If Saban had turned down that job for that money, I would have been truly convinced the guy was the stupidest guy in football.

Seriously, who *wouldn't* want that job? I would coach at Alabama for free, much less $4M.

If Saban had turned down that job for that money, I would have been truly convinced the guy was the stupidest guy in football.

Seriously, who *wouldn't* want that job? I would coach at Alabama for free, much less $4M.

But how do you walk away from Cleo Lemon?

wow. good for Bama. I really didn't think he would go and Bama would be stuck getting a long shot little name coach and continuing the revolving door down there. Hopefully Saban will have the stature to bring some much needed stability and have a few years to really build a program rather than being run off after one losing season by alumni who demand national championship caliber teams every single year even when it is noone you recruited or have worked with before. Roll Tide!

We live in times when a man's word means nothing.

I would be a lot less upset with Saban, if when asked he had just responded with ''I am not discussing the offseason during the season.'' By denying he was considering the job, he lied. I would not hire someone whose word was no good and could not find a graceful way to make the situation a non-story.

What a tool. Called the Dolphins and told them he was leaving. Told his staff by phone that they are out of a job. I hope Bama never wins another game.

I see to recall a Redskins coach who resigned via telephone a few years back...only he was on a golf course at the time.

Saban made the right choice

Football's Larry Brown is back. If I were 'Bama, I wouldn't get too comfortable, the next job opening is around the corner. An athlete has to sit out a year before playing, a coach can just cruise in and out at his leisure...its good to be the king. Remember Nick, money can't buy wins...oh wait, they tried that at 'Bama already.

who can blame him? $4 mil a year is nothing to sneeze at...but on the other hand, his work in Miami is left undone. 2 years and that's it? You've given up? It's rare that an organization can turn completely around in less than 5 years, so stay with it until the end...honor your contract!

$4m a year goes a lot farther in Alabama than it does in Miami.

In a world where neither an organization or individual has a sense of loyalty for one another, Nick did the right thing and left. Miami has the right to fire and hire anyone and Nick has the right to leave whenever he wants. Greed is good!

Football's version of Larry Brown? How about a modern day version of his older cousin Lou? He was quite a job jumper in his day.

Football's version of Larry Brown? How about a moden day version of his older cousin Lou? He was quite a job jumper in his day.

Football's version of Larry Brown? How about a modern day version of his older cousin Lou? He was quite a job jumper in his day.

The problem with this situation is that Saban doesn't understand that if he ever has a 6-6 season, he's gone (ask that Shula guy who got a four year extension). He's now in the SEC, and while he can win against the Western Carolina and Vanderbilts of the world, it's a whole nothing ball of wax going up against LSU, FSU, Georgia, Auburn, etc. At least if he'd honor his contract, his players, now and future, would know his teams are built out of fiber.

I wouldn't take Vanderbilt so lightly. The Alabama love affair ends as soon as he loses a conference game, and in a conference where even our patsies (MSU, Ole Miss and Vandy) are capable of beating one of the big boys, it will come. If Saban doesn't beat Auburn and LSU every year for the next three, he won't have a fourth.

If Bill Belichick is his quasi-mentor, why wouldn't he take note that Scott Pioli makes the personnel moves so Bill can focus on coaching? Randy Mueller HAS won the Executive of the Year award before with the Saints. But instead of changing the formula, he's scurrying off like a dog that's just been beaten. Get a clue, quitter!

He should have never left LSU! Hey $4M for a college gig where they live and breathe football! Tommy Tuberville start packing if you go 8 and 3. Saban may survive when he goes to Baton Rouge, but will he really be safe? He should still be at LSU winning his second national championship!

When I heard that he was leaving college to go to the NFL, I thought he was nuts... I think he pretty much said the same lie when asked if he would leave LSU for the Dolphins. He did not learn the Joe Gibbs version of deflection other more savvy coaches when telling you nothing but making you feel like you heard something... he is a liar. He is a rich guy without any credibility. I do not care that he wimped out of riding the daunte Culpeper disaster he created nearly as much as the whole big Mora jr liars club tactics he employs. I think he is a twit. Go Bama...woo hoo.....

The Tide and Saban deserve each other.

32 *million* dollars guaranteed to coach amateurs? Here's the dictionary definition of "amateur": 1. a person who engages in a study, sport, or other activity for pleasure rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons. Compare professional.

I really hope the professional college sports industry collapses of its own weight someday, but it probably won't. How can you pay the players just a scholarship because they are "amateurs", and the coach 32 *million* dollars guaranteed!

Money! money! money! Yes! 4 m a year, man!