Who else was groomed for the head coaching spot after Dinardo left? I just didn't hear of any other people than Saban. Anybody know?

Butch Davis actually, Skip said Butch was their first choice.

Ah... The irony of the second choice bringing a team to the top.

Huh. I guess I didn't keep track of it. I just heard that they found Nick Saban, and that was it.

Your post would insinuate that Dumbardo was grooming his replacement, what a horrible scenario that would be.

Think you used the wrong wording there and really meant who was being "looked at" instead of groomed.