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Rivals recruit poll: Saban most intimidating coach, Chizik easiest to talk to
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:30 am
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:30 am
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Most of the topics they polled had no clear cut winners, except for a few that really stood out to me. Saban was by far considered the most intimidating coach and the vast majority of recruits considered a winning tradition to be the most overrated recruiting pitch.
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Of all the head coaches you've talked to, who was the most intimidating?
Nick Saban, Alabama: 30 votes
Lane Kiffin, USC: 5
Will Muschamp, Florida: 4
The buzz: There may not have been a more clear-cut choice in this entire survey.
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Of all the head coaches you've spoken with, who was the easiest to talk to?
Gene Chizik, Auburn: 8 votes
Mack Brown, Texas: 6
Lane Kiffin, USC: 5
Steve Sarkisian, Washington: 5
The buzz: The two coaches in college football's most heated rivalry apparently create entirely different impressions in their discussions with recruits.
Most of the topics they polled had no clear cut winners, except for a few that really stood out to me. Saban was by far considered the most intimidating coach and the vast majority of recruits considered a winning tradition to be the most overrated recruiting pitch.
This post was edited on 6/27/12 at 10:33 am
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Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:31 am to Monticello
Is this the part where Bama fans come in and say they don't care if their coach punches nuns in the faces and calls them whores, as long as he wins games?
Because I agree.
Because I agree.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:33 am to Swoopin
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Is this the part where Bama fans come in and say they don't care if their coach punches nuns in the faces and calls them whores, as long as he wins games?
You rang?
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:36 am to Monticello
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Of all the head coaches you've spoken with, who was the easiest to talk to?
Gene Chizik, Auburn: 8 votes
Imagine how bad he would dominate if he took his dentures along on visits.
:amidoingitright:
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:36 am to Swoopin
What's interesting psychologically is that America's best recruiter is also the most intimidating and least friendly coach out there. It just goes to show that people assume all kids want smiles and hugs when in reality a huge number of them are craving structure, discipline and clear expectations. Of course many prefer the likeable and warm type as evidenced by Chizik and Mack Brown's success.
This post was edited on 6/27/12 at 10:40 am
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:38 am to Monticello
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What's interesting psychologically is that America's best recruiter is also the most intimidating and least friendly coach out there. It just goes to show that people assume all kids want smiles and hugs when in reality a huge number of them are craving structure, discipline and clear expectations.
That's why I make my Big Brother/Big Sister, Make-a-Wish, and Shriner kids do pushups til they puke.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:40 am to Monticello
JLS laughs at this list.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:40 am to NBamaAlum
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That's why I make my Big Brother/Big Sister, Make-a-Wish, and Shriner kids do pushups til they puke.
Good.Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:41 am to Monticello
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Monticello
I think you're really on to something with this "people have different tastes" hypothesis. Tell me more.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:42 am to NBamaAlum
Not aiming this at the original post/revelation, but some of the responses are laughable.
The number one factor among these kids for choosing a school was academics
The number one factor among these kids for choosing a school was academics
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:42 am to 40 Minutes of Hell
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I think you're really on to something with this "people have different tastes" hypothesis. Tell me more.
Some folks like trashy tattooed biker bitches, and some like lily-white college grads....
and some like 'em both.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:43 am to Monticello
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vast majority of recruits considered a winning tradition to be the most overrated recruiting pitch.
That's really surprising
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:44 am to Monticello
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What's interesting psychologically is that America's best recruiter is also the most intimidating and least friendly coach out there. It just goes to show that people assume all kids want smiles and hugs when in reality a huge number of them are craving structure, discipline and clear expectations. Of course many prefer the likeable and warm type as evidenced by Chizik and Mack Brown's success.
Not sure you're looking at it the right way. It's not that Saban gets more recruits with his style of harassery (its unpossible), but his style attracts the 5-stars. The ones who pan out like his attitude.
I'd wager that in all honesty, most kids do want it easy, even if they don't realize hard is better for them.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:44 am to 40 Minutes of Hell
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I think you're really on to something with this "people have different tastes" hypothesis. Tell me more.
Since they didn't do a most irrelevant coach poll, you should just stay out of this thread.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:45 am to Swoopin
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The number one factor among these kids for choosing a school was academics
Yea that's what their mommy told them to say.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:46 am to Swoopin
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The number one factor among these kids for choosing a school was academics
They must not have given them an option for "gets players to the NFL."
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:46 am to Swoopin
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I'd wager that in all honesty, most kids do want it easy, even if they don't realize hard is better for them.
Like water. Path of least resistance. However, the studs that want more will be hard to beat.
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The ones who pan out like his attitude.
This.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:47 am to Monticello
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10. Of all the head coaches you've spoken with, who was the most persuasive?
Gene Chizik, Auburn: 4 votes
James Franklin, Vanderbilt: 4
Lane Kiffin, USC: 4
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3. Who means more when you're making your college decision - a school's head coach or your potential position coach?
Position coach: 79 percent
Head coach: 21 percent
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:48 am to NYCAuburn
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3. Who means more when you're making your college decision - a school's head coach or your potential position coach?
Position coach: 79 percent
Head coach: 21 percent
That bodes well for UA with DB's.
Posted on 6/27/12 at 10:48 am to Swoopin
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Not sure you're looking at it the right way. It's not that Saban gets more recruits with his style of harassery (its unpossible), but his style attracts the 5-stars. The ones who pan out like his attitude.
I'd wager that in all honesty, most kids do want it easy, even if they don't realize hard is better for them.
You may be right. I could see where his style would appeal to the already driven and confident athlete that is totally focused on the NFL and just wants a no nonsense coach to get them there. I think parents like Saban's style in the living room too because its so different from what they are used to seeing.
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