10 reasons why Gregg Marshall should coach at Alabama...

Coach Marshall has some incentives to come to Bama

1.   Reason number one is that the University of Alabama could make Gregg Marshall a rich man, and they can also provide virtually unlimited financial support to help him succeed.

2.   Reason number two is that Coach Marshall has taken the ‘Shockers about has far as he can. The only thing left for him would be to win a national championship. He’s also done it on the cheap. Remarkable.

3.   Reason number three is that Marshall could put himself in some rarified air with the most prominent coaches in America. It might be even more shocking taking Alabama to the upper echelons in college basketball than WSU.

4.   Reason number four that Coach Marshall needs to take the step to a power five conference. He can prove to himself and the world that he can build a program in a great conference, as opposed to be the premiere program in a lesser league. I’m not suggesting the program at WSU is worse than our situation. It is not the same as a big money program

5.   Reason number five is exposure. He will be given opportunities to appear on the big stage weekly. His greatest opportunity at Alabama will be to be Kentucky and Florida. Beating those two teams is priceless for your coaching resume

6.   Reason number six is that the SEC is getting better but still is weaker than some other big conferences. It’s perfect time to come into the league and have an excellent chance to win against teams who are also down.

7.   Reason number seven is that Marshall is smart enough to use the Alabama brand to his benefit. Just by coming to Alabama his stature as a coach is elevated to be an equal to Nick Saban.

8.   Reason number eight will be ability to get some kids he could never recruit despite what a great coach he had become. Having a jet to pick up a kid in Los Angeles is a lot different from having mom and dad driving to campus from Fort Hayes, Kansas.

9.   Reason number nine is that the State is finally on the verge of producing some great players. He would have all the advantages that Pearl initially had in regards to playing time, need, and personality.  He would be the best coach in a three team state.  

10. Reason number ten is that great coaches thrive on great challenges. Great coaches believe that can do almost anything. Marshall is a proven winner and can set himself apart from Nick Saban by having the authority to run his program the way he needs. He’s the type guy that would say if Florida can win national championships in football and basketball so can Alabama. Fans are primed and loaded for a new coach and success. He'll have more support than he needs, and he'll be his own man