re: Les wakes up at 5:15 am without the use of an alarm clock...

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What makes a great coach?

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Technicall all he has to do is win football games and keep the boosters happy. Saban is damn good at that, maybe the best.

My problem with him comes in the way he treats people like dog $hit in all walks of life. This includes his aministrative staff, reporters, casual fans, etc. Don't get me wrong, he does just enough arse kissing to get by, but it pains him to do so.

I hated to throw his family into it, but when the discussion of someone working those crazy hours all year long comes up, it is part of the equation.

Les is frequently seen around town and around the state with his family. He goes to his kid's baseball games and swim meets. When he is out and about, he goes out of his way to pose for a picture or sign an autograph when a bothersome fan ask for it.
Quality of life does matter and I think how you treat people, most importantly your family, will be how you are judged in life.