 Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Nick Saban Going to Sweet Home Alabama
The Tank traveled to South Florida Tuesday night for some r and r and to visit some friends for a few days. It was also perfect timing to witness firsthand the reaction of Miami Dolphins fans to Nick Saban's quitting the Dolphins to become the Head Coach at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AKA The Crimson Tide.
The Tank couldn't be more thrilled for the following reasons:
(1) The Tank grew up an Alabama fan because of the late great Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, R.I.P., and former Jets quarterback Joe Namath. Though Gene Stallings thankfully won a national championship in the 1992 season with a great defense, it hasn't been the same in Tuscaloosa since Coach Bryant has been there. Nick Saban is young enough to have a chance to hopefully return Alabama to its greatness for a long period of time, God Willing.
(2) As a Bills fan (and still jilted Jets fan after they left NY for the Meadowlands), I am glad that I don't have to face the Dolphins coached by Nick home and away each season. Coincidentally, "Trader Lou" Saban, Nick's cousin, coached the Bills to AFL Championships in 1964 and 1965.
(3) At upcoming Julian / Old Calendar Christmas Dinner at my parents house Upstate this upcoming Sunday, I'll have a chance to remind my brother-in-law Jim who is a Dolphins fan about Nick's departure.
Bottom Line: Alabama has a chance to return to national prominence and the Dolphins lose a great coach. Could 2007 get off to a better start?
Don't get me wrong, it is harder in some ways to win in the SEC, the best college football conference in the country, than in the NFL. Every conference game is a battle but Coach Saban gives Alabama a chance to return to the Promised Land.
Until next time, Roll Tide!
Posted by the Tank in South Florida.
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