re: Top 5 best hires in SEC history

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Honest question: if Saban had never come to LSU, does Alabama hire him?

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Hard to say but I can tell you this. People say oh, when LSU hired him he was a nobody. The dude had turned MICH St from doormat to 10 wins and was a very hot name in coaching circles. When LSU hired him I knew they would win. Watching his teams play, they were talented, tough, fast and disciplined. I always wanted Saban at Bama someday because I knew we would win and win big time.

As far as Bama Frank thomas would be the biggest hire Bama ever made. He started the whole train running. Wallace wade, Bear, Stallings, Saban were all great hires but Frank Thomas put Bama football on the map nationally.