when nick saban Since he retired as coach in early January, many in the college football world had their eyes set on the Pacific Northwest.
oregon head coach Dan Lanning has emerged as a candidate to replace Saban, who had been the head coach in Eugene for just two years.
FILE – Alabama running back Jace McClellan (2) scores a touchdown during the second half of the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA college football semifinal game against Michigan on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in Pasadena, California. Big Head Coach Nick Saban Reacts Nick Saban, the tough coach who won seven national championships and led Alabama back to being a national powerhouse in just 17 seasons, including six of those titles, will be in 2024. According to multiple reports, he will step down on Wednesday, April 10th. (AP Photo/Gong Kyusung, File)
Lanning quickly quashed the rumors, Publish your video He said he wants to stay in Oregon “as long as Eugene accepts me.”
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In a recent interview on the “Ryen Lucillo Podcast,” Lanning said he is not considering taking the head coaching job in Tuscaloosa.
“No. The decision was made long before the season started, long before I got this job. Oregon State gave me an opportunity and I truly believe this is the job we can do the best job. ing” college football. If you feel that way, put in your blood, sweat, and tears and give your fair share of effort to achieve the work you think you can do,” Lanning said when asked if there was ever a moment when he had to make a decision. at the Alabama opener.
Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning watches the Liberty Flames vs. Oregon Ducks Vrbo Fiesta Bowl college football game at State Farm Stadium on January 1, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Kevin Abel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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“I'm living the dream. I'm in a place where I think we can achieve all the goals we want. I made a promise to the players. When I get to the seats, people see that promise publicly, but they I won't do that.''
Lanning also cited not wanting to move his family again as a reason for wanting to stay in Eugene.
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Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates after defeating the Liberty Flames in the Fiesta Bowl on January 1, 2024 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Ducks defeated the Flames 45-6. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Alabama did not hire Lanning, but went to the Pacific Northwest to find Saban's replacement.
of crimson tide After two seasons in Seattle, Alabama has hired former Washington coach Karen DeBoer as its next head coach.
DeBoer went 25-3 in his two years in Washington, winning the Pac-12 in 2023 and leading the Huskies to the national championship game against Michigan.
