Quote Originally Posted by TUSK View Post
I don't think we're as far apart on this issue as you may believe. I liken the "Nick Saban never suspends anyone" mantra to the "Alabama always gets all the calls" deal.

No one notices when Bammer gets the short end of the stick or when Saban disciplines a player, but when the inverse is true, it jumps out at them... Peace!

Here are a few examples of "good" players Saban either suspended or booted:
I suspect, but don't know, that if you are doing the things in the weight room and at practice to get better, Saban is going to be willing to give a lot of latitude. That's just based on Saban's personality I think that is what he is going to view as evidence of high character worthy of "internal discipline" and second/third/whatever chances. And I don't think that's just self interest. I think he's actually wired to view that as the primary quality in question.