re: Muschamp and Saban

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Didn't Saban change the offense when he brought in McElwain? If so, I don't see how Applewhite has much "insider knowledge."

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Sure. I don't think insider knowledge would help with the actual working offense, in concrete terms. They have evolved and changed considerably. I was thinking more in terms of knowing the way someone approaches a game plan, or looks for strengths and weaknesses in an opponent. The ability to get into a coach's head and know how he prepares will have some bearing.