I don't know if that's true or not either, but he was in the difficult position of having fewer scholarships and a post-season ban. So, how many "quality" players actually wanted to come to Alabama? You have to remember, LSU had already gotten their hands into the Mobile area and Auburn was beginning their 6 game win streak.I may be wrong, but it seemed that Shula took a lot of 4 star players with questions on character, which resulted in a mess when coach Saban got here. Many had talent, but were not the type that Coach Saban would have recruited. I was was happy to see a few like Javier and Ro buy onto the program, because many did not and it was frustrating.
It's not bad to bring up the Mike's. Just for a little perspective on how good we have it today.
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