re: Saban’s mistake was specifically calling out A&M and Jacksonville State

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A&M is the most clear example of the new affects of NIL. He is desperate for it to change but it’s now permanent. Kirby has been heavily against it too.

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A&M's class was obvious because other schools weren't doing it.

Alabama managed to pull in the #2 class, had a higher average than A&M and that was coming off an already stacked class the year prior. And it was done without using the NIL.

People don't seem to realize what Saban said last night was a warning. Another one of those "Is this what you want football to be" type moments. He pretty much straight up told the boosters it was going to be time to kick in if the NCAA doesn't act.