'There are a bunch of tough guys in this sport called football, but if you talk about [former Kansas State coach Bill] Snyder they all turn into fanboys. It’s because no one ever did more with less, and that’s the Holy Grail of coaching.' — JoeGoodmanJr
. “Legacy” is one of the most misused words in sports journalism, and I think Zipp Newman would appreciate me mentioning that every time I write about the Saban Legacy Award. Newman was the former Birmingham News sports editor who established the Monday Morning Quarterback Club of Birmingham way back in 1939.
What’s Snyder’s story? There are a bunch of tough guys in this sport called football, but if you talk about Snyder they all turn into fanboys. It’s because no one ever did more with less, and that’s the Holy Grail of coaching. Nick Saban is universally respected by coaches, and also feared, but beloved by everyone who’s anyone? Nah.
Before Snyder showed up to Kansas State, the Wildcats had the record for the most losses in college football history. They were talking about killing football all together. At a time when teams could carry 95 scholarships, Kansas State had 45 players on scholarship when Snyder took over.“The really good coaches always have the players that played for him come back and say how they impacted their life,” Saban said.
One was against No.6 Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium. That was the 2017 Iron Bowl, and the Tigers were the hottest team in America. The second loss during a regular season for Hurts came at Oklahoma. The Sooners were undefeated and would go on to win the Big 12 and play in the 2019 College Football Playoff. Along the way, Hurts and OU were upset at unranked Kansas State 48-41.
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