Nick Saban: Texas A&M ‘bought every player’ in No. 1 recruiting class, Alabama ‘didn’t buy one’

[@StoptheLie]

The problem happened a long time ago when they started paying coaches more than the college president.

[@kylem7365]

Lol. Football coaches bring in more revenue then any college president.

[@edamnaf9265]

The problems are that colleges are run like companies, and not like education....they brainwash their kids instead of teach them...those are the problems.

[@stevealker2750]

@@kylem7365 college players*

[@SkillsDatKillsTv]

@@stevealker2750 players wouldn’t be there without the coaches

[@dchenkin02]

Is there a single study proving college football teams bring in more revenue than they cost college students and taxpayers?

[@blackdogmikejones5661]

Long as they sign with Bama it’s not a problem

[@kenmccall6535]

He’s not saying that!!! If you want to win the ship and become NFL ready come to Bama!!

[@hunterzolomon864]

@@kenmccall6535 That chip doesn't really mean anything. you can get to the NFL ready from a ton of power 5 school's not just Bama.

[@tamuman93]

Yup

[@durkabomb7220]

@@hunterzolomon864 Do you want to be a first rounder? 41 first rounders since 2009 under Saban. The platform he's built is truly conducive to success; on the field by winning and being in the championship games and off the field by yielding the highest graduation rate among Division 1 football athletes. You'd be a fool to think just "any power 5" will propel your name to NFL teams and scouts. So, yes, the 'chip does matter.

[@juiceloose2462]

@@durkabomb7220 bro u do not need Bama to be a first round if you a Dog you may go 2 or 3rd round and get the payday in the league because you are actually better player

[@JamesSmith-sy6pz]

3:45 "were going to lose recruits because people are willing to pay them more" Nick Saban So he's admitting to paying players and hating at the same time 🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@bernardriggs2079]

lol . Yes I caught that too

[@eldubfishing7498]

Bro I'm so glad I wasn't the only one who caught that. Haha.

[@biglebowski923]

He is speaking in the future if paying players is completely legal like A&M did this year. He is saying if that is what it becomes we could be out bid for players. Dumbo is the one admitted he paid players after just coming off probation for cheating.

[@bernardriggs2079]

@@biglebowski923 lol . Parity is coming to college football via NIL . Cough up more money UA.

[@biglebowski923]

@@bernardriggs2079 How so? Do you think schools like Georgia Tech will win a national championship with these rules. Do you think they will compete with big oil of Texas?

[@jeremi7214]

Nick Saban saying that Bama never bought a player is like Bill Clinton saying "I did not have sexual relations with that woman!" LOL

[@andy_k3703]

The funniest comment 😂

[@tamuman93]

Hahaha Good One! 🤣🤣🤣

[@thunderouso6662]

He didn't just some head. 😂😂😂

[@chuckp32]

😂😂😂

[@creekdweller9662]

Exactly, that was spot on

[@dgilroy26]

"College athletics should not be a place you go to make money" Says the guy making millions a year off of them while they played for free. In reality all the top schools "bought" their players, even if it was through it third party.

[@mrspitterofthefire6836]

They been not just nick coughs it's all the top tier teams and slash dynasties in college football they buy recruits one way or the other the thing with Alabama and I'm a crimson tide fan man is its really handicapping players who all want to play for Bama and our mystique because a lot of players are getting buried in our depth charts I don't like this nil thing though because i think it will hurt the NFL cause these players won't need to go into the NFL and be as hungry that's just my opinion and who knows man who knows one day this nil shit might end the nfl.

[@bernardriggs2079]

That 1950 way of thinking is over in College Sports where everyone made money except the product that was creating it in exchange for a useless 4 year degree in todays world

[@biglebowski923]

Saban has a college degree. He is right college is meant for higher learning not to play football.

[@LankWrld]

You misinterpreting his point here. He said he is all for the kids making money, he just thinks it isn't sustainable for them to choose their college solely based off the biggest pay day. Other factors should be as if not more important (degree/major, culture fit, program fit, etc.)

[@bernardriggs2079]

@@LankWrld . Seriously, Nearly everything we do in life is about money . But we don’t expect 17 years to make decisions based on money .

[@FaithNykolette]

As an HBCU grad let me just say don’t none of our schools got that kind of budget to be just giving away $1mil to one person

[@jonathanruiz7877]

Doesn’t come from school budget … none of these schools technically have it come from thier budget …that’s what he is talking about … loopholes in system … No offense to Deion but anyway that kid hunter goes there without the one million dollar deal … Now .. it technically did not come from the school … but everyone knows Deion’s relationship with barstool sports facilitate the deal … Coaches and schools will just have to adjust to new way of doing things

[@HeCreative]

@@jonathanruiz7877 but that’s not just for jsu or for Florida that’s for everyone and to kinda make it sound like they paid him personally is kinda crappy of nick

[@HeCreative]

And there letting him play both sides something most schools wouldn’t do in A ball

[@jonathanruiz7877]

@@HeCreative I hear you … think he was just coming up with high profile ones off the top of his head … especially theJSU kid … they made a big deal out of it in the news/social media…. Again , I think they all just should adjust to it … the days of having Derrick Henry on your bench for 2 years with super teams are gone

[@brob7427]

It doesn’t come from the actual school it comes from outsiders. N hunter already said jsu have him 1mill after prime lied about it.

[@scottb5726]

This guys got his balls, Bama been giving bags for years.

[@chriswincek8672]

Someone's full of shit..

[@melvincooper8926]

Did you happen to hear the over 1 billion dollars his players have earned in the NFL comment? CNS has created multiple millionaires since he's been HC. So save it!

[@thumbsaloft]

It's one thing for people to think you're a MORON, it's another thing to post a DELUSIONAL COMMENT and PROVE IT!

[@USCJ]

Facts just ask Fred Taylor who played for Florida and confess to receiving $50,000 . Pressure is being applied

[@booboodafoo3247]

@@USCJ yup

[@bironcaldwell3923]

Saban has lost some key recruits that earned more signing elsewhere. He's telling Alabama boosters to Pony up the cash 💰

[@keylearning5746]

no he's not

[@tamuman93]

@@keylearning5746 - listen again. Go to the 3:50 mark. Saban is asking Bama boosters to get together and contribute more money. You can wipe that egg off your face now.

[@Sparty1966grad]

@@tamuman93 You are totally right.

[@redddddd2]

Nope he now dominates the transfer portal

[@bironcaldwell3923]

@@redddddd2 lol How u figure? Lincoln Riley and Lane Kiffin got the portal on lock. He actually lost more guys than he gained from the portal. #facts

[@hbleblanc205]

Oh man! More fuel to fire for this year's matchup.

[@jarvisharris31]

That’s exactly what this is!!!!

[@remyhendrixx]

Saban you have been paying these players and their families under various non-profits, boosters, and other avenues for years and now you are pissed because things are more competitive for you now.

[@truthbetold1855]

Said without any evidence for decades.. if that were true, you would have easily told the NCAA but you haven't because it hasn't happened.

[@tamuman93]

Exactly. That’s what it’s all about

[@williamnuckolls2232]

Proof?

[@dr.reviewsfrompersonalexpe7603]

Nick was just rallying his boosters to “pony up” more money for NiL, because the 2 Texas teams have the largest alumni and wealthiest, Saban is seeing the writing on the wall, Alabama doesn’t have the large financial resources Longhorn and Aggies do. That’s just the facts. Espn 300 2022 recruiting ranking 1. Tamu 2. Bama 3. Texas Longhorns 4.uga 5 Ohio state

[@rickdeez583]

Youre right. But Saban has a bank to pull from owned by Bear Bryant Jr. Not two mention the dealership or dealerships owned by Nick Saban. I wonder if one is a Dodge dealership? Just wondering.

[@drjaywhitlock]

@Dr. Reviews But those two Texas teams don't know how to develop players like Nick Saban. Doesn't matter how good these kids are in high school and how much a college pays them. If the coaches can't develop them then the team will still never get a NC. No I'm not a Bama fan.

[@michaelsebourn3425]

woo pig sooie wall mart Tyson Jerry Jones we are taken care of

[@keyfield8967]

Bama has residents who got 'old money' from hundreds of years of free forced labor. No more mint juleps for those "profiteers"...

[@rickdeez583]

@@keyfield8967 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@TheFreakyRobber]

Thank you Nick, you just opened up a way for Bama to get investigated for giving players money and cars before the NIL. YOU F'D UP 🤣🤣🤣

[@motivateddedicated98]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eaddyquincy5535]

Yup, all those championships will be vacated

[@heathb.7117]

Did you not hear him say 1. They don't allow NIL until a player gets on scholarship and 2. The NCAA can't do anything about these teams buying money until they get federal backing.

[@eaddyquincy5535]

@@heathb.7117 those players been gettin money before the nil deals

[@leonardomoore1868]

Raisedon2pac facts! Who is the PR person at Alabama?

[@force1182]

“College is not where you come to make money” Lmao what’s his salary again? Players aren’t dumb, they see sold out stadiums and TV ratings

[@williamdillard5060]

Word.

[@thebeastmode4]

Last time I checked he's not in college.. What terrible comment LMAO

[@force1182]

@@thebeastmode4 Last time I checked- he’s on a college institution’s payroll. Apparently college isn’t a bad place to make money these days.

[@MrThejboe3oh5]

College is not where you come to make money,it's where you learn how make the money work for you..Those stadiums,tv ratings, are there to drive you,inspire you...What happens when most 18-20 year Olds come across money?? They blow it,and they become extremely cocky and lose their drive...you learn how to manage life and money while attending college,and then when you get the big pay day,you are better suited to make the right moves with your money.Many people, will now not make it to the NFL, simply because it'll be extremely hard to keep producing at that high level and then those players will find it unfair that they spent their money and also didn't make the NFL cut (because people don't take responsibility for their own actions much anymore)but if done right, you may be bettrr prepared, because you had money to learn with...but its by extreme technicalities.I mean while those players that didn't make the money,busted their ass those years and now will be NFL caliber players,and thus make the bigger payday and most likely learned how to make their money work for them,rather than work for the money...Im almost sure that this is all in favor of the NFL making more money and not having to pay players as much as they do now...because the money has already started coming in..so the reward will be less and it'll benefit the NFL...Nothing in this world comes to us,unless it is making someone higher up more money or they are gaining something in general.🤷🏻 guess we will see 👀. I could be wrong and I'm not saying I am righ,t but this is my opinion and that does not make it the right answer...but I'd probably bet on myself here.lol

[@force1182]

@@MrThejboe3oh5 You’re definitely wrong, but I appreciate your opinion lmao.

[@CouzsCornerSports]

Can’t wait to hear Coach Prime & Jimbo’s responses to this.

[@BxRell]

Coach prime definitely responded, go look

[@rickdeez583]

Jimbo gonna kick his ass. He aint hard to find.

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

This pale face old man thinks he owns those players. I hope they see this and see how he looks at them. They use that money those kids make and give it to people who want to take away their vote

[@patkirwan5474]

Ridiculous. Last fall even the University of Maryland published that every athlete was recieving NIL money, Highest paid were two women field hockey players. For him to say only 28 player got money means Alabama is out to touch.

[@goulacat5589]

First of all, this Coach Prime is not a real coach, he’s a former player masquerading as a coach. Jimbo Fisher will cheat and is cheating. He can’t win by coaching ability alone. The truth hurts -

[@lotus956]

Lmao. You know damn well A&M probably stole some recruits from Bama so now he’s crying. What a joke.

[@Breadwinner3690]

Be ready for that ass whoopin this year

[@jftolliver]

true😂

[@tamuman93]

@@Breadwinner3690 - if you listen to Jimbo’s response. He is beyond pissed. He is seething with anger and held back no punches towards Saban. Jimbo made it very clear they are not friends anymore and publicly announced that Saban was calling him. But Jimbo stated outright that he will not take any of Saban’s calls. Not only was he critical of Saban’s methods and recruiting tactics, he called Nick a Narcissist. It’s heated and Both sides are bringing gasoline to this year’s fire. It’s personal and means everything. A perfect storm has been created and we have a new rivalry.

[@Breadwinner3690]

@@tamuman93 Bama Fan here glad to have Texas A&M in the SEC. A&M been competing with Bama before Jimbo but we both know Jimbo is not that guy Saban has won through recruiting and a great system. Saban has lost players and coaches every year and still stayed on top. Saban doesn’t care if jimbo is his friend or not he’s not that type. Gonna be a fun game to watch as a Bama fan I think Saban will definitely make a statement and show Jimbo he’s still daddy.

[@tamuman93]

@@Breadwinner3690 - I mostly agree brother. No doubt that the team that comes up short is going to be pissed and come back the next year with more vengeance and vigor. It is going to be a physical game and Bama definitely has the advantage. It is going to be fun to watch. But either way, fans nationwide that hate Bama and A&M are going to be watching this one.

[@AlphaDwg]

Welp this is gonna be on the news cycle tomorrow 😂

[@glownetwork4816]

500 % Agreed 😂

[@TonyGeeII]

lol yup! 😂

[@4forty8bucks]

Yeah you called it but they leaving out the first part that he said

[@AlphaDwg]

@@4forty8bucks they also leaving out that while saying this he's asking the boosters to put up more money to keep up lol

[@4forty8bucks]

@@AlphaDwg what he saying that colleges are using this to lure players in but the player is supposed to come and performing and then sign the deal for their performance

[@danilocedano895]

He’s been dropping 60-100k bags under the table the bags are now 400-500k I wonder why he’s worried. As far as equal he’s been paying players away from other teams

[@glennveneracion4844]

LMFAO ! Cause it's true !

[@blazeroosterYT]

U have no proof. A&M and JSU obviously are paying

[@danilocedano895]

@@blazeroosterYT there’s pictures up and down the internet with top Bama players showing off their new whips. Oh and with Saban acting like he’s never dropped a bag Plenty more players recruited by him will be spilling all the tea. Eric Berry said he was offered 215k Nick is the OG of NIL. Let’s keep it 💯 even diehard Bama fans know and have heard. Worst kept secret in College sports was Bama paying not all but certain can’t miss TOP TIER recruits were paid.

[@danilocedano895]

@@glennveneracion4844 he’s worried because 1 or 2 million isn’t going to get him a top class anymore. Free game! YW

[@glennveneracion4844]

@@danilocedano895 precisely, he doesn't have any advantage now.

[@nickacord3136]

Saban certainly knows a lot about collectives… either he was given a presentation by his university on them, or maybe he has dabble a little 🤣

[@jtbbrown3457]

he actually said they have a collective also

[@scottking2454]

He's super smart!

[@nickacord3136]

@@scottking2454 I agree, thats why he is trying to get NIL regulations because players now have more options on the table.. bad for business hahaha

[@dillonkayser4215]

Saban’s intelligent. Unlike you, he doesn’t waltz through life not understanding stuff. Smart people know how things work. It’s pretty simple.

[@kakykall]

@@dillonkayser4215 Thank you!! You get it. So many in the comments need to catch up.

[@slimpickens9103]

Players are learning at such a young age, they are a brand. It's getting wild in this world.

[@shawnsmith5722]

That's a great thing!!!

[@hunterzolomon864]

Yeah it is but I hope Jimbo wins the game

[@shlidgn90]

Better than a “Student Athlete” where they generate billions without compensation.

[@slimpickens9103]

@@shlidgn90 it's definitely better than that

[@devionhubbard5216]

Yeah so?? Bro you wouldn’t want your kid to KNOW his worth?

[@tjdastunna7563]

Lmao!! Alabama was the top NIL school last yr now Nicky mad A&M passed him up 🤣🤣

[@motivateddedicated98]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@glennveneracion4844]

Total hypocrisy ! Double standard, double talk. At least you don't have to pay your players under the table anymore St. Nick ! Now it's on the table but you just gotta shell out more of it.

[@tamuman93]

Exactly right. That’s why at the 3:50 mark he’s calling on boosters to update their payment system. 😂😂

[@daddams2538]

The issue is Bama is about to get out spent. That’s why there’s no more SWC, and it’s fixing to go nation wide.

[@AyyyeeB]

Bama don’t spend money to buy player goofy

[@thumbsaloft]

Where do some of you get these totally false TWILIGHT ZONE ideas from?

[@MrRondonmon]

The issue is people like me have decoded t hell with College Football, Saban has always done it the right way, out work people, create a great chance for kids to get an education and to play pro ball. Texas AM and other dingbat schools can't compete that way.

[@warhammerfaction]

Bama has more money for football purposess

[@eaddyquincy5535]

@@MrRondonmon yea right

[@2shotsofvaca411]

The problem with saying a organization “bought every player” will now require you to prove it or you will be considered a liar. I’m not talking about everyone else, I’m talking about Texas A&M. I understand Alabama lost to them, but I HIGHLY doubt they bought every player if any.

[@MattBald_SlickTop]

Yeah everyone knows Texas and California are richer stayers so they are probably just getting them bigger sponsors

[@gamingdreams2142]

I agree. Nick is showing who he really is and he's a cry baby narcissist.

[@buddyjohnston8459]

its already establicshed they bought the players, through the advertising collective. Saban never said anything bad about it, just what it was they did. And there is nothing anyone can do about it except start their own collective. I think maybe this will sort itself out anyway, based on the fact that there are some five star recruits that dont pan out, but you have already paid them with the advertising money, so it dont matter much to the player cause they already got the money.

[@truthbetold1855]

@@gamingdreams2142 Its true, anyone that knows what's happening knows it happened. Your ignorance isn't his narcissism.

[@achhkay4229]

If any ? Yeah right

[@adams3380]

I just wonder if Honest Abe Saban can explain how Tua T and his whole family was moved from Hawaii to Tuscaloosa a top teir QB and his brother,, from Hawaii to Tuscaloosa a family living week to week in Hawaii up and moved to a nice home in Alabama cars, living money.. can you explain this miraculous miracle ole Abe..

[@scw8735]

Yet he "ask" boosters to "sponsor" players or whatever you want to call it......you can't make this ish up! 😂

[@Mulaa5]

🧢! Alabama been playing players for how long 😂😂😂

[@brianroyster7510]

We don't know. Obviously you have the proof so let's see it.

[@mitchconner2021]

@@brianroyster7510 Maybe the fact of how many 5 stars kids show up at Bama with a challenger out of nowhere? Lol

[@brianroyster7510]

@@mitchconner2021 proof, not bullshit speculation.

[@colton6867]

Where's Nick's proof?

[@brianroyster7510]

@@colton6867 that's about fking stupid. Is there a personality on ESPN that hasn't had a segment on the $30M a&m boosters dropped for this class? I don't think so. Every sports writer in America has commented on it. He told you during his comments it's all over the news.

[@tampazeke4587]

Kiffin was pilloried when he said this a few months ago. It was true then and it's still true now! But Bama is in no place to complain about buying players. They give as good as they get and they always have. When Ole Miss beat them two years in a row it was Saban who pushed for the unprecedented 5 year body cavity search and outrageous punishments at Ole Miss for doing what Bama had been doing for years but only a hundred times worse!

[@bearstokesful]

Stop crying about Bama being guilty too, i've been hearing this for 20 years. In the past, Bama went through a period where they were super dirty, and, they got caught for that. Saban is trying to run the program the right way and you have coaches like Jimbob Flasher who suck as a coach, but, have boosters with deep pockets that are willing to win AT ALL COSTS. That fool at TEXA$ A$M will ruin college sports if someone doesn't put them in check. What is Alabama doing NOW that isn't in line with what you feel is right? Or, since you're so sure, what is Alabama doing now that is against the rules? I'll hang up and listen...

[@heathb.7117]

Please show proof of Bama buying players. I've been trying to show my friend for years.

[@phillupondz]

@@heathb.7117 Players are coming forward admitting it. One 5⭐️ said bama offered him 6 figures.

[@orangy8549]

@@phillupondz who ?

[@clipcoug1139]

@@orangy8549 Travis Johnson (ex-FSU star) said Bama offered him 6 figures during high school recruitment

[@nickacord3136]

Equal 🤣🤣🤣 tell that to the D1 school I went to that had to share 1 facilities with every sports team. Saban is just ignorant that Alabama has been able to build and offer way more services to entice players and now with NIL it does make the playing field more equal and players are choosing.

[@donaldfisher4115]

Nick that’s insinuating that the only reason an athlete signs with A&M is for $$$. How about being an Aggie for life or the stability in having a coordinator more than a year? Your comment was condescending.

[@jakepadgett5569]

I love saban but watching him sit there and tell everyone that bama didnt pay 1 single player with a straight face is ridiculously pathetic. Hes taking us as fools. To willingly offer up lies when nobody was asking questions is bold and narcissistic.

[@38crazyyyy77]

Before schools could pay players former players said they made more money playing at bama than riding the bench in the nfl

[@dogintruckjpeg]

listen to him. it’s a warning. I went from a hater of Nick Saban to have absolute respect for him. he’s telling you, if this is the game you want to play, he can beat you at. people thought the transfer portal would be the end of Bama, that it would destroy his depth. but all it did was make the #1s on your roster ripe for him to take as well (Jameson Williams last year, Burton, Stokes this year). but he’s warning you, that the players that attend your school will only be in it for the money, and it’ll make disjointed rosters and feuding in locker rooms. the guys that actually want to win, are willing to take a little less in college to make more in the NFL are what’s going to keep Saban on top. be careful what you wish for.

[@ChadGrindstaff]

100%

[@dirtball709]

@David Irish they had good things to say cause they well paid, what kid from the hood drops 60K on a scat pack?

[@dirtball709]

@David Irish I stay in Tuscaloosa I know what’s going on, I know players that play. The gossip just don’t leave the city bud. They not gone brag about Saban buying a hellcat just to mess around, tbh we the people in Tuscaloosa don’t give a flip we enjoy the ships.

[@dirtball709]

@David Irish if you the BEST couch who cares , prove it in the field. IF SCHOOLS INVEST MILLIONS AND THEIR PLAYER IS A BUST THATS LOST MONEY ON THEM.

[@kpillmatic]

When old people stop caring about what you think they’ll tell you everything they really think. This man is about to retire I’ve seen this kind of talk before.

[@glennveneracion4844]

I sure hope so, tired of his hypocrisy.

[@tamuman93]

Interesting comment. Very insightful

[@drewc418]

I actually agree.. he has never put his peers out there like that.

[@lonzoballcandoitall4132]

@Stephen Abootman Correction: "Tired of seeing pay his way to National Championships with a roster full of 1st Round Draft Picks, while most teams gets screwed over because they are recruiting honestly, without bribery. Oh, and then when he accuses other coaches of doing what he is actually doing." I think that's what they meant.

[@lonzoballcandoitall4132]

@Stephen Abootman So you admit he bribes players then? And most schools don't bribe as much as Saban. As an SDSU fan, I doubt there is much bribery going on.

[@ABtheHERO]

Imagine if he talked about cutting his salary to keep sport teams at Alabama.

[@bigcountry9457]

What does this mean? I'm not understanding your comment, will you please further explain? What sport teams at Alabama were lost due to funding? Of note, I'm being sincere and genuine when in asking this, not rude or a smartass.

[@ABtheHERO]

@@bigcountry9457 in this video Nick Saban says if they have to start paying football players, they would defund other sports to do it. That was one of his excuses not to pay players.

[@bigcountry9457]

@@ABtheHERO Gotcha, thanks for explaining that to me. I've been a little under the weather lately and I was having trouble seeing what you meant. I got it now though. Thank you very much.

[@biglebowski923]

Nick donates a lot of money to kids charities . Millions.

[@JacksonJohnson979]

I’m really looking forward to October 8 2022 when Bama and Texas A&M play each other.

[@rjhyden]

That aged well......

[@peggietisdale3541]

Stop crying Saban this has been going on for years and you have done this. Now that athletes don't want to come to your school it a problem

[@devionhubbard5216]

Look at how much fun Deion and his guys are having with their program. That’s why he went, & if prime helped him not worry about feeding his family then be happy a BLACK MAN HAS THIS TYPE OF POWER. And our kids not just got to all white school because it looks good on his nfl resume.

[@georgeroberts469]

Jimbo knows Saban dirty lil secrets as well.

[@cmoney9830]

Saban: College athletics is not meant to make athletes money. Just me.

[@dwish5271]

Thats exactly what I heard smh

[@anthonyquinn89]

Exactly!!!

[@JRF32100]

Did you listen to anything he actually said? He said NIL is a good thing and encouraged his players to get agents when it came out. The only thing he griped about is how programs are literally buying recruits by signing them to fake NIL contracts.

[@steven.8927]

Lol 😂

[@krazieworldcc]

Who cares how they get paid, pre nfl who cares

[@marksanders8095]

When Saban got the LSU job he split Michigan State on a dime. Coaches have no problem recruiting a player and then leaving for another job if they think it’s a better opportunity. It is un-American to not allow players to do the same if they think it’s in their best interest. Saban needs to get off of his high horse. A total hypocrite

[@rooseveltbrown3rdandterrible]

Exactly, and lied about taking the Alabama job while he was @ Miami Dolphins.

[@CaptainCooter]

He’s right in some regard, college football should not be about using money (NIL) to recruit. But programs have been doing it for years anyways, it’s just easier now and Saban is upset his old recruit methods won’t win anymore. Alabama alumni are not as rich as a lot of schools.

[@DaniBoi_AU1113]

The fact that we have to have this conversation is sad. College athletics is officially ruined by these decisions to implement NIL and new transfer portal rules

[@COLE_PRODUCTIONS]

it is not. Stop whining.

[@DaniBoi_AU1113]

@@COLE_PRODUCTIONS The only one “whining” is you because you can’t take it when people like me or coach Saban spit facts

[@kdeb92968]

@@COLE_PRODUCTIONS it is you can see it happening already

[@franquil85conn]

@@DaniBoi_AU1113 you and Saban are just mad because you can't have a monopoly on talent no more. Go kick rocks

[@DaniBoi_AU1113]

@@franquil85conn I’m not an Alabama fan, I’m an Auburn and college football fan. Recruiting should be about what school a recruit likes best and thinks feels like home, not who has the most money. You’re talking like Alabama can’t make a monopoly out of talent, well with these new rules whoever the most wealthiest team is WILL make a monopoly out of talent. You just don’t want it to be Alabama, but for some reason you’re okay with it being another team. The point is this is TERRIBLE for college football as a whole

[@funat5pm]

So you shouldn't make a decision on where you go to school, by how much money you'll make......hmmm, sounds like quite a lot of coaches didn't get that memo

[@jimhart4488]

The NCAA rules on NIL are essentially the same as Texas state law. So by saying A&M bought every player, he is accusing A&M of violating Texas state law regrding NIL. If he actually has evidence of this, he can file charges with the Texas Attorney General. Otherwise he needs to STFU.

[@rickdeez583]

Facts.

[@conorross1202]

Which of course he doesn’t lol

[@brianroyster7510]

No he can't. He's not a tx resident he doesn't have standing. But he does have standing as the biggest voice in CFB so he's probably not gonna stfu. But if he does that means he has gone into awright if that's what y'all want mode and you better be a little scared.

[@jimhart4488]

@@brianroyster7510 If he can't file the charges, I'm sure he can find someone in Texas who would carry that ball for him. But he won't. And the reason he knows so much about it and how it works is that he's probably already doing it and blowing smoke to cover his tracks. But that's fine. Alabama pockets are not as deep as Texas pockets. And that is what Saban is scared of.

[@brianroyster7510]

@@jimhart4488 if anybody will it'll be the longhorn bitches. Alabama will take care of our shit at home.

[@Glokta6]

@ 2:50 he's admitting there's a "collective" and every player gets equal opportunity/shares of such. He's doing what he's crying about but his method happens to be Saban Socialism.

[@ReFlectionsYY]

Are you failing to reealize he is pointing out that it will be the downfall of college sports?

[@snaeshaads8203]

@@ReFlectionsYYHow the hell is NIL the downfall of college sports?

[@Glokta6]

​@@ReFlectionsYY Hold up, Saban is no altruist for the sake of college football as a whole. He cried in 2012 about the no huddle/hurry up offense being a detriment to the sport hiding behind the fact it was only because it ruined the way HE wanted to play football. Saban regards NIL as a threat to his dynasty now the advantages he had at Alabama are no longer baked-in and in the shadows.

[@tamuman93]

Haha. Good catch! One minute later he’s begging alumns to update their collective models so they can keep up with the Jones’s and A&M’s. So when you put it all together, their way of paying players under the table is outdated and needs to be rebuilt. 😂😂 A serious case of the pot calling the kettle black!

[@lonzoballcandoitall4132]

@@snaeshaads8203 Super Teams, lockouts, etc. Basically everything you would see in the NFL. This is college, kids are supposed to be playing for a team while focusing on EDUCATION and now barely legal adults are allowed to choose the biggest bag. It's all really stupid. The team willing to spend the most, WILL WIN. Therefore, it no longer has the appeal that differentiates it from the NFL. Just more dramatic bullshit over money disputes when these guys will make more than most average working American. Do you see now?

[@jsutigers8954]

Man it's around 300 top recruits each yr....don't get mad because we got 1....& u believe what u read in the paper...show the proof...show us how Tua whole Family moved from Hawaii to Alabama....

[@starlingfox1700]

Alabama is one of the cheapest states to live in lmao

[@JuStDontBrO]

@@starlingfox1700 so your argument is that it didn’t cost them “too much” to move them to Alabama? Lol still cost money

[@ruckanitepreacher5618]

@@JuStDontBrO absolutely right.

[@starlingfox1700]

It doesn't cost as much as you'd think to rent a house. You also have to think that if they had savings and if tua had a college savings that could help them move. Yall act like moving isn't possible or that they were stupid poor

[@ronanethann]

He’s scared schools with money can legally buy far more players than him now. Schools like texas, a&m, usc, miami etc.

[@Nanu67-e9j]

No he's right about how it will change college football forever teams that shouldn't be able to recruit well can now recruit.. this is just gonna be toxic for the game.. this isn't what college football was about.. the sport might be ruined forever..

[@ronanethann]

@@Nanu67-e9j you dont think he did it at bama? Come on

[@tylinyoung1662]

How dare those players who bring the school’s hundreds of millions of dollars ask what’s in it for them! Shame on them!

[@leonardomoore1868]

Tylin Young saban just put an unnecessary image target on Alabama's football team. When some1 shows u who they truly are believe them.

[@nweeezy]

@@leonardomoore1868 they definitely have a target now.....Bama better watch their 6 now......

[@perniciouspete4986]

College sports doesn't bring money into their schools; all the sports revenue goes to the athletic departmenrs.

[@skipglenn5339]

Imagine comments coming from a coach who makes millions of the backs of his players and then wants to comment on compensation in college sports . Seems hypocritical

[@drjaywhitlock]

He makes millions because he develops these players into winning teams. Let these kids go to another college that doesn't have the same coaching and see how good they turn out or even if they go pro. He's no different than someone that owns their own business and trains their employees to do a good job. The employees will make more money if/when the company does. These players will go pro and make tons of money after he's through turning them into pro level players. No I'm not a Bama fan

[@COLE_PRODUCTIONS]

Its no different than players going to a program where they get the most playing time. Or a better opportunity to the NFL.

[@jmakinitrain2356]

Lol it’s very different

[@bearstokesful]

Actually, it's a lot different. Both of what you mentioned is based on whether or not they put in the necessary work to develop future worth. You think a kid in 12th grade of high school has already generated a NIL worth of 6 figures?? No, absolutely not. Jimbob Money Flasher is throwing money at players so he can get the #1 rank in anything he can... Beware Jimbob, we see what's happened to the one and done coaches in the past....

[@drizzle452]

Again, it’s very different. NFL teams actually have salary caps and college teams do in theory; but not really because the illegitimate booster money is insulated under the guise of NIL among other schemes. College teams/boosters/alumni will essentially have to donate their life savings to give to their favorite football teams a chance to win…and there’s roughly 10-15 schools in the country that can buy a championship team. Conferences will have to be broken down into their gross revenue brackets. Many schools could conceivably forfeit programs because they won’t even be in the same league financially…I’m very much a capitalist, but it still needs to be regulated when loopholes have been exploited for years. The big boys have had such a head start financially that they will crush the poorer schools into submission. And in case we lost perspective, these “businesses” are still schools that still have an obligation to preparing the thousands attending their schools for work and life. Which university is willing to sell their soul for a great football team? Which university will be ruined when the teams fail?

[@Hackersuncovered]

Lmao what

[@lonzoballcandoitall4132]

Except for the fact that college is supposed to be about education. Student comes first, athlete second. I cannot fathom how everyone wants to turn the new generation into Antonio Browns/Leveon Bells - selfish players that only care about the money. It's stupid.

[@davidreinhart418]

Nick, You have been paying your players for years. What is a scholarship now that NIL is here? I’m guessing you will retire next year because you no longer have a monopoly.

[@66gtb]

I’d bet Jimbo would agree with most of what Nick said. I’d also bet that Jimbo said something like “NIL is here, let’s maximize our financial advantages.” I don’t have a problem with that. And anyone who claims Alabama boosters don’t or haven’t paid players forever is just delusional. Every winning program pays players.

[@ThatFalloutGod]

Yes, paying players in college football is so prominent and blatant that it's extremely rare for anyone to get caught doing it. I'm gonna go off on a limb and say that if Alabama, or any other major program, was paying players, it would've been revealed. The bullshit talking-point that people parrot about "players always being paid in college" is fucking tired and baseless.

[@thundergato84]

@@ThatFalloutGod You must live under a rock.

[@66gtb]

@@ThatFalloutGod Really, baseless? Do ten minutes of research and get back with us.

[@ThatFalloutGod]

@@66gtb Then where've all the NCAA sanctions been?

[@uofa82]

There’s a whole lot of money in Texas.

[@jjayp1]

As an impartial observer who doesn't care about Alabama or the SEC, where is he wrong???

[@mr.golive6365]

He on top he can say these things on a big stage if it was low class coach they go missing

[@brandonturner383]

Sounds like he's been following the same plan for years and isn't too happy other people are doing it too.

[@adrianpheiffer9960]

@@AK-sq1jl "Sticking up for the little guys".. That's actually hilarious. If really cared so much he wouldn't have hoarded all the best players for the last 10 years

[@yomama3292]

Yeah old white man who makes ridiculous amount of money for being part of a game is looking out for the little guy, said every slave owner ever…

[@adrianpheiffer9960]

@@AK-sq1jl I'm not salty in the least bit.. I couldn't care less 😂.. This won't affect me at all.. I'm just glad that college players are finally getting paid

[@adrianpheiffer9960]

@@AK-sq1jl are you seriously hearing yourself? Nick Saban cares about parity in college football? 😂😂 All he cares about is that they the have to spend more money now if they want to maintain their dominance.. Recruiting players by paying them under the table is something Alabama has been doing for years.. So forgive me for finding it hilarious that Nick Saban all of a sudden cares about the little guys and parity in college football

[@snaeshaads8203]

@@AK-sq1jl Don’t kid yourself, Alabama will have a huge problem on their hands when Texas (A&M’s bigger, richer bro 💰)brings their money to the SEC too. Alabama maybe will work their way to being one of the higher mid-tier teams, but it’s not going to be the same- especially if Saban gets fed up and retires. And complaining about parity in college football is a compete joke. The playing field has never been even and never will be, it’s why some teams have their own ESPN network and others have to recruit from the bottom of the barrel. 😀 If you wanted parity, every NCAA division would have a draft like the NFL and have a redistribution of program funds. But yeah keep telling yourself that everyone else is salty and your team is still going to be number one (like it was in recruiting, right?)🤣

[@crawdad4701]

Saban can do whatever he claims other coaches do to recruit players, and probably does. Maybe Alabama alumni should be buying players instead of statues of Nick Saban.

[@jeremymcaleer1288]

Why are those other two holding a microphone?? What is the point?!

[@PopO51968]

This can go both ways: for the last 10 years or so Bama & UGA have been signing 5 to 7 5* recruits every year when their main competition Ohio ST, Clemson, Texas A&M, LSU & others were only signing 3 to 4 per year. NIL has somewhat leveled the playing field for Bama & UGA 's competition. Also it's well documented that Bama tried to encorouge LSU WR Kayshon Boutte with NIL money to enter the transfer portal

[@jeffsmith3350]

Saban's been buying players for a dozen years.

[@PopO51968]

@@jeffsmith3350 yes he has & Jumbo just said it in his press conference on youtube. It starts at the 9:29 minute mark

[@ImperialFistStan]

Please, spare me with this "level playing field" bs. I'm tired of it already. NIL hasn't levelled the playing field, it is literally just ruining the game as we know it because people are shortsighted and want change for change's sake. The reason Bama got those classes is because they were winners, moreso than the other programs. Can't wait for a decade from now when all these people start asking what happened to college football and why it was ruined and all I have to tell them is to look in the mirror at the people who pushed for all this bs.

[@dwayneblackman2730]

@@ImperialFistStan sorry to break it to you, boosters have been paying heavy for decades, Nick has been a big beneficiary. Don’t cry and bitch now you can’t get all the players you want. Smh

[@gilbertgonzales6132]

@@ImperialFistStan we found sabans burner

[@jordanmadden7388]

If NIL remains unregulated/unenforced, it will ultimately lead to a less entertaining college football experience. That will lead to less NIL money being distributed. Players should definitely be able to make money off of their name image and likeness but if they don’t regulate against some of these issues it’s going to be less optimal for players in the long run than it could be.

[@foghornfoggyface]

College football sucks already. Same schools hogged all the top recruits paying them under the table Saban being one of the most guilty. Most games are ugly blowouts. By letting schools pay players we might actually get more parity in the sport.

[@keinanmoore5]

For him to know so much means he’s been doing it. You tellin on yourself Nick

[@musiccue6087]

I’m thinking this way also

[@Snsojdineow]

Every offseason he complains about something! Auburn’s offense before the hurry up became what it is, the bcs and now this. You didn’t get the top recruits you wanted and now it’s a problem. Where did Jackson St say they paid a player? This dude got old man problems.

[@mariomull4114]

Lol well I guess there won’t be anymore Aflac commercials with Coach Saban and Coach Prime

[@brianroyster7510]

Shit, you think Deion is going to turn down that exposure? He'll shoot a commercial tomorrow. He might be a little mad but he ain't stupid.

[@hulqb.smashing6112]

Let me translate. Nick Saban "Only I should be able to make millions of dollars off of college sports and players should only be able to get a scholarship. Please make it illegal to pay players." How about we pay coaches in scholarships instead of millions of dollars?

[@lonzoballcandoitall4132]

I agree.

[@JustFootball]

I’ve always hated Saban on the field as a buckeyes fan due to his success, but off the field he’s always understood his role as the leader of college football. Every-time something needs to be said, he’s said it. Salute to Saban for speaking up, because if we continue down this path college football might as well be a developmental league for the NFL.

[@eaddyquincy5535]

Stop it

[@TattedVetReacts]

@@eaddyquincy5535 which part did he lie about?

[@eaddyquincy5535]

@@TattedVetReacts as long as he was gettin all the best players it didnt bother him until he was number 2 behind Texas AM

[@TattedVetReacts]

@@eaddyquincy5535 Saban didn’t have the #1 recruiting classes for 5 times and still won Championships………..

[@eaddyquincy5535]

@@TattedVetReacts stop acting like Alabama hasn't been paying players

[@malikshaheed676]

Let these kids get paid. Like he said his kids have agents. The kids gotta get agents. Deion and Travis didn't confirmed that he got any money. Saben will be force to retire or follow suit. This is the thing if the colleges TV networks could capitalize off the kids Name, Image and Likeness than the kids should be paid. Buying players don't mean you'll win lol.

[@eaddyquincy5535]

But it will give them a good chance

[@devionhubbard5216]

Lies, pay the right ones lol

[@ChrissyRizzo]

This is what it looks like when a narcissist stops being able to control everything, I’m sooooo sure he’s been above board on everything he does! Gtfoh

[@coydrickkcrayy8122]

It'll make sports more competitive because players are gonna wanna prove themselves so they can get paid

[@kazfan3169]

Agree... but they need to actually play and prove themselves! In other words.... no recruit or freshman should get NIL money since you haven't proved anything.

[@vinnymac7565]

If the players are students, then the the coaches are teachers. So what's with these multi-million dollar contracts for the teachers? Is that what the other teachers are getting paid?

[@tmp-eb8gg]

😂😂😂😂AMEN

[@bamahammer3660]

I am a diehard Alabama fan but I am a little upset over what Coach Saban said about one particular HBCU school (Jackson State) regarding NIL. He is flat out wrong in his assessment of that program. They dont even have the funding to even compete with a low level Power 5 program. But because a 5 star player chose Jackson State over other Power 5 programs according to Saban must be paying players to attend via NIL. That is complete BS. But schools like Texas AM, Texas, USC, Ohio State etc are offering players lucrative NIL contracts to attend their programs.

[@2wheelguru]

🙏🏽

[@DonovanGG__]

As a diehard Auburn fan Nick Saban is always in the wrong but it don’t matter because we’re going to get shit on every year like usual🙃😁👍

[@bamahammer3660]

@@DonovanGG__ I am LMAO. Great response.

[@rickdeez583]

Has anyone read the Nil valuations for Crimson Tide? Who bought who????

[@jacobtherobertson]

Source

[@rickdeez583]

@@jacobtherobertson On3

[@ttwil3319]

NICK SABAN MAKES 10 MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR...LET THAT SINK IN

[@tim6167]

He makes the university 100 times that. Think he’s worth it.

[@princeslime831]

He made a good point but I don’t think he should have name dropped other programs especially because he doesn’t have the exact facts about what’s going on at those other schools.

[@PROxMONEY]

Where’s the lie?

[@marcuslewis581]

You don't think Saban would name drop if he didn't have his facts str8

[@jps5y]

AM literally bought all their top recruits with exactly the type of deals he mentioned early in the video. That is exactly what happened.

[@aj71169]

A&M wasn’t a secret. They took full advantage of the new rule, can’t be mad at that. But he’s going to have to come up with a name of someone at the university regarding Travis.

[@marcuslewis581]

@@aj71169NO 1s mad just a warning

[@ginniechism4530]

Saban has been ACTUALLY paying players for decades. He's just pissy for getting schooled by a "protege'"

[@truthbetold1855]

And with all this data, you could have reported it to the NCAA and gotten sanctions.. but your "evidence" is the voices in your head or some other idiot on youtube or social media..

[@gameovr17]

if Saban don't stop picking on Jimbo, Jimbo might let some shit slip. he's already kinda beat around the bush about "knowing things that went on at bama" pre NIL

[@bearstokesful]

Yeah, Jimbo probably would be better keeping his ignorant mouth shut. People already laugh at every word that comes out of his facehole...

[@truthbetold1855]

If DUMBO knew anything he would have said it, or already reported it. He doesn't know a thing, thats why he didn't say a thing and Saban is right, and Dumbo is wrong.

[@tamuman93]

@@truthbetold1855 - No brother. These guys all work in the same industry and conferences together. Professionalism is key, and You NEVER burn a bridge needlessly. These guys are up one year and down another. They will always be contacting each other for jobs, contacts and references. Saban crossed the line by publicly calling out Texas A&M & Jimbo. Jimbo is pissed and seething with Anger. Lawyers are about to get paid a lot and this will eventually be settled behind the scenes. If Saban made his comments without singling out Dion Sanders and Jimbo this would have blown over. It’s time to bury the hatchet (if that possible) or this is going to get ugly.

[@mikep5695]

And he did! Watch his press conference from this morning. He gave Saban the pile driver!!!

[@brob7427]

Jumbo would have start singing. He didn’t deny anything he just attacked Saban. Jumbo was a Saban staff at lsu so he would get in trouble as well cuz they best friends grew up together n all.

[@UTClassof]

Remember, the NIL is a state to state thing. Some states, like Texas, have better opportunities than other states, Like Alabama. its not equal accross all states. Schools like Texas A&M have massive alumni support and the collective is equally massive. Thats one thing he didnt mention. The governor here in texas was the first governor to sign it into Law. Texas A&M has definately bought their players. They are desparate as many Alumni are getting old and they havent seen a national championship since 1939.

[@ian2487]

I’m all for the players getting all that money. Fuck the colleges, they took advantage of the system way too long.

[@leerobertsiv447]

As much as I support it, I'm afraid it will take a toll on ethics and values of players. It'll instill a sense of entitlement, and soon we'll see these great 5 star players never see the field because they just want money and don't want to work and compete. I'm all for players earning their money through high level play on the field that generates revenue, but I'm certainly against giving a high school senior a check just to commit to your school before playing a single snap on your field.

[@brianroyster7510]

Yeah well "fuck the college" is too kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. Bad idea.

[@patrickmiller9731]

So...you buy new players, then the team you already had should expect the same inducement as the new guys receive. Could get expensive in more ways than one. It runs contrary to the ideal situation of players buying into the school. If they’re in it for instant gratification, would they still be willing to pay the price for true success? When the going gets tough, would they be willing to fight through it, or just go out in search of easier sledding?

[@yomama3292]

Maybe the Coaches shouldn’t be paid so much and have to buy into the school philosophy BS as well…

[@bearstokesful]

Exactly, finally an intelligent comment. This country as a whole has gotten REALLY soft. Nobody wants to work, everybody wants a handout. Now, in college football, the players are getting handouts before they've demonstrated worth, thanks to Jimbob Flasher. I personally think the players shouldn't be allowed to receive and NIL deal until their sophomore season, at the earliest. Show commitment, show character, show work ethic, what are we basing NIL on when the kid has never played a snap of college ball???? How are we determining this "worth"??

[@UVIXPro]

This guy is out of his mind. He expects us to believe him after all the players they bought before it was legal?

[@timg5463]

I am a GA alum and fan. I wish we could make Saban Tsar of college football. He is so grounded and has his fingers on the pulse of college athletics.

[@brianroyster7510]

College athletics in general. But not until he's ready to hang up his whistle. I know y'all want somebody else coaching the Tide. You dog fans are sneaky.

[@timg5463]

@@brianroyster7510 can you guys give Mike Shula another shot?:) Really, I think Lane Kiffin is next man up. That is scary too.

[@brianroyster7510]

@@timg5463 Shula is still pissed. I would probably be willing to give Lane a chance though. Good idea, I'll pass it along. Still not getting that shit past me though. Them gd dogs are sneaky. Bite you on the ass when you not looking like an ice cube movie on a Friday.

[@timg5463]

@@brianroyster7510 i believe Bama has been doing the most ass biting but we finally caught you hurt. So dad gum hard to beat you guys. I knew deep down yall would tie the game at the end. I shed old man tears when we intercepted. I was a student the last time we won and made the trip to NO and saw that. I was lucky and was at UGA during the Herschel years. Great times.

[@brianroyster7510]

@@timg5463 well I hope that we make CFB's collective head explode when Bama and UGA do it again. Of course we will have the more experienced team this year. But I love hearing the wails and lamentations of the big 10 and those other conferences that nobody really pays attention to except when they are crying about the SEC.

[@davidplyler8173]

LOL this is wrong what other schools are doing. Hey sponsors start paying more for our players.

[@starlafarris3287]

It’s doesn’t matter what Saban saids because people are going to hate on it regardless. When a program has been on top for over decade haters are every where. The man is smart and knows what he’s doing and I agree with what he’s saying. People just like to run there mouths as usual about BAMA. 🙄

[@blackconclave1962]

Bama is a one trick pony school.

[@tamuman93]

Such an emotional, yet uninformed comment. But I give you credit for loyalty. Roll Tide Starla.

[@idonthaveone7576]

Bama fans just take a moment, soak it in, you are the ONLY fanbase that gets to experience this. Its that time of the year again, Nick speaks out on something, everyone belittles and ignores him, then wins the championship using that very thing. This is the FOURTH time this has happened, we been here before!

[@fuckcensorship69]

Yeah, he'll obviously buy next year's class just like he went to the no huddle. He should run for pres with this hypocrisy

[@dr.reviewsfrompersonalexpe7603]

This isn’t the rat poison comment, this involves money being ponies up against schools like Tex and TAMU who have endless wealth at their disposal. Nick knows this is gonna be a problem in recruiting. Top 3 2022 espn recruiting rankings 1. Tamu 2bama 3 longhorns 4 uga 5 Ohio state

[@josiahskurlock6380]

Yeah, what happened to your natty and Heisman winner last year??? Do I hear dogs barking???

[@fuckcensorship69]

@@josiahskurlock6380 UGA didnt deserve a spot in the playoffs....couldnt even win the conference

[@camjo13]

​@@josiahskurlock6380dogs got muzzled this year it sounds like. Dynasty dead before it left infancy 😂😂😂

[@chrisreed8460]

He is defending the NCAA due to Mark Emmert haha: Emmert even met on LSU's behalf with the NCAA, which accepted LSU's findings. But after Emmert decided to leave LSU in 2004, a witness testified in a deposition that the instructor was telling the truth and that the problems were far more systemic than the school admitted, even extending to grades being changed for football players, according to court records. The culture was "appalling" and "like Romper Room," the employee said in 2004 testimony.

[@toddjones9833]

That been going on for decades even in high school we got special treatment and privliges

[@brandonthomas6574]

There’s a right and a wrong way to do this. The model described by Saban is how it should be done and the model being followed by A&M goes against everything that is right about college football. That being said I believe in the end A&M is going to suffer bc of it. There not going to get the type of high character kids you need to build a title winning team. That A&M locker room is going to be really hard to manage in a few years.

[@COLE_PRODUCTIONS]

On the contrary. They'll be more inspired to get on the field...to help their brand and make

[@warhammerfaction]

@@COLE_PRODUCTIONS a&m is fucked they are selfish players

[@stevemccaslin9939]

I respect what Saban has accomplished, but STFU and adjust. You bitched about up tempo offense gave all these reasons but ultimately you made the adjustment. My guess is he knows he will not be able to compete in this arena. This is money on a scale he knows Bama will have a hard time competing.

[@todiathink8864]

Saban tried to tell everyone what was going to happen. SABAN WARNED YOU....

[@Emmanny]

Saban never payed players?

[@nweeezy]

he warned you because he was a pioneer of it

[@lastofthefinest]

Let me say first, I love coach Saban. My thing about paying players is that after most players finish their college careers at their respective schools, they have nothing to show for it but maybe a college degree. In today's world, people don't care that someone is a college graduate other than a college graduate and their families. I take pride that I am a college graduate. I attended the University of Alabama, Jacksonville State University, and graduated from Troy University. It took me awhile because I was still serving in the military during the War on Terror and kept getting deployed. I served in the Marine Corps and Army for 10 years collectively and I'm now a disabled OEF, so I know the life of a struggling college student. I was the first person in my family to graduate high school and college. I've personally seen the effects on a player after having a great college playing career then turning to drugs and crime. I believe at one time in their lives, they did not intend for things to turn out that way and they once had hopes and aspirations like every college player that is fortunate enough to play at the NFL level. After football, there is nothing for some of them to keep their hopes up and they sank like a stone. A prime example was Gene Jelks. I was working at Big Lots in Fort Payne and they sent me to Gadsden one night to get a mattress because we were out of stock of a particular type. I get there and I see this man behind the cash register freaking out because he didn't know how to work the cash register and ring up the line of people that was out of the door because he just started. I told him I worked in the Fort Payne store and he said, "God sent you"! and welcomed me to come and help. After it was over and the line was down, he asked if he could buy me lunch or do something for me. I said, "No, that's okay. I'm just glad I could help". I had no idea I was talking to my childhood idol when I was playing football. The next day at work, they were laughing and joking about this guy who was a stand out player at the University of Alabama that worked at the Gadsden store. I asked who he was and they told me it was Gene Jelks. I couldn't believe it. I told my boss about what happened and that I had no idea who he was and the next day, she brought be a present because it was Christmas time. It was a picture frame Gene wrapped up with a card inside with his number and autograph and big Roll Tide. He was in Gadsden because he left his playing career in Canada to take care of his sick mother. The point of the story is this: not everyone can literally afford to live a decent life after college football or even if you graduate college. Even with a college degree these days, there is no guarantee of a good job. I know many college graduates working at McDonald's. If you don't come from money, there is a very slim chance you are going to have a decent life in this country. I'm currently a teacher and have a great life. Universities and coaches make millions of dollars and absurd amounts of money off these young guys and tuition rates only go up every year. Let them leave the joy they have given us for years with something to show for it. A lot of these guys are going to have medical issues and probably deal with CTE one day and will have no way to pay for medical care. Who is going to pay for it? I have always noticed the wealthy in high positions always throw the first stones when something is going to benefit a subordinate because they are afraid of losing their power in some way or think it's going to hurt them in some form or fashion. I'm sure greedy schools are worried about losing money also but think of it as an investment. I know one thing about being poor because I grew up poor. Poverty breeds crime and it makes people make stupid decisions. That's just a fact no matter how you look at this situation. Give them some money! We are the richest country in the world with the highest rate of homelessness. Nothing against Coach Saban, but we need to start helping more people in this country. Roll Tide!

[@jonathanyoung9369]

You lost me at "perspective school". What does that mean

[@lastofthefinest]

@@jonathanyoung9369 it means whatever schools these athletes might have attended, most of them have nothing going for them after they graduate.

[@CaptainCooter]

That’s a lot of words from a Alabama fan, I’m really proud of you. Most of you can’t form one sentence. However, I am not reading any of this, this is KZbin bro, go write your article on some crappy sports forum.

[@lastofthefinest]

@@CaptainCooter I proud you can read enough to appreciate the article. Maybe you’ll graduate 6th grade someday! Good luck!

[@e2go]

@@lastofthefinest Lmao, no, that's RESPECTIVE not perspective.

[@chrisreed8460]

Man Bama is clean as a whistle haha Saban you are doing a GREAT job teaching these mend keep up the good work The University of Alabama confirms that Tyler Hayes was arrested for two counts of second-degree robbery. Dennis Pettway was arrested for two counts of second-degree robbery. Eddie Williams faces two counts of second-degree robbery and one count of fraudulent use of a credit card charges. Brent Calloway was arrested for one count of fraudulent use of a debit card. Former Alabama receiver Jerry Jeudy was arrested Thursday by Arapahoe (Colo.) sheriff deputies on charges of second-degree criminal tampering with a domestic violence enhancer, a misdemeanor. He is currently being held at the Arapahoe Co jail on a no-bond hold. Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks, a recent transfer from LSU, was arrested Sunday afternoon by Mississippi Highway Patrol, according to multiple reports Henry Ruggs III will now see more charges following his DUI arrest in Las Vegas. The 22-year-old was arrested and charged with DUI resulting in death and reckless driving resulting in death or seriously bodily harm stemming from a fatal car accident Tuesday in Las Vegas at 3:40 a.m. CT, one that killed a 23-year-old woman and her dog. It was later determined that he was driving 156 mph only seconds before impact and had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit in Nevada. He has since been released by the Las Vegas Raiders. Alabama Crimson Tide football players Cam Robinson and Hootie Jones were arrested Tuesday morning in their hometown of West Monroe, Louisiana, on possession of a controlled substance and weapons charges, per Michael Casagrande of AL.com. Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding was arrested and charged with driving under the influence early Thursday morning.

[@birdseyeview1812]

are you seriously about to pretend other schools don’t have players that have been arrested ? Y’all are pitiful

[@mrqh406]

Damn Nik , then why your former players flame out or stay in trouble when they leave BAMA ?

[@brob7427]

They are grown men he is not entitled to be around them n guide them. He taught them how to swim it’s on them to swim or drown

[@leonardjackson6210]

More successes than failures.

[@Hillcountryoperations]

Josh Pate is gonna blow this out the damn shoot!

[@maxtew6521]

You know it. Pate State don't pay for no players.

[@wesleyowens4089]

I've been wondering on what the over/under is for episodes this season where josh doesn't mention Nick Saban I think it's probably 1 and I'm still taking the over

[@maxtew6521]

@@wesleyowens4089 🤣 He loves some Saban segments. Anyone know who he pulls for off-air?

[@Hillcountryoperations]

@@maxtew6521 lol he mentions he’s a Iowa state fan a lot I think he went to school there,

[@tamuman93]

@@maxtew6521 - @Markel Hall could be right. But I think Josh has told us. He’s an Ohio State alum if I remember correctly. But he does a good job of being fair and neutral on topics dealing with them.

[@dj2raw370]

For the first time in his career, Saban has lost a TON of fans. He sounds real hypocritical and real bitter.

[@tele8919]

NIL is trending in college sports. Evolve or die IMHO.

[@buddyscarver7167]

Lol he just not use to other people getting top recruits 🤣🤣

[@neilwani1178]

All lies. It's funny how he steals the best players from Tennessee and Louisville and other teams in position of need with the transfer protocol. How do you think those teams felt. Before NIL, it was all under the table what teams and boosters did. Now that NIL made it legal, and he has a disadvantage, he doesn't liike it. He doesn't like the transfer portal but used it to steal the best players from other teams. He doesn't like NIL now because he lost many recruits.

[@brianroyster7510]

How is he stealing when those players are calling Bama wanting to know if the Tide has room for one more?

[@neilwani1178]

@@brianroyster7510 Nick is now complaining about NIL. It's not fair. Is the transfer portal fair? You know what's fair. Only what Nick says is fair, that's fair. But the transfer portal should only be for third stringers not playing. Not the best players on a team and they leave that team. Now the NIL. There is no way Bama can compete with the wealthy schools and their boosters. So because Bama cannot compete, make NIL favor those schools already on top. Same as with the transfer portal.

[@brianroyster7510]

@@neilwani1178 who's crying like a lilbitch now?

[@glennveneracion4844]

All facts !

[@neilwani1178]

@@glennveneracion4844 all selfishness. If he cared about fair he shouldn't have taken the best players off Tennessee and Louisville for his selfishness.

[@HeavyB85]

He big mad about that number 1 recruit that went to JSU.

[@jsutigers8954]

U kno it....& he don't kno what the fk he's talking about....

[@OrdinaryGabriel44]

“It’s not supposed to be something where people come and make money” says the highest paid state employee that makes $10 MILLION dollars in salary alone per year.

[@sagefloydactor]

Not his fault people love Alabama football is it??? How many rings he got from Bama alone? What’s his record at Bama? Want him to stop making that much? Tell everyone to stop buying Alabama tickets 😊 simple.

[@OrdinaryGabriel44]

@@sagefloydactor …..my point is his own logic is flawed. He’s fine making money but he is NOT fine with the players making it as well. So his claim that college football is not about money is a lie…

[@OrdinaryGabriel44]

@@sagefloydactor he’s the one trying to stop people from making money, not me lol

[@speedracer2336]

Don't worry about Saban, he adapts!

[@hunterzolomon864]

We are starting to see to fall of Saban. No one stays on top fovever. He can't just get all the talent anymore.

[@speedracer2336]

@@hunterzolomon864 you wish!

[@PirateOfPlayTime]

@@hunterzolomon864 just like everyone said in 2010, 2012, 2015, and 2019 right?

[@averagedonnie7858]

Someone ask how much Burton and Ricks are making in NIL

[@bettersounds1926]

after..

[@southernboilex5338]

Great points. The landscape has changed

[@blackout07blue]

Now not only Alabama is allowed to pay.

[@southernboilex5338]

@@blackout07blue show me where you have these facts.

[@oscarevans3966]

@@southernboilex5338 Here's your proof; try jealousy, envy and hate. Roll Tide Roll

[@bamafan18]

@@oscarevans3966 Facts. ROLL TIDE!

[@brianroyster7510]

@@blackout07blue sounds like somebody with a sore ass. How many times has the Tide left you crying on Saturday night since CNS took a minute and built the greatest college football program ever? Guess you could have been crying in bowl season.

[@scottsantiago2928]

This is just like in 2012 when Old Man Saban whined about the "hurry-up" offense, then adopted it a few years later...I'd love to look him in his eye and ask about the 7 figure deal that his Heisman QB had BEFORE taking 1 snap on campus that he bragged about on multiple occasions and how that's not a 'bought" player...don't worry, I'll wait

[@meredithalfred449]

I thought the exact same thing! My mind immediately flashed back to him throwing a tantrum in 2012 and talking nonsensical crap about A&M bc we beat them that year. Of course Nick is unhappy with a more level recruiting playing field- or parity, if you will- he was the guy at the top of the food chain of the old system of disparity. He’d be a fool to want any of that to change, but he’s making an even bigger fool out of himself now.

[@PirateOfPlayTime]

He was never whining about hurry-up offenses beating him, he didn't like it because it increases the likelihood of injuries for the players. Same thing about RPOs a few years back, linemen blocking downfield can get defensive backs hurt if they get blindside blocked. He's telling y'all that these things aren't good for the sport, but he's gonna use them to his advantage if they're allowed. You want him to just intentionally handicap himself? And about Bryce's NIL deal, he got that deal in 2021 a *year* after he already committed and enrolled at Alabama. Saban's talking about offering deals to high school players to incentivize them to play for you. But all that context gets in the way of talking out your rear end, doesn't it?

[@scottsantiago2928]

@@PirateOfPlayTime All the context gets in the way? Really? Lmao, how about the word EVIDENCE?! What actually bonafide evidence does Saban have to accuse A&M of "buying players" with NIL deals as recruits? And don't feed me SlicedBread on a message board; what ACTUAL evidence for "context" does he have to make that kind of public claim to single out the Aggies...don't worry, I'll wait... What I also think is hilarious is that right after "Crying" (and yes, he was crying about it), he adopts the hurry-up, fast-paced offense less than a year after his diatribe about, what'd you call it, oh yeah, "player safety." I guess he wasn't as concerned about the player safety when he decided to use it to his advantage right? Can you spell Hypocrite?

[@ashesdrivered]

Any link to the article coach is referring to ?

[@Corpse-Riot]

Saban would make a great politician because he's excellent at making his problems other people's problems. He was never a critic of the corruptive influence money has had on the NCAA while making seven million a year.

[@sarahmccoy1941]

Did Texas A&M buy every one of their recruits in their number-one recruiting class? Jimbo Fisher says that his Aggies have done nothing wrong. He said in an interview that he doesn’t lie or cheat. Would love to see Saban and Fisher debate the topic.

[@bradlyfan]

Jimbo is a clown, he left FSU by throwing a fit and then throwing his Christmas tree away because FSU didn’t want to give him a horrible contract lol. He has no right to talk he’s ‘bought’ by Texas a&m😂

[@taylorboykin639]

They also asked him about collectives and he played dumb and pretended he knew nothing about them. I mean what college coach doesn't know about collectives? Answer: 0

[@bamahammer3660]

It was well publicized in several major articles that Texes AM boosters paid one million dollars each to the first eight top five stars and one million to the top four star just out of 5 star status. That resulted in Coach Fisher conducting a news conference in which he played the dumb card. That lead to Ole Miss Coach Kiffin calling Fisher out on BS. These NIL deals have gotten so bad that one high school QB has already been offered eight million and his name is not Manning. By the way early projections are circling that Archie Manning could get as high as twenty million paid by boosters when he enters college in 2023.

[@gamingdreams2142]

Saban has been cheating since he coached at LSU. He's mad cause kids know if they go to A&m or another school that has real money they have a better chance at getting on the field and paid. He's a cry baby!

[@owenjohnson7447]

Jimbo is the biggest snake oil salesman since gus malzahn. Dude sucks

[@Ropeadopeya]

Haha Saban is worried he might have to compete without all the best players every year.

[@1411wes]

Saban’s success developing five-stars compared to the rest of the country is proof. 247Sports examined every draft-eligible 247Sports Composite five-star from 2008 - Saban’s first full recruiting class, which frankly kicked off a new era of recruiting in college football - until the present in an attempt to measure the programs that develop those prospects best. Alabama has signed 41 draft-eligible five-stars since 2008. Those players were picked in the first-round of the NFL Draft at a 48.8% clip. The other 285 five-stars who didn’t sign with Alabama? They were selected in the first-round at an 18.3% rate. But I thought they were all ready. Guess the other programs need better nutrionist