1-11-24 Hour 3: What Forced Saban Out? Ryan Fowler, Brad Sham

Bo and the crew talk about the main reason Nick Saban retired, the best names to replace him and covering Dak Prescott as a Cowboy in the third hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. Alabama insider Ryan Fowler joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about what caused Nick Saban to retire. Ryan talks about how he found out on air about the legendary coach retiring from Alabama and the reaction from callers and guests. Ryan said that he didn't see the move coming and how it now makes sense watching Saban's reaction after the Rose Bowl loss. Ryan notes that Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne was hired for this particular reason and talks about if Nick Saban would allow Lane Kiffin to have the job. Ryan talks about the role Nick Saban will have in choosing the next head coach and how Dan Lanning from Oregon could be a risk. Bo and Ryan talk about the possible buyouts for coaching candidates and if it is worth paying the money in certain situations. Bo asks Ryan about Dabo Swinney and Mike Norvell for the job and Ryan looks at if they would be good for the job and what forced Saban out in the first place. Play-by-play commentator for the Dallas Cowboys Brad Sham joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about Dak and the Cowboys heading into the playoffs live in the BankPlus Studio. Brad talks about what it's been like covering Dak Prescott and he talks about how Dak is a true student of the game and learned quickly. Brad goes through the situations that happened for Dak Prescott to start at the Cowboys and everywhere else before that but mentions that he was still comfortable as a leader. Brad mentions the amount of pressure that is on the Dallas Cowboys QB because of the legends that have come before and how harsh the fan base is. Bo asks Brad what he thinks about the way Dak handles criticism and Brad talks about the difference in being the QB of the Cowboys and other teams. Brad notes how Cowboys fans will always debate about Dak and if he is the problem or part of the solution. Brad talks about the legacy of Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach and the pressure to live up to their level of play. Bo asks Brad about the level of concern around the running game for he Cowboys and Brad thinks it has to be efficient enough to keep the defense honest. brad says that the biggest concern for the Dallas defense is not letting the run game for Green Bay get going so that they can spread the field with passing plays. Brad thinks tight end Jake Ferguson fits Dak Prescott well and expects him to continue to grow as a pass catcher.

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