re: As an Alabama fan, I'm embarrassed...

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Saban doesn't run the committee.

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I agree.

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Perhaps the anger is misdirected.

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Perhaps.

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They could have just as easily invited Leach, Sumlin, or Malzahn.

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Yes, they could have. And Leach, Sumlin, Malzahn could have asked to speak except for the fact that it appears the proposed change was not made known to all of the coaches. That is the issue many have. It appears only the coaches that believed a certain way were made aware of the proposal and given the opportunity to influence the committee.