🏈 One Key Difference Between Saban and the Bear

[mando]

You are correct, and I understand that. But not many outside of Alabama fans know many outside of Bear, Saban, and probably Stallings. Not many are going to say that Bear isn't the man at Alabama and the one that everyone thinks about. Of course Alabama enthusiasts know all of the coaches, who won titles, and all of that, but my point was more of broader strokes and looking at it from a 10,000 ft level. Just like Vince Dooley at Georgia, yet Wally Butts won a title too and was very successful to get Georgia going. It's just the point that everyone can't be the best, yet the first to do it is usually the legend no matter what happens next.

Wade definitely put Bama football on the map with the Rose Bowl victory. I get your point about Bear being the best known for sure. I grew up during the Bear years (was born in 64) so I absolutely understand his legendary status. Saban is the closest thing I have seen to the Bear. They share the same values of hard work, play with discipline and hold them to a high standard of excellence.

I am just glad we have been fortunate to have both of them coach at Bama. Going to enjoy Saban at Bama as long as he wants to do it.

Roll Tide!!!!

 

[footballer]

Coach Saban grew up and learned the old school way from his Father. Coach Bryant grew up in and coached the old school way. Aw shucks.