OT: Saban Said Goodbye to Players by E-mail... - New England Patriots Forums

***MoLewisrocks*** · 01-05-2007, 12:05 PM

For someone who can be as charming and glib as a snake oil salesman when it suits him, Saban is truly lacking some basic, functional social skills...

SABAN SAID GOODBYE TO PLAYERS BY E-MAIL

Less than two weeks after former Fins coach Nick Saban said that he never browses the Internet or sends e-mails, Saban apparently has taken a crash course in electronic communications.

Because he informed most of his players of his departure from the team . . . by sending them an e-mail.

"Thanks for your efforts and support," Saban wrote. "I'll help you in any way I can in the future. I thought the damage done relative to me talking to the Alabama people made it impossible for me to come back as the Dolphins coach. I would love to talk to you. Please feel free to call me."

Okay, so Saban left because of the damage that occurred because he decided to speak to the "Alabama people" after declaring that he wouldn't be the Alabama coach?

(Nick, good luck looking a recruit and/or his parents in the eye and persuading them that: (1) you'll be the coach at Alabama for their son's full career there; (2) their son will be a starter; and/or (3) their son will be better prepared to play in the NFL if he plays for Alabama.)

We obtained a copy of the e-mail, sent on January 3 at 4:30 p.m., from one of the recipients. The list of addressees included Andre Goodman, Anthony Alabi, Bennie Anderson, Channing Crowder, Cleo Lemon, Damion McIntosh, Dan Stevenson, Dan Wilkinson, Darian Barnes, Daunte Culpepper, David Bowens, Derek Hagan, Derrick Pope, Donnie Jones, Donnie Spragan, Eddie Jackson, Eric Kimble, Fred Evans, Fred Gibson, Jack Hunt, Jason Allen, Jason Rader, Jason Willis, Jeff Zgonina, Jeno James, Jim Maxwell, Joe Toledo, Joey Harrington, John Denney, Keith Adams, Keith Traylor, Kendyl Jacox, Kyle Eckel, Lee Gray, L.J. Shelton, Marcus Vick, Marty Booker, Matt Roth, Michael Lehan, Norman Lejeune, Patrick Cobbs, P.K. Sam, Renaldo Hill, Ronnie Brown, Sammy Morris, Toniu Fonoti, Travares Tillman, Travis Daniels, Travis Minor, Vernon Carey, Vonnie Holliday, Will Allen, and Yeremiah Bell.

Curiously absent from the list were Zach Thomas, Jason Taylor, Randy McMichael, Wes Welker, Chris Chambers, and Olindo Mare. Maybe they actually got the courtesy of a phone call.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

stcjones · 01-05-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MoLewisrocks

For someone who can be as charming and glib as a snake oil salesman when it suits him, Saban is truly lacking some basic, functional social skills...

SABAN SAID GOODBYE TO PLAYERS BY E-MAIL

Less than two weeks after former Fins coach Nick Saban said that he never browses the Internet or sends e-mails, Saban apparently has taken a crash course in electronic communications.

Because he informed most of his players of his departure from the team . . . by sending them an e-mail.

"Thanks for your efforts and support," Saban wrote. "I'll help you in any way I can in the future. I thought the damage done relative to me talking to the Alabama people made it impossible for me to come back as the Dolphins coach. I would love to talk to you. Please feel free to call me."

Okay, so Saban left because of the damage that occurred because he decided to speak to the "Alabama people" after declaring that he wouldn't be the Alabama coach?

(Nick, good luck looking a recruit and/or his parents in the eye and persuading them that: (1) you'll be the coach at Alabama for their son's full career there; (2) their son will be a starter; and/or (3) their son will be better prepared to play in the NFL if he plays for Alabama.)

We obtained a copy of the e-mail, sent on January 3 at 4:30 p.m., from one of the recipients. The list of addressees included Andre Goodman, Anthony Alabi, Bennie Anderson, Channing Crowder, Cleo Lemon, Damion McIntosh, Dan Stevenson, Dan Wilkinson, Darian Barnes, Daunte Culpepper, David Bowens, Derek Hagan, Derrick Pope, Donnie Jones, Donnie Spragan, Eddie Jackson, Eric Kimble, Fred Evans, Fred Gibson, Jack Hunt, Jason Allen, Jason Rader, Jason Willis, Jeff Zgonina, Jeno James, Jim Maxwell, Joe Toledo, Joey Harrington, John Denney, Keith Adams, Keith Traylor, Kendyl Jacox, Kyle Eckel, Lee Gray, L.J. Shelton, Marcus Vick, Marty Booker, Matt Roth, Michael Lehan, Norman Lejeune, Patrick Cobbs, P.K. Sam, Renaldo Hill, Ronnie Brown, Sammy Morris, Toniu Fonoti, Travares Tillman, Travis Daniels, Travis Minor, Vernon Carey, Vonnie Holliday, Will Allen, and Yeremiah Bell.

Curiously absent from the list were Zach Thomas, Jason Taylor, Randy McMichael, Wes Welker, Chris Chambers, and Olindo Mare. Maybe they actually got the courtesy of a phone call.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

The guy is a low class, no integrity, dishonest scumbag!! Reminds me of a few used car salesmen I have met over the years!!!!

***IcyPatriot*** · 01-05-2007, 12:11 PM

Outside of Alabama where will he find recruits ... toast ... Saban is toast. He'll be back in the NFL as an assistant and nothing more.

***BelichickFan*** · 01-05-2007, 12:12 PM

I love Nick. He's my 3rd favorite coach behind Belichick and Weis.

The season is over for the Dolphins. They're scattered around the country back home. He couldn't get them together. He has a new job, it's not reasonable to expect a personal call to every player.

I have no problem with this.

Roll Tide Roll

Patsfanin Philly · 01-05-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MoLewisrocks

For someone who can be as charming and glib as a snake oil salesman when it suits him, Saban is truly lacking some basic, functional social skills...

As well as the knowledge as to how to send emails with blind copy..........

scout · 01-05-2007, 12:17 PM

If this is his only means of a goodbye, then he is truly classless. He will be a huge success at Alabama. He's a great college coach and recruiter, and will have a big time football school and conference to recruit. None of what he did to the Miami Dolphins is going to turn blue chips away from Alabama unless they are a rabid Dolphin fan living in Miami.

***Tunescribe*** · 01-05-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

I love Nick. He's my 3rd favorite coach behind Belichick and Weis.

The season is over for the Dolphins. They're scattered around the country back home. He couldn't get them together. He has a new job, it's not reasonable to expect a personal call to every player.

I have no problem with this.

Roll Tide Roll

I agree. What's he supposed to do, make 53 phone calls? I suppose he could mail a letter rather than send e-mail. I'm wondering if the guys not on his e-mail list that he supposedly called directly are team captains.

***BelichickFan*** · 01-05-2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tunescribe

I agree. What's he supposed to do, make 53 phone calls? I suppose he could mail a letter rather than send e-mail. I'm wondering if the guys not on his e-mail list that he supposedly called directly are team captains.

Most likely they were the captains.

Herm Edwards disappeared from NY without saying anything. I bet this is very typical other than when coaches leave when the team is still together before dispersing for the offseason.

***DarrylS*** · 01-05-2007, 01:09 PM

When BP left the Pats, did he go around and do warm and fuzzy with all the players, doubt it... I do not know if there is any graceful way to leave a team, unless it is well advertised or planned. Most guys are in a rush and the players are spread out all over the country.

***PatsDeb*** · 01-05-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GJAJ15

When BP left the Pats, did he go around and do warm and fuzzy with all the players, doubt it... I do not know if there is any graceful way to leave a team, unless it is well advertised or planned. Most guys are in a rush and the players are spread out all over the country.

Yeah, he gave a warm and fuzzy wave from the airport terminal as the team plane took off without him after the 1997 Superbowl loss, remember?