NICK SABAN’S AGENT CONTACTED WEST VIRGINIA?
No fucking way: West By God Virginia is suggesting that WVSports.com (Rivals’ WVU board) is reporting that Nick Saban’s agent contacted West Virginia about the opening left by Rich Rodriguez’s departure.
4 million dollars buys you dick these days.
EDIT/UPDATE/ETC. WBGV reported this first, no WVSports, who confirmed the story, most likely from the same source. As with any of these stories, be ever skeptical, but with Petrino’s rain of back-daggers on Tuesday, perhaps Nick Saban and agent felt the need to flex their skills just to show the new kid in town who the real tiger-style master is.
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Dr. StrangeCock says:
Petrino to Bama?
December 17th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
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karlhungus12 says:
As an Auburn fan, I am not worried about having to compete against Saban, but if he left Bama after one year, I would laugh my ass off.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
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gerry dorsey says:
nick saban doesn’t even have time to tell you how little time he has for shit like this.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
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TigerNacho says:
Momma called
December 17th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
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Tigerfan says:
Let the Bama fan meltdown begin. lol
December 17th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
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Jerkwheat says:
Yes I WIll Coach Your Legendary Football Team For One Year
December 17th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
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corey bailey says:
I love the internet.
AP – Sources close to the West Virginia University of asserted that Snuffalufagus’s Agent has contacted them in the hopes of Becoming their new coach. Snuffalufagus is widely known to be unhappy in Sesame Street, often conflicting with the direction of the program. Snuffalufagus does NOT (emphasis mine) have a buy-out clause in his contract.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
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Etch Westgrin says:
“Nick Saban’s agent”
That’s quality journalism right there.
Jimmy Sexton only represents half of the coaches out there.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
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Hamhands says:
Governor of West Virginia Joe Manchin, former WVU player and alumni, happens to be one of Saban’s best friends and God father of his son. This does sound crazy, but I could see this actually having some legs.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
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Oops Pow Surprise says:
Saban’s just furious Duke never came calling for him.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
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LSU 35 - OSU 10 says:
Memo to WV, do not hire a slut, they will only leave you with a gaping hole (See Dolphins) or leave you asking questions you should never have ( See Falcons)
Do better than that, hire someone with Character ( like Les Miles)
Sluts will always fuck you but never leave you satisfied
December 17th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
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Kecalf Bailey says:
“I am not worried about having to compete against Saban”
Nice. I really don’t think he’s too worried about competing against you either.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
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CouchBurnin'Girl says:
Bob Huggins and Nick Saban at the same school: Satan’s set up shop in Morgantown… the couch fires helped him to feel right at home.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
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Rival says:
“Momma called.”
Is a burning couch smoke signal the same thing as momma callin’?
December 17th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
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IHateUT says:
I think Jimmy Sexton represents 2,472 different coaches. There or thereabout…
December 17th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
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WDamnE says:
I’m sure this just rumor, and Saban isn’t gong anywhere, but still bwahahahahahaha!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
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Harleyman says:
This man never ceases to amaze me.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
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Imposter Doug says:
Saban to WVU followed by RR to Bama (as per rumors last year) followed by Brady Hoke to Michigan followed by Lou Holtz to Ball State.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
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NewAZTiger says:
AU could beat Saban twice in 10 months.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
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Turd Ferguson says:
Anyone know the name of WVU’s field hockey coach. Michigan should him/her on GP
December 17th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
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mp says:
he can leave as far as i’m concerned
December 17th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
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Chuck says:
#11–
More importantly, is Saban a dick, a pussy, or an asshole?
December 17th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
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Bama93 says:
I would have laughed this off a few weeks ago as total garbage. However, things have changed a bit since Thanksgiving. You just never know what these guys are up to.
Quick, someone track the plane! If it comes anywhere near Alabama we’re in trouble.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
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haybeav says:
1st, G Dorsey almost word for word stole my comment
2nd, This “story” is just plain ridiculous. It’s obviously just an attempt to make WVU look as if it’s actually trying to lure “big name” coaches from other schools, when we all know that is not the case. Even assistant coaches like Jimbo Fisher have no interest.
WVU could barely afford to pay half of Saban’s salary
December 17th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
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Edsall is God says:
Oh man, maybe it’s not Saban but I would love to see WFVU pay some coach $4 million a year as one giant middle finger to Coach Rod. I love the seedy underbelly of college football. (As long as my beloved Coach Edsall is not involved).
December 17th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
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urban meyer says:
#9 Saban doesn’t have friends. Everyone knows that. To be honest, I’m amazed the man hasn’t gone through wives like run through coaching jobs.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:19 pm
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Etch Westgrin says:
#26 — he’s had as many coaching jobs in the past five years as your namesake.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
Soooo since Michigan got RR, will they start “BURNING THEIR KEYS”…..ha ha you heard it here first!!!!!!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
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letsplaytummysticks says:
#20 — Michigan HAS contacted and interviewed WVUs womens soccer coach. Next on their list is the Mountaineer.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
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Techie says:
Is this coaching season roulette?
MAO?
December 17th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
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kleph says:
for the love of god can the football fucking start already?
December 17th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
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Techie says:
Bad mental image there, #31
December 17th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
Hell Michigan is now known as:
West F’n Virgina, North….next step……WFV AD goes to Michigan, it will be just like old times……
December 17th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
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NewAZTiger says:
I’ve got a friend that says he graduated from WVU. His diploma has the University of Michigan on it…
December 17th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
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Coop says:
#29 – I read your blog for a bit. RR’s WVa buyout is not reduced until August 31,2008.
Bottom line, he was giving a half-hearted implication that he would be willing to coach the squad in the Fiesta Bowl, even though he knew WVa would say no, given the circumstances.
“I am leaving your school as head coach to coach another program, but I will stay for the bowl in the ultimate lame duck game, while I am recruiting for Michigan and creating the ultimate conflict of interest with recruits.”
He was making an offer that he knew would not be accepted, thus said offer.
FYI, nice reference to Darth Vader as one of the candidates for your job. The fanbases are ridiculous these days.
December 17th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
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Sabanite says:
Meyer to Wva and Tebow is transferring along with him…
Makes sense as Meyer was born in Ohio, which is next to WVa and Tebow was born in the Philippine to parents who are missionaries and WVa is in dire need of saving… take it for what it is worth but the NY Times has yet to deny the story…
December 17th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
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Stacy Keibler Luvs Me says:
According to the WVU message board: “…These sources tell us that Saban is extremely unhappy in Tuscaloosa and has failed to recapture the situation he had in Baton Rouge with LSU. ”
Of course Saban is unhappy in Tuscalooser….since all he sees in his future there is losing to Auburn one day and hearing about it the next 364 days of the year.
Plus, once a man has been to New Orleeens and Miama, how can he be happy back at the farm(Bama) with cows and the dentally-challenged crowds?
December 17th, 2007 at 2:57 pm
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Chuck says:
Plus, once a man has been to New Orleeens and Miama, how can he be happy back at the farm(Bama) with cows and the dentally-challenged crowds?
If that’s the case, I’m not sure how Morgantown would be any better, except that you’re trading cow shit for coal dust.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:00 pm
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TIGERinATL says:
As was stated above, I don’t think Tuberville or anyone else associated with Auburn is afraid of Saban flippint the recent trend, but the comedy of him bolting the bama nation for the land of Jesco White would be just to much to resist.
I don’t believe it yet, but I do think he REALLY wishes he had held out one more year for a different school.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
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Hossnfeffer says:
I am shocked and dismayed that the greatest college sports sarcasm blog out there missed a sarcastic headline.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:03 pm
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Mr Pelican Pants says:
All this is well and good…but I still pissed at Jessica Simpson for keeping Tony Romo awake til 5am on a GAME DAY!!!!! I cant blame the guy, but enough is enough……my whole season……down the tubes…..for a singing centerfold…..14-1….down in flames…..the ROMO/TO combo worked well, highest of the high, lowest of the low….I believe anything, even Saban to WVU now……that would really be rock bottom…..had 1000.00 in my grasp, now I’m relegated 3rd place and a 250 payday….Damn you JESSICA SIMPSON
December 17th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
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Sad State of Affairs says:
Why is Saban unhappy at Bama? It is b/c the facilities are brand new and top 5 in the nation? Is it b/c he is currently putting together the best recruiting class in his life at Bama? Is it his record salary? Is it b/c he knows he will be a god when he wins?
Yeah, I fucking bet Saban isn’t happy with what he’s got. If anyone thinks Saban is going anywhere, they are delusional.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
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chris says:
I fucking knew this would happen!
December 17th, 2007 at 3:25 pm
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beckett929 says:
Chris… of course you knew this would happen! is ANYONE shocked Saban’s name came up eventually? I mean holy fuck the guy’s never NOT been interested in a job…
December 17th, 2007 at 3:29 pm
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NewAZTiger says:
Ah, Alabama fans talking about recruiting class. Very Ole-Missish of them.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
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TIGERinATL says:
I think Saban is as astonished as any intelligent human should be at the level of zealotry and bat shit craziness that the bama nation displays. As is illustrated by post #41, they are always absolutely positive that the return of the golden years are just around the corner. There isn’t a doubt in their minds. They had no doubt with Franchioni. They had no doubt with Price. They had no doubt with Shula. And now, they have no doubt with Saban. That unchecked optimism may seem great at first, but it also equates to absurd expectations and creates a lot of pressure.
Like Pat Dye said a year ago, bama “won’t be a good job until they burry that hat.”
December 17th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
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Mark says:
I hope that Saban doesn’t leave before the Independance Bowl. He is pretty much guaranteed a victory. Statistics show that Saban coaches much better in Louisiana.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
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chris says:
Beckett-
True. I guess, as an Auburn fan, I just thought it would be to sweet to actually happen. I don’t know if anything will actually happen, but I’d love to see this grow a little bit just to make Bama sweat.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
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I R A Darth Aggie says:
Why is Saban unhappy at Bama? It is b/c the facilities are brand new and top 5 in the nation? Is it b/c he is currently putting together the best recruiting class in his life at Bama? Is it his record salary? Is it b/c he knows he will be a god when he wins?
That’s funny. Even Gene “Second Coming of Bear” Stallings was on a short leash when he stumbled into a MNC winning year that bought him some breathing space.
If Saban want’s a chance in hell of surviving at Bama, he needs to legally change his name to Bear Bryant.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
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Beast44 says:
I too would laugh my ass off if he were to leave for WFVU, but one thing to keep in mind – both he and his wife are from the state. Could be nothing, could be something. However, it would make my “ULM 21 Bama 14″ T-shirt a little less of a conversation starter. The crowd in the ATL for the SEC Championship loved that shirt.
BTW, if he were to leave, it would be yet another coach to get Croomed!
December 17th, 2007 at 3:47 pm