re: How far does Bama fall when Saban leaves?

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I just don't think his style and personality will fit here. He very much has the "we are the underdog, chip on the shoulder" thing down pat. And it works wonders at Clemson. I don't even really say that as a "negative". It just doesn't work at Alabama, at all, ever.

Maybe I am underestimating his flexibility, but I think that he would really have to show that he can run, discuss and manage a program that is a perennial power, where you can NEVER proclaim yourself the underdog (even when you are bad) because people will laugh at you and your fans will despise it.

I think Dabo would come here and probably be pretty good, but I'm not positive his schtick would work.

If he could change that, everything else is top notch. Recruiting, coaching, management, etc.

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This is a very insightful post. It's true that Dabo's present demeanor wouldn't work at Alabama. Emotion isn't the cornerstone of the Alabama football program. It'll take a tenacious, detail oriented, methodical individual to handle the Alabama job.
Seriously speaking, Dabo would be a good fit for Auburn, but I doubt he'd come.