Alabama fans are upset to be losing Defensive Coordinator Kirby Smart To Georgia, but they seem far more concerned about losing Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott Cochran.

Alabama fans don’t want to lose Kirby Smart to Georgia, but they are way more concerned about what’s going to happen with Scott Cochran.

When coaches leave fans often get upset. It doesn’t matter if the coach leaves for a better opportunity, many times fans take the loss personally. This is because fans establish a relationship with the coach and feel abandoned when they leave.

Tonight ESPN reported that Alabama Defensive Coordinator Kirby Smart would be leaving the Tide to become the new head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs… but that’s not what’s really bothering Alabama fans. Alabama fans are really upset about the chance that they might lose their beloved strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran.

Losing Kirby Smart is like losing a friend, losing Scott Cochran feels like losing a leg… a super loud leg.

Alabama fans aren't mad at losing a long time coordinator but the S&C coach goes with him & we lose our damn minds that some real Bama y'all — Todd Jones (@FamousTodd) December 2, 2015

That might sound weird, but it’s a feeling many Alabama fans are having right now.

This, but it's exactly how I feel https://t.co/xQn8iSl7XG — Bo hicks (@bohicks) December 2, 2015

So why was Scott Cochran so important to the Tide? Well… it can be hard to explain.

Man I hope Scott Cochran don't leave. Y'all can have Kiffin, Smat, but take Cochran — Brandon (@SabanNation_15) December 2, 2015

That’s pretty lofty talk for a strength and conditioning coach, but it’s talk we are seeing a lot of.

Scott Cochran was like the rowdy boy for Alabama football — Blake Pilgrim (@pilgrim_blake) December 2, 2015

Cochran was the face of the team in a lot of ways. His enthusiasm and spirit inspired not just the players, but the fans too. This was one of my favorites of his.



Just imagine that voice and enthusiasm on the jumbo tron all game long.

I like Kirby Smart but if he takes Scott Cochran with him, I'll cry. — Kyle Henderson (@kylethehuman) November 30, 2015

There’s no crying in football… unless you’re Tebow.

Is it odd that I am more concerned about losing Scott Cochran than I am Kirby Smart? #YeahYeahYeah #RTR — Christopher J Morris (@cjmorris23) November 30, 2015

Yes it is odd, but we feel you.

My face when they say Scott Cochran is going to Athens too… pic.twitter.com/tT8hWas6Gz — Devin Skelton (@devin_skelton19) December 2, 2015

That’s all our faces.

SCOTT COCHRAN IS GONE TOO NOOOOOO — ri (@riley_xcx) December 2, 2015

There’s no doubt that this off-season is going to be a brand new world for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Roll Tide.