re: Finebaum says naming the field after Nick Saban is an insult to Nick Saban

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Funny part is Bryant and Saban honestly wouldn’t give 2 shits if their name is on the stadium

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When the State legislature changed the name of Denny Stadium to Bryant Denny it was in 1975. Do the math, Coach Bryant was still head coach and he was also AD at ALABAMA for another 7 years. Coach Bryant was that rare head coach who was still doing his thing while playing in a stadium with his name on it. You don't know what you're talking about.

It did matter to him. These coaches have egos and pride in their accomplishments. I would venture to guess the greatest coaches seem to be concerned about their legacy more than most. Coach Saban got a statue outside of Bryant Denny after his first NC in 2010. Did he say no, it was just too early for such acknowledgment? Nope, he showed up for the unveiling like everyone else.