Saban (sort of) replicating “Michigan Method”

Anyways……..while there is no doubt Saban is a really good coach, there is ample proof that the majority of his success has been because of the talent advantages his teams have had. Which goes back to just how those teams have garnered those talent advantages.

Dear Michigan Realist,

This comes from a place of realism.

I have been a long time lurker here, and just recently began to engage .  From my short experience, I find the board to be (for the most part) full of rational/intelligent individuals welcoming all types of opinions and perspectives.  May not always agree, but still pleasant. 

Disagreements aren't the issue here; but, your consistent terrible hot takes are.  Your insistence on being an unconditional contrarian, especially towards our beloved school is tiresome and quite frankly, waste energy and time.  Your comments such as "I hope Benjamin or Cole steals snaps from Donovan" and "I predict Roman will lose snaps to some youngsters this season" are examples of your outlandish hot takes that demonstrate your inability to be a "Realist."  Please think before you hit "send." 

Let's eliminate this bad energy.  We have a lot to look forward to this year.

Proof that Nick is the most innovative coach is evidenced by how he has enriched the lives of the talent he has been forced to work with.

Those that would question the sudden desire to work with football's Michaelangelo by endless streams of top five recruiting classes clearly are inferior fans. A true Michigan FB fan would never not bow down to St. Nick.

If only a true Michigan fan would appear that could set wayward Michigan fans straight on the purity of Nick's majesty.

Alas...

Saban isn't a bad guy. He is relentless and made that program achieve it's fullest.  Imagine had RR taken that job he turned down.

Saban also called it as it is when coaching MSU. He said he left because the spotlight shone too brightly on Michigan and couldn't compete with it.  That's truth.

If I may - Michigan Realist is "calling me out" - on a comment I shared earlier in this thread.  So, if I may clarify - or add a bit of detail - to a few items.

Michigan fans are great - and, you don't need to be an alum or associated with the university to support it.  This includes athletics and academics.  The principles and standards of the school are high - and, it's earned global recognition and respect for its contributions.

In my personal case - since "Mr. Realist" is noting my comments:

1. I am a Michigan alum,
2. Both my siblings are Michigan alums,
3. My children are currently enrolled at Michigan,
4. I held season tickets from my graduation until my children were born - and, renewed my season tickets after they were offered (and accepted) admission.   I've been around Michigan athletics - for quite a while.  

Regarding other sports - I personally know current and past coaches at both the collegiate and professional levels - and, that includes the University of Alabama.   What does "personal" mean?   If I see them after a game - I'll address them by name - and they'll do the same to me.   I'm not a huge booster - but, support the athletics and academics.

Do I claim "sour grapes" about Michigan recruiting when a prospect commits to another school?  No, I do not.  I hope the student athlete has made the best decision for themselves and their family.  And, since you're a Bama fan - there's more than one player that both Michigan and Bama pursued who committed to / played for Bama - those include Tua Tagavailoa and Najee Harris, IIRC.

I notice that you did not make any remark about:

1. The NCAA adjusting their policy about teams conducting camps around the country.  The Southeastern US, as we all know - is deep in football talent - and, IMO, prohibiting a team like Michigan - or other schools - from hosting camps in different parts of the country - decreases the visibility of those programs, restricts the opportunity to introduce prospects to their program / school, and - most importantly - reduces the opportunities that might be available to talented student athletes.   The NCAA said - "No, you can't conduct / host camps that are further away from your school."   Please share with me your perspective - doesn't this decision clearly favor schools located in the southeast?   Schools that are members of the SEC and ACC?
2. Bama's approach of using former athletes who did not make NFL rosters to participate in practices against the current Alabama roster.   Were you even aware they did this until the NCAA prohibited it?
3. The "parking lot" and the vehicles driven by student athletes - at Mal Moore, Bryant Hall, or the Hank Crisp facilities.   This has been a site of "power cars" for almost 15 years.  Do you know where those facilities are?   Have you ever seen the parking lots there?

Saban is a solid coach - and he's recruited exceptionally well almost since the day he arrived in Tuscaloosa.

This will be an interesting year for Bama - a new QB is one thing - facing LSU in Bryant Denny will be another.

Going back a few years to 2011 - do you think it was "fair" for Bama to have been given an opportunity to play LSU for the national championship?  I'm referring to a "second bite of the apple".   That season - Bama hosted LSU in Tuscaloosa - and lost - the final score was 9-6.  Many Bama fans talked about "we missed field goals" and other things.   My view is - Bama shouldn't have been given a second bite of the apple - Bama should have made their field goals - and - defeated LSU on Bama's home turf - Bama had their chance and lost.   LSU earned their way to the NC game - they defeated Bama - and shouldn't have had to face them again.