Nate Oats

[onewoof]

Recapping the latest with Coach Nate Oats for those that need an update.

1. April 2026: Age 51, engaged to Bama Basketball ex-staffer (left in 2022 as Director of Basketball Operations, Oats was hired in 2019), 30 years old (works for Dallas Mavericks)
2. March 2026: Active Bama player Holloway, #2 scorer, arrested on felony drug charges, suspended from team prior to Sweet 16 game.
3. Later in 2023: Divorced 51 year old wife of 26 years in 2023, who had double-hit lymphoma in 2015 and was cancer free in 2016. 3 daughters (ages 22, 16, 13)
4. Jan 2023: Active player Darius Miles charged with capital murder. Active teammate superstar Brandon Miller (NBA overall 2nd pick in June 2023 behind Wemby) delivers gun, not charged, not suspended.

 

[POTUS]

In the only two sports that matter, being a successful head coach requires a blind eye to sleaziness. Always has.

 

[Darryl Steight]

Recapping the latest with Coach Nate Oats for those that need an update.

1. April 2026: Age 51, engaged to Bama Basketball ex-staffer (left in 2022 as Director of Basketball Operations, Oats was hired in 2019), 30 years old (works for Dallas Mavericks)
2. March 2026: Active Bama player Holloway, #2 scorer, arrested on felony drug charges, suspended from team prior to Sweet 16 game.
3. Later in 2023: Divorced 51 year old wife of 26 years in 2023, who had double-hit lymphoma in 2015 and was cancer free in 2016. 3 daughters (oldest is 21)
4. Jan 2023: Active player Darius Miles charged with capital murder. Active teammate superstar Brandon Miller (NBA overall 2nd pick in June 2023 behind Wemby) delivers gun, not charged, not suspended.

Need to add something about Bediako here. And probably his interactions with referees during games, although I don't know how you quantify that one. God I can't stand that guy.

Nate Oats is a real, true POS human for those reasons and more.

 

[BonzoGoesToCollege]

Oats pushing Missouri player

don't forget about him pushing a Missouri player.

 

[patdog]

In the only two sports that matter, being a successful head coach requires a blind eye to sleaziness. Always has.

No. It doesn't. But it sure does get ignored a lot as long as you're winning.

 

[Faustdog]

Need to add something about Bediako here. And probably his interactions with referees during games, although I don't know how you quantify that one. God I can't stand that guy.

Nate Oats is a real, true POS human for those reasons and more.

Agree completely. I thought about this the other day, and maybe it should be a separate question or poll.

Greg Byrne, or The Ninja, has been pretty much universally respected and admired amongst the MSU fanbase for what he did here.

Does Byrne's standing by Nate Oats through the player involved murder, the other crimes, the attempt to use a professional player, and his general antics change your thoughts on Byrne?

 

[mstateglfr]

- Not really sure why his ex-wife's cancer status from a decade ago is listed. Would love to hear a response so I dont just assume why.

- As for Holloway, he was arrested on drug charges and suspended from the team. That seems to be exactly what should happen. Why is that incident listed in a manner that makes it seem like something to hold against Oats?

- I have no idea about the divorce and engagement incident. That seems pretty TMZesque and I just cant bring myself to condemn someone when I dont know the full story. I dont really consume tabloid stories, so I will likely continue to not know the full story. If there is no more to the story, then it looks like he either had an affair or he met someone he wanted to be with more than his wife. It isnt illegal or unethical or whatever from a coaching perspective...and he is a coach.

- If Brandon Miller played for MSU and both police and the university said he was not a suspect and he was never arrested, I would have wanted him to keep playing. If people have an issue with the Miller incident, they should direct their outrage at police.




Oats irks me as a coach, but I think it is mostly because he is so active and aggressive on the sideline. He is a zealous advocate for his team and players and it gets annoying.

 

[Drebin]

Agree completely. I thought about this the other day, and maybe it should be a separate question or poll.

Greg Byrne, or The Ninja, has been pretty much universally respected and admired amongst the MSU fanbase for what he did here.

Does Byrne's standing by Nate Oats through the player involved murder, the other crimes, the attempt to use a professional player, and his general antics change your thoughts on Byrne?

Well, for me, I suspect we only know a small part of the full story, and without all of that, it's hard to be critical of Byrne.

I think Oats is a scumbag for sure based on what we can see. But I don't know what I don't know. Full transparency, I think Byrne has lost a little bit of his luster, but it's not going to change my thoughts about how he transformed our athletic department.

 

[T-TownDawgg]

I've posted about this assshat before, and that was in his first year here.

I think y'all dismissed me because of my well-documented hate for all things Bama. Fair enough, but Nate Oats is a legit bad dude.

Sometimes you'll hear stories about a person and think, "no way, not him".

With Nate Oats, from what I have personally seen, heard, and experienced, if I heard he drowns puppies and buried hitch-hikers in his backyard, I wouldn't be shocked. He is one despicable human being that can apparently recruit and coach college basketball.

 

[Darryl Steight]

Agree completely. I thought about this the other day, and maybe it should be a separate question or poll.

Greg Byrne, or The Ninja, has been pretty much universally respected and admired amongst the MSU fanbase for what he did here.

Does Byrne's standing by Nate Oats through the player involved murder, the other crimes, the attempt to use a professional player, and his general antics change your thoughts on Byrne?

It does a little for me. I think Byrne knew/knows how to win, and his abilities really showed through at smaller schools/smaller budget athletic programs - where you have to be smart and bold and it's almost a 'no lose' proposition. Meaning, here at State - firing a coach or hiring an unknown coach is acceptable, and if it works you look like a genius. If it doesn't work, oh well, at least you tried.

He's basically gotten to the top of the game in college athletics, where the Peter Principle kicks in. There's a huge microscope on him - and his questionable football hire has turned up the heat tremendously. So in my opinion he's turning a blind eye in other sports that are winning (basketball and baseball notably) to try to tamp down the heat somewhat. I understand it, and I might do it too under duress and to keep my high profile/high paying job, but it does make me think less of Mr. Integrity when I see him supporting Nate f'ing Oats.

 

[FreshAsHail]

Recapping the latest with Coach Nate Oats for those that need an update.

1. April 2026: Age 51, engaged to Bama Basketball ex-staffer (left in 2022 as Director of Basketball Operations, Oats was hired in 2019), 30 years old (works for Dallas Mavericks)
2. March 2026: Active Bama player Holloway, #2 scorer, arrested on felony drug charges, suspended from team prior to Sweet 16 game.
3. Later in 2023: Divorced 51 year old wife of 26 years in 2023, who had double-hit lymphoma in 2015 and was cancer free in 2016. 3 daughters (oldest is 21)
4. Jan 2023: Active player Darius Miles charged with capital murder. Active teammate superstar Brandon Miller (NBA overall 2nd pick in June 2023 behind Wemby) delivers gun, not charged, not suspended.

Do w really want to get into dragging up stuff from coaches because our coach doesn't have a spot free past. Some stuff is not quite as public.

 

[Faustdog]

Well, for me, I suspect we only know a small part of the full story, and without all of that, it's hard to be critical of Byrne.

I think Oats is a scumbag for sure based on what we can see. But I don't know what I don't know. Full transparency, I think Byrne has lost a little bit of his luster, but it's not going to change my thoughts about how he transformed our athletic department.

We do know for a fact that Brandon Miller was asked to bring the murder weapon to the murder scene and did so. When asked to bring the gun, Miller replied "Bet" and brought the gun.

A 23 year old woman with a five year old son was murdered.

Miller, one of the best players in college basketball, continued his at Alabama without a single consequence.

He averaged 20 for the Charlotte Hornets this season.

 

[onewoof]

Do w really want to get into dragging up stuff from coaches because our coach doesn't have a spot free past. Some stuff is not quite as public.

I guess I thought the most cringe coach from the state of Alabama retired recently... I was wrong.

And whatever is public is public, the facts are what they are. Anyone can feel free to dismiss them all if they so choose. Like the fact that his fiance is 8 years older than his oldest daughter.

The problem with Bama basketball is a public, disturbing, brand damaging pattern for the overall Bama brand. Not like you can hide felonies from active players. And Nate Oak publicly shared the info about his new fiance recently. Bama extended his contract just a few days afterwards, making him one of the highest paid basketball coaches ever.

 

[POTUS]

No. It doesn't. But it sure does get ignored a lot as long as you're winning.

@patdog don't be naive. It's a dirty game and worth a lot of money. Everyone who plays it well has got skeletons in his closet.

 

[The Peeper]

Umm, am I wrong for wanting pictures of the 30 year old former staffer that the 51 year old coach is engaged to, because I don't give any damns, sh-ats or fvcks about the coach?

 

[onewoof]

only pics available would be found on LinkedIn according to this Men's Journal article

 

[Shmuley]

Umm, am I wrong for wanting pictures of the 30 year old former staffer that the 51 year old coach is engaged to, because I don't give any damns, sh-ats or fvcks about the coach?

Second this motion. Need pics of staffer.

 

[T-TownDawgg]

Second this motion. Need pics of staffer.

To honor the OP of this thread, im gonna say two words.

One Woof.

 

[HotMop]

Agree completely. I thought about this the other day, and maybe it should be a separate question or poll.

Greg Byrne, or The Ninja, has been pretty much universally respected and admired amongst the MSU fanbase for what he did here.

Does Byrne's standing by Nate Oats through the player involved murder, the other crimes, the attempt to use a professional player, and his general antics change your thoughts on Byrne?

First rule of fight club, don't question the Ninja...or something like that.

 

[Shmuley]

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One Woof.

Maybe she can really cook.

 

[T-TownDawgg]

Maybe she can really cook.

Perhaps, but Oats' skinny assss ain't eating it

 

[FreshAsHail]

I guess I thought the most cringe coach from the state of Alabama retired recently... I was wrong.

And whatever is public is public, the facts are what they are. Anyone can feel free to dismiss them all if they so choose. Like the fact that his fiance is 8 years older than his oldest daughter.

The problem with Bama basketball is a public, disturbing, brand damaging pattern for the overall Bama brand. Not like you can hide felonies from active players. And Nate Oak publicly shared the info about his new fiance recently. Bama extended his contract just a few days afterwards, making him one of the highest paid basketball coaches ever.

Ok but are you saying that if Holloway is playing for MSU, he doesn't get in trouble?? What is Oats supposed to do. Follow Holloway around 24/7?

 

[FreshAsHail]

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I've seen this before. Don't be deceived. Those types are usually really, really really good at their "craft.". It's like since they don't measure up to the beauty queens, they have to overcompensate in other areas to prove their worth.

 

[dawgman42]

Where was owning the life of a Mississippi dentist on that list?

 

[onewoof]

Ok but are you saying that if Holloway is playing for MSU, he doesn't get in trouble?? What is Oats supposed to do. Follow Holloway around 24/7?

No I think the players that commit felonies make their own bed to sleep in.

My point is that Bama basketball is shady as hell lately (Oats is responsible for the program and his personal brand) and Bama just keeps on rewarding Oats with record breaking coaching contracts.

I will say this - at least the football staff seems to mentor their football players and make them better men.

This aint ole St. Nick and sweet as southern tea Mrs. Terry we are talking about here.

 

[jethreauxdawg]

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Shirley not.

 

[aTotal360]

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Mid.

 

[Dawg1976]

Delete

 

[CochiseCowbell]

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Paging @ClintonInHelen

 

[TheBannerM]

The SEC has three dirtbags (Beard, Wade and Oats), a nepo baby (Pearl), and a couple creeps (Jans, Golden).

 

[ZombieKissinger]

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At least the picture makes it obvious why she loves oats

 

[Drebin]

We do know for a fact that Brandon Miller was asked to bring the murder weapon to the murder scene and did so. When asked to bring the gun, Miller replied "Bet" and brought the gun.

A 23 year old woman with a five year old son was murdered.

Miller, one of the best players in college basketball, continued his at Alabama without a single consequence.

He averaged 20 for the Charlotte Hornets this season.

I don't disagree with any of that. I just don't know how much that taints Byrne. I'm sure they were getting legal advice all along the way.

 

[The Peeper]

Oats' skinny assss ain't eating it

 

[The Peeper]

Paging @ClintonInHelen

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Are we talking about the same person because I think "we have a failure to communicate" as Buford T. Justice would say. This is Alex Accetta from the Mavericks and Bama according to Linkedin and I dont' see the resemblance.

 

[T-TownDawgg]

Are we talking about the same person because I think "we have a failure to communicate" as Buford T. Justice would say. This is Alex Accetta from the Mavericks and Bama according to Linkedin and I dont' see the resemblance.

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Same person, but no telling how may filters the Mavericks made her use for that pic.

 

[Theconnormead]

Recapping the latest with Coach Nate Oats for those that need an update.

1. April 2026: Age 51, engaged to Bama Basketball ex-staffer (left in 2022 as Director of Basketball Operations, Oats was hired in 2019), 30 years old (works for Dallas Mavericks)
2. March 2026: Active Bama player Holloway, #2 scorer, arrested on felony drug charges, suspended from team prior to Sweet 16 game.
3. Later in 2023: Divorced 51 year old wife of 26 years in 2023, who had double-hit lymphoma in 2015 and was cancer free in 2016. 3 daughters (ages 22, 16, 13)
4. Jan 2023: Active player Darius Miles charged with capital murder. Active teammate superstar Brandon Miller (NBA overall 2nd pick in June 2023 behind Wemby) delivers gun, not charged, not suspended.

Not a Nate fan, but let’s be real, he’s been kicking our tails since he got there. I’ve learned with coaches, outside of a select few, the more you dig the worse it usually gets.

 

[onewoof]

Not a Nate fan, but let’s be real, he’s been kicking our tails since he got there. I’ve learned with coaches, outside of a select few, the more you dig the worse it usually gets.

I'm guessing their 1099 contract paying players is officially and unofficially 20 times ours

 

[TTKADawg]

Recapping the latest with Coach Nate Oats for those that need an update.

1. April 2026: Age 51, engaged to Bama Basketball ex-staffer (left in 2022 as Director of Basketball Operations, Oats was hired in 2019), 30 years old (works for Dallas Mavericks)
2. March 2026: Active Bama player Holloway, #2 scorer, arrested on felony drug charges, suspended from team prior to Sweet 16 game.
3. Later in 2023: Divorced 51 year old wife of 26 years in 2023, who had double-hit lymphoma in 2015 and was cancer free in 2016. 3 daughters (ages 22, 16, 13)
4. Jan 2023: Active player Darius Miles charged with capital murder. Active teammate superstar Brandon Miller (NBA overall 2nd pick in June 2023 behind Wemby) delivers gun, not charged, not suspended.

Waiting on that Buyout to drop.

 

[onewoof]

Waiting on that Buyout to drop.

Chandler to BYU - the Missionary returns home

 

[Bhamdawg1725]

It’s interesting, two of my diehard Bama coworkers would have laid down their own lives defending Brandon Miller during that season a few years ago. Both completely changed their tune this year after a Bama Boosters’ meeting in Bham. The consensus was “no way Miller shoulda kept playing that season” and “he’s lucky he’s not in prison”.

Kinda takes the luster out of the rest of us making fun of them for supporting murder accomplices, because now, they believe that to be true, too.

Other than that, I’ve never seen ownership the way Oats owns Jans. The clash of styles could not be different. I believe he’s now 9-0 vs Jans with an avg margin of something like 27 points. It kinda shows how archaic Jans style of play is.