re: Is it possible for a program like Alabama to turn into Nebraska?

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Is it possible for a program like Alabama to turn into Nebraska?
I think we have all come to the realization that Nebraska will never be a college football power again. But could that happen to Alabama? One would say no because Alabama is willing do dish out big bucks for the best coaches. And Alabama fans live and breathe for college football. But wait, so do Nebraska fans. And Nebraska fans are willing to dish out big bucks for coaches as well. They just haven’t been lucky enough to bet on a Nick Saban. But let’s say their luck runs out. Let’s say their next three coaching hires are busts. Could their program slip to Nebraska levels?

One would continue to argue that Bama wouldn’t slip to that level because of their proximity to talent. Alabama high school football is pretty good and they are also close to Florida, Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, etc. There is virtually no talent in Nebraska or the surrounding states. And because that program has slipped so much, Nebraska no longer recruits on a national level.

But Nebraska also has no legitimate competition in the BIG other than Ohio St. I don’t take the Michigans and Penn States of the world seriously. Alabama has to compete with Georgia, LSU, Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, Texas, A&M, Clemson, Florida St., etc.

If the perfect storm happens, Alabama’s program could fall. And if they are down for a decade or more, they may never come back.

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