re: If Saban Were To Retire or Leave Within 2 Years...

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When Saban leaves, a lot of the national appeal to Alabama will be gone. That's not Smart's fault. It's just the way it is.

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Not sure I agree with that. Recruits will see 3 crystal footballs and possibly 4 by next January in the trophy case alongside an arse load of other bling that is recent and not ancient history. They will see one of the best training facilities in the country. They will see how many players have gone on to play in the league. Finally and maybe most important, they will see how many guys actually leave with an education. Not sure about losing national appeal any time soon even if Saban leaves.