Update on Alabama’s Next Coach

After Nick Saban announced his retirement many speculations began to rise on who the next coach of the Crimson Tide would be. The initial favorite to take over the honor was current Oregon Ducks Head Coach Dan Lanning. However, Lanning released a video via his Instagram stating he will not be leaving Oregon for Tuscaloosa. Lanning also said on the Pat McAfee show that he believes this team has the ability to compete at a high level and for championships. He said he took this job for a reason and the Ducks have the pieces to be that team in the country.

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This is huge news out of Eugene. Not only do they keep their coach for the future, but they keep some of their top players and recruits. If Lanning was too move on from Oregon and go to Alabama I would not be surprised if players jumped ship with him. We have seen it before, most recently with Lincoln Riley leaving Oklahoma and going to USC and numerous players following him.