re: Which attributes enabled Nick Saban to be so successful as a HC?

In recruiting, he had criteria for every position on the field. He identified and signed players who fit those criteria.

On defense, each player had assignments/responsibilities on each play based on formations and situations. If the offense motions a guy across the formation, responsibilities change. In short, he was a great teacher and identified other great teachers on both sides of the ball.

For awhile, he seemed to not have elite placekickers, but even that changed.

Saban strengths:
1. Recruiting
2. Teaching

Saban weaknesses:
1. Placekicking at times
2. Venables

Organization ability and common sense.