How does Saban do it

[Firehorn]

Lacy is a pro bowler and Richardson probably would be too w/o all the injuries. The thing that Saban seems to believe in as has been stated above is a big nasty OL and big backs (215 or bigger) with speed who can break tackles. He rarely recruits the 195 lb speedster.

 

[Texasfight10]

Lacy is decent. He got the greatest opportunity for success ever being taken by the Packers and having one of the best in the game as a QB. We'll see how he progresses, or not.

Rodgers was out the last 7 games and lacy performed at a higher level in his absence. And their offensive line is pretty weak as well

 

[mesoHorny]

IMO rb's are a dime a dozen if you have good blocking. There are very few truly special backs like Adrian Peterson or Earl

 

[TruthSpeaks28]

Helps when he gets nothing but 5*/high 4* running backs and linemen. Helps even more that they're coached up pretty well while in college.

The "I'd rather have 2 and 3 stars that want to be here/are evaluated thoroughly" doesn't really work with Bama fans, or most of the past 15 national championship winners that were littered with 4 and 5 stars.

 

[aowells]

Helps when he gets nothing but 5*/high 4* running backs and linemen. Helps even more that they're coached up pretty well while in college.
The "I'd rather have 2 and 3 stars that want to be here/are evaluated thoroughly" doesn't really work with Bama fans, or most of the past 15 national championship winners that were littered with 4 and 5 stars.

Yeah, while it's definitely possible to turn 2* and 3* recruits into big talent at some positions, RB recruiting is boringly reliable. A guy either has it or he doesn't. There are only so many tricks you can teach and good running is pretty instinctive.

 

[Alouha27]

Recruiting. Success breeds success. If Bama runs into a couple of down years, those 5 stars will start lookind elsewhere.