Alabama Football: 5 takeaways from the National Championship
By Dakota Cox
5 takeaways for Alabama football vs. Ohio State
1. Nick Saban is better than Bear Bryant
When Bear Bryant dominated college football, he set records that no one thought would be topped. Every Alabama football coach would be graded by the standard of the greatest head coach in college football history.
Somehow, Nick Saban toppled all of Bear Bryant’s records. While some people care about total wins and win percentage, it all comes down to titles. With this win, Nick Saban has seven total national championships. He has won six with the Crimson Tide and one with the LSU Tigers. This gives him one more than the coaching legend.
It is crazier when you factor in the current state of college football. Recruiting is harder to do. He has done it in a shorter amount of time. He has also dominated in the toughest conference in college football. It is harder to win now than ever, but Nick Saban has still managed to succeed.
Does it do any good to compare Nick Saban to Bear Bryant? No. Both coaches are Alabama football legends, and they need the to be respected for their work. Still, there is no debate regarding the best football coach ever after this dominant win for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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For the past 15 years, it has been Nick Saban’s world. We are living in the greatest dynasty of college sports, and it has been a pleasure to witness.