Legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban insisted after his January retirement that he stepped away simply because he was slowing down a bit, but his exact reasoning is becoming more complicated by the day.Saban admitted in a recent ESPN profile that the changing landscape of college football, including an emphasis on NIL deals and the proliferation of the transfer portal, “contributed” to his decision, explaining that “70 to 80 percent” of his Alabama roster was focused on either transferring or demanding more money as soon as the 2023 season endeRapoport: Steelers trading WR Diontae Johnson to Panthers for CB Donte Jackson and a pick swaRapoport: Danielle Hunter got ‘the Kirk Cousins deal of pass rushers’ ‘NFL Total Access’Palmer: C.J. Gardner-Johnson returning to Eagles on three-year, $33M deal ‘NFL Total Access’Frelund: Ridley would add 0.9 win shares to Patriots’ projected total ‘NFL Total Access’Baldinger: Giants should be placing trade inquiries for Justin Fields ‘NFL Total Access’Wolfe: Jags and Patriots engaged in ‘a waiting game’ for Calvin Ridley ‘Free Agency Frenzy’First look at unboxing of Russell Wilson’s new Steelers jersey ‘Free Agency Frenzy’Wolfe: Dolphins signing ex-Bills safety Jordan Poyer to one-year deal ‘Free Agency Frenzy’Speaking at a congressional roundtable hosted by Sen. Ted Cruz about NIL on Tuesday, Saban elaborated on his thoughts about the state of college sports.Saban said his wife approached him just before his retirement and asked, “Why are we doing this? All they care about is how much you’re going to pay them.”
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