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Posted on 2/28/20 at 10:33 pm to TidalSurge1
Posted on 2/28/20 at 10:33 pm to TidalSurge1
They both came from IMG Academy
Posted on 2/29/20 at 9:43 am to biggsc
It appears David Ballou (strength) and Dr. Rhea (speed) could be Saban's top targets (package deal). They'd be great hires, IF we can pull them from IU.
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I think Ballou is one of the guys Saban is looking at, but I have not heard he has an offer. As we've said a few times, I think Saban will take his time, but when he has his guy he will move fast and IMO it will happen fast. I do know from several sources that he's doing his due diligence, which he always does, but this time even moreso. And I should add that after talking to a lot of college coaches he's as highly regarded as any. -- TWatts
This post was edited on 2/29/20 at 10:46 am
Posted on 2/29/20 at 10:03 am to SummerOfGeorge
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Thanks Stephen
Stephen Smith is a graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. His knowledge and coverage of the Alabama football program for 10 years has made him among the most respected journalist in the sport.
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Posted on 2/29/20 at 10:24 am to 3down10
Wow, you can tell that he wrote that He’s awful
Posted on 2/29/20 at 1:46 pm to Cobrasize
Posted on 2/29/20 at 2:09 pm to 3down10
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Stephen Smith is a graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. His knowledge and coverage of the Alabama football program for 10 years has made him among the most respected journalist in the sport.
Posted on 2/29/20 at 5:20 pm to TizzyT4theUofA
Alabama has offered David Ballou the job as the football program's new strength and conditioning coach.
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Posted on 2/29/20 at 5:25 pm to jatebe
According to HoosiersNow, the SportsIllustrated site covering Indiana athletics.
Posted on 2/29/20 at 5:28 pm to Cobrasize
So I assume Dr. Rhea would come with Ballou?
Posted on 2/29/20 at 5:29 pm to phil4bama
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Dr. Matt Rhea, Indiana’s Athletic Performance Coach, was expected to go to Alabama with Ballou, sources told the website
Posted on 2/29/20 at 5:30 pm to Cobrasize
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He said: “You are never ever ever going to prevent injuries in this sport, but there are things you can do to see certain red flags upfront and do something to fix it before anything happens,’’ said Ballou, who said dozens of guys are posting their best power numbers this late in the season.
Posted on 2/29/20 at 5:32 pm to jatebe
This will be stuck in my head for the rest of the weekend
Posted on 2/29/20 at 6:14 pm to jatebe
Good! Glad to see Dr. Rhea going with him.
They will have a state-of-the-art sports science facility to use
They will have a state-of-the-art sports science facility to use
This post was edited on 2/29/20 at 6:58 pm
Posted on 2/29/20 at 7:31 pm to biggsc
Alabama Closing in on New Strength and Conditioning Coach (SI Bama Central)
Breaking: Indiana’s David Ballou Offered Same Job at Alabama (SI HoosiersNow)
Breaking: Indiana’s David Ballou Offered Same Job at Alabama (SI HoosiersNow)
This post was edited on 2/29/20 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 2/29/20 at 7:42 pm to TidalSurge1
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Just spoke to a good source and barring something unexpected I expect David Ballou to be named Alabama's strength coach by the middle of next week but it could be earlier. Dr. Matt Rhea is expected to come with Ballou with Rhea being more of a speed guy I believe. They are a package deal I'm told.
Also hearing from reliable sources near Ballou that he has informed some people (I'm not sure if all have been told) at IU that he is expected to leave for UA, and have another source saying there should be announcement sooner rather than later. Again barring something unexpected but at this stage it sounds like most of the details are worked out.
EDIT: I would like to add that every person I spoke to this week around college programs said that this duo is the best in college football. Bar none and it isn't close. I've also spoken to a few college coaches that tell me both, but especially Ballou, are formidable on the recruiting trail.
Also as I said in a thread earlier today and a few times this week there were some guys mentioned as targets who apparently never were among the top choices for Saban. But he did do a lot of research for this role.
Still digging for more. -- TWatts
This post was edited on 2/29/20 at 7:49 pm
Posted on 2/29/20 at 7:54 pm to TidalSurge1
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EDIT: I would like to add that every person I spoke to this week around college programs said that this duo is the best in college football. Bar none and it isn't close. I've also spoken to a few college coaches that tell me both, but especially Ballou, are formidable on the recruiting trail.
Posted on 2/29/20 at 8:00 pm to TidalSurge1
Okay, count me as excited as hell for this hire!!!
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