Worth the Money?

Nick Saban, Picture Courtesy of blacksportsonline.com

What's the most you ever paid for something you really love? Something so good and so great that you can't picture living without. Sometimes as people we get caught up in the idea that some things are worth dying for. We make exceptions and it could cost us everything. Do you ever think about that thing you paid whatever for and realized, it might have been that great of an investment?

Nick Saban is the 4 time national champion (LSU-1, Alabama-3) that is known for his ability to recruit some of the best talents to his SEC power houses. Nick is known as the genius that gave the SEC the forth running with power in conferences across the country. We know that there are different teams in the SEC that are really good, but Saban has been able to create that gap between being good to Legendary. His legacy with Alabama has overlapped any thoughts about him ever coaching LSU.

The question people should ask is, what do people not know about Saban. Nick Saban was a one year player at Kent State, where he learned how to create a team based on defensive intensity with becoming a GA there under his head coach. Saban after struggling with the Miami Dolphins, came back to Alabama and became one of the highest paid coaches in college history.

 Nick Saban would sign for $32 million for 8 years with Alabama, only thing is, that doesn't account for all the extra money that he has earned in incentives. The thing that people don't realize is, we don't know what those incentives really are but he definitely has earned his fair share. It was just reported that an organization of Alabama have been paying some extra bills for Saban. The Crimson Tide Foundation has been able to give out $3.1 millions for his home and paying for the taxes on the home every year.

It is said that the organization is not obligated to do this duty but has done so. So now people ask, is it illegal?... No, is the answer. Based on the NCAA, a coach's compensation is allowed from a university foundation. It's noted that it's normal for universities to own their coaches homes, cars and etc. for their living.

Why can't these funds go to the players? Why does so much have to go to the coach? Isn't Saban's $7 million a year enough? The NCAA is going through a tough time right now, trying to figure out what is acceptable for the players. Money is definitely a topic that will continue to be brought up as long as it involves what these coaches are getting vs. what the players are offered. Don't take away the work Saban has been able to put in, but this is a topic that should be thought about. How much is ENOUGH?