Former Alabama Coach Dennis Franchione Lands on Hall of Fame Ballot
Dennis Franchione, who coached Alabama football for two seasons, is now on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame. His time in Tuscaloosa was short and not very successful—he went just 7–15. Many fans remember his time at Alabama as disappointing.
However, Franchione is being considered for the Hall of Fame because of his success at other schools like TCU and Texas A&M. At those programs, he won games and helped turn things around, which helped build his overall coaching résumé.
Some Alabama fans are surprised he’s on the ballot, given how things went during his time with the Crimson Tide. But the Hall of Fame looks at a coach’s full career, not just one stop.
Key Takeaways:
- Franchione’s record at Alabama was poor.
- He had much more success at other schools.
- His overall career is strong enough to earn Hall of Fame consideration.
Whether he gets in or not, the news has sparked conversation. It raises the question: Should a coach’s struggles at one school—especially a big one like Alabama—outweigh their bigger career picture?
Franchione’s case will be decided in the coming months.
