Alabama’s head football coach, Nick Saban discussed the impact the Iron Bowl has on in-state recruiting during his press conference Monday.
The Crimson Tide and the Tigers consistently clash on the recruiting trail in pursuit of some of the top recruits inside the state. Each program has had their fair share of success recruiting in-state prospects and know a win in the Iron Bowl can be a leg up on the competition.
Saban said he feels the passion on both sides impacts where recruit want to go.
“I think the Iron Bowl always impact recruiting,” Saban said.