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n/aNick Saban (retired)Saban — who many call the G.O.A.T. — won six national championships and nine SEC titles in 17 years with the Crimson Tide. The impact of his departure from college football cannot be overstated.
Mike Elko (Duke head coach)Jimbo FisherElko is familiar with the program after spending four seasons as Fisher’s defensive coordinator (2018-21). He’s aware of the expectations. His 16-9 record at Duke shows that he is able to develop players who can compete at a high level. However, he only has two years of head coaching experience and will have to create top-down unity at a program with a lot of chefs in the kitchen. Mark Stoops would have been a better option, and Elko would be graded higher had the deal with Stoops not imploded. We will have to wait a few years to see if this hire works out, but Elko shares similar coaching characteristics as Stoops. Grade: B+
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Author : Barrett Sallee
Publish date : 2024-01-12 01:41:30
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