But the whole reason why it made news was because people were billing it as some Spurrier dig at Saban when it was just his opinion on certain challenges that coaches face.

And indeed Bama was going through a rough time before Saban. If I remember correctly Bama was turned down by several HC candidates and even in Saban's 1st year Bama was 6-7. But Spurrier's point was with all its history and resources Bama puts into having a successful football program that all you need is a decent coach, go through the steps of recruiting, and you'll be able to have X amount of decent success. Something that cannot be said for an SC or a Duke.

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Posted on 5/2/12 at 12:40 am to theGarnetWay

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And indeed Bama was going through a rough time before Saban. If I remember correctly Bama was turned down by several HC candidates and even in Saban's 1st year Bama was 6-7. But Spurrier's point was with all its history and resources Bama puts into having a successful football program that all you need is a decent coach, go through the steps of recruiting, and you'll be able to have X amount of success. Something that cannot be said for an SC or a Duke.

This, while true, is somewhat inaccurate within the context of the quote.

All that you can count on from the "Bama" name, resources and devotion from the fanbase is an occasional nine to ten win season.

This is about the level which transcends that. Undefeated seasons and championships.

If it were the case that 'Bama had that kind of cachet, then the same could easily be said about Michigan, Ohio State, Nebraska, Southern Cal, Penn State, Tennessee or even...

wait for it...

:holds nose:

Notre Dame.

See what I'm saying?