Cecil Hurt and Ben Jones wrap up the "Road to Saban" podcast series with a look back at the coaching search that led to Nick Saban. They discuss Rich Rodriguez, Steve Spurrier and the process that led to Saban as well as some of the lessons learned through the 24 seasons between Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant and Nick Saban. They also answer reader questions about former Alabama assistant Bill Oliver, the brick in Bill Curry's office and the possibility of hiring Pat Dye or Les Miles to be coach at Alabama.

<p>Cecil Hurt and Ben Jones wrap up the "Road to Saban" podcast series with a look back at the coaching search that led to Nick Saban. They discuss Rich Rodriguez, Steve Spurrier and the process that led to Saban as well as some of the lessons learned through the 24 seasons between Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant and Nick Saban. They also answer reader questions about former Alabama assistant Bill Oliver, the brick in Bill Curry's office and the possibility of hiring Pat Dye or Les Miles to be coach at Alabama.</p>

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