Could Glenn Schumann, the current defensive coordinator at Georgia, be the key to bringing Nick Saban back to college football as the head coach of West Virginia? This is the speculation put forth by Saturday Blitz writer Peter Bartell. Bartell previously suggested that Saban could join WVU as an assistant coach if they were to move on from Neal Brown. However, Bartell now believes that the presence of Schumann as the head coach could entice Saban to Morgantown.
On the other hand, Sports Illustrated writer Schuyler Callihan dismisses this rumor as ‘so unrealistic’, acknowledging the viral nature of the speculation but refuting its validity. Callihan points out that while the connection between Saban and West Virginia has been a longstanding joke among fans, the idea of Saban actually taking the job is far-fetched.
Despite the buzz surrounding this rumor, it seems unlikely that Saban will be leaving his current position at the University of Alabama anytime soon. With Saban still under contract and seemingly content in his role as an ESPN analyst, the likelihood of him making a move to West Virginia appears slim.
As the college football landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether Saban will entertain the idea of returning to the sidelines as a head coach, especially at a program like West Virginia. For now, these rumors should be taken with a grain of salt until there is concrete evidence of any potential coaching changes.
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