re: Saban can never tell recruits that LSU can’t beat Bama

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I would think it is easy to recruit against Saban today. I mean just say to the recruits, have you looked at Saban lately? I mean he looks so tired, so warned down, and so old.

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I'm pretty sure select coaches are saying such things to select coaches. Yeah, it's negative recruiting.... so what. I love it. Roll Tide What? frick You! It makes a nice contrast with the high-energy Orgeron and young Brady/Aranda.

More than direct references to Saban, however, they will be pounding the assistant carousel over there. Most recruits have a closer bond/contact with their position coach (or designated recruiter). That turnover is a big deal IF the 'shine' is knocked off Saban. In the past they've been able to say 'don't worry about the DC change, we have Saban'. If even a little bit of that sparkle is gone, that loses most of it's effect.