re: How far does Bama fall when Saban leaves?

Alabama will still be really, really good after he leaves, but probably not as consistent. Probably something similar to how Ohio State, Oklahoma or FSU look right now. We will have to adapt and win in a variety of ways and not just with a front 7 that completely dominates every single game. We will have 5 star guys all over the field, but not 3 deep with them. Having the #1 class practically every year for a decade is flat out unheard of and impossible to duplicate.