re: For those that expect Alabama to become Nebraska, Tennessee, Etc

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Not so sure about that. NIL + transfer portal has taken all of the advantages away from the blue bloods.

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It was going to happen sometime but the timing is not great. Changes are a coming and right fast in CFB...those on top the next 3-6 years are going to have a serious leg up in NIL space etc. Taking a step back in those 3-6 years could leave one in a position to play catchup for 10-15.

I have jokingly posted several times about Alabama folks never being able to retire because they've spent a fortune going to SEC CGs and 2 bowl games a season for a looooonnnnngggg time. The same goes for big money boosters....they got their nickels worth and then some over the last 17? years and I am sure they will continue to pony up in kind for a new hire...but if that new hire struggles 2-3 years in a row even the big money may get weary....never a good time for your financier to take a wait and see attitude but it can be really bad in an era of unrest and upheaval...what happened in the past may or may not happen in the future. Probably will, but the timing ain't great