SABAN'S DEAL FINALIZED
3.5 million dollars this year, 3.75 million dollars in '08, and...well, we won't stretch Saban much past the two year window yet. That's asking a lot of a coach who's, you know, still exploring other options, checking the scene, thinking about getting his MBA, seeing other women, you know...keeping his future flexible, man.

Thought about taking the State Department exam, but doesn't have time for that shit.
Those are the salary numbers for Nick Saban's contact, newly finalized as of today. The contract was stripped of much of the extraneous endorsement and personal appearance requirements many coaches have built into their contracts, including the "unlimited" obligations listed in his predecessor Mike Shula's contract.
By contrast, Saban need only appear once a week on the radio during the season, twice during spring practice and once close to the national signing day for high school recruits.
For television programs, Saban is bound to appear once a week during the season, once after the season and once after a bowl game.
The rest of the time he may sit in his undisclosed location, watching film in the dark, sucking the hearts straight from the chest of screaming iguanas, and scanning the want ads dutifully. This is likely a positive development for Alabama fans. Shula's performances in press conferences were...well, just watch the clip to see all you need to know.
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Ok, ok, so Jacksonville’s new offensive…coach?…is Mike Shula. As an assistant he won’t have a whole lotta opportunity to ‘perform’ before a crowd. This will give him the time to perfect his delivery.
re: Saban…why does the mention of the name make me want to wash my hands?
by sb on Jun 15, 2007 9:10 AM EDT reply actions
Does the contract say how many moobs is he required to sign per publicity event?
by Out of Conference on Jun 15, 2007 9:16 AM EDT reply actions
Saban, you crazy job-hopper. I mean, 3 jobs in 12 years? Who has ever heard of such a thing?
by Herb on Jun 15, 2007 9:19 AM EDT reply actions
Any DUI arrests by the Tuscaloosa PD following this historic event?
by crabs on Jun 15, 2007 9:24 AM EDT reply actions
Longhorns, your season is officially over before it began courtesty of the magazine cover jinx. Sadly, this jinx comes from People’s nod to your bongo playing boy Matty M.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Movies/06/14/people.hottestbachelors.ap/index.html
by Geaux Irish on Jun 15, 2007 9:32 AM EDT reply actions
You know a coach is in trouble when chairs decide they don’t like him.
Saban jokes never get old. He’s actually spending the rest of his free time proliferating his religion:
http://digitalheadbutt.wordpress.com/2007/04/26/the-ten-commandments-of-sabanism/
And to Orson, about the Blogger Bracket, I’m sorry. I am a fan of your blog and I hope you will be able to forgive.
by Digital Headbutt on Jun 15, 2007 9:35 AM EDT reply actions
DHB—Never apologize for hott-ness. Tebow will do all the avenging on our behalf.
by Orson Swindle on Jun 15, 2007 9:37 AM EDT reply actions
I like the way you think. My beloved Tar Heels will avenge you by going 4-8 this season, including a heartbreaking overtime loss to James Madison. TJ Yates and Cam Sexton will be the most intercepted 2 QB combo in the football history since Brett Favre and his multiple personalities.
by Digital Headbutt on Jun 15, 2007 9:48 AM EDT reply actions
“Employee agrees not to usurp the corporate opportunities of the university…”
page 2
What does that mean?
by KT on Jun 15, 2007 9:49 AM EDT reply actions
I believe it means that Saban can’t go around inking endorsement deals with Golden Flake, Bama Mayonaise or Jim Bob’s Tractor Supply without kicking something back to the University.
Of couse Saban would never do that right? It would take someone with a massive ego to try and pull that off.
by crabs on Jun 15, 2007 9:59 AM EDT reply actions
“[Staying beyond ’08 is] asking a lot of a coach who’s, you know, still exploring other options, checking the scene, thinking about getting his MBA, seeing other women, you know…keeping his future flexible, man.”
Those that live in glass houses, shouldn’t, you know…
Billy Donovan: Kentucky/Louisville/Orlando?
Urban Meyer: Do I even have to say it?
by Rkevins on Jun 15, 2007 10:06 AM EDT reply actions
A Carolina football fan? I thought you were extinct…
by Herb on Jun 15, 2007 10:07 AM EDT reply actions
Other clauses in Saban’s contract included 12 weeks of paid vacation per year, the right to refuse to eat his peas during any given meal, and a public declaration that his feces does not, in fact, stink.
by Doug on Jun 15, 2007 10:09 AM EDT reply actions
Those that live in glass houses, shouldn’t, you know…
Billy Donovan: Kentucky/Louisville/Orlando?
Urban Meyer: Do I even have to say it?
…and both coaches, as of this instant, are still employed by the University of Florida. And we’re talking about Saban, not Meyer right now.
As for glass houses…we’re quite used to the draft now. Keeps you healthy, strong like bull.
by Orson Swindle on Jun 15, 2007 10:11 AM EDT reply actions
El Oh El, Headbutt. Nice try, but we all know the Tar Heels don’t play football.
by Oops Pow Surprise on Jun 15, 2007 10:12 AM EDT reply actions
A radio appearance once a week? I can’t wait to hear him on EDSBS Live in the upcoming months.
by BDoc on Jun 15, 2007 10:14 AM EDT reply actions
I’m an alum of UNC, so I’m a fan of all things Carolina (even the Cologne Centurions, who have NFL Europe’s only two Tar Heels).
My first impressions of Carolina football were the 1996 and 1997 seasons, when Mack Brown and Carl Torbush had established one of the best defenses in the nation. If we only could have scored any points against Florida State, we could have gone to the National Championship game in 1997. We are not extinct, but we are endangered.
And say what you will about our program, but there are few better places to watch a football game than Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.
by Digital Headbutt on Jun 15, 2007 10:16 AM EDT reply actions
Saban $3.5 million =greedy bastard
Donavan $3.5 million=great guy
by Dash on Jun 15, 2007 10:21 AM EDT reply actions
So, was there anything in the contract about how many state troopers he gets as personal bodyguards? Oh, I forget – after refreshing my memory with the 10 commandments as told by Nick, he doesn’t need them.
As least not unless he goes to Baton Rouge. Lucky he doesn’t have to travel along the Atchafalaya Speedway. He looks like a walking piece of gator bait.
by Southern Papa on Jun 15, 2007 10:29 AM EDT reply actions
Dash—
All greedy bastards, just like us. And you, if confronted with a healthy check or two.
by Orson Swindle on Jun 15, 2007 10:37 AM EDT reply actions
I am simultaneously looking forward with bloodthirsty glee along with fear and trepidation of what my fellow Tigers might welcome Saban back to Baton Rouge with next year.
Something WILL happen. It will be shameful and hilarious and satisfying.
by LSUJoshua on Jun 15, 2007 10:41 AM EDT reply actions
Re: #19, #21 – I’d change jobs for a couple of extra days off and drinkable office coffee, far less $3.5 million.
by DC Trojan on Jun 15, 2007 10:42 AM EDT reply actions
I don’t think it’s the greed that sets me off, so much as his seething malicious hate for everyone other than himself because he’s a sawed-off seedy self-indulged prognosticator of misinformation.
I don’t care for that guy.
Roll Tide!
by jebushchrist on Jun 15, 2007 10:49 AM EDT reply actions
Ya’ll need to quit drinkin’ Hatoraide and realize that Alabama has been “SABAN THE BEST FOR LAST!!!”
SabAN iz gonnna PWN U biOtchez.
(I’m only half serious.)
by Hook'em Tide on Jun 15, 2007 11:00 AM EDT reply actions
DC, you’re selling yourself short…make it two cups of drinkable office coffee…
Jebush, I appreciate the descriptive venom in your comments, and while my own thoughts on Saban are a little less vituporous, they are indeed negative. Also, in “Ex-#6”, I think you missed an opportunity when she intended to service you…it appeared she only intended to repay your magnanimity, and, after all, you did put in the time! I like a woman (for a minute) who appreciates and returns a good deed.
by sb on Jun 15, 2007 11:04 AM EDT reply actions
The rest of the time he may sit in his undisclosed location, watching film in the dark, sucking the hearts straight from the chest of screaming iguanas, and scanning the want ads dutifully. This is likely a positive development for Alabama fans. Shula’s performances in press conferences were…well, just watch the clip to see all you need to know.
Orson, you are the Jeff Goldstein of college football. Many, many cocktails to you, sir.
by Phil K. on Jun 15, 2007 11:19 AM EDT reply actions
Re #18:
“If we only could have scored any points against Florida State, we could have gone to the National Championship game in 1997.”
That’s like saying if I had a 3.2-pound kielbasa in my pants I would’ve gotten laid last night.
a.) I don’t have a 3.2-pound kielbasa in my pants; and
b.) Even if I did, its presence would not ensure my getting laid last night.
by Cardiac Kids on Jun 15, 2007 11:20 AM EDT reply actions
Also, I can’t look at him and not think that he should have his little fucking stubby T-Rex arm shoved into his (size small) crimson sweater (that’s a Napoleon reference).
Sacrebleu!
by jebushchrist on Jun 15, 2007 11:40 AM EDT reply actions
Damn, Cardiac, thats putting it in a perspective we can all understand.
by sb on Jun 15, 2007 11:41 AM EDT reply actions
Digital Headbutt, I’m all for Carolina football fans. I’ll be looking high and low for one (in the state of NC no less) if NC State ever beats them in football again.
And don’t get me started on the basketball retort “Oh? Carolina lost last night? I didn’t watch the game…”
by Herb on Jun 15, 2007 12:04 PM EDT reply actions
Does anyone take themselves more seriously than Bammers? It makes me guffaw.
but there are few better places to watch a football game than Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill
As for UNC-Kenan is good place to attend a game as for watching, not so much
by Willet on Jun 15, 2007 12:26 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, and I don’t even have to look at his contract to know that there is no buyout or penalty for him leaving whenever he wants.
by LSUJoshua on Jun 15, 2007 1:25 PM EDT reply actions
Digital Headbutt — if you’re really committed to setting the NCAA interception record, call lots and lots of end-around passes or just put Dailey back under center.
by Albino Tornado on Jun 15, 2007 1:26 PM EDT reply actions
Cardiac #28 – I do have a 3.2-pound kielbasa in my pants and it makes my dick tiny.
by Out of Conference on Jun 15, 2007 1:30 PM EDT reply actions
Too bad Orson chose Tebow’s picture. He would’ve kicked ass if he used that half-Schrute, half-Jack Black picture from Das Fanhaus.
by Kakistocrat on Jun 15, 2007 5:55 PM EDT reply actions
True Story: in Spring Practice, with Dailey as a wide receiver, even passes thrown to him were intercepted. Simply insane.
by Digital Headbutt on Jun 15, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
Screw any and everything Bama related. Saban is a perfect fit for Bama, swollen ego and all. I think the funniest part is that Bama fans are defending him now, but wait until he leaves or if he doesn’t win a NC. Keep the cameras rolling because it’s going to get ugly and I’m going to personally enjoy every last second of it.
No coach in the history of college football has received more credit, money, and pub, over 1/2 of a NC, which was won in a year where he lost to an 8-5 Zooker team, than Nick Saban. Oh, you want to argue that he has 2 SEC championships? That first one in 2001; LSU was 10-3 and was lucky enough to get a rematch with Tenn.
The bottom line with Saban is that he had a honey hole at LSU, great in state recruiting with ZERO in state competition; he coached during some rather down times in the SEC; and he’s been given way too much credit for his successes and not enough scrutiny for his failures.
by tOSUBuckeyes on Jun 17, 2007 12:29 PM EDT reply actions
“Does anyone take themselves more seriously than Bammers?”
- Domers… Duh!
And tOSUB, I couldn’t understand you, maybe you should try taking the Gator cock out of your mouth.
by PeterPumpkinhead on Jun 17, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

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