Really surprised this has not already been opened. Let me begin with not Alabama fan but respect Saben and his program. Was not Hurt fan until this year and especially the feel good story of Saturday's game. He had a chance to leave and play somewhere else but stayed and rode out his time. That chance came in the biggest game of the year, so far. He led the team to victory and was a good teammate throughout the rest of the season. I wonder how many players would have stayed or how many would have left like Bryant did at Clemson. I still wonder motives but it is great to have a success story of one who rode out the system and was rewarded. Great story for coaches to tell from travel ball, high school, college, and pros. Especially with all the discussion of guys going somewhere and not getting to play as planned.
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