re: Paul Finebaum says:

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Is the troll here that Muschamp is the 2nd best DC in the SEC? Because Saban is clearly the best defensive mind in the league. I would argue Chavis is second over Muschamp though.

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No troll intended. I happen to agree on Chavis, provided he has the players. I would go even further, when he has the players, that "flying to the ball" defense is the best in the country, pro or college.

But all-around Finebaum is right. Take the Bama secondary this season. Really nothing special, except for a player or two. So, what does Saban do? Doesn't give the passer any sort of comfort zone. Reminds me of his mentor, Coach James, or Woody Hayes in his prime.

I don't think Saban has spit the bit but a couple times at Bama. Garcia, Spurrier and Alshon got him one time. And Arkansas almost got him this year.