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FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban reacts during the first half the team's NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson in Santa Clara, Calif. A former college football player from Ohio now living in Germany is trying to open a pipeline to the United States for European recruits. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Euro steps: Top football programs discover European recruits

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Alabama head coach Nick Saban chews out a player during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Doctor: Alabama’s Saban undergoes hip replacement surgery

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FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts during the first half an NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson in Santa Clara, Calif. Saban is not likely to get much sympathy from his coaching peers regarding his offseason challenges. But even the Crimson Tide faces some, especially on a defense that was uncharacteristically vulnerable late last season. Such challenges are inevitable when seven underclassmen declare for the NFL draft, even more than the usual exodus. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Nick Saban reloading defense with youthful Alabama team

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Saban wants to rebuild “Alabama Factor” after falling short

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Steve Sarkisian returns as Alabama’s offensive coordinator

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney kisses the trophy after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) **FILE**

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney already looking forward to next title run

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence answers questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Alabama, Saban face big offseason challenges after loss

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence answers questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Column: Saban endures most humiliating loss of Bama career

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Clemson's Travis Etienne runs during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Alabama falls to Clemson in Tigers second national title in three seasons

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Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney pose with the trophy at a news conference for the NCAA college football playoff championship game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Alabama-Clemson IV: Can Nick Saban’s dynasty reach new heights?

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Alabama head coach Nick Saban answers questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Latest: Christian Miller questionable for title game

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Clemson's Trevor Lawrence answers questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

At Alabama, Clemson everything matters in building champs

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Clemson players pose for a 360 degree camera during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Column: Saban changes with the times _ better than anyone

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, throw oranges to the team during the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game trophy presentation, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama defeated Oklahoma 45-34. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) **FILE**

Gutsy calls by a gambling Nick Saban have turned title games for Alabama

By John Zenor - Associated Press

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, throw oranges to the team during the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game trophy presentation, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama defeated Oklahoma 45-34. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) **FILE**

Nick Saban hasn’t slowed down, and isn’t planning to soon

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) looks to pass, during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 Oklahoma 45-34 to reach title game

By Steven Wine - Associated Press

Alabama head coach, Nick Saban walks the field at NCAA college football practice in Miami Shores, Fla., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, for the Orange Bowl against Oklahoma on Dec. 29, 2018. (Carl Juste/Miami Herald via AP)

Alabama set for Oklahoma, with a title-game berth at stake

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks during an NCAA college football media day on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama plays Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 29. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Back in Miami, Nick Saban reflects on unsuccessful NFL stint

By Steven Wine - Associated Press

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly listens during a news conference Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. Notre Dame is one of the four teams in the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Kelly relishes Irish role as playoff ‘new kids on the block’

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts, right, celebrate with the team after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. Alabama won 35-28. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Class, character not necessarily tied to stay-or-leave decisions

By Deron Snyder