Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne wasted no time in sharing an update on the beginning of the search to replace Nick Saban as the head coach of the Crimson Tide.
Byrne shared a statement on X noting what he and the program will be looking for in the ideal candidate to take over. He also added that rumors will be swirling in the coming days, and that the next time he speaks he will be announcing the next head coach.
“As with any coaching search, our goal is to be thorough, but expedient,” Byrne said. “Our ideal candidate will be strong in recruiting and relationship building, player development, excel in Xs and Os and have the overall ability to lead this historic program. There will be plenty of rumors out there during this process. Next time I talk publicly will be to announce our new coach.
“If you don’t hear it from me, don’t believe it.”
— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) January 11, 2024
Saban retired from Alabama after 17 seasons as he posted a record of 206-29 with six national championships with the program. He has an overall record of 297-71 and a total of seven national titles which is the most by any head coach in college football history.
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Patrick Dowd is a Reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via Pat_Dowd77
