OT: An illustrated guide to the recruiting visit at Nick Saban's house
For a little alone time with Saban, recruits will head to the coach's office. In there, the swag is measured in karats."The first thing that really caught my eyes were a lot of diamonds, just shining in my face," Wright said. "First thing [Saban] said, 'Oh yeah, we love jewelry here.' All you could see was a lot of diamonds."
http://www.espn.com/college-football/recruiting/story/_/id/18557375/an-…
January 30th, 2017 at 2:29 PM ^
If flashing jewelry was all it took, Charlie Weis would have multiple National Championships by now.
January 30th, 2017 at 2:32 PM ^
and McChickens
January 30th, 2017 at 4:01 PM ^
I think you mean whole chickens. A guy like that can put down an entire chicken.
January 30th, 2017 at 5:18 PM ^
From what I have gleaned from here and sources such as Brandon's Lasting Lessons (aka Endzone), JH lives in a suburban neighborhood not far from where he lived as a kid (and not far from Bo's house) - someone correct me if I'm wrong.
I would love to see a comparison (street view and satellite) of JH's home in AA where he lives with his kids and Saban's compound in AL (replete with private lake and golf cart trails). Considering that both have made several millions of dollars in their careers, I think it's a good testimonial about their respective character and personalities.
Just my $0.02.
January 30th, 2017 at 9:29 PM ^
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January 30th, 2017 at 2:36 PM ^
Charlie Weis and all four of his ass cheeks are gonna be PISSED if they read this...
January 30th, 2017 at 2:45 PM ^
Nice job of avoiding the "Front Butt" topic. Damn, I guess I did it again.
January 30th, 2017 at 2:52 PM ^
A front butt is equal to negative jewelry, though.
January 30th, 2017 at 4:35 PM ^
It can be a positive if Charlie wears his jewel-encrusted front butt girdle.
January 30th, 2017 at 3:32 PM ^
of contract negotiation.
January 30th, 2017 at 5:57 PM ^
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January 30th, 2017 at 2:34 PM ^
Nothing says "Welcome, if you come to Alabama I will treat you like you were one of my own sons" better than having to go through a security check to get into the guy's house. Tell me there was a pat down too, please.
January 30th, 2017 at 2:49 PM ^
I would almost guarantee it includes a pat down. You see a security check, but Saban sees another recuiting edge. Why just check weapons when you can also verify measurables and confirm muscle tone? St. Saban's Memorial Hospital isn't going to fill itself.
January 30th, 2017 at 3:39 PM ^
the pat-down is really a reverse-pickpocket thing. As they pretend search, they cram a wad of cash in the croot's pocket.
January 30th, 2017 at 3:52 PM ^
and you're in Alabama.
January 30th, 2017 at 5:49 PM ^
January 30th, 2017 at 2:35 PM ^
They don't mention in the article a visit to the money tree.
January 30th, 2017 at 3:00 PM ^
January 30th, 2017 at 3:53 PM ^
over the line
January 30th, 2017 at 3:34 PM ^
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January 30th, 2017 at 3:37 PM ^
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January 30th, 2017 at 3:49 PM ^
toe, then a short step right, then bigger step right.. meanwhile he's thinking.. far enough? did I get em' the first down?
January 30th, 2017 at 3:38 PM ^
Nice diversion from the 'Front Butt' talk that did NOT 'crack' me up...
Bad, sorry
January 30th, 2017 at 4:03 PM ^
Referees are the biggest douchebag idiots on the planet. Talked to one in the steam room the other week. Found out he was a high school ref and I got up and left. Still pissed and hate them assholes. Don't tell me how to live my life guys. They all suck.
January 30th, 2017 at 5:08 PM ^
I like someone else mentioned had no seen this before, but for some reason infuriated me. What a piece of crap ref.
January 30th, 2017 at 2:42 PM ^
lol i wonder how many of those rings are from Finebaum... Always on his knees around Nick
January 30th, 2017 at 2:43 PM ^
the article underneath regarding OSU secret recruiting weapon is pretty good also. is that what theyre calling bagmen nowadays?
January 30th, 2017 at 2:48 PM ^
Probably tacky gold drapes as well...
January 30th, 2017 at 2:51 PM ^
I never pegged saban for the Bling Bling type. I figured him more as a renaissance man.
January 30th, 2017 at 8:54 PM ^
He makes an appearance in the book 'The Blind Side' where he definitely comes across as a southern dandy. If memory serves he was talking to the mom about interior decorating. She apparently admired him for being so finely dressed and impeccable taste.
January 30th, 2017 at 2:53 PM ^
Tangential news: Bama just processed a DL kid named Byers. He's a low 4-star guy that has been committed for 6 months.
I don't think this has anything to do with Solomon. Solomon is a top 30, 5-star player that you save room for no matter what. Solomon's mom also has questions about Saban's practices so I don't think processing a kid to make room for Aubrey would be allowable. Alabama is also awaiting the likely commitment of SDE/3Tech type LaBryan Ray.
January 30th, 2017 at 3:30 PM ^
Is he a DT or NT type? If NT, hello Byers!
January 30th, 2017 at 3:48 PM ^
He's more like LaBryan Ray in the mold of a SDE/3tech type. 6'4 275. He's already enrolled at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
January 30th, 2017 at 4:04 PM ^
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January 30th, 2017 at 2:59 PM ^
2nd thing Saban says is "We'll send your parents a few after you sign your LOI".
January 30th, 2017 at 3:00 PM ^
That's when Saban walks them into their in-home recruiting lounge. It has a big-screen TV, a ping-pong table and a pool table. On the walls, all around the lounge, are photos of some of the best players ever to suit up for Saban at Alabama.
"...and this is the cup from which I drink the blood of the vanquished."
"Looks empty, Coach."
"Yes, well....er.....Tiger blood is too dry for my tastes."
January 30th, 2017 at 3:36 PM ^
that curiously don't show Saban's reflection.
January 30th, 2017 at 3:03 PM ^
No real pictures means not that interesting.
January 30th, 2017 at 3:22 PM ^
My favorite part of the aricle:
"It's a classic type of house, because he has a lot of swag in him but he just doesn't show it." - Daniel Wright, Alabama commit
and then the rest of the article talks about Saban's 9,000 sq. ft house, fleet of golf carts, giant TV, diamonds all over the place, etc. If that's a classic house, what does it look like when Saban starts to show his swag?
January 30th, 2017 at 3:27 PM ^
Is having "shiny" objects shining in front of young minds more of a psychological effect? If that's what it takes to get kids thinking we are going to bling you out here, no thanks.
January 30th, 2017 at 3:31 PM ^
Thought this would be about the car dealership attached to Saban's garage.
January 30th, 2017 at 4:15 PM ^
lmao. bagmen handle the rental counter obviously, not Saint Nick
January 30th, 2017 at 3:55 PM ^
Saban is so overrated. He couldnt do shit at MSU when he was only given average talent-above average talent. Goes to bama has pick of whatever recruits he wants and THEN only then does he start dominating.
If he was a Great coach like people say he is he could've done some great things at MSU but he didnt
January 30th, 2017 at 4:06 PM ^
January 30th, 2017 at 5:44 PM ^
590 Winning %
0-3 in bowl games
MSU was 6-6 2 seasons before Saban came. Its not like they were a trainwreck. Saban came in and went 6-5, 6-6, 7-5, 6-6, and then ONE good season in 9-2
Sorry but I refuse to say Saban is the best coach of all time when the only time he really won was when he went down south and started buying recruits at a rate unseen before. He couldnt do it with average recruits. He is the grimiest coach in the history of the NCAA football. His day will come. The only reason he hasnt been caught is because now a days the NCAA cares only about money and Bama makes them a lot of it