Nick Saban will no longer be the architect of the Alabama football program. After a disappointing loss in the College Football Playoff, the Crimson Tide's head honcho finally called it a career. Now, talks of new head coaches have come to light after the announcement.
One may think that the program could emulate the recent success of Michigan and Jim Harbaugh. They could bring in an alumnus to spearhead everything. Clemson football's Dabo Swinney fits the bill, but fans seem to think otherwise, via Brittany Decker of WVTM 13.
The Alabama football fans were very clear with their chants: “Anyone but Dabo!”
Students chant “anyone but Dabo!” in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium. @WVTM13 pic.twitter.com/3MPGDt7WQ9
— Brittany Decker (@BrittanyWVTM13) January 11, 2024
A glaring problem with the Clemson football program as of late has been their lack of success. Dabo Swinney's squad has not produced a team that has reached the College Football Playoff in the last three seasons. The Alabama football faithful may not want that and would like to continue their historic reign atop the giants of this field.
Is Dabo Swinney actually an Alabama candidate?
Swinney has still proven to be a worthy candidate despite recent setbacks. His performance against the Crimson Tide also says the same thing. Two of the Clemson Tigers' national titles came as a direct result of beating the Alabama football program in the final. But, his ties with the squad are not just purely negative. He was a member of their 1992 national championship run and knows this program very well.
His reunion might look bleak because of a clause in his contract extension anyway. He would have to pay Clemson a large penalty if he becomes the new head coach of the Alabama football squad. The Athletic reports there's “skepticism” Swinney would actually want to replace Saban anyway, and it's not even clear if Alabama wants him.
Still, if the opportunity were to be put on the table, would he take the risk and follow in Nick Saban's path to greatness?
Follow Us
Subscribe