<p>Obviously, a part of the student body cares about this story because it affects the future of the SEC and the University of Alabama football team.</p>
<p>For those of us who are looking at the bigger picture, we know that the hiring of Nick Saban was part of Alabama’s master plan of becoming a top pick school for students.</p>
<p>Some may think having that facet is odd. It’s not. Having to top ranked football team for decades brought in so much money for USC (calif) that it helped fund what was necessary to raise it’s rankings. And, no one can ignore the benefits of having one’s school in the news (as long as the news is positive).</p>
<p>Clemson has a similar plan (I forget exactly what their plan is, but it also involves sports championships - maybe for basketball?? don’t remember.)</p>
<p>So, naturally, when we heard the news about Urban, we immediately realized how this might positively affect Alabama’s chances for another SEC Championship and another attempt at a national championship - and what that will mean for the university in dollars and in popularity. Believe me, there are kids all over this country that are now thinking…hmmm…maybe Alabama. </p>
<p>That’s why the topic of this thread was appropriate.</p>