re: What is it about Nick Saban that makes him such an extraordinary Head Coach?

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He recruits great players and then keeps it simple

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What, lol! That defense is anything but simple. I've seen several former players mention how easy the transition was, because the playbook at Bama was bigger and more complicated.



It is definitely about the Jimmy's and Joe's, up to a certain point. But the talent levels between the elite teams is marginal. This is when his attention to detail makes him the best. Yes, he's a workaholic. But it's his detail oriented nature that makes him the best.