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The discussion began with speculation about the ideal candidate for the commissioner of college football, with the name of Nick Saban being a recurring mention. Saban's authoritative voice, emerged during the dialogue as a potential unifying figure in a sport that is grappling with a multitude of autonomous interests from various institutions. Dooley emphasized that the problem is not merely about appointing a single strong leader; rather, the complexities of the landscape—comprising diverse schools with different objectives—compound the difficulty of finding consensus on crucial regulations.