re: Question about Nick

If you will recall, Saban wanted Drew Brees for the Dolphins, but the team doctor would not clear him. Dolphins went with Daunte Culpepper and the rest is history. I often wonder that if Saban had prevailed with Drew Brees, then maybe he would have adjusted to the pros.

Saban is all about the entire structure of an organization and everyone within contributing by doing their very best to make the organization successful. At Bama, he gets the complete co operation of everyone from the President on down.

There was a plan to revitalize the U of AL to rise from the ashes of probation. Dr. Witt, Mal Moore and other University officials began initiatives before Saban came to campus. During the "dark days", a very strategic rebuilding of the physical plant and positive brand building has produced big gains and has transformed the U of A.

Saban recognized that he would have the tools and support that would enable him to succeed. That is hard to do in the pros.