Quote:Are you sure about that? I remember talking to a guy that had "ins" on the LSU staff and he stated that Saban tried to demote Fisher because he didn't trust him.

 

Not saying that any of that is correct, but I'd just like corroboration of the story.

 

I don't remember where I found it, I will find the link.  But around 2014, Saban said Jimbo Fisher was the best coordinator he has ever had.  Saban talked about Fisher's playcalling and ability to open up the playbook.  He was comparing Fisher to McElwain and Nussmeier.  Saban said he always had to beg McElwain and Nussmeier to open up the offense,  said their playcalling was predictable, and said he didn't understand why they would run plays that were designed to fail.

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