Pretty interesting behind the scenes look at the 49 hours between Saban's resignation and DeBoer's hiring.
For those speculating Saban was fed up with what college football is becoming, well guess what....you were right.
Saban:
For those speculating Saban was fed up with what college football is becoming, well guess what....you were right.
Saban:
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"I thought we could have a hell of a team next year, and then maybe 70 or 80 percent of the players you talk to, all they want to know is two things: What assurances do I have that I'm going to play because they're thinking about transferring, and how much are you going to pay me?" Saban recounted. "Our program here was always built on how much value can we create for your future and your personal development, academic success in graduating and developing an NFL career on the field.
"So I'm saying to myself, 'Maybe this doesn't work anymore, that the goals and aspirations are just different and that it's all about how much money can I make as a college player?' I'm not saying that's bad. I'm not saying it's wrong, I'm just saying that's never been what we were all about, and it's not why we had success through the years."