Saban headed to Alabama

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Originally Posted by dmek25

why would he leave? the money was about the same. now, he is going to have a hellava time getting back to the nfl, if thats what he wants. it just seems that he is all about the money

From what I've heard he didn't like living in Miami, he and his wife prefer a place like Alabama. He also just preferred the college environment.

He's the latest successful college coach unable to succeed in the NFL so I guess the bigger question is has he shut the door for other college coaches who may want a chance in the NFL? Will NFL owners continue to consider college coaches-guys like Petrino, Ferentz, Fridge?