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re: If you were an NFL owner and had to pick an SEC coach right now
Posted on 9/3/14 at 9:29 am to Crimson Legend
Posted on 9/3/14 at 9:29 am to Crimson Legend
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I'm surprised you would say that about Saban, who had quite a bit of NFL coaching experience, just not at the head level. I don't think Saban's lack of success (if it is perceived that way) is due to a lack of preparation in his career.
Don't take it the wrong way, it's not a slight to Saban. I feel like Saban likely made a decision try his hand at college and after winning at LSU, wanted to give the NFL a try. I don't think he didn't prepare enough, I just see him differently than someone like Sumlin, who as I understand it has had the NFL as his goal the entire time.
Perhaps Saban did too, I don't have that kind of insight, but to me it seemed more like a next step or looming challenge than his life's goal.
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Posted on 9/3/14 at 9:32 am to Pettifogger
I didn't take it as a slight at all. (I am unusual for a Gump. 
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I just think Saban's career has more NFL roots than someone like Spurrier, who I believe is an excellent example of your point. 3-4 years as a defensive coordinator (even at a shithole like the Browns) is a huge difference from having no experience at all.
) I just think Saban's career has more NFL roots than someone like Spurrier, who I believe is an excellent example of your point. 3-4 years as a defensive coordinator (even at a shithole like the Browns) is a huge difference from having no experience at all.
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