Saban's coaching is always art, but this year's job is a masterpiece - Paul Finebaum - SI.com - It should be pointed out that the tornado, which destroyed huge chunks of Tuscaloosa and killed 248 people in Alabama, including several University of Alabama students (as well as the girlfriend of the Tide's long-snapper), has served to motivate this team in a way that cannot be underestimated, but may not be fully understood outside of the state.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/paul_finebaum/10/27/nick.saban/index.html

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