Saban's agent, Jimmy Sexton-- "Saban would leave Alabama for Texas"

**Vegas39** · 11-05-13, 07:51 PM

A ploy for a Bama pay raise

**SamDiamond** · 11-05-13, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by Vegas39

A ploy for a Bama pay raise

Vegas, at this point.. Saban doesn't need to make such a play.

He could roll into Alabama tomorrow morning and say "Pay me 10 million a year, or I'm leaving".

He would walk out with 15 million, and the wives of every Board Member hanging from his nutsack.

**Louisvillekid1** · 11-05-13, 08:05 PM

Wait an Agent making a public notice that his client has other options.

That's a first

**t-wizzle** · 11-05-13, 08:08 PM

Why would Saban leave the SEC and arguably the most successful college program of all-time to go to Texas?

Texas is the most overrated program in college football history.

**SamDiamond** · 11-05-13, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by Louisvillekid1

Wait an Agent making a public notice that his client has other options.

That's a first

Actually it wasn't public.

The AP dug through emails under the FOI Act and found that email.

Sexton won't comment.

And Saban was not available for comment.

**SamDiamond** · 11-05-13, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

Why would Saban leave the SEC and arguably the most successful college program of all-time to go to Texas?

Texas is the most overrated program in college football history.

The same was said about Alabama BEFORE Saban landed there.

**jjgold** · 11-05-13, 08:21 PM

Saban would only do it for a new challenge

**t-wizzle** · 11-05-13, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by SamDiamond

The same was said about Alabama BEFORE Saban landed there.

I hate Bama but they already had 12 championships before he got there.

What does Texas have? I know they won in 2005 but other than that when were they ever a powerhouse for an extended period of time?

**t-wizzle** · 11-05-13, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Saban would only do it for a new challenge

**broadway6** · 11-05-13, 08:29 PM

He wants to hang out on 6th street every weekend... cold beer and some of the hottest ladies on the planet... i'm in

**ridik01** · 11-05-13, 08:33 PM

The comments on this page show the lack of college football knowledge. Ya'll bet on college football without losing?

1) Texas earns 2 times more than Alabama does. It earns more money than any other program in the nation, more than most NFL teams.
2) Texas has its own ESPN network, giving a foot in the door to ESPN for any coach at Texas after retiring.
3) Texas has a stadium that seats 101k right now and is planning on expanding to 115k, which they will easily sell out.
4) Texas resides in the state with the best recruits and gets top recruiting classes even when they suck!
5) Texas has top of the line facilitates, some of the best in the country.
6) Texas can pay the most for any coach and afford any coaching staff for their HC.

What's in it for Saban.
1) More money.
2) The elusive three championships from three different programs.
3) Easy recruiting, he already recruits heavy out of Houston.
4) A foot in the door to ESPN as a cushion job after he retires.
5) He will never take that #1 spot reserved for Bear, he knows this and may move on.

Texas is a better program than Alabama in every way.
Texas also has a total of 15 Championships, they only claim four, unlike Alabama that claims non-championship years.

**greenhippo** · 11-05-13, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

I hate Bama but they already had 12 championships before he got there.

What does Texas have? I know they won in 2005 but other than that when were they ever a powerhouse for an extended period of time?

Pretty hard to argue they have 12.

**Sam Odom** · 11-05-13, 08:43 PM

Most college FB fans were taking shots at Nicky when he came to Ala... They got a BIG LOL when La Tech beat Ala

Now... they would give their left nut if he came to their school

**ridik01** · 11-05-13, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

I hate Bama but they already had 12 championships before he got there.

What does Texas have? I know they won in 2005 but other than that when were they ever a powerhouse for an extended period of time?

2000 -2009
They had one of the longest active 10+ win seasons....
And this was done by a coach(Mack brown) that isn't that great.
They also had Darrell K. Royal that taught Bear Bryant the wishbone, which allowed Bear to become dominant; however he could never beat DKR.
Texas is 7-1 all time vs Alabama.

**ridik01** · 11-05-13, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by greenhippo

Pretty hard to argue they have 12.

This is the truth! Like I said, Texas has 15, but only claims 4. They know most of those NC's are BS

**teaserpleaser** · 11-05-13, 09:40 PM

Saban at Texas would be scary its insane what how hes able to recruit at bama imagine him at Texas ...lets face it recruiting rankings are off in regards to Texas classes its clear with the kids at TT,Baylor, Houston, A M, TCU, SMU etc etc Texas isn't getting the best players in that State. Saban's staff is getting the best kids in the State of Texas and beyond it would be insane Texas would be a power again in two years i'm talking True national championship contender not this bullshit from the last couple of years based on Talent Saban demanding excellence don't get me started on grandpa mack

**teaserpleaser** · 11-05-13, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Saban would only do it for a new challenge

it wouldn't be much of a challenge EVERY kid in that state has Texas at the top of their list once saban steps foot on campus.

**Louisvillekid1** · 11-05-13, 09:53 PM

Originally posted by ridik01

The comments on this page show the lack of college football knowledge. Ya'll bet on college football without losing?

1) Texas earns 2 times more than Alabama does. It earns more money than any other program in the nation, more than most NFL teams.
2) Texas has its own ESPN network, giving a foot in the door to ESPN for any coach at Texas after retiring.
3) Texas has a stadium that seats 101k right now and is planning on expanding to 115k, which they will easily sell out.
4) Texas resides in the state with the best recruits and gets top recruiting classes even when they suck!
5) Texas has top of the line facilitates, some of the best in the country.
6) Texas can pay the most for any coach and afford any coaching staff for their HC.

What's in it for Saban.
1) More money.
2) The elusive three championships from three different programs.
3) Easy recruiting, he already recruits heavy out of Houston.
4) A foot in the door to ESPN as a cushion job after he retires.
5) He will never take that #1 spot reserved for Bear, he knows this and may move on.

Texas is a better program than Alabama in every way.
Texas also has a total of 15 Championships, they only claim four, unlike Alabama that claims non-championship years.

nice post , where in Texas do you live?

**opie1988** · 11-05-13, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by ridik01

The comments on this page show the lack of college football knowledge. Ya'll bet on college football without losing?

1) Texas earns 2 times more than Alabama does. It earns more money than any other program in the nation, more than most NFL teams.
2) Texas has its own ESPN network, giving a foot in the door to ESPN for any coach at Texas after retiring.
3) Texas has a stadium that seats 101k right now and is planning on expanding to 115k, which they will easily sell out.
4) Texas resides in the state with the best recruits and gets top recruiting classes even when they suck!
5) Texas has top of the line facilitates, some of the best in the country.
6) Texas can pay the most for any coach and afford any coaching staff for their HC.

What's in it for Saban.
1) More money.
2) The elusive three championships from three different programs.
3) Easy recruiting, he already recruits heavy out of Houston.
4) A foot in the door to ESPN as a cushion job after he retires.
5) He will never take that #1 spot reserved for Bear, he knows this and may move on.

Texas is a better program than Alabama in every way.
Texas also has a total of 15 Championships, they only claim four, unlike Alabama that claims non-championship years.

Finally. Someone besides me gets it.

Too notch post, ridik!

**ridik01** · 11-05-13, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by Louisvillekid1

nice post , where in Texas do you live?

Touché sir, in Austin.
I stand by my facts though, Texas > Alabama.

**Noles1992** · 11-05-13, 11:46 PM

wow, just looked up wilkepedia link and saw many National Titles they claimed were from odd various sources "Helms athletic,Billingsley, Tuscaloosa times?. And like video above Teams were crowned National Champs before there bowl games UP to 1973, even if they lost there Bowl game which Bama lost 2 and tied 1.
But What they have done since those times is still stronger than anyone else except maybe the Canes.

Alabama Crimson Tide football - Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alabama_Crimson_Tide_football

In the 1980s Alabama, under Sports Information Director Wayne Atcheson, recognized five national championship teams (1925, 1926, 1930, 1934, 1941), and added them to the University's Football Media Guide. According to Atcheson, he made the effort in the context of disputed titles being claimed by other schools, and "to make Alabama football look the best it could look." Though the claims were made in the spirit of competition with other claimants, Atcheson maintains that the titles are the school's rightful claims.^[89]

**Noles1992** · 11-05-13, 11:50 PM

in fact glad to see my Noles now can claim 8 instead of 2!

Florida State has six other national titles that are not officially claimed by the school. They were selected as the national champions in 1980 by the Foundation for the Analysis of Competitions and Tournaments and the Rothman system; in 1987 by Berryman, the Massey Ratings, and the Sagarin Ratings; in 1989 by the Billingsley Report; in 1992 by the Sagarin Ratings; in 1994 by the Dunkel System; and in 1996 by the Alderson System. However, Florida State University does not recognize these titles.^[23] In total, Florida State has eight national titles.

**ridik01** · 11-06-13, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by Noles1992

in fact glad to see my Noles now can claim 8 instead of 2!

Florida State has six other national titles that are not officially claimed by the school. They were selected as the national champions in 1980 by the Foundation for the Analysis of Competitions and Tournaments and the Rothman system; in 1987 by Berryman, the Massey Ratings, and the Sagarin Ratings; in 1989 by the Billingsley Report; in 1992 by the Sagarin Ratings; in 1994 by the Dunkel System; and in 1996 by the Alderson System. However, Florida State University does not recognize these titles.^[23] In total, Florida State has eight national titles.

Yup, this is how Alabama does business! They had one coach come though and magically add like 5 titles. When Bama fans start throwing around the 15 number, I always bring up that Princeton owns 28!

**Noles1992** · 11-06-13, 12:13 AM

LOL 28 Princeton Wtf !, The funny thing I always thought the 15 were for real until tonight. Oh well

**Noles1992** · 11-06-13, 12:17 AM

Heck Army,Brown and Minnesota probably have a few too with that being said

**jjgold** · 11-06-13, 06:42 AM

Texas loaded with football talent the problem is always been coaching

Sabin would get Texas football right back to the top

**SBR_John** · 11-06-13, 06:55 AM

If Texas was in the SEC I could maybe see it. But does he really want to play Kansas, Kansas St, WV?

Of course Austin is a great town. He can hang out and be a big fish in a big pond. Maybe its a legacy builder or just a great place to settle down and end his career? Stay tuned.

**ByeShea** · 11-06-13, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by ridik01

Texas also has a total of 15 Championships, they only claim four, unlike Alabama that claims non-championship years.

Just leave it at $$$. Because you're right about that. But quit it with the horsesh*t above.

It rarely occurs to Longhorn fans that most the rest of the country wouldn't include Texas in the top 10 storied college programs, though Alabama would be in everyone's top 3 or so.

**Big Bear** · 11-06-13, 07:19 AM

Saban is liar. Remember when he broke Dolphins fans hearts?

**brooks85** · 11-06-13, 07:20 AM

crazy how many people can"t see why saban would do this when it's clear as day. These are the same kind of people who think mayweather actually fights contenders or think that he is going to lose on purpose to setup a big money rematch lol.... It has nothing to do with money.

**Big Bear** · 11-06-13, 07:22 AM

you know football is all they have to look forward to in alabama

if he ever left alabama he would need to go in the witness protection program

Some Alabama fan would hunt him down like a dog

**bubblebuttluv** · 11-06-13, 09:21 AM

Saban isn't leaving.

If Saban does leave, either his D-coordinator takes over or Spurrier comes in and Bama wins again next year.

**Husker36** · 11-06-13, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by SBR_John

If Texas was in the SEC I could maybe see it. But does he really want to play Kansas, Kansas St, WV?

Of course Austin is a great town. He can hang out and be a big fish in a big pond. Maybe its a legacy builder or just a great place to settle down and end his career? Stay tuned.

So you think coaches would prefer to play top 10 teams every week? They don't care who they play. They want to win. The Texas job is a better job than Alabama. More money in the program.

**Husker36** · 11-06-13, 10:00 AM

According to Forbes Magazine...... College Football's Most Valuable Teams: Texas Longhorns On Top