Have you ever thought about SEC coaches playing a role in your favorite Christmas movies?

We have.

Because of the numerous coaching changes this season, some interim and newly hired head coaches have also been included in our list:

Nick Saban: Bumble – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Bumble the abominable snow monster is the primary antagonist in the story of Rudolph. His hobby? Eating creatures. Kind of like what Saban and the Tide have been doing this season. And if you’re a Tide player who just made a mistake? Look out…

Bret Bielema: Willie – Bad Santa

We’ve all heard the comments Bielema makes about his wife — from planes to recruiting. Good for him…

Pair those types of comments with the recent mural at a bar in Tuscaloosa that depicted Bielema as Santa Claus, and Bad Santa is the perfect combination.

Gus Malzahn: Ebenezer Scrooge – A Christmas Carol

When the three Christmas ghosts wake up Scrooge on Christmas Eve, he is suddenly aware of his miserable existence, the opportunities he has wasted, and the grim end he faces if he does not turn things around. If Malzahn doesn’t turn things around in Auburn, he’s got a grim end of his own coming.

Jim McElwain: Rudolph – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph proved himself by working under Santa, while McElwain proved himself by working under Saban. Both Rudolph and McElwain earned the respect of their peers by consistently performing well. Besides, as Rudolph’s father said: “His face lights up like a blinkin’ beacon!” Though he also bears a resemblance to Coach Comet…

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Mark Richt: George Bailey – It’s a Wonderful Life

Just like George Bailey spent years giving his best to Bedford Falls, Richt spent years giving his best to Georgia. But then Bailey found a huge mistake, and it was going to cost him his business. The people of Bedford Falls and the people of Athens prayed for help to come to Bailey and Richt, respectively. That’s where the similarities end, because Georgia ultimately decided it wanted to see what life would be like without Richt.

Kirby Smart: Buddy – Elf

Have you ever seen Smart get excited? It’s like watching a doting elf that is about to reunite with Santa.

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More than that, Smart truly believes in what he does and whom he serves. It has been Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide, but now he’s making a move to the city of Athens to serve the Bulldogs. Maybe he can make Georgia fans believe again.

Mark Stoops: Ralphie – A Christmas Story

In A Christmas Story, Ralphie tries to convince his parents, his teachers, Santa Claus, and anyone else who will listen that he really can handle a Red Ryder B.B. gun. Stoops on the other hand, keeps trying to convince the SEC that Kentucky can win at more than basketball. But he keeps getting a response similar to the one given to Ralphie: “You’ll shoot your eye out with that thing.”

If only someone would give him a chance to prove them all wrong!

Les Miles: Uncle Drosselmeyer – The Nutcracker Prince

The mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer is often overlooked in the story of the Nutcracker, but he is a very important character to the plot. Like Miles, Drosselmeyer is always pulling proverbial rabbits out of his hat, tossing magic here and there to bring joy to children everywhere. We all know that if Alice in Wonderland was a Christmas movie, Miles would hands-down be the Mad Hatter, but since it’s not, Drosselmeyer is our next best. Drosselmeyer brought the Nutcracker doll to life. Can Miles bring the LSU quarterbacks to life?

Dan Mullen: Cousin Eddie – Christmas Vacation

Was it ever a question? The physical resemblance is uncanny. And Mullen embraces the comparison. He usually seems to be getting himself in trouble, and he doesn’t always say the right things, but he has a heart of gold, and his Mississippi State family loves him.

Gary Pinkel: Kris Kringle – Miracle on 34th Street

Kris Kringle is a department store Santa who believes he’s the real thing. And when he gets institutionalized for being insane, a little girl and a young lawyer choose to believe in and fight for him. He gave people hope, and he gave people something to believe in. Pinkel gave Mizzou something to believe in, too. When the Tigers came to the SEC, no one thought they’d be able to hang with the big boys, but Pinkel believed, and he made his players believe as well.

Barry Odom: Kevin McCallister – Home Alone

Kevin McCallister made a wish that his family would disappear, so he could live alone and be the man of the house. I doubt Odom wished for Gary Pinkel to disappear, but it’s no secret he aspired to run his own team. Well now he has the chance, and it’ll be his responsibility alone to protect the house that Pinkel built. Will he find a way to win like young McCallister did? Or will he simply be mediocre as Buzz McCallister expected his little brother to be?

Hugh Freeze: Howard Langston – Jingle All the Way

Howard Langston consistently disappoints his son, despite his best efforts. When one Christmas, Langston is determined to get the coveted Turbo Man action figure for his son, he goes through hell and high water to achieve his mission. In the end, he doesn’t get the toy, but he gets his son’s admiration. Freeze has beaten Alabama two seasons in a row, but what does he have to show for it? He puts everything he has into every season, and he goes to ridiculous lengths to get to the SEC Championship, but despite his best efforts, the Rebels always seem to fall short somehow. Hopefully his players still admire him nonetheless.

Shawn Elliott: Scott Calvin/Santa Claus – The Santa Claus

Elliott didn’t ask to be the coach of the Gamecocks, it just fell into his lap (into Scott Calvin’s yard) when Steve Spurrier stepped down (when the original Santa Claus fell off of Calvin’s roof). Even though many were skeptical, Elliott’s players believed in him, just like Calvin’s son believed in his dad, but neither Elliott nor Calvin did so hot at first. Unlike Elliott, Calvin eventually got the hang of his new role. At least Elliott’s heart was in it…

Will Muschamp: The Grinch – How the Grinch Stole Christmas

We’ve all seen Muschamp’s meltdowns. They are often Grinch-style and illogical meltdowns.

Muschamp has suffered two dismal seasons in a row, at two separate schools. Now he is on to the third, and we can’t help but wonder if he’ll become a reformed villain like the Grinch. Right now, the members of the South Carolina administration seem to be the Cindy Lou Who of this story, because they are the only ones who believe in Muschamp’s ability to change.

Butch Jones: Clark Griswold – Christmas Vacation

No one is really even surprised anymore when the Volunteers don’t have a spectacular season. How long have they been rebuilding? But Jones still does expect big wins, which is why he reacts so theatrically when things don’t work. Kind of like Clark Griswold getting so angry that he punts Santa.

So here’s my question, Jones: Is it plugged in? Maybe Jones’ assistants can help him out like Ellen Griswold helps out Clark.

Kevin Sumlin: Jack Skellington – The Nightmare Before Christmas

In this strange take on Christmas, Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town who stumbles upon Christmas Town and becomes enthralled with the concept even though he doesn’t quite understand it. Like Sumlin, he takes the idea (SEC) back to Halloween Town (College Station), but he and his ghouls and goblins can’t get it right. When Texas A&M first joined the SEC, it looked like it might give the traditional teams a run for their money. But as the years have passed, it’s become clear that while the Aggies have their moments, they don’t quite have SEC play down to a science yet.

Derek Mason: Todd & Margo Chester – Christmas Vacation

Clark Griswold may be a hot mess, but he gets the moral victory in the end, which can sometimes translate to actual wins. Like Todd and Margo Chester, Vanderbilt has the social prestige Tennessee can only pretend to have, but in the end, they always lose to the Griswolds. Will Mason ever get a foot up over his in-state rival? Or is he forever bound to licking his wounds after Butch Jones comes to town?