The Right Fit -- Tide's Saban Brings Tough Attitude, High Expectations Back to Storied 'Bama Program

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When Alabama hired Nick Saban as its football coach in January 2007 at the eye-popping price tag of $32 million over eight years, there was a roar of criticism.

Anybody in the camp claiming college athletics had spun out of control - basically almost everyone from the academic side of universities as well as some media - harumphed long and loud. Is any college coach worth $4 million per year?

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The Right Fit -- Tide's Saban Brings Tough Attitude, High Expectations Back to Storied 'Bama Program

Three seasons later, the only roar you hear these days is after every Alabama victory, and there have been plenty of them the last couple of years. After a 7-6 first season, Saban's Crimson Tide has won its last 17 of 19 games, including a 5-0 start th...

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