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As the Tide Rolls Out: All Those Who Have Left

Posted on 1/20/24 at 1:43 pm
Posted by Decisions
Member since Mar 2015
1471 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 1:43 pm
I believe that this historic moment we are living in needs to be preserved for all to appreciate later.

To this end I decided to compile a list of all those fleeing the S.S. Alabama as she goes under. Please feel free to post names I might have missed so that the list may be updated or personal anecdotes you may have on the situation.

Coaches Leaving (8)
Nick Saban (HC)
Kevin Steele (DC)
Tommy Rees (OC)
Travaris Robinson (CB)
Robert Bala (Safeties)
Eric Wolford (OL)
Holmon Wiggins (Co-OC & WR)
Coleman Hutzler (ST & OLB)

Players Leaving (30)
Caleb Downs
Isaiah Bond
Dezz Ricks
Antonio Kite
Shawn Murphy
Amari Niblack
Trey Amos
Kadyn Proctor
Jameer Grimsley
Julian Sayin
Eli Holstein
Tyler Buchner
Roydell Williams
Malik Benson
Ja’Corey Brooks
Thaiu Jones-Bell
Shazz Preston
Miles Kitselman
Kristian Story
Jake Pope
Earl Little II
Seth McLaughlin
Terrence Ferguson
Monkell Goodwine
Anquin Barnes
Isaiah Hastings
Ian Jackson
Kendrick Blackshire
Hayden Neighbors
Jax Porter

Players Declared for NFL Draft (11)
Justin Eboigbe
Dallas Turner
Chris Braswell
Kool-aid McKinstry
Terrion Arnold
Trezman Marshall
Jermaine Burton
JC Latham
Will Reichard
Jase McClellan
Jaylen Key
Posted by Darth_Vader
A galaxy far, far away
Member since Dec 2011
64407 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:05 pm to
Between transfers and NFL declarations, Bama has lost 41 players. Schools are allowed 85 scholarship players. This means, discounting walk-on players, Alabama has lost just shy of half its team since the end of their season. And that’s on top of losing virtually their entire coaching staff.
Posted by BengalShark
Member since Jul 2017
3203 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:08 pm to
Posted by lastfan
Houston
Member since Nov 2015
7732 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:08 pm to
Pffft, they’re in the capable hands of DeBoer. No drop off whatsoever.
Posted by 49 to nada
In aggy and gooner heads, rent free
Member since Sep 2023
1145 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:27 pm to
With the lone exception of Chokelahoma who simply handed the keys to a popular coach already on staff, mass exoduses happen with every coaching change.

The big difference here is the mass exodus usually consists of players that were either underperforming their high school rating, or not the quality of player needed to help the coach keep their job. This is an Alabama team full of 4-5* players who just won the SEC and went to the playoffs. If it weren't for that nobody would be surprised by this.

Other than the lone example I gave above, coaching staff turnovers are messy no matter where it happens, Bama is no exception. I do think little Nicky thought he could stop most of the bleeding by announcing he would still be around the program, (similar to Stoops) but the problem is he didn't have a young, up and coming coach already on staff to transfer the crown to. I am kinda surprised he didn't put off retirement until he got someone like that on staff, but whatever. It's done now.
Posted by Sput
Member since Mar 2020
7897 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:33 pm to
At first I figured DeBoer would last about as long as Dennis Franchonie. After seeing these numbers he may not make it as long as Mike Price.
Posted by UltimaParadox
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2008
40834 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:36 pm to
Feels premature, we could definitely lose more
Posted by Jabontik
Houston
Member since Dec 2016
2899 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:36 pm to
you forgot the shadow staff, all of whom were dismissed by DeBullshit
Posted by Jabontik
Houston
Member since Dec 2016
2899 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:38 pm to
But Coach DeBullshit says "I'm not at all alarmed"

Posted by ChexMix
Taste the Deliciousness
Member since Apr 2014
24856 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:38 pm to
quote:

Between transfers and NFL declarations, Bama has lost 41 players. Schools are allowed 85 scholarship players. This means, discounting walk-on players, Alabama has lost just shy of half its team since the end of their season. And that’s on top of losing virtually their entire coaching staff.


recipe for a national championship run - window licking gumps
Posted by 0x15E
Outer Space
Member since Sep 2020
12631 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:39 pm to
quote:

As the Tide Rolls Out: All Those Who Have Left


Posted by CharlotteSooner
Member since Mar 2016
10924 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:40 pm to
Venables wasn't "already on staff". He came from Clemson.

The only coaches that were retained were Bedenbaugh and Murray.

Yet we retained our recruiting class, added to it, and didn't have any mass exodus.
This post was edited on 1/20/24 at 2:42 pm
Posted by captainFid
Vestavia, AL
Member since Dec 2014
4693 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:44 pm to
Amazing!

77 days of melting, somewhat of a record.

And now 10 continuous days of Bama threads. Now on late night and weekends. Like CNN for trolls.

Beautiful work, keep it up.
Posted by dkreller
Laffy
Member since Jan 2009
30269 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:49 pm to
quote:

Beautiful work, keep it up.

It takes hard work and dedication. We appreciate your approval.
Posted by ChexMix
Taste the Deliciousness
Member since Apr 2014
24856 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 2:53 pm to
quote:

And now 10 continuous days of Bama threads. Now on late night and weekends. Like CNN for trolls.
SEC Rant rubbing salt in bama's wounds = Your melting, not me!!!!1!11!!!
Posted by Decisions
Member since Mar 2015
1471 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 3:09 pm to
quote:

Feels premature, we could definitely lose more


I think you will, as well. This thread was meant as more of a long-winded eulogy, not a Sunday obituary. I can assure you it will be updated.

Feel free to alert your next of kin.
Posted by captainFid
Vestavia, AL
Member since Dec 2014
4693 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 4:48 pm to
quote:

SEC Rant rubbing salt in bama's wounds = Your melting, not me!!!!1!11!!!


You can call it what you want to... but the following stats will help remind you of your place in this conference and how your daddy treats the LSU program. 56 - 27... more than twice as many wins than LSU.

Damn, I understand why you're mad.


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Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
52400 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 4:52 pm to
quote:

captainFid


This dumb Gump is trying to troll an Auburn fan with Alabama's record over LSU.


This post was edited on 1/20/24 at 4:53 pm
Posted by B_dub
Member since Apr 2022
635 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 4:58 pm to
Chokelahoma absolutely ownes your soft arse team for the last few decades too.
Posted by ChexMix
Taste the Deliciousness
Member since Apr 2014
24856 posts
Posted on 1/20/24 at 4:58 pm to
quote:

This dumb Gump is trying to troll an Auburn fan with Alabama's record over LSU.

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