I do not understand the negatvity about Saban that pervades this blog. The man is clearly the best college football coach in history and always seems reasonable, intelligent and open to change. He also has a reputation fo being loved and lauded by the families of kids he has recruited.
Does he participate in illegal payoffs and the like as much of the SEC does? I have no idea, but at this point - due to his unprecedented success - a Bama scholarship without any financial juice is still irresistable to a kid who wants to play at the highest level.