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Lane Train may not have fully pulled into the station yet... (the rumor mill)

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jturner181
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2:51p, 12/1/25
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From an attorney friend, through another attorney... there are rumblings that Kiffin would drop LSU for the Bama role, if it were to open. His agent has made that clear and LSU willing to risk it.

In the unlikelihood that the Bama role opens up, Kiffin wants first dibs, as does the Bama boosters.

The juicy details are - Bama boosters would subsidize other programs (Florida, Penn State, ND to woo Kalen away) so they could seat Kiffin into the role long term. Bama fans aren't unhappy with their coach but doesn't feel like it's a long term fit for them the way Kiffin would be.

Yes - all rumor mill - but there are some big egos at play who want what they want... I'm not surprised, but the subsidizing is new news to me.

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Luke The Drifter
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2:55p, 12/1/25
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Please let this happen. I am all about chaos and turmoil (that does not involve A&M), so if even a fraction of this is true, I am here for it.

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
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2:55p, 12/1/25
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hoping it does happen
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2:56p, 12/1/25
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Meaningless speculation is meaningless
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PanzerAggie06
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2:56p, 12/1/25
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Isn't it fairly normal for coaches contracts to stipulate that if certain positions open up the contracted party is allowed to peruse those positions if they desire with no financial repercussions?
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James Earl Rudder
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2:56p, 12/1/25
You post some wild **** but you might have hit a new low with this one.

I knew I shouldn't have wasted my time.
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Pichael Thompson
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3:03p, 12/1/25
I was actually wondering if he would jump to sip if sark went nfl

The Deboer theory is interesting

I wonder if the nfl has any Deboer interest... seems like his temperament is much better suited for next level
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In reply to PanzerAggie06 • 3:06p, 12/1/25
PanzerAggie06 said:
Isn't it fairly normal for coaches contracts to stipulate that if certain positions open up the contracted party is allowed to peruse those positions if they desire with no financial repercussions?

Hear this out.

Kiffin signs with LSU. He recruits to LSU and develops relationships with LSU's HS recruits and TP players... establishes NIL numbers.

DeBoer loses CCG and then their 1st Rd game.

Bama pays someone to take DeBoer. If Bama fires DeBoer and he gets a $69M buyout. If they supplement another team to take him, everyone wins. DeBoer doesn't get fired and has less presure. The buying school doesn't have to pay Bama and they pay DeBoer with partial funding from Bama.

Kiffin goes to Bama and takes all of LSU's AND Ole MIss' top recruits.

This could be one of the biggest **** shows ever.
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greg.w.h
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3:09p, 12/1/25
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Do we call this the reverse coaching carousel?
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3:09p, 12/1/25
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From an attorney friend, through another attorney...

If you can't trust an attorney through another attorney who can you trust!


Not happening!

I'm Gipper
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3:13p, 12/1/25
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I think this might be some conjecture....about 2-3 years too early.
If DeBoer doesn't have them playing for a championship within the next 2 years those folks will be crazy restless and all eyes will turn towards Baton Rouge
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3:15p, 12/1/25
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Wait

So I can't call him Coach Heaux yet?

Might be Coach Roll Tide Hoe!
Gig ‘Em Baby!
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3:17p, 12/1/25
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there is literally no way this happens


except


we are talking about Lane Kiffin
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3:18p, 12/1/25
It's pretty well known that he would bolt for Bama. Not earth shattering news
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3:20p, 12/1/25
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The crazy Bama big cigars must be absolutely stewing right now they missed their shot a few years back.

They may be insane enough to plant a dead body on KD to get rid of him so they can scoop up Kiffin.
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3:22p, 12/1/25
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Bama boosters would subsidize other programs (Florida, Penn State, ND to woo Kalen away) so they could seat Kiffin into the role long term.


These aren't poverty programs. I'm not sure that they would need to be subsidized, lol.
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3:26p, 12/1/25
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I want this to happen, just so that the dumpsterfire ****show continues.
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3:29p, 12/1/25
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Sounds like Kiffin may actually be a hoe
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3:31p, 12/1/25
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I also heard something similar regarding Deboer to Penn St once the Gumps are out of the championship hunt.
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3:39p, 12/1/25
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Would be a great Christmas present just to watch LSU burn in the event Kiffen went to Bama.
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In reply to lil_frog8 • 3:40p, 12/1/25
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lil_frog8 said:
I also heard something similar regarding Deboer to Penn St once the Gumps are out of the championship hunt.

The fact that Penn State hasn't announced a hire yet means this is certainly a possibility
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3:44p, 12/1/25
Anyone have Kilani Sitake to Penn St. on their bingo card?

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3:48p, 12/1/25
Hey, looking for a pool cleaner...any word?
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In reply to The Collective • 3:54p, 12/1/25
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The Collective said:
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Bama boosters would subsidize other programs (Florida, Penn State, ND to woo Kalen away) so they could seat Kiffin into the role long term.


These aren't poverty programs. I'm not sure that they would need to be subsidized, lol.


I don't think the insinuation is that those teams need subsidizing. Rather that Bama would want to make this move happen so much they'd kick in money and take down any barriers to make it happen. Brings to mind the old saying that rich people didn't get that way by spending their own money.

If I'm Penn State, and I have two options on the table, strictly hypotheticals, of Matt Campbell and DeBoer as my choices. I have them relatively equal on my big board and now just need to figure out the logistics. Campbell I have an 8 figure buyout to Iowa State I owe. DeBoer has a similar 8 figure buyout, maybe even bigger than Campbell's, so I decide I'm going to go with Campbell, it's the better financial choice. But here comes Bama, offering to not only not make me pay a buyout, but actually pay me to hire my 1a or 1b coaching choice. Easy call.
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3:54p, 12/1/25
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Bama is not a better job than LSU. This is bs.

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In reply to jturner181 • 3:57p, 12/1/25
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"Liar, lawyer mirror for ya'....
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In reply to Tramp96 • 3:58p, 12/1/25
Tramp96 said:
Anyone have Kilani Sitake to Penn St. on their bingo card?



Still say Hartline would be a great hire for PS. Great coach/recruiter plus it would significantly weaken OSU
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In reply to DallasAg 94 • 4:01p, 12/1/25
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DallasAg 94 said:
PanzerAggie06 said:
Isn't it fairly normal for coaches contracts to stipulate that if certain positions open up the contracted party is allowed to peruse those positions if they desire with no financial repercussions?

DeBoer loses CCG and then their 1st Rd game.

Bama pays someone to take DeBoer. If Bama fires DeBoer and he gets a $69M buyout. If they supplement another team to take him, everyone wins. DeBoer doesn't get fired and has less presure. The buying school doesn't have to pay Bama and they pay DeBoer with partial funding from Bama.

In what world does DeBoer simply just leave a program that is a perennial contender, has unlimited resources, and makes him a top-10 highest paid coach??? His annual salary averages $10.9M ($10.25M now, increases $250k every year until maxing at $11.75M in 2031). Even if Bama chipped in $2M+ a year and he was willing to leave of his own accord to a lesser program, there are very few programs that have $10M+ to throw at a coach.
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In reply to jturner181 • 4:05p, 12/1/25
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jturner181 said:
....but DeBoer doesn't feel like it's a long term fit for them the way Kiffin would be.


Kiffin, and long term?
Are they F'n serious? Are they just not paying attention?
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In reply to TexAg2019 • 4:12p, 12/1/25
TexAg2019 said:
DallasAg 94 said:
PanzerAggie06 said:
Isn't it fairly normal for coaches contracts to stipulate that if certain positions open up the contracted party is allowed to peruse those positions if they desire with no financial repercussions?

DeBoer loses CCG and then their 1st Rd game.

Bama pays someone to take DeBoer. If Bama fires DeBoer and he gets a $69M buyout. If they supplement another team to take him, everyone wins. DeBoer doesn't get fired and has less presure. The buying school doesn't have to pay Bama and they pay DeBoer with partial funding from Bama.

In what world does DeBoer simply just leave a program that is a perennial contender, has unlimited resources, and makes him a top-10 highest paid coach??? His annual salary averages $10.9M ($10.25M now, increases $250k every year until maxing at $11.75M in 2031). Even if Bama chipped in $2M+ a year and he was willing to leave of his own accord to a lesser program, there are very few programs that have $10M+ to throw at a coach.


Bama doesn't have unlimited resources. That's been documented and the main reason Saban left.
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4:16p, 12/1/25
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While that sounds crazy, only a ****ty person would do that so I actually believe it might happen.
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4:23p, 12/1/25
Thought this would be a Jorvorskie thread
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4:44p, 12/1/25
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Lane alluded in his press conference just now that LSU presented the best NIL program/plan and my guess is Alabama wouldn't be able to do much better either
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In reply to HoustonAg2106 • 4:46p, 12/1/25
HoustonAg2106 said:
lil_frog8 said:
I also heard something similar regarding Deboer to Penn St once the Gumps are out of the championship hunt.

The fact that Penn State hasn't announced a hire yet means this is certainly a possibility



More likely means they've struck out with their top choices

Penn state is about to get a downgrade at coach.
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4:49p, 12/1/25
The chaos would be hilarious but why would Alabama fire DeBoer? He's sitting at 10-2 and is conference championship + playoff bound. If their QB Simpson heats up a little and starts playing like he was playing earlier this year, they'll be legit NC contenders. Not exactly a guy you can unless there's a scandal.
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