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Alabama Coach Nick Saban Saying No To NFL Teams

Found January 02, 2013 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Nick Saban
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NFL teams that have been inquiring about Alabama coach Nick Saban in recent days and weeks have been told in no uncertain terms: thanks, but no thanks, Mike Freeman of CBS Sports reports. At least so far. Some franchises with vacancies have sent feelers toward Saban and the Alabama camp regarding his seriousness about returning to the NFL, he has told these inquirers that he isn't coming back. The fact that NFL teams are violating protocol about contacting a college coach before the season ends isn't a surprise, the fact that teams are pursuing Saban isn't a surprise. Though Saban has done one thing and said another before -- see Dolphins, Miami -- the fact that he's saying no so forcibly is perhaps the greatest indicator that he's serious about staying at Alabama. This is the indication after speaking to NFL teams and other football officials in recent days. Source: The Redzone
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