re: How did Saban let Brandon Jacobs get away???

Saban told him he is better suited to play defensive end in his 4-3 at LSU. He also told him backup DE(passrushers) in the NFL often make more than the starting RB and have longer careers.

Auburn offered at RB, but asked him to switch positions after a few years there. He switch to Southern his senior year instead of swtiching to defense.