re: How much money would Jones has to offer Saban...

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A little earlier this year on hoping Saban leaves, huh? Squeaking by bad teams got you nervous?

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Exactly the same thing happened last year against MSU - I'm not nervous because we won @ Auburn.

I'm not hoping Saban leaves, I really don't care. Everybody has to deal with coaching changes every 5 to 8 years, statistically. Saban is going to retire, die or leave Bama in the future.

However, if you want to think he's not out there probing every possible vacancy, go ahead - doesn't mean he isn't doing it. If the right opportunity comes along, he will go. There are only a handful of opportunities that could sway him, and Texas and the Cowboys are 2 on the very, very short list. If Penn State hadn't imploded, that would have been another one (one that, ironically, money wouldn't have been as significant a factor).

Bama's problem is - ya'll can outbid most suitors - but, again, Texas and the Cowboys are on the short list of those you cannot. Anyway, good luck with Kirby Smart or whoever.