Is Saban worth $5mil a year?

[THE BAMA IRISHMAN]

I'd point out that, when adjusted for inflation, there's not that much difference in what CPB was making and what CNS will be making. Of course, that was at the end of a long and illustrious career...

Salary wise yes.

 

[XXL TideFan]

Because of his fierce energy and intelligence and dedication, he has become the best football coach in the land. And that's why, with the possible exception of Oklahoma's Bud Wilkinson, he makes more money than anyone in the business. Apparently, Alabamians don't mind a bit. Roy Terrell, Sports Illustrated Dec. 11, 1961

Coach was making some pretty serious scratch 45 years ago.