Nick Saban’s place as college football’s greatest coach ever is partly a credit to his malleability.
When the sport began moving into new offensive terrain, Alabama modernized its scheme, increased its tempo and upped its quarterback production so it wouldn’t surrender its foothold. Saban handled changes to NCAA transfer rules in stride, and he promoted quarterback Bryce Young’s endorsement earnings on the heels of last summer’s legislation that allows players to profit off their name, image and likeness.
Likewise, college football’s shift from the BCS era to the College Football Playoff didn’t interrupt Alabama’s dynasty. So, I suspect the Tide’s dominance would endure playoff expansion.
Yet, the decision to stick with the status quo – the CFP committee announced in February the playoff will remain at four teams through at least the 2025 season – does Alabama a favor.
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