Green to Bama????

[POISON]

Probably a bunch of garbage. Why would they want him? http://www.collegefootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

 

[Russ Smith]

I just read Jack Del Rio is being mentioned as a candidate for Alabama too.

that would be great if Green went to Alabama, the further away the better.

 

[Espo]

If this happened maybe we wouldn't have to pay him any of the money still owed him.

 

[POISON]

I just read Jack Del Rio is being mentioned as a candidate for Alabama too.

that would be great if Green went to Alabama, the further away the better.

LMAO!

 

[devilfan02]

People are turning that job down left and right. Their AD is gonna quickly realize Bama is nowhere near the program it once was and will have to settle for a coach on the bottom of their list......, like a Denny Green

 

[pinnacle]

Although Green is from Pennsylvania (he claims to have been at Wilt Chamberlins 100 point game..by the way)...he has been a coach mostly in Minneapolis, AZ and California...except for stint in Chicago at Northwestern. His unique brand of doublespeak would not work too well in Alabama..in my opinion... I have a few friends who graduated from Alabama and live in the state...Green would make them completely crazy...after a few of his press conferences after losing a few games...they would be done with him.. I do not think they want to hear at Alabama how things are not so bad...the SEC is tough..and besides..they have a better record than Vanderbilt... I can picture him throwing some type of nonsense like that in a press conference!

 

[Diamondback Jay]

Noone please take this out of context, but I read this and just wonder two things.

If he can't take the pressure of being Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals, how the HELL is he going to handle the monumental pressure of being

A) The first African American Head Coach in University of Alabama football history? Yes, it would be a monumental step forward for the school to get with the times and hire a minority coach, however lets face the facts-- Alabama was the hotbed of racial tension and injustice back in the day, and although I'd like to believe they've come a long way since George Wallace, there's still many of that generation who are still alive and well.

B) The enormous pressure of being one of a long line of people who is attempting to fill the shadow of Bear Bryant? Funny thing, seems like the only coach to have any kind of success (or the level of success that Bama fan strives for) was an ex-Cardinal coach, however even at his best, is Denny Green the type to lead Bama back where the fans think they should be? I honestly do see him as a guy who can turn Bama from mediocre to BCS regular, but I also don't call the shots in Tuscaloosa.

Again, not trying to stir up any trouble, just questions for debate.

 

[az jam]

Green will get $2.5 million from the Bidwills when he is fired on January 1. He will take the money and retire to his home in San Diego. I can see him doing some ESPN type jobs but not coaching again. He doesn't need the money nor the grief. Additionally I don't think any pro team or major college would seriously want him.

 

[BigRedFan]

Well another Ex-Cardinal went to Alabama and was pretty successful. But no way they would take Green. He made a fool out of himself after the Chicago game and his running attacks the last 2 years are among the worst in NFL history. Without Boldin and Fitzgerald, this team would arguably be worse than McGinnis's team.

 

[red desert]

I just read Jack Del Rio is being mentioned as a candidate for Alabama too.

that would be great if Green went to Alabama, the further away the better.

I also LMAO.

 

[Assface]

I think Green would be good at recruiting, which is half the battle in college. Mack Brown isn't exactly the best Xs and Os guy around but Texas is always good because they have so much talent.

 

[CtCardinals78]

Green will get $2.5 million from the Bidwills when he is fired on January 1. He will take the money and retire to his home in San Diego. I can see him doing some ESPN type jobs but not coaching again. He doesn't need the money nor the grief. Additionally I don't think any pro team or major college would seriously want him.

I hope not I would hate to have to stop watching ESPN

 

[jefftheshark]

I would not be surprised to see him wearing Raider black next year. He has ties to the Bay Area and Al Davis is just wacky enough to hire him and ask Art Shell to remain as a consultant.

Plus, black is a good color for a man of Denny's proportions to wear.

The Shark

 

[john h]

Probably a bunch of garbage. Why would they want him? http://www.collegefootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

Dennis Green to Alabama. I do not think so. If he thinks it is tough in Airizona he aint seen nothing until he sees an angry bunch of Alabama fans. His personality just does not fit this slot.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Everyone is being metioned as a candidate down there. I also have always been an Alabam fan to go with Ohiio State. Whoever thinks that job is overrated is nuts. They will get back on track if they find the firght guy. Lats year they were #3 during the yera and finished at 8. They are on a down cycle right now just like Oklahoma and USC were. Texas was down for awhile and Nebraska and UCLA are now as well. Those teams with the big tradition will be back towards the top,it's just a matter of time.

 

[BigRedArk]

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A) The first African American Head Coach in University of Alabama football history? Yes, it would be a monumental step forward for the school to get with the times and hire a minority coach, however lets face the facts-- Alabama was the hotbed of racial tension and injustice back in the day, and although I'd like to believe they've come a long way since George Wallace, there's still many of that generation who are still alive and well.

I think you meant that Alabama could take the lead and hire a black HC rather than get with the times. I don't see any trend in college football to hire blacks as HC's. U of Washington and Mississippi State are the only D1 schools that come to mind with one.

Are you suggesting that the majority of the leaders in the state of Alabama are still in agreement with the institution of Jim Crow rules and laws? I would suggest that those who were around during the Wallace and Jim Crow days and beleive in it ferverently could very well be in the minority and/or have moderated their views on that to a great extent. Translation; 'bama fans don't care what color his skin is as long as he can win.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I think you meant that Alabama could take the lead and hire a black HC rather than get with the times. I don't see any trend in college football to hire blacks as HC's. U of Washington and Mississippi State are the only D1 schools that come to mind with one.

Are you suggesting that the majority of the leaders in the state of Alabama are still in agreement with the institution of Jim Crow rules and laws? I would suggest that those who were around during the Wallace and Jim Crow days and beleive in it ferverently could very well be in the minority and/or have moderated their views on that to a great extent. Translation; 'bama fans don't care what color his skin is as long as he can win.

You're right but he will always have the added pressure of being the "first black head coach" at Alabama and thus,wrong or right, be more scrutinized. Wasn't Sylvester Croom the first black HC in the SEC and got alot of attention because of that. It's funny that he's from Alabama and the Tides loss to him is probably what sealed Shula being ousted.

 

[Russ Smith]

You're right but he will always have the added pressure of being the "first black head coach" at Alabama and thus,wrong or right, be more scrutinized. Wasn't Sylvester Croom the first black HC in the SEC and got alot of attention because of that. It's funny that he's from Alabama and the Tides loss to him is probably what sealed Shula being ousted.

Well that never concerned Green before. One of the reasons he was hired at NOrthwestern was they had a huge problem with racism within the team and the university and they actively SOUGHT a Black coach. And IIRC, he was the first black coach at Stanford too.

His name comes up with Stanford too. Tim Kawakami wrote an article today about Stanford candidates, I emailed him asking about Green and he said the name does come up but his understanding is Green is not a very prominent candidate, they want someone more in touch with the college game.

 

[pinnacle]

There was a brief article in the AZ paper today regarding ASU's search for a football coach. They discussed that when Green was the coach at Stanford...he interviewed for the open ASU position...but ASU chose Bruce Snyder over Green. It appears a few months or maybe a year later...Green got the job with the Vikings...

Also regarding the ASU search...Cardinals related..kind of...at the ASU basketball game this week....the student section starting chanting to the Athletic Director...as she walked by..."Dave Mcginnis..dave mcginnis"....

Not sure if he is a serious candidate or not...but he is still quite popular in town..

 

[BigRedArk]

You're right but he will always have the added pressure of being the "first black head coach" at Alabama and thus,wrong or right, be more scrutinized. Wasn't Sylvester Croom the first black HC in the SEC and got alot of attention because of that. It's funny that he's from Alabama and the Tides loss to him is probably what sealed Shula being ousted.

Good point Cbus. Any black HC that accepted the Alabama job would have to know that he will be on a short leash as far as losses goes and the possibility of his skin color will more than likely be raised by some. Perhaps I am naive but hopefully if it should occur it will only be raised by a select ignorant few.

I was thinking to myself while watching UA and Miss State if Croom was sending a message to the powers-that-be at Alabama that he should be the next HC there.

 

[Diamondback Jay]

Well that never concerned Green before. One of the reasons he was hired at NOrthwestern was they had a huge problem with racism within the team and the university and they actively SOUGHT a Black coach. And IIRC, he was the first black coach at Stanford too.

Russ, I get where your going with this, however there's a BIG difference between Chicago, Palo Alto, CA and Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

The Alabama job comes with the undue pressure of filling the Bear's shadow as is. Throw on top of it that he would have the gun to his head of being the first black head coach in Alabama (that includes Auburn too)? Let's just say, they're going to need someone with more backbone and ability to take more verbal abuse than Denny Green. Like I said, if he thinks Arizona is rough, Alabama will eat him alive.