Great coach, the greatest IMO.
But right time to leave.
An assistant at Ohio State said recruits were asking $5,000 (NIL money) to take an official visit. NCAA has set up the transfer portal with an unlimited number of transfers for a player.
Traditional college football is dead.
I noticed that Saban seemed much more tranquil this year, as if he knew it was his last rodeo.
...and that's the real reason. What with the stupid transfer portal and NIL $$...college fb ain't what it used to be...yeah, and age, I get that, but the portal and NIL were the real deal breakers here.
If what I am hearing is true, it’s not good news. Apparently his wife is having some health issues, and that in fact, it was a fairly sudden decision for him to step down.