pompomman Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I have been thinking about all of the speculation about Saban possibly coming and while I suspect it is still an unlikely scenario, I wanted to mention some reasons he may indeed come. I think that if there is any truth to the BMD's passing the hat for a huge amount of money as a 'signing bonus' then it will be very hard for Saban to pass up. All of this is quite hypothetical of course, but consider the following: 1. $30,000,000 signing bonus 2. $1,000,000 extra per year 3. largest football budget in the nation 4. chance to win an MNC at 3 schools and go down as the undisputed best college coach in history (winning another one at Alabama would give him an argument, but winning another one at another school would put the discussion to bed) 5. his wife seems to want out of Tuscaloosa 6. Austin is just far more appealing to MOST (not all) people 7. The Longhorn Network is a unique opportunity (I guess this could be a liability depending upon the personality) 8. Texas has an insane recruiting base and UT is a step up as a school academically and in terms of national reputation (not limiting this to only football obviously because Alabama has a superb history that is hard to top). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirhornsalot Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 9. Free landscaping for life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyMan5 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I have been thinking about all of the speculation about Saban possibly coming and while I suspect it is still an unlikely scenario, I wanted to mention some reasons he may indeed come. I think that if there is any truth to the BMD's passing the hat for a huge amount of money as a 'signing bonus' then it will be very hard for Saban to pass up. All of this is quite hypothetical of course, but consider the following: 1. $30,000,000 signing bonus 2. $1,000,000 extra per year 3. largest football budget in the nation 4. chance to win an MNC at 3 schools and go down as the undisputed best college coach in history (winning another one at Alabama would give him an argument, but winning another one at another school would put the discussion to bed) 5. his wife seems to want out of Tuscaloosa 6. Austin is just far more appealing to MOST (not all) people 7. The Longhorn Network is a unique opportunity (I guess this could be a liability depending upon the personality) 8. Texas has an insane recruiting base and UT is a step up as a school academically and in terms of national reputation (not limiting this to only football obviously because Alabama has a superb history that is hard to top). Sounds GREAT to me were do we need him to sign @? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secsux Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 9. Free landscaping for life I'll volunteer on the crew. It takes a village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFW Hornsfan Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I have been thinking about all of the speculation about Saban possibly coming and while I suspect it is still an unlikely scenario, I wanted to mention some reasons he may indeed come. I think that if there is any truth to the BMD's passing the hat for a huge amount of money as a 'signing bonus' then it will be very hard for Saban to pass up. All of this is quite hypothetical of course, but consider the following: 1. $30,000,000 signing bonus 2. $1,000,000 extra per year 3. largest football budget in the nation 4. chance to win an MNC at 3 schools and go down as the undisputed best college coach in history (winning another one at Alabama would give him an argument, but winning another one at another school would put the discussion to bed) 5. his wife seems to want out of Tuscaloosa 6. Austin is just far more appealing to MOST (not all) people 7. The Longhorn Network is a unique opportunity (I guess this could be a liability depending upon the personality) 8. Texas has an insane recruiting base and UT is a step up as a school academically and in terms of national reputation (not limiting this to only football obviously because Alabama has a superb history that is hard to top). $30 million signing bonus? Did I miss something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigil Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I will add that he may just genuinely want change. A lot of people move simply because an opportunity comes up and they get excited about the prospect of something new. There have been psychology papers done expressing just this, that when presented with change or no change, most people will take it even if it's a slightly worse deal if it has a large upside. Honestly though, if he comes I doubt it will be besides anything other than #4 or #5. Chance to be immortal and an unhappy wife cause people to do some interesting things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 ..."longhorn nation" the largest fan base in the world... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigil Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 $30 million signing bonus? Did I miss something. There were rumblings our BMDs would make his bad business problems disappear if he comes. Something to the tune of 20-30 MM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirhornsalot Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Passing the hat, BMDs trying to raise $10 mil, raised $30 mil instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMagana Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Because his wife wants out of Alabama ;-) enough said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betogonzalez Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 passing the hat, bmds trying to raise $10 mil, raised $30 mil instead. wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouha27 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Could someone pass the hat for me? I'm not greedy, I only need a million or two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyUT4Ever Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Could someone pass the hat for me? I'm not greedy, I only need a million or two! I'm with you Alouha27!!! 1 or 2 would be just fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeflow Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 New home and surroundings Large budget for asst. coaches closer to deer lease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 no state income tax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKW-Hook 'em Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Franklin's Barbecue and he would get to go to the front of the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouha27 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 no state income tax! This could help impact his decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 no state income tax! Just out of curiosity, do coaches get charged Jock Tax for games coached outside of their state of employment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompomman Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 what is a Jock tax? I have never heard of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornonthe40 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Not sure if they can pass around a hat for a $30 million signing bonus according to NCAA rules. All the monies collected would need to be donated to the athletic department and then im not sure any state employee is worthy of a $30 million signing bonus. In my opinion that seems very very unlikely to be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompomman Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 you may be right...i am just basing it upon the rumors. it could be a bunch of overstated nonsense, but i suspect there would be a perfectly legal way to get $30,000,000 to him without much problem. Let him invest in a business that is wildly successful etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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