Is Saban a just above average coach propped by the best players in CFB?

Just trying to start an interesting conversation that Bama fans will hate. I know it will sound like an a-hole post, but here we go.

I'm gonna be that typical anti-Bama poster for a minute I guess. Just something I believe many of us think...

We now see how important it is to get the best talent in the country because of what Saban and Alabama is going through this year. And we all know Bama's defense has a different, not so intimidating feel to it this year. They've allowed more points this year than Bama defenses of the past. I'm not shaming them here. All of our teams wish we could have their success. Don't lie!

Points allowed by Bama defense this year:

South Carolina - 23
Miss - 31
aTm - 28
Tenn - 13 (with ref's help) sorry, had to make a joke.

Bama has some very impressive outings as well on defense. Don't get me wrong.

And I'm only talking about DEFENSE here, since that is Saban's thang.

They have consistently been able to play high 4* and 5* players at every position (and usually 2 deep). They still do have those 5* and high 4* players, but now those players are lacking a little experience due to having to play because of injured starters, and it shows. This is something every other team doesn't even get to "deal with" every year. Other teams are playing 3* and maybe a few 4* players. That's why we're not good all the time. Go figure right?

Of course, this is one of the prime reasons for Saban and Bama's run. Recruiting has been exceptional at Bama for a while now. Jimmies and Joes.

We know Bama's defense is not there this year. Even Bama fans acknowledge this. Welcome, Bama fans, to the world of the rest of us. This is what happens when Saban can't throw all 1st round picks out there. Their defense becomes almost mediocre. Many of these young players will become first and second round picks though. One thing to consider Bama fans... these young supreme players who are struggling a bit right now are getting great experience and it will pay dividends in the future.

There's a reason other teams go through ups and downs every few years. Quality of players.

Saban is a really good coach, don't get me wrong. Give him the recruits the rest of us get and I think he is above average, not great. I know it sounds like I'm knocking him, I am a bit of course. I mean this is the rant right and I AM an Auburn fan.


I'm not pulling for LSU or Bama in the game. I just want to see an entertaining game. That's all. And I think this will be one of the more exciting Bama/LSU games in a loooong time. Offenses gonna go crazy.

But, I do feel like this is LSU's game to lose, because I feel LSU's defense will be the winning factor. Looking forward to a good game.