With Friday morning's news that former Ohio State head coach Earle Bruce passed away at the age of 87, the college football world continues to reflect on the contributions of a great coach and person.
One such person is Nick Saban, the current Alabama Crimson Tide head coach who served under Bruce as an assistant in Columbus for two seasons in 1980-81.
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Saban spoke with Dave Holmes of WBNS-10TV last night, offering fond memories and kind words for what is probably the only person to ever fire him.