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What will it take to beat Nick Saban and Alabama? His former assistants have some ideas

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HOOVER, Ala. — Standing atop the main podium in his fourth foray at Southeastern Conference media days, a veteran reporter reminded Kirby Smart that Alabama’s Nick Saban is 16-0 against his former assistants.

“I’m well aware,” the Georgia head coach deadpanned to a flurry of laughter from the room.

Dethroning a king is never an easy task, but taking down the mighty Crimson Tide during Saban’s 12-year tenure has been akin to a mission in futility, especially for those that have studied under the master himself.