Did Bates just become a serious candidate?

I was listening to Mike and Mike on ESPN radio and John Clayton said it was a mistake to give Saban total control after what happened to Butch, Shanahan, and Holmgren. Clayton said he is "doomed" but still thinks he will go if the contract is right.

 

I think I was the only one in my group of friends that came over to watch the Patriots who wasn't irate at the ending.

To replay the conversation between my friend and I following the Pats loss:

friend: "MAN!!! That S*CKS!!! What to do you think of THAT crap?!?!? :cuss:

ME: *shrugs* "Well, at least it proved that Bates can win....might be what we needed to keep Saban at LSU."

friend: "Saban?! :angryfire You'd rather focus on what you might NOT lose rather than focus on the something (the game) the Pats DID lose?!?!?!"

ME: "Yep" .....

Friend: :angry:

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I watched the game with a bunch of Miami fans and when they were leaving last night they all thanked me for our coach...whatever!!!

 

How could the Dolphins not hire this guy!!! Look at him:

 

Wannstedt had total control up till this year as well. Why the hell would Miami make that same mistake?

 

This game was a bright spot for Miami but unless Saban turns them down, he won't be picked over Nick.

Come on, it was just 1 game.