re: As an Alabama fan, I'm embarrassed...

That is a good question smoke. I personally don't believe that is what is the motivation. Based on his track record and his history of loving challenges, etc. I would think it would be a motivator for him, to prove that he can find a scheme to stop anything. Another point is, rules have been created over the years to specifically hurt Bama and more recently Saban. The scholarship reductions, the spring no contact, Etc. That rule in particular was created because Saban worked harder than most on spring recruiting and made a huge impression during that time, in some minds it was an unfair advantage. So maybe this is a little pay back???