I really think Saban will be at Alabama for the long run. I've heard the argument made on Petrino's behalf that the media was to harsh on him the last time he moved to leave Arkansas anywhere in the near future. I certainly think the same holds true in Saban's case. He's not only building something at Alabama. He has built something at Alabama!
I don't think Coach Saban is ready to endure another media circus. He doesn't seem the type that enjoys that kind of attention. You may think I am crazy but after watching interview after interview with Saban, I really thinks he wants to be liked. If he continues what he's building here at Alabama, the term will go well beyond liked and we Alabama fans tend to hold great coaches in pretty high regards. I have very high confidence that Saban will be considered one of the BAMA greats and Coach Saban will consider BAMA home. Hell, all that had to happen in Coach Bryant's case was for "Momma to call". Nick Saban has Momma and his local accountant calling. Seems like compelling twins.