re: How far does Bama fall when Saban leaves?

It will be Dabo and he will win ONE championship with Saban's talent, and one more on his own after that. Saban is just that much better than everyone else at the college level. FWIW, the people saying Saban would never leave Alabama, I agree...but with a caveat. Had Saban gone to Alabama first as opposed to LSU, I feel he would have left them for the NFL. It's just something he had to do. Dabo isn't Saban even if he is really good. There will be a drop off. For those who say there won't be a drop off, you are basically telling me Alabama made Saban. I'm sorry, but I'm not buying that. The man is the best program builder ever. Yes there will be success, but I can't see it being maintained at these historic levels.