The media's handling of this was poor as well. First there is the implied "missed meeting" and that Saban stood up Wayne. That was wrong.
Yes, Saban said he was not going to be the coach at Alabama, but it is possible that this decision was more recent than the message boards out there would lead you to believe (agents send out feelers all the time). The money was reported in a wrong manner, even though it is a big incentive (ensured to get it all).
Between the anger of the Miami media and the fans and the elation of the Alabama program exist these highly probable details:
Saban enjoyed coaching at the college level more than the pro (he had to try it and he didn't like it). He has never made it a secret he liked coaching up young players.
Saban saw the task of building the Dolphins as overwhelming in some ways, and with the age of the team even more unrealistic in the time of his contract. And when a college team in a relatively small town area calls and you prefer that environment anyway you consider it (reported the family desired such arrangements as well). Miami is not for everybody. How many of you have made decision that didn't turn out and you made changes?
Not defending Saban's handling of the local media, but it is obvious from their reaction that they didn't care too much for him. Didn't like his manner and I am not saying Nick is not a smartee LOL! But I don't give the media very high grades either. And I say this at a national level. More and more misinformation is being printed. Journalism is getting very sloppy at all levels.
What I am happy about here is that an unhappy coach is leaving and someone with new energy is coming in. Lots of unanswered questions will make for an extremely exciting off season. I am a little angry with Nick, but the reactions I am reading are understandable, but a little on the misinformed end as well.
And no I am not saying I am more informed. Just know by human nature there are extreme reactions and the truth is typically somewhere in the middle.
Lee2000
Yes, Saban said he was not going to be the coach at Alabama, but it is possible that this decision was more recent than the message boards out there would lead you to believe (agents send out feelers all the time). The money was reported in a wrong manner, even though it is a big incentive (ensured to get it all).
Between the anger of the Miami media and the fans and the elation of the Alabama program exist these highly probable details:
Saban enjoyed coaching at the college level more than the pro (he had to try it and he didn't like it). He has never made it a secret he liked coaching up young players.
Saban saw the task of building the Dolphins as overwhelming in some ways, and with the age of the team even more unrealistic in the time of his contract. And when a college team in a relatively small town area calls and you prefer that environment anyway you consider it (reported the family desired such arrangements as well). Miami is not for everybody. How many of you have made decision that didn't turn out and you made changes?
Not defending Saban's handling of the local media, but it is obvious from their reaction that they didn't care too much for him. Didn't like his manner and I am not saying Nick is not a smartee LOL! But I don't give the media very high grades either. And I say this at a national level. More and more misinformation is being printed. Journalism is getting very sloppy at all levels.
What I am happy about here is that an unhappy coach is leaving and someone with new energy is coming in. Lots of unanswered questions will make for an extremely exciting off season. I am a little angry with Nick, but the reactions I am reading are understandable, but a little on the misinformed end as well.
And no I am not saying I am more informed. Just know by human nature there are extreme reactions and the truth is typically somewhere in the middle.
Lee2000
