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Nick Saban Compares Two Former RBs to Show Why Alabama Didn't Care About Star Ratings
- Saban says star ratings never mattered and stresses evaluating players on your own criteria.
- Saban cites Josh Jacobs and Damien Harris to illustrate varied outcomes beyond star ratings.
- The remark supports a 'culture over system' approach emphasized by Saban.
- The discussion occurred after Saban’s Pat McAfee Show appearance on social media.
- Jacobs’ and Harris’ NFL and college trajectories are referenced to illustrate outcomes.
- Harris’ NFL career is cited to show mixed outcomes relative to his star status.
- The piece frames the claim within Indiana’s rise and Alabama’s recruiting legacy.
- The report identifies the clip as part of BamaCentral coverage by Katie Windham.
- Saban’s comments align with a broader critique of traditional scouting in football recruiting.
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