Alabama as the better job than Ohio State — albeit slightly
Rittenberg broke down the comparison using several factors. Those factors are below, including who he gave the edge to:
- History: Edge Alabama
- Resources/administrative support: Edge Ohio State
- Recruiting/access to talent: Edge Alabama
- Expectations/program climate: Ohio State
Sounds like a tie right? Well, not exactly. According to Rittenberg, Saban has changed the expectations and perceptions in Tuscaloosa to the point of elevating the Crimson Tide program slightly ahead of OSU.
“Before Saban arrived at Alabama, Ohio State would be a fairly easy pick as the better job. Alabama had history at the national level, but its glory days were fading fast. Ohio State, meanwhile, showed greater stability, leading to Big Ten dominance and repeated high-level bowl appearances.
Saban has shifted the paradigm in Tuscaloosa, especially since his first national title at Alabama in 2009.”