Saban has definitely softened and genuinely seems to love Alabama and his players. It's nice to see him slow down enough to savor his success and enjoy his job a bit more. That said, I don't want to see him get too soft and sentimental yet---his manic drive is what made him the GOAT. Let's hope that stays alive in him for at least a few more years. This last recruiting cycle has me slightly nervous the drive and focus may not be what it was, although a sick 2019 class is all it will take to erase those doubts.

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Posted by SummerOfGeorge

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Posted on 2/7/18 at 9:31 pm to tider04

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said, I don't want to see him get too soft and sentimental yet---his manic drive is what made him the GOAT

I was slightly concerned about that a few years ago but the last 2-3 have made it clear that he isn't slowing down a bit.

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This last recruiting cycle has me slightly nervous the drive and focus may not be what it was, although a sick 2019 class is all it will take to erase those doubts.

The fact that he looked at a Top 6 or whatever class, before it was done, and was so sick about it he basically decided he had to blow up a staff...........AFTER WINNING A NATIONAL TITLE........tells me all I need to know about his commitment to "the standard" and not just tricking himself into thinking we were good so we'll be good.

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