TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Three questions.
That’s how long it took for Nick Saban to be asked about his legacy in comparison to Paul W. “Bear” Bryant's after winning his fifth national championship last Monday night.
Under different circumstances, it probably would have been the first question, but with the way things unfolded during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, where the University of Alabama survived its thriller against Clemson, 45-40, the onside kick and coaching his last game with defensive coordinator Kirby Smart opened the postgame press conference.
Saban skillfully responded: “I really haven't thought about it,” but his place in history is something the rest of the college football world has started to extensively debate, along with if the Crimson Tide's ongoing dynasty is the best the sport has ever seen.