The Pilot said:
Mcclerin saying that you could argue Texas is a better job than Bama.
I'm growing to dislike McClerin as much as the next guy but I would absolutely say you can make the argument.
Money for staff, NIL, center of recruiting in talent rich state, etc. Pretty much the same reason I'd say you can make the argument that A&M is a better job. He's not saying it's a better program, just that it has better potential. Especially when you consider the day and age of NIL and Transfer Portal that we live in now.
Think about it, the only school within a 6 hour drive of Austin that is Top20 program is A&M.
From Tuscaloosa, you can drive to 7 programs you'd consider top20 in less than 6 hours, not to mention other Power 2 programs in Vandy, Mississippi St, Georgia Tech.:
Auburn
Ole Miss
Tennessee
LSU
Florida State
Georgia
Clemson
So if Alabama falters, there are huge programs around them to try and capitalize on it.