re: a legit and fair question for the HUNH cheerleaders here

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I disagree. I think he (and Bert) was trying to backdoor it because he simply thinks it is unfair and wants it NOW and not next year. Somewhat like a spoiled child. He shouldn't have though, I think it would pass, but they may have hurt its chances with the negative media. It wouldn't really have much effect anyway, especially not on AU, but I'm not sure I support the rule. I just simply support something being done to bring the defense back into the game from the "spectator on the field" status they current hold.

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Of course they want it now, but they also realize that it would never pass on a full convention vote (see ESPN Poll). It is easier to convince 6 people than 70 coaches.

The defense has never left the game, what the HUNH has done is take away the DCs ability to control the game from the sideline. The days of specialty players and packages are over. Again, 5 star recruits who specialize on third down situations do Saban very little good on the sideline.
I think a side impact of the HUNH in Sabans case will be fewer Defensive players processed. He will be reluctant to cut them because, he will not be able to get a complete game type evaluation of them.