Kirby Smart Possible Replacements

[Marshal Dillon]

I posted this inside another thread, but decided to give it its own thread.

D.J. Durkin, Michigan defensive coordinator

In the event Smart leaves to become a head coach, the best candidate available outside the South might be Durkin. The Wolverines defense has been one of the best in America this season, ranking 11th in Football Outsiders’ defensive efficiency rating. Durkin also has ties to the SEC, serving as Florida’s defensive coordinator as recently as 2014.

Most of the names on this list are quite famous, and it would require big bucks to secure them as the Crimson Tide’s next defensive coordinator. But Alabama won’t accept anything less. In eight years working with Saban’s defense, Smart has made himself one of the biggest names in his profession. If Smart truly is ready to cash in on that notoriety and become a head coach, it’s a sure bet that Saban knows only a big-name replacement will do.

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[ricky023]

Do you think Jim Harbaugh is going to let his DC leave for Alabama? This is crazy. I might like to see Chizik come here he has built in one year a good defense at UNC what could he do in one year with our recruits? RTR!

[hscoach]

The first guy that  came to my mind was Tucker.  He has DC experience and he has been with Saban a year and knows the expectations.

[2Stater]

The first guy that  came to my mind was Tucker.  He has DC experience and he has been with Saban a year and knows the expectations.

I thought of him first off also, Coach. I asked about Tucker on another forum, and their insider said that he first heard that Tucker was going back to the NFL, but had also heard he might be interested in the DC job. Looks like another wait & see scenario.

[BillBrosky]

Might want to forget D.J. Durkin, sounds like he's Maryland bound.

[bama57]

Why not Sal?

[Marshal Dillon]

How about these guys for DC:

Paul Rhoades-Former DC Pitt, Auburn & Tuberville
Bo Davis-DL coach Alabama

[Marshal Dillon]

Interesting. Pruitt wanted to stay at UGA. Maybe he doesn't want to return to Bama.


 

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Sources tell FootballScoop that Jeremy Pruitt will not be retained and is expected to be targeted by Alabama

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8:28 PM - 1 Dec 2015

[Catch Prothro]

I posted this inside another thread, but decided to give it its own thread.


D.J. Durkin, Michigan defensive coordinator

In the event Smart leaves to become a head coach, the best candidate available outside the South might be Durkin.

Durkin is the next HC at Maryland.  

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[McBaman]

Interesting. Pruitt wanted to stay at UGA. Maybe he doesn't want to return to Bama.


 

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Sources tell FootballScoop that Jeremy Pruitt will not be retained and is expected to be targeted by Alabama


Something about Pruitt that doesn't sit right with me; but maybe it's just me.  His actions & career moves just come across as those of a self promoter.

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8:28 PM - 1 Dec 2015

[ricky023]

I agree. RTR!

[Chechem]

Pruitt would be an easy transition back to Bama.

But is he 'the man for the job'?? 

 

[2Stater]

Pruitt doesn't need to come back to Bama. He has a big mouth and he is indeed, self serving. After throwing Richt and their OC under the bus after the UF game, I lost what little respect that I had for him.

[Chechem]

Pruitt doesn't need to come back to Bama. He has a big mouth and he is indeed, self serving. After throwing Richt and their OC under the bus after the UF game, I lost what little respect that I had for him.

After the Kiffin hire, NOTHING would surprise me!

[2Stater]

Pruitt doesn't need to come back to Bama. He has a big mouth and he is indeed, self serving. After throwing Richt and their OC under the bus after the UF game, I lost what little respect that I had for him.

After the Kiffin hire, NOTHING would surprise me!

I don't think Pruitt is as talented as Kiffin. 

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