The story of Mal Moore’s pursuit of Nick Saban may top all other narratives about Alabama football. A new recounting has been published this week. It is superb and we recommend a full read of 38 Days: How Alabama Pulled off the Great Heist of Nick Saban.
Along with other fans, we have read various accounts of the Alabama football transition from Mike Shula to Nick Saban. Over the years, the best information has been shared by true Alabama football insiders, posting on message boards. The above story is largely consistent with earlier information and has the addition of a key individual never previously disclosed.