re: Any doubt Meyer is the best coach in college?

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Any doubt Meyer is the best coach in college?

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Actually there is. No doubt Meyer's results over a shorter lifespan are superior but I think Saban is a better coach overall with 4 NC's. Here's why. Meyer relies on a superior athletes at the QB position; without this key element, Meyer's offense is not nearly as effective. In contrast Saban has won with superior defense and conservative offense managed by mediocre QB's.

All I'm saying is Saban had to coach all other aspects of the game with greater emphasis on detail and execution while Meyer has often been bailed out by superior athleticism at the QB position. Last night was a good example. In spite of a lopsided TO ratio in Oregon's favor, OSU still dominated because Jones was able to get first downs in critical situations with pure athleticism and a cannon arm. Still, I have to give Meyer credit for recognizing the superior athletic QB model and recruiting not 1 but 3 freak athletes at the QB position.

Moral of the story: all teams seriously considering contending for a NC better be looking for TE sized QB's. The models is clear. See: Tebow, Cam Newton, Winston, Mariota and now Cardale Jones. Meanwhile, Alabama gave NC, Ohio St., all they could stand with 6' 180lbs Blake Sims. Cardale Jones is 6'5" 250lbs.