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Turning to the broader landscape, the legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban offers a different perspective. Saban emphasizes "thinking about the players" and how the current system unfairly penalizes athletes and coaches during coaching changes. He advocates for reforms such as aligning the college football calendar with the academic schedule, eliminating early signing dates, and establishing clear protocols for coaching transitions.
Saban argues that the chaos seen today stems from a flawed, greed-driven system—one that incentivizes coaches to leave mid-season, harms players’ interests, and fosters instability. According to him, systemic reforms are necessary to protect student-athletes and restore integrity to college sports.