Saban and come to Jesus meeting

[Rockfish]

We all remember how the Dolphins lost to Cleveland last year 22-0 to fall to 3-7 and how after that game, an emotional Saban said or did something to get the team to buy into his philosophy. That moment was credited for the Dolphins turning their season around to finish 6-0.

Now I am not among those who are looking at the 20-10 loss to New England as some kind of moral victory, which the coach and players seem to be doing, as evidenced by the postgame quotes. This is a veteran team, not a young team. But ... do you think Saban has given his fire and brimstone speech yet this year? Will it even work, or will the players be rolling their eyes (and if they are, those players shouldn't be here next year). Or is all that coach as a motivator stuff overrated to begin with?

 

[D-Rock]

two words..... Sophmore slump... for the coach, i think he'll learn from this yr and have a better year next season

 

[zonk4ever]

Before we start with harsh assessments on Saban, let's give him at least 10 years . Ya figure 10 years he'll get this thing turned around. Huizenga has given the Nicktator a blank check to do whatever it takes and so far he's excelled at spending money.

 

[adamprez2003]

two words..... Sophmore slump... for the coach, i think he'll learn from this yr and have a better year next season

I was thinking the same thing. He seems to be reacting well to alot of the things that have gone wrong this year and I think if he figures out how to get the Offense working more smoothly it will benefit us longer term. He's got alot to learn himself

 

[Ryan1973]

I am just tired of hearing Saban after every week saying how proud he is of the team and that their coming together. He needs to admit his team sucks and stop giving these ra ra speaches. This ain't college anymore.

 

[adamprez2003]

This is the last year he gets a pass. Next year he has another offseason of free agents and draft choices to add and this team becomes completely his making. In addition none of our coordinators are going to get head coaching job offers - lol so the same coaching staff will probably be in place. This year for me has the same feel last year had. Sometime in the next few weeks we'll play up to our potential, finish around 8-8 and get ready for next season. Next year, Saban better have this team ready to play from week 1. No more lets wait till mid season till we figure out how to play. Preseason doesnt last 12 weeks in the NFL

 

[Rick 1966]

Before we start with harsh assessments on Saban, let's give him at least 10 years .

:sidelol:

 

[aquaattak]

:sidelol:

He cant be serious...10 YEARS....Now i have heard it all!!

 

[Irish Phin Fan]

Before we start with harsh assessments on Saban, let's give him at least 10 years . Ya figure 10 years he'll get this thing turned around. Huizenga has given the Nicktator a blank check to do whatever it takes and so far he's excelled at spending money.

Hey why not 20 while were at it? I have nothing better to do than cheer for a crappy team till 2026.

 

[shula_guy]

Before we start with harsh assessments on Saban, let's give him at least 10 years . Ya figure 10 years he'll get this thing turned around. Huizenga has given the Nicktator a blank check to do whatever it takes and so far he's excelled at spending money.

Why only 10 years why not 20 or 30?

 

[WEEZEL]

Hey why not 20 while were at it? I have nothing better to do than cheer for a crappy team till 2026.

How long has Bill Cowher been around...............you have good years and bad years you dont fire someone for an off year

 

[PhinsRock]

Sophmore jinx, give Saban another year to straighten out the mess left by Wannspiel.

 

[PerfectFinz72]

two words..... Sophmore slump... for the coach, i think he'll learn from this yr and have a better year next season

Agreed. Too bad there are a number of fans already calling for his head. I know its frustrating watching this team, but you still ned patience to see what Saban can do. I don't think he'll need 5 years. I defiantely see the team being better next year because they are starting to gauge where improvements need to be made. Maybe its just me being optimistic though.

 

[rvicious]

We all remember how the Dolphins lost to Cleveland last year 22-0 to fall to 3-7 and how after that game, an emotional Saban said or did something to get the team to buy into his philosophy. That moment was credited for the Dolphins turning their season around to finish 6-0.

Now I am not among those who are looking at the 20-10 loss to New England as some kind of moral victory, which the coach and players seem to be doing, as evidenced by the postgame quotes. This is a veteran team, not a young team. But ... do you think Saban has given his fire and brimstone speech yet this year? Will it even work, or will the players be rolling their eyes (and if they are, those players shouldn't be here next year). Or is all that coach as a motivator stuff overrated to begin with?

I said it before and I will say it again, get ready for a long season. This team is overrated big time.

 

[Brown42000]

Saban has done everything he could to make this team competitive and with the cap room they had he has done a great job of that, some of you are always so quick to critisize some one when he has one of the most difficult jobs in the world.