurt the class. Grubb is on track for an NFL head job. His timeline was to be a friend to his Head coach, not to satisfy fans of other schools. Deboer is not stupid. He knows how to to play the game. This guy is not the half retarded Mike DuBose and that bothers you.
Posted by Marktastic86
Pismo Beach, CA
Member since Dec 2020
14518 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 1:32 pm to
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Deboer is not stupid. He knows how to to play the game. This guy is not the half retarded Mike DuBose and that bothers you.

Corndogs are always the most hopeful bunch.

Posted by Tuscaloosa
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Member since Dec 2011
48179 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 1:33 pm to
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Despite what some Alabama fans may say, how does this situation damage the relationship Deboer has with the players, recruits, fans and university officials moving forward?


Not as much as you’re hoping and wishing for.
Posted by Stew2581
Covington
Member since Oct 2021
931 posts
Posted on 2/10/24 at 8:55 pm to
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Grubb is on track for an NFL head job. His timeline was to be a friend to his Head coach, not to satisfy fans of other schools.

Right……..When he was rumored to be the next UW head coach you gumps acted as if he was just riding Deboer’s coat tails then when he didn’t and came to Bama he was all of a sudden the great architect of the UW offense, and now again it’s oh no biggie it was Deboer’s offense all along. And no the dude is not the next NFL head coach, he was passed over for the HC job at UW. Now if he leads the Seattle O to some nice numbers maybe in a few years he might but don’t kid yourself y’all are screwed
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