Remember the post about the ‘Nick Saban Rule’ where college head coaches can no longer personally visit high school recruits during April 15-May 31? It bothered me when I heard this, but I love what Saban has done. He can meet with who he wants and doesn’t even have to leave his office, and he’s not violating any of the NCAA’s many rules. He’s using video conferencing. It specifically says in the rules that electronic communication (all kinds) is approved. It’s the next best thing to being there in person for these recruits.
I don’t know if any other coaches are doing this, but most people seem to think they aren’t. I’m sure Carroll and Rodriguez will be doing this soon, since they seem to have the same work ethic.
Kevin Scarbinsky has an excellent article on this in the Birmingham News. Here’s the link.
So is all this excellent recruiting going to translate into wins? Do you have any predictions?
I learned a long time ago to not bet on Alabama. So, we should begin to win again in the next two years, but I won’t guarantee anything Damon. We could easily be put back on probation.
I feel confident about the future. Take a look at this year’s NFL draft and look at all of the LSU players that have gone early. These guys were all recruited by Saban. Bama will rise again but it may take a couple years. BTW, we are almost through the 4th round and Bama has not had a single player drafted.. thanks alot Coach Shula.
Thad,
I am sensing that your testimony of Alabama has grown weak… I’ll send over the missionaries.
Damon, remember ‘by their fruits ye shall know them’. We’ve all seen their fruit over the past 10 years. Although there was an orange in there, it was very sour. There’s only one way they can make me feel better–win!
I do appreciate your concern though.
Dude
Here’s that blog post I was telling you about Friday:
http://www.blogmaverick.com/2008/02/23/the-ncaa-and-the-hoosiers/
Great article Derek. I encourage everyone to read that blog. I, for once, agree with Mark Cuban.