re: If Saban had waited a month

No problem with Saban retiring now. He’s earned the right to do whatever he wants. The biggest issue is transfer portal rules. Bama will sit through three transfer portal sessions in four months. If a coach leaves, retires or is fired prior to spring practice there should be no 30 day window. The players could have practiced through spring or decided to sit out because they know they’re going to transfer. Downs, Procotor and most of these players that transferred know they will find homes and with plenty of NIL.