re: Avery Johnson's Coaching Staff

Marshall has been to the NCAA 11 times, compared to Grant who had only been twice before arriving at 'Bama and the farthest he ever gotten was the 2nd round. Marshall has been to the final four once, elite eight once, and the sweet 16 3 times.

Look, I agree about Johnson. I believe in him too and I think he is the coach to get us where we want. Great man, has been very Saban-esque in terms of working your arse off, and is doing a great job at marketing the program and getting good vibes from all around. But I'm not going to sit here and lie and say I would rather have Johnson than Marshall (at the moment). Marshall has proven that he's a great college coach. He put Wichita State on the map and has them competing year in and year out in March Madness. But like I said, I do think Johnson is a quality HC and I believe he will get Alabama to be respected and a SEC and National contender.