Not a flame- just speaking honestly after decades of observing human psychology, leadership styles etc. I watched that interview Tuesday night and watched it and discussed it with my family- the type of people who you will encounter in your lifetime.

Nick Saban is a classic narcissist. He’s a living breathing narcissistic checklist. Other people essentially exist to glorify Nick Saban. If they fulfill that role, they have succeeded. If not, they have failed. That’s it. People are tools for Nick Saban. When Nick Saban thought Matt Mauck could benefit him, he had no hesitation in calling him. But otherwise he has no use for him . Everybody in Saban’s circle understands this - it’s part of the deal. A high percentage of our leadership is exactly the same- we all know guys like this. They have the ability to be single-minded and achieve large goals, which is Saban in a nutshell. He is personal discipline and consistency personified, to a degree that amazes us mere mortals.

A narcissist does not “ mellow out “- he just learns that it’s in HIS best interest to fake normal constructive emotions and relationships. He can turn it on or off as needed when it’s in his best interest. But the goal always remains solely unapologetically self interest. People on their own terms really don’t interest Saban. He’s not a counselor or a healer- he’s not interested in your life outside of his goals. He’s not going to ever “ take one for the team” or allow himself to be vulnerable in any way.

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Posted by AHM21

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Posted on 5/7/20 at 9:16 am to Lsupimp

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Not a flame- just speaking honestly after decades of observing human psychology, leadership styles etc. I watched that interview Tuesday night and watched it and discussed it with my family- the type of people who you will encounter in your lifetime.

Nick Saban is a classic narcissist. He’s a living breathing narcissistic checklist. Other people essentially exist to glorify Nick Saban. If they fulfill that role, they have succeeded. If not, they have failed. That’s it. People are tools for Nick Saban. When Nick Saban thought Matt Mauck could benefit him, he had no hesitation in calling him. But otherwise he has no use for him . Everybody in Saban’s circle understands this - it’s part of the deal. A high percentage of our leadership is exactly the same- we all know guys like this. They have the ability to be single-minded and achieve large goals, which is Saban in a nutshell. He is personal discipline and consistency personified, to a degree that amazes us mere mortals.

A narcissist does not “ mellow out “- he just learns that it’s in HIS best interest to fake normal constructive emotions and relationships. He can turn it on or off as needed when it’s in his best interest. But the goal always remains solely unapologetically self interest. People on their own terms really don’t interest Saban. He’s not a counselor or a healer- he’s not interested in your life outside of his goals. He’s not going to ever “ take one for the team” or allow himself to be vulnerable in any way.

We've moved on to LSU fans diagnosing Saban now.