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"Bill Battle explains process of Anthony Grant firing, nearly announced his return at one point"

« on: April 09, 2015, 03:49:01 PM »

Bill Battle explains process of Anthony Grant firing, nearly announced his return at one point

By Michael Casagrande | mcasagrande@al.com
Published April 09, 2015, 03:09:25 PM

The negativity grew to a point of no return, Alabama's AD told Paul Finebaum's audience.

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Re: "Bill Battle explains process of Anthony Grant firing, nearly announced his return at one point"

« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2015, 04:19:20 PM »

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Battle said he met with Grant after the team went 3-5 against SEC competition in January. Battle suggested making announcement saying Grant would return for next season. Grant said they should hold off on any such proclamation at that point.


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Re: "Bill Battle explains process of Anthony Grant firing, nearly announced his return at one point"

« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2015, 07:06:46 PM »

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Re: "Bill Battle explains process of Anthony Grant firing, nearly announced his return at one point"

« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2015, 07:48:27 PM »

Ah yes, the notorious "vote of confidence" which never works. What would Battle have said at the end of the season? Keep Grant, fire him & look silly? Maybe we need to look for an experienced AD.


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