re: Is Saban anything more than an awesome recruiter?

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What separates the good head coaches from the bad?

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Hiring an elite staff

Hiring great recruiters

Being able to relate to players

Being able to motivate

Knowing when to take big risks (see Jimbo Fisher going for that fake before halftime of the championship game)

Get players to buy in

Putting players in position to succeed

Don't go away from what works.

This is what comes to mind very early.