re: What made Kirby hate us so much?

I think he harbors ill will towards Saban. I think ole Kirby spent one or two too many years in Saban's shadow and it made him bitter and resentful. He hates being seen as nothing more than part of Saban's coaching tree and would do just about anything to try to prove he's overtaken Saban as the best coach in college football. I've never seen someone burn bridges behind them as fast as Kirby did. I think once he had what he wanted, head coach at his alma mater, he felt like he didn't need Saban anymore. I find it interesting that Kiffin speaks with more respect and gratitude about Saban than Kirby ever has. I think Kirby is a truly selfish individual and believes he got where he is on his own and resents that anybody gives Saban credit for what he sees as his accomplishments.

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I think you're conflating a general lack of integrity or professionalism with animosity. Kirby is a dishonest piece of shite that would throw his own mother into oncoming traffic to win a championship, but I don't think he harbors any particular ill will towards Alabama.

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I don't think he harbors any ill will towards Bama specifically. I do think he is enormously frustrated that he can't get past Bama and Saban. Kirby should have a tile by now and has been constantly thwarted by his mentor. It has to be gut wrenching. He is probably resentful he can't beat Saban but he can't beat Ed Orgeron either. Kirby isn't the next Nick Saban