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Saban wanted Freeze as co OC; SEC said no
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:23 am
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:23 am
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If Nick Saban had gotten what he wanted, Hugh Freeze would be in Tuscaloosa this week helping Alabama prepare for its annual A-Day spring game.
It's what the former Ole Miss coach wanted, too.
The Southeastern Conference, though, wasn't in favor of that happening.
Alabama was one of at least five SEC schools that had contact with Freeze about on-field jobs this offseason. Saban wanted to hire Freeze as a co-offensive coordinator and position coach, sources told AL.com.
However, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey encouraged Alabama not to hire a man as well known for the personal shortcomings that led to his Ole Miss resignation as he is for his success as a coach.
It's the primary reason why Saban, the highest-paid and most powerful coach in college football, couldn't add Freeze to his staff this offseason, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation who provided previously unreported details about Alabama's pursuit of the former Ole Miss head coach.
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Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:24 am to AHM21
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However, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey encouraged Alabama not to hire a man as well known for the personal shortcomings that led to his Ole Miss resignation as he is for his success as a coach.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:27 am to momentoftruth87
LSU tried to hire him for OC...never even made it to SEC ruling because brass wouldn’t clear it
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:28 am to AHM21
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However, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey encouraged Alabama not to hire a man as well known for the personal shortcomings that led to his Ole Miss resignation as he is for his success as a coach.
But, but, but..... muh Birmingham!!!!!
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:28 am to L S Usetheforce
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Multiple SEC schools looked into hiring Freeze as their offensive coordinator, including LSU and Missouri, but no deal was ever reached because of the league's opposition, according to sources. Freeze was publicly linked to the Missouri offensive coordinator position before Barry Odom hired former Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:31 am to AHM21
Damn SEC offices always giving Alabama everything they want.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:34 am to AHM21
I like that Saban gives 0 fricks and tried to do this 
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:39 am to AHM21
The word 'meltdown' gets tossed around a lot around here, but this place would have been just awesome if that had happened.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:40 am to AHM21
Pruitt also asked Fulmer if Freeze could be brought on as OC, Fulmer shut it down. Freeze is too toxic.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:50 am to AHM21
I thought the SEC office was run by Bammers who do anything Saban wants
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:51 am to Gary Busey
Bama's fault. They didn't give the League Offices enough time to re-program their officials.
Example: How would this poor ref know what to do if CHF is standing there in Crimson?
His head would explode
Example: How would this poor ref know what to do if CHF is standing there in Crimson?
His head would explode
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:54 am to Vols&Shaft83
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Pruitt also asked Fulmer if Freeze could be brought on as OC, Fulmer shut it down.
Ah yes Phil Fulmer: the SEC's shining beacon of integrity. Thank God we have men as such as Fulmer in leadership positions to guide our conference.
This post was edited on 4/16/18 at 8:55 am
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:58 am to 14&Counting
Is Freeze really a good offensive mind?
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:03 am to starsandstripes
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Is Freeze really a good offensive mind?
Even though he cheated to get great players he shouldn't have, he was able to beat Bama two years in a row. Not many other teams have been able to do that even though they can definitely get better players than Ole Miss can.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:05 am to AHM21
wouldn't be surprised to see Freeze in Tuscaloosa this time next year.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:10 am to Vecchio Cane
I've often wondered what people think they are seeing in that gif. What do you see?
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:11 am to AHM21
serious question, whats to stop Saban from hiring him anyway? I mean what power does Sankey have in this situation?
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:14 am to ColoBama
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he was able to beat Bama two years in a row.
Because
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he cheated to get great players he shouldn't have
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:16 am to Draconian Sanctions
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what power does Sankey have in this situation?
Sankey is promising not to call any holding penalties against Bama for this upcoming season
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:16 am to AHM21
Freeze is without a doubt one of the best offensive minds in the country.
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