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re: I'll just leave this with you Saban haters......
Posted on 12/31/17 at 11:58 am to coachcrisp
Posted on 12/31/17 at 11:58 am to coachcrisp
I used to dislike Saban. He struck me as a joyless drudge whose inability to find satisfaction in his success made him a bitter and unpleasant person to be around, an impression that was solidified by an encounter my bro-in-law witnessed in a hotel lobby in Fairhope back in '09 or so where he snapped angrily at a child requesting an autograph.
Obviously not knowing the man personally, I had only his public persona (and that related incident) with which to form an opinion. The aftermath of Tornado Day, and numerous stories about his charitable work since, have greatly changed my outlook on him. This story comes as no surprise, as it appears he really is a decent, caring guy despite his frequently gruff exterior.
As much as it pains me to say it, he seems to be as worthwhile a human being as he is a football coach. While I'd love for him to hang it up for my alma mater's sake, his eventual retirement will be a net negative for the prestige of the SEC. I actually think I'll miss the guy when he's gone.
Obviously not knowing the man personally, I had only his public persona (and that related incident) with which to form an opinion. The aftermath of Tornado Day, and numerous stories about his charitable work since, have greatly changed my outlook on him. This story comes as no surprise, as it appears he really is a decent, caring guy despite his frequently gruff exterior.
As much as it pains me to say it, he seems to be as worthwhile a human being as he is a football coach. While I'd love for him to hang it up for my alma mater's sake, his eventual retirement will be a net negative for the prestige of the SEC. I actually think I'll miss the guy when he's gone.
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Posted on 12/31/17 at 2:22 pm to FearlessFreep
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The aftermath of Tornado Day, and numerous stories about his charitable work since, have greatly changed my outlook on him. This story comes as no surprise, as it appears he really is a decent, caring guy despite his frequently gruff exterior.
I've said this many times before, but in my opinion, 4/27/11 changed Saban, however much, as a person. It changed me too, as well as most others who experienced that, or experienced Katrina, etc.
I believe that Saban's demeanor has changed after that. I think that he fully realized how quickly, and easily life can be completely flipped upside down, or taken. You have to enjoy it a little bit, and not take the little and big things for granted. Like all of us that day, he realized what exactly is important in this life.
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